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Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!
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Ep. 201 50 Cent & 2 Quarters from 2022-02-17T05:45:04
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Super Bowl Sunday and the rarity of shared pop-cultural experiences these days. Rebecca talks about her recent trip to Lexington, Kentucky. Wh...
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Ep. 200 Mr. Fahrenheit & Number 2 Pencils from 2022-02-09T07:30:07
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are celebrating 200 episodes of the show. Rebecca talks about catching COVID and doing games from home. While Steve shares facts about classic TV show...
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Ep. 199 Lefty Shoehorn & Long Levers from 2022-01-26T05:10:04
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss some of the best names in Women's College Basketball and plan the 200th episode. Rebecca shares her latest Traveling Violation. While Steve te...
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Ep. 198 Dairy Air & Snooze Users from 2022-01-20T08:08:48
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk about old high school basketball uniforms and parents "reclassifying" their kids for athletic success. Rebecca finds herself in a Planes, Trains ...
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Ep. 197 Elizabethan Dog Dickies & Hobnobbers from 2022-01-12T22:40:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss retirement plans and height biases. Rebecca shares her dream birthday party scenario. While Steve ponders being a hobnobber. All this plus Viewe...
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Ep. 196 The Rockford & Club Crackers from 2022-01-05T05:30:02
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk mocktails, salvaging a CapriSun and debut a new segment on the podcast. Also, Rebecca has the perfect tall & small interaction at the grocery sto...
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Ep. 195 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from 2021-12-23T05:00:46
On the last Ball & Chain of 2021, Steve & Rebecca are in the holiday spirit and answering all of your questions in this Viewer Mail Holiday Extravaganza. From Rebecca, Steve and Deny have a Happy ...
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Ep. 194 Camel Man & Restrung Heroes from 2021-12-15T20:40
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are in the holiday spirit with the return of high school band concerts. Rebecca brings back a special edition of Uber Confessions. While Steve ponders...
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Ep. 193 Gate Lice & Permanet Memory from 2021-12-08T05:10:02
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve relive UConn's unveiling of the Olympians Monument on campus. Rebecca recaps her week of travel to Duke and South Carolina. While Steve figures out th...
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Ep. 192 Boosters & Basters from 2021-12-01T05:20:04
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their Thanksgiving and discuss their takeaways from the Beatles documentary "Get Back". Rebecca shares her Bruce Willis story. While Steve goes ...
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Ep. 191 The Pouch Of Douglas & Learner's Ladders from 2021-11-24T20:43:11
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate Thanksgiving and a big week in Women's College Basketball. Rebecca finds a prone ladder while driving to work. While Steve recaps his father...
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Ep. 190 Canned Meats & Unfelt Banners from 2021-11-17T05:25:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss TV energy and how to fix the college application process. Rebecca shares her criteria for a good announce voice. While Steve makes a historic ...
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Ep. 189 Coach Liquors & Martinizing from 2021-11-11T05:30:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the beginning of the Women's College Basketball Season. Rebecca tries her hand at reading Viewer Mail. While an ailment forces Steve to chan...
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Ep. 188 Culs De Sac & Cornsucopia from 2021-11-03T04:05:04
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap an eventful Halloween in the Rushin house. Rebecca makes a Halloween candy snafu. While Steve pays tribute to the era of rural comedies on CBS. ...
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Ep. 187 Vibes & Gampel Size from 2021-10-28T04:00:44
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are joined in-basement by Producer Deny. Rebecca talks about her preparations for the upcoming women's college basketball season. While Steve lays out...
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Ep. 186 Drew Nobody & Chance The Clapper from 2021-10-20T04:15
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the 2021 WNBA Finals and settle the women's basketball GOAT debate. Rebecca shares this week's Traveling Violations. While Steve enjoys a late-n...
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Ep. 185 Ombudspeople & Set Shots from 2021-10-06T04:00:50
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the WNBA Semifinals and discuss Holly Rowe's newest job in the NBA. Rebecca reflects on a whirlwind week. While Steve handles thunderstick duty ...
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Ep. 184 The Purr & The Hen-Pecker from 2021-09-30T04:20:05
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy week of WNBA Playoff action and the wet and dry measures debate continues. Rebecca reveals this week's Traveling Violation. While Steve f...
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Ep. 183 Hair Care & Hatwear from 2021-09-22T04:01:26
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve remember the late, great Norm McDonald and the forgotten ESPY’s promo he did with Rebecca in the '90s. Rebecca previews the WNBA Playoffs and her pote...
