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Episode 102: Peacock from 2020-09-14T01:32:44
On this week's Small Takes, the guys first race around the soccer world -- a new EPL season (and a new long-shot bet from Jeff?), MLS scheduling woes, and more European cups. Then, it's ALL coll...
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Episode 101: Nothing Matters from 2020-09-04T01:42:17
On Episode 101 of the Small Takes, there's always another European soccer cup to learn about. Plus, the MLS is Actually Back. Then, the guys give their picks out of the East and West NBA Playoff...
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Episode 100: Full Circle from 2020-08-01T21:15:03
It's the Small Takes centennial, and it's only fitting to have an episode is filled with nostalgia, callbacks, and off-topic discussions regarding baking. In the midst of that, though, the guys ...
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Episode 99: Jaja Ding Dong from 2020-07-25T20:09:40
As the sports world begins to kick back into gear, the Small Takes boys could not be more excited. They provide soccer (especially MLS) with some much-needed shine (kind of) before moving onto a...
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Episode 98: John Jarber from 2020-06-12T02:14:55
The guys break down return-to-play plans across the sports world -- the good (MLS, NBA), the bad (MLB), and the weird (CFB). Then, in the spirit of The Last Dance, it's a Fire Four of Sports Doc...
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Episode 97: Back from 2020-05-19T01:19:09
The boys are back, even though sports aren't. There's still plenty to catch up on, from life events to quarantine activities. And a few sports topics, too - including The Last Dance debates and ...
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Episode 96: Flemish or Dutch? from 2019-11-09T01:19:01
It's a late night pod, featuring all things in the worlds of futbol/soccer (EPL/MLS Cup Finals), NFL coaching woes, and an almost-live reaction to the first release of the CFP Rankings. Then, the g...
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Episode 95: The Prince Who Was Promised from 2019-10-26T17:38:35
It's the end of a magical run for Jeff's Minnesota FC Loons, and a continuation of USMNT frustration for Cooper and John. Then, Dope or Not hits on Sam Darnold, the World Series, and #ThisLeague. A...
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Episode 94: State Trees from 2019-10-20T00:53:47
After some technical difficulties getting the podcast uploaded, Episode 94 is here at last (recorded last Monday). The guys break down all things MLS playoffs, especially Minnesota FC's impending c...
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Episode 93: Centigrade from 2019-10-04T21:41:51
John tries to sell the gang on Centigrade over Fahrenheit. Jeff is (maybe) Minnesota bound for the MLS playoffs and (maybe) a tattoo? Cooper is despondent over his real and fantasy losses from the ...
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Episode 92: Autumnal Equinox from 2019-09-20T00:17:36
The guys, much like summer weather, are back and sizzling. They start off with EPL and MLS updates, including Jeff's impending Minnesota FC tattoo. Then, it's a round-up of the first two weeks of N...
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Episode 91: Conference Preview Palooza from 2019-08-29T01:12:43
The Small Takes have at last made it to the Promised Land of college football... and EPL, but mostly college football. Cooper first shares the sights & sounds of his pilgrimage Old Trafford, as wel...
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Episode 90: Inside of the Neck from 2019-07-23T00:21:33
It's officially the dog days of summer at the Small Takes, but thankfully the guys have no shortage of content on deck anyway. An update from around the soccer world is followed by their second con...
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Episode 89: Middle Names from 2019-07-17T00:11:34
This week's Small Takes celebrates the dominance of the USWNT on the heels of their World Cup win. Then, the guys dive into NBA Free Agency reactions and settle a bet from Episode 88 with some crea...
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Episode 88: It's Coming Home from 2019-06-26T00:45:46
The Small Takes make a triumphant return after a solid two months off, and there’s far too much to catch up on. So instead, they focus their attention the now, which means World Cup (it’s coming ho...
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Episode 87: The Quad from 2019-04-19T00:46:26
Just like Tiger, Game of Thrones, and the NBA playoffs, the Small Takes are back. After catching up on the latest in the EPL and MLS, the guys quickly review the redemptions of both Virginia and Ti...