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Ep. 182 The Belted Egg & Anti-Baskers from 2021-09-15T04:10:07
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve tackle the great hat or visor debate. Rebecca talks about the upcoming 2021 Granby Road Race. While Steve lands on the name of his future pub. All tha...
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Ep. 181 The Thinker & Two Shots Of Swell from 2021-09-08T04:00:47
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the WNBA’s Top 25 Players of All-Time List and point out the one oversight with the entire list. Rebecca has a funny moment with Holly Rowe at...
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Ep. 180 WNBA Fever & Fun By The Foot from 2021-09-01T04:01:05
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their trip to Brooklyn for the New York Liberty's 25th Anniversary celebration. Rebecca has a fun moment with her daughter and her former teamma...
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Ep. 179 Henri & The Beard Of Bees from 2021-08-25T04:00:55
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve prepare for the hurricane that never was and try to eradicate drunken bees from their home. Rebecca calls out a co-worker for a pop culture mishap. Wh...
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Ep. 179 Henri & The Beard Of Bees Returns from 2021-08-25T04:00:55
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve prepare for the hurricane that never was and try to eradicate drunken bees from their home. Rebecca calls out a co-worker for a pop culture mishap. Wh...
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Ep. 178 The Captain & The Stoker from 2021-08-19T04:00:45
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss phone number memorization etiquette and WNBA courtside seat placement. Rebecca has a memorable flight on Southwest. While Steve finds himself ...
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Ep. 177 Recumbent Bikes & Jib Cuts from 2021-08-11T04:00:45
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve debate the idea of getting a tandem bike and discuss the end of the Tokyo Olympics. Rebecca joins Delta's One Million Miles Club. While Steve founds t...
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Ep. 176 Protectees & Serenity Streams from 2021-07-29T04:15:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their family road trip to Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Rebecca has an awkward interaction with a WNBA fan at a Phillies game. While Steve fi...
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Ep. 175 Think Walks & Lazy Old Man River from 2021-07-21T04:01
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss WNBA All-Star Weekend and whether the Rocky movies still hold up. Rebecca shares stories from a celebration of the 1996 Olympic Women’s Basket...
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Ep. 174 To Pack & Ms Pack Man from 2021-07-01T13:59:39
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss whether you're morally obligated to stop at a lemonade stand and the differences between how men and women pack. Rebecca wraps up Pride Month ...
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Ep. 173 Crustbusters & Rising Seniors from 2021-06-23T04:00:49
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a hectic Fathers Day weekend and discuss looking at colleges with their oldest daughter. Rebecca reacts to Nneka Ogwumike not making the USA Bas...
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Ep. 172 Clickin & Chicken from 2021-06-17T04:05:03
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the start of summer by talking about a parental tradition unlike any other. Rebecca tells stories from the first WNBA game on the 25th anniv...
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Ep. 171 Buttoned Up & Bow Tied from 2021-06-09T04:00:53
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve celebrate their daughter passing her driving test and discuss Rebecca being mistaken for a pair of current WNBA superstars. Rebecca then recaps her trip...
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Ep. 170 Henny Youngman & Cedar Fever from 2021-06-02T04:30:03
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a wet Memorial Day Weekend in Connecticut and the Rushin House. Rebecca praises Steve for his role in a recent family trip to the mall. While St...
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Ep. Silly Hoots & Booty Q's from 2021-05-26T04:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy few weeks of travel for both of them after getting vaccinated. Rebecca ponders her coaching style after a weekend tournament. While Steve...
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Ep. 169 Silly Hoots & Booty Q's from 2021-05-26T04:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy few weeks of travel for both of them after getting vaccinated. Rebecca ponders her coaching style after a weekend tournament. While Steve...
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Ep. 168 Horse Crack & The Shotgun Skeleton from 2021-05-12T04:00:56
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap a hectic Mothers Day weekend and debate which foods require "the fixings". Rebecca finds her self in a predicament at their daughter's tennis ma...
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Ep. 167 Cup Holders & The Andre from 2021-05-05T04:01:02
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve call back to the Jill Strap after an incident at one of the kid's recent softball games. Rebecca makes a shocking revelation about her dad's homemade ...
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Ep. 166 Whistler's Mom & Stifler's Mom from 2021-04-28T04:01:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate both of them becoming fully vaccinated! Rebecca weighs in on the news of Kim Mulkey leaving Baylor for LSU. While Steve shares his fever dre...
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Ep. 165 Clothiers & Nut Grafs from 2021-04-21T04:05:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap WNBA Draft Week and discuss Rebecca's custom WNBA inspired shoes. Rebecca tells a story about how she blew out the tires on the car over the wee...
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Ep. 164 Supine Santas & Rice Krispy Pauses from 2021-04-07T04:00:42
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the Women's Final Four and look ahead to the WNBA Draft. Rebecca shares her experience travelling for the first time in over a year. While Steve...
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Ep. 163 Dumbbell Towers & Yoga Mats from 2021-03-24T04:00:39
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the weight room controversy at the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Rebecca recaps the opening weekend of March Madness. While a misunderstanding lead...
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Ep. 162 Torso & Moreso from 2021-03-17T04:00:43
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve get you set for the first Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournament since 2019. Rebecca recaps the Women’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show and looks at some of...
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Ep. 161 Cone Of Shame & Maskless Skies from 2021-03-10T05:00:58
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve look back at almost a whole year of COVID-19: The Pandemic. Rebecca discusses ESPN's Women's College Basketball Bubble for the NCAA Tournament. While ...
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Ep. 160 Mom Fail & The Opt-In from 2021-03-04T00:00:12
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve debut the latest single from Tom, Dick & Harry. Rebecca discusses how Texas dropping the mask mandate will impact the Women's NCAA Tournament. While S...
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Ep. 159 Road Grip & Fruited Ice Cream from 2021-02-24T05:00:48
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve change up the format and count down the biggest hits in the USA after another week of snow in Connecticut. Rebecca reveals her meteorologist stage nam...
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Ep. 158 Purple Rain & Duraflame from 2021-02-17T20:30:05
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to a wild week in WNBA off-season news and dig out from a cold week in Connecticut. Rebecca accidentally calls a co-worker hon. While Steve disc...
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Ep. 157 Inoculated & Inebriated from 2021-02-10T05:01:12
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap the Rushin snack situation for the Super Bowl and react to Paige Buecker's heroics for UConn vs South Carolina. Rebecca discusses calling a G-Le...
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Ep. 156 Concept Jacuzzis & Thought Showers from 2021-02-03T05:00:48
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to WNBA Free Agency and the great PB&J debate continues. Rebecca’s computer crashes hours before calling a college basketball doubleheader. Whil...
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Ep. 155 Frontlogs & Vicissitudes from 2021-01-20T05:00:49
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the renewal of the UConn and Tennessee rivalry. Rebecca encounters a challenge at Staples. While Steve wonders if the podcast has made a gramm...
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Ep. 154 Accoutrements & Charcuterie from 2021-01-13T05:20:07
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss scheduled spontaneity and the best practices for cutting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Rebecca ponders who her phone a friend on Who Wan...
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Ep. 153 Sensurround & Sean Connery from 2021-01-06T05:00:54
On the first Ball & Chain of 2021, Rebecca and Steve make a bet on the first Marquette/UConn Men's Basketball game since Connecticut rejoined the Big East. Rebecca answers your women's college bask...
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Ep. 152 Irritated Bayou & The Brag from 2020-12-23T05:30:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the holiday season with a very special Christmas episode. They discuss corporate "brags" and The Sound of Music. Rebecca revisits her 2020 N...
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Ep. 151 The European Model & Champagne Problems from 2020-12-17T00:00:20
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their trip to a nearby light display in Springfield, Massachusetts and the start of a new women’s college basketball season. Rebecca raves about...
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Ep. 150 Tighty Vitaes & Sap Seal from 2020-12-09T05:00:55
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their new “parlour” and their Christmas preparations. Rebecca calls a basketball in-person for the first time since March. While Steve creates a...
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Ep. 149 Freedent & Quarateens from 2020-11-25T05:00:52
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for a socially distant Thanksgiving. Rebecca has a change of plans regarding calling UConn’s season opener. Steve has a spiritual ex...
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Ep. 148 Bubbles & International Falls from 2020-11-18T05:30:01
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss Dolly Parton donating money to COVID vaccine research and share a story of an interaction between Joe Biden and Geno Auriemma. Rebecca shares he...
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Ep. 147 Tedium & Touchscreens from 2020-11-05T05:00:54
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve, much like the rest of America, are eagerly awaiting the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. Rebecca talks about volunteering as a poll worker ...
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Ep. 146 Checks & Balances from 2020-10-28T05:10:02
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have come up with a socially distant way to hand out Halloween candy this year. Rebecca talks about her final preparations to be a poll work on Electi...