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Episode 86: Cat Cage Match from 2019-03-28T01:03:44
First and foremost, this week John introduces the Small Takes' newest feline member, Dante. Then, after the usual EPL relegation and MLS talk, the guys have a rare baseball discussion on the eve of...
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Episode 85: Relegation Update Returns from 2019-03-13T14:29:12
The Relegation Update returns in full glory this week, as John basks in the glow of Arsenal's win over Man U. Then, after a quick MLS update, the guys discuss the latest NBA news, including the str...
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Episode 84: The Shield and the Cup from 2019-03-05T00:30:38
It's officially March, which means one thing on the Small Takes... the MLS is back. The guys make their Shield and Cup picks and then, in the spirit of Bryce Harper's 13-year contract, return to th...
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Episode 83: Could Zion? from 2019-02-23T02:34:31
As is the new rule in sports talk, the Small Takes must first discuss Zion Williamson. Then, after the usual Relegation Update, the guys dive into an NBA All Star Weekend recap and 2nd half predict...
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Episode 82: Shell Companies from 2019-02-12T00:53:01
The Small Takes have officially caught baking fever, thanks to John. After a quick rundown of everyone's latest exploits in the kitchen, the guys dive into the latest in soccer, along with some bre...
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Episode 81: Coaching Trees from 2019-02-07T00:32:32
On this week's Small Takes, the guys first return to some riveting baking discussion and debate John's next recipe. The Super Bowl also happened, Jeff is ecstatic, and Coop won the most **definitel...
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Episode 80: Soda Bread from 2019-01-30T23:43:59
The pod is live while USMNT is back in action with their new manager, and you won't want to miss a very special live reaction from Cooper. In the NBA, the guys discuss the possibilities of James Ha...
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Episode 79: New Year's Resolutions from 2019-01-22T00:21:40
Back from an extended holiday, the Small Takes guys have no shortage of things to catch up on. In the soccer world, Cooper's Man United squad is surging, and Columbus is officially keeping its socc...
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Episode 78: Stress Dreams from 2018-12-19T01:06:08
With Episode 77 lost to the Small Takes file of secret tapes, the guys re-group for Episode 78. They chat the usual soccer business but break it down for dummies (i.e. Jeff). Then, after some brief...
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Episode 76: The Stir That Stirs the Drink from 2018-11-20T18:32:59
It's Rivalry Weekend, and there's a lot at stake for the Small Takes. Can ND punch its ticket to the CFP? How will Cooper's Buckeyes fare as a rare home dog against Michigan? What's the most convol...
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Episode 75: Generic Gas Station Crest from 2018-11-17T00:22:18
Many are saying that All The Small Takes is now the podcast of champions? Cooper has joined the ranks of the John's Eagles and Jeff's Red Sox, as he shares a big victory from the past weekend. The ...
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Episode 74: Season Two from 2018-11-08T00:20:58
Welcome back to what's being called Season 2 of All The Small Takes. After a month-long hiatus, John, Cooper, and Jeff have a lot to catch up on: MLB Postseason, NBA early season, CFP ranking gripe...
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Episode 73: Math from 2018-10-05T20:36:08
Fresh off the 2nd Convocation of the Small Takes Summit at ND-Stanford, the guys revisit an overall successful weekend (ND, Ohio State, Cooper's well-being). They also surprisingly chat for more th...
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Episode 72: Razzle Dazzle from 2018-09-20T21:55:02
On this week's Small Takes, the guys reconvene after Cooper's double visit to Jerry World for Ohio State-TCU and Cowboys-Giants. They start by taking stock of surprising 2-0 NFL teams and rating th...
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Episode 71: Pyramid Schemes from 2018-09-13T22:33:27
On this week's Small Takes After Dark, the guys pull a late night to break down futbol, football, and more football. They start with take-aways from USMNT's (not so) friendly 1-0 win over Mexico, f...
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Episode 70: Prison Kait's Ponies from 2018-09-07T01:46:22
The guys gather on the heels of a happy week all around: ND and OSU won, Miami got railroaded by Coach O, and Jeff has stolen Brandon Phillips from Cooper. After hitting on a few final NFL preseaso...
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Episode 69: Only A Tie from 2018-08-31T01:01:38
With college football here at last, it's only fitting to do an all-CFB Small Takes. The guys break down the Big 10 with one more set of conference superlatives, and then launch into their recurring...
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Episode 68: Two First Names from 2018-08-22T01:28:08
The guys return after a short weekend and turn their college football attention to the SEC. John is this week’s test-taker — can he name all SEC coaches? Also, can anyone beat Bama? But there’s mor...
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Episode 67: ACC-ography from 2018-08-18T18:23:48
The gang’s back together, as John returns from his European holiday just in time for a football-loaded Small Takes. Next up for conference previews: the ACC, where Cooper must flex his geographic m...
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Episode 66: Hand, Foot, and Mouth from 2018-08-10T22:31:32
While John honeymoons with Prison Kait, Cooper and Jeff press onward through the waning days of summer — with football quickly approaching. They first discuss the situation at Ohio State with Urban...
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Episode 65: My Wife Came Back from 2018-08-01T02:22:14
We back! After more than a month away, the Small Takes make their triumphant return (which should have come 2 weeks earlier; listen for more on that). To catch up, John, Cooper, and Jeff give their...
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Episode 63 (Double Pod): Bodily Functions + Fire Four SZN from 2018-06-29T01:15:50
It's an extra-long Small Takes that you can even split into two parts if you want to save a little for the 4th of July holiday. In part one, the guys break down all things World Cup, including thei...
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Episode 62: Russian Drone Bugs from 2018-06-20T23:59:34
With the World Cup in full swing, the guys are here to break down every storyline from the group stage: faltering favorites, rising underdogs, instant replay, and much more. Plus, some pre-NBA Draf...
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Episode 61: Russian Exile (feat. Nick) from 2018-06-14T00:54:27
The guys welcome on good friend, loyal listener, and resident German/World Cup correspondent, Nick, to break down the coming weeks of soccer. They cover the Group(s) of Death, teams most likely to ...
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Episode 60: Friendlies from 2018-05-31T00:56:55
The Small Takes boys gather on the heels of a great couple of days for Cooper. He’s not only celebrating his Cavs’ trumping Jeff and the entire city of Boston, but also FC Cincinnati officially joi...
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Episode 59: Outdated from 2018-05-18T01:40:33
The guys sit down to record just minutes before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, so tune in with the benefit of hindsight to see how incredibly (in)correct the Small Takes were. Plus, some ...
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Episode 58: Yawn Talk from 2018-05-12T04:21:24
On this week's Small Takes, the guys make a late-night scientific breakthrough before diving into all things NBA Playoffs. Celtics-Sixers reactions, Cavs-Celtics previews, the Raptors' future, and ...
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Episode 57: Allergy SZN from 2018-05-03T23:45:48
It's an all-out war in the Small Takes studios against tree pollen, but the pod must go on. The guys recap the NFL Draft with the One Up, One Down segment before diving into the NBA Playoffs. Coope...
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Episode 56: Hot Takes Bench from 2018-04-26T01:48:39
The guys celebrate the arrival of several SZNs: No-Hitter SZN, Law Exams SZN, and most importantly... Mock Draft SZN. In the 2nd Annual, "2.12345Sixers" Small Takes Mock Draft, the boys assume the ...
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Episode 55: The Argumentative One from 2018-04-19T00:20:30
The guys are all back together once again, and just in time for the highs and lows of the NBA Playoffs. They take the temperature of their respective teams' first round series, as well as teams/ser...
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Episode 54: The Non-Argumentative One from 2018-04-18T23:00:32
On another short-staffed Small Takes, the gang is without Jeff but pushes onward nonetheless. Jeff also happens to write these descriptions and hasn't listened yet, but he's been told that Coop and...