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Ep. 145 Candy Canons & Meat Rooms from 2020-10-21T04:01:26
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Halloween and recap their youngest daughter’s birthday. Rebecca learns about Bingo, Bongo, Bango and gives a Pupdate. While Stev...
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Ep. 144 Outhouses & Penthouses from 2020-10-15T04:30:04
On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss their dogs' late night pity tinkles and the Oxford comma. Rebecca shares a story from their wedding day with their oldest daughter. Wh...
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Ep. 143 Boo-Hoos & Woo-Hoos from 2020-10-08T04:00:47
On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap Rebecca and their son’s birthday and the WNBA Finals. Rebecca and her daughter attend election poll worker training. While a new folding...
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Ep. 142 Tostitos & Mosquitos from 2020-09-30T04:01:04
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve get the DNA test results of their new puppy and react to an exciting week of WNBA Playoff action. Rebecca has a hard time with the idea of thei...
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Ep. 141 Crates & Barrels from 2020-09-23T04:00:44
On this week's Ball & Chain, we celebrate Steve's birthday and the first day of fall. Rebecca gives a WNBA Playoffs Update. While Steve reveals his childhood crush from the '80s. All that plus View...
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Ep. 140 Boone's Farm & Bone Phones from 2020-09-18T04:03:28
On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve are dealing with sickness in the house as the kids go back to school. Rebecca discusses Shey Peddy's miraculous game-winner for the Phoenix Mercury in th...
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Ep. 139 Proboscises & Bird Flipping from 2020-09-09T04:15:38
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve send the kids back to school for in-person learning for the first time since March. Rebecca experiences a modern car service. While Steve takes a Covi...
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Ep. 138 Meatheads & Billy Beer from 2020-09-02T04:15:07
On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the return of their joint fantasy football team and discuss socially distant draft parties. Rebecca discusses the historic week that was in t...
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Ep. 137 Canines & Cigarettes from 2020-08-26T04:01:07
On the latest Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve take the kids to see Jaws at the drive-in and ponder the usefulness of drive-in social distancing. Rebecca stops the new puppy from picking up a bad ha...
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Ep. 136 Breaking & Showering from 2020-08-19T04:00:55
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve return after an eventful week that saw them lose electricity for multiple days. Rebecca finds creative solutions to quarantine broadcast problems. Whi...
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Ep. 135 Parakeets & Pet Tricks from 2020-08-05T04:00:46
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve brace for Hurricane Isaias in Connecticut and teach the new dog old tricks. Rebecca gives an update on Sabrina Ionescu's injury in her WNBA Update. Whil...
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Ep. 134 Practice Toupees & Bewigged Ben Franklin from 2020-07-29T04:00:46
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve celebrate the beginning of the new WNBA season and remember the late, great Regis Philbin. Rebecca faces a unique challenge calling games from ESPN's ca...
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Ep. 133 Fresh Legs & Doggie DNA from 2020-07-22T04:00:49
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, life is starting to feel more normal for Rebecca & Steve with summer camps beginning for the kids. Rebecca gives us a Pupdate and WNBA Update. While Steve is in...
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Ep. 132 Nude Seniors & The Minivan Wave from 2020-07-15T04:00:56
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss their new puppy and how it's fitting in with the family. Rebecca congratulates her friend Kara Lawson on being named the head coach of Duke Wo...
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Ep. 131 Bait Pouches & The Implausible Dream from 2020-07-08T04:40:01
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve share some personal news and discuss watching Hamilton on Disney+ with their kids. Rebecca gives a WNBA update. While Steve ponders a new fashion access...
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Ep. 130 Pick & Rigamarole from 2020-07-01T04:01:11
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss the late, great Carl Reiner and doctor appointments during a pandemic. Rebecca gives a WNBA update. While Steve gives the etymology for a variet...
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Ep. 129 Maskne & Smart Peakers from 2020-06-25T19:00:22
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss their daughter's socially distant 8th-grade graduation and early summer Back-to-School shopping. Rebecca has an unfortunate auto-correct. While ...
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Ep. 128 Pambo & The Jackson Contraption from 2020-06-17T04:10:04
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve are forced to share a mic and proceed to learn even more about each other. Rebecca shares an update on the upcoming WNBA season. While Steve contemplate...