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Episode 53: Why Is a Strikeout a 'K'? from 2018-04-06T02:03:02
The boys are finally back together for a full-strength Small Takes. And it's a good thing, too, because it's been a big week. ND and Nova both bagged NCAA titles, and the Sixers are quickly closing...
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Episode 52: Pivot from 2018-03-27T02:55:25
Another week, another short-staffed edition of the Small Takes. This time, it's just John and Jeff talking the surging Sixers, Markelle Fultz's return, and the chances they catch Cleveland in the E...
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Episode 51: Game of Zones from 2018-03-23T01:00:26
With John's wi-fi down, the Small Takes are down a man, but the show must go on. Cooper and Jeff (and John, via text, occasionally) break down the first weekend of March Madness and jump on a fe...
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Episode 50: Sisyphus from 2018-03-13T23:01:45
It's March, which means only one thing... MLS kickoff. The guys discuss Columbus' chances of keeping the Crew, plus the league's irrational expansion process. Then, they dive into all things March ...
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Episode 49: Meat Sweats from 2018-03-02T02:38:40
On this week's Small Takes, the guys dive deep into the NCAA hoops controversy and discuss ways to reform the system as a whole (#JohnForCommish). Plus, an NBA update on a quiet LeBron milestone...
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Episode 48: Dumpster Fire Four from 2018-02-16T03:08:22
The guys check-in on John's Super Bowl high (still going strong), as well as Cooper's optimism about the new-look Cavs (very high). Then, in the spirit of Ash Wednesday repentance, they reflect on ...
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Episode 47: Hitting Reset from 2018-02-10T02:49:04
In the second half of a marathon recording session, the guys discuss the breakneck NBA trade deadline in Cleveland – and not so much elsewhere. They also ask the important NFL offseason questions: ...
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Episode 46: Super Bowl Special from 2018-02-10T02:36:08
It's an all-Super Bowl episode of the Small Takes –and John has officially earned bragging rights. He talks through his championship bliss, and the guys each share their reactions and high/lowlight...
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Episode 45: The Re-Draft from 2018-02-02T03:04:16
With a Small Takes Super Bowl showdown looming, the guys discuss keys to the game and share their final predictions. Plus, they run through the most intriguing prop bets for Sunday. Then, they shif...
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Episode 44: Real or Not? from 2018-01-25T02:06:22
As the guys prepare for a Small Takes Super Bowl collision between the Eagles and Patriots, they look back on Conference Championship weekend and break down both games. Then, after one whole week o...
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Episode 43: Storm The Gates from 2018-01-19T01:43:25
With college football in the rear-view, the Small Takes return their full focus to the NBA and NFL playoffs. In the NBA, the Cavs are cooling off but beef around the league is heating up, so the gu...
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Episode 42: Snow Day from 2018-01-12T02:20:06
The Small Takes are back together and everyone is now officially married. We catch up with John, the newlywed, before diving into a recap of the CFP Final where we ask, "Could we do better?" Plus, ...
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Episode 41: Would You Rather? from 2018-01-05T03:45:26
Fresh off John's wedding, it's just Jeff and Cooper this week for a segment-heavy episode. The guys discuss the CFP semifinals and weave in a new segment: Pick Your Poison/Would You Rather? They th...
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Episode 40: Name That Bowl Brand from 2017-12-21T16:36:48
The guys are counting down the days until John's wedding, as well as a rumored Small Takes merch debut. They then dive into bowl season and one final Pick Six of the college football season. Plus, ...
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Episode 39: Fresh Beef from 2017-12-08T04:49:20
The guys are back after another brief hiatus with a YUGE announcement that you won't want to miss... They then discuss all things College Football Playoff related, including Ohio State getting le...
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Episode 38: Rivalry Week from 2017-11-22T15:45:46
The guys return after a brief hiatus and welcome Cooper back onto the program. Entering the final weekend of the college football regular season, they reflect on Notre Dame's 2017 campaign, discuss...
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Episode 37: Back to The Upside Down from 2017-11-08T01:23:30
It's another two-man episode, with John and Jeff holding down the fort as Cooper navigates the Upside Down. They discuss Notre Dame's big matchup with Miami, as well as Ohio State's sunk playoff ho...
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Episode 36: Ringtone Guy from 2017-10-31T03:15:18
Much to Jeff's delight, the guys devote a solid amount of time to the thrilling World Series, (allegedly) juiced baseballs, and the Yuli Gurriel situation. Then, they dive into all things college f...
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Episode 35: The Upside Down from 2017-10-26T00:26:09
Notre Dame is officially back, and it has the guys in a great mood. They each give a World Series prediction and briefly talk NFL before diving into all things college football: the Irish's dismant...
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Episode 34: The Jeweled Shillelagh from 2017-10-19T03:36:44
John and Jeff play a little two-man game this week as Cooper finds himself on the DL with flu-like symptoms. They chat about the devastating Gordon Hayward injury, Sixers hope, the MLB playoffs, an...
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Episode 33: Wailing and Gnashing of Teeth from 2017-10-13T02:42:29
The guys gather to commiserate about a host of unfortunate outcomes from the past week... most notably, the USMNT's colossal loss and failure to qualify for the World Cup. Then, with a soft slate o...
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Episode 32: Wedding Over/Unders from 2017-10-04T01:54:16
It's October, so Jeff makes the guys (briefly) talk about playoff baseball before diving into another week of college football. Weekly segments include the Pick Six, the Heisman Hype Train, and Cal...
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Episode 31: The Wi-Fi Strikes Back from 2017-09-27T03:22:20
As the guys reconvene after a weekend together, John grapples with the Evil Wi-Fi Empire. Will he prevail to join Jeff and Cooper as they break down another week of college football in the Pick Six...
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Episode 30: Caller #1 from 2017-09-20T02:39:56
It was a much better weekend of football for the Small Takes, which the guys quickly recap before jumping into the weekly Pick Six and Heisman Hype Train. They then introduce a new electric segment...
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Episode 29: The Small Takes Massacre from 2017-09-13T01:54:36
It was a dark weekend for the Small Takes boys, who experienced a series of losses headlined by ND and OSU both falling on Saturday. However, they find strength and hope in each other — and a fresh...
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Episode 28: Man Shower from 2017-09-04T03:18:18
The guys spend the weekend together for John's man shower, giving them the chance to record in-person for the very first time! They discuss Week 1 of college football, preview Week 1 in the NFL, an...
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Episode 27: Tailgate SZN (feat. Kaitlyn) from 2017-08-30T01:36:59
At last, the guys have a busy week of sports to recap: Mayweather-McGregor, the Celtics-Cavs trade, and DeShone Kizer as QB1 in Cleveland. Then, they welcome on very good friend and O.G. Small Take...
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Episode 26 from 2017-08-23T02:13:08
With football fast approaching, the guys talk both NFL (preseason snap judgments) and college (Big 10 preview). Then, a special segment on Things More Exciting Than The Eclipse, plus a preseason AP...
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Episode 25 from 2017-08-10T01:37:10
With the fount of late-summer sports stories having officially run dry, the guys defer to a last resort: Jay Cutler. They then welcome on John's brother, Jim, to preview SEC football and do a very ...
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Episode 24 from 2017-08-03T01:02:37
The guys briefly recap the USMNT Gold Cup victory before diving into another college football preview: this week, the Pac-12. Then, they welcome California correspondent Cam to talk about his scorc...
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Episode 23 from 2017-07-26T01:43:57
The guys go to Cooper for a State of the Cavs update, and he gets a little fired up about the NBA rumor mill. Then, they welcome on Dan, a good friend and certified soccer guy, to talk all things U...
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Episode 22 from 2017-07-22T02:15:34
Mired in the dog days of summer, the guys give a quick USMNT update before resorting to the only remedy for summertime sports sadness: college football previews! Good friend of the program Karl joi...
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