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Ep. 127 Crowd Music & The Easy Quiche from 2020-06-10T04:01:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have finally lost track of what week of quarantine it is. Rebecca discusses the WNBA's broadcast plan for the upcoming shortened season. While Steve r...
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Ep. 126 Justice & Hope from 2020-06-03T04:00:47
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss the George Floyd tragedy in Minnesota and the corresponding events around the country. The couple finds some joy in their son's science projec...
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Ep. 125 Fartlek & The Creek Freak from 2020-05-27T04:00:53
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss their kids newfound love of panning for gold. Rebecca shares the toughest defenders she ever played against. While Steve has an interesting en...
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Ep. 124 Cattywampus & Drive-Thru Diplomas from 2020-05-14T04:01:13
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap Week 8 of quarantine and discuss Part 7 & 8 of The Last Dance documentary. Rebecca shares stories of former Bull and her UConn classmate Scott Bur...
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Ep. 123 Budgy Smugglers & The Hollow Jester from 2020-05-06T04:30:04
On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap Week 7 of quarantine. Rebecca watches the 1996 Olympic Women's Basketball Gold Medal Game for the first time. While Steve’s household ge...
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Ep. 122 Zero Thousand Dollars & Boom Boom Sauce from 2020-04-29T04:01:18
On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Week 6 of quarantine and the latest news from the WNBA. Rebecca shares stories of former Notre Dame Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw in ...
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Ep. 121 N95 Dickies & The Beard of Bees from 2020-04-22T04:01:03
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap their trials and tribulations from Week 5 of Quarantine Puzzling. Rebecca shares stories from ESPN's very special social distancing broadcast of t...
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Ep. 120 Draft Day Suits & Puzzle Arsenals from 2020-04-15T04:01:15
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Friday's WNBA Draft while in quarantine. Rebecca shares a touching story about the late, great Pat Summit. While Steve talks abo...
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Ep. 119 Granny Curlers & Dog Dirt from 2020-04-08T04:04:31
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve share stories from quarantine. Rebecca discusses her Instagram Live with Geno Auriemma. While Steve talks about his kids' plan to reinvent a classic p...
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Ep. 118 Holding & Hovering from 2020-04-02T04:00:52
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss how late-night has adopted the "in-basement" studio to TV. Rebecca accidentally orders 20 gardening gloves from Amazon. While Steve sports his...
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Ep. 117 Puzzling & Jewler's Loupes from 2020-03-25T04:00:50
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve have picked up puzzling again in this time of quarantine. Rebecca successfully navigates a mouthguard deal. While Steve looks to add another piece to ...
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Ep. 116 Pork Fat & Armstrings from 2020-03-18T04:01:08
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss how quickly things have escalated in just one week with the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca shares stories of interviewing the UConn's Women's Bask...
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Ep. 115 Social Distancing & Knocker-Uppers from 2020-03-11T22:39:27
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are practicing social distancing from each other in the wake of the coronavirus. Rebecca shares stories from her travels and breaks down the 2020 Wome...
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Ep. 114 Car Pantries & The Masked Flyer from 2020-03-05T05:00:50
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve hit a very special podcast milestone. Rebecca talks about her recent trip to Minnesota for Minnesota/Maryland. While Steve shares a Bernard King story...
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Ep. 113 Alarm Shaming & Yoga Sounds from 2020-02-26T05:05
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve answer your Viewer Mail questions, comments and concerns. Rebecca recaps her trip to the Bay Area for the Stanford/Oregon game and Sabrina Ionescu's h...
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Ep. 112 Fakin' & Bacon from 2020-02-19T05:00:40
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve recap their Valentines Day. Rebecca talks about playing her first basketball game in 15 years. While Steve cherishes playing Hallway Hoops with his so...
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Ep. 111 Nap Maps & Jerk Moves from 2020-02-12T05:34:40
On this week's podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss new airport day drinking legislation in Minnesota and childhood perceptions of wealth. Rebecca weighs-in on WNBA Free Agency and a crazy week in wo...
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Ep. 110 Remembering Kobe & Gigi from 2020-01-29T05:00:40
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve remember Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Rebecca shares a story about talking to Gigi the night of her jersey retirement at UConn. Wh...
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Ep. 109 Monies & Foodstuffs from 2020-01-22T05:10
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve try to define the phrases "space-eater" and "food-stuffs". Also, Rebecca finds out that she grew an inch in the past year. While Steve contemp...
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Ep. 108 Wordplay & Birdplay from 2020-01-15T05:00:42
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap a crazy series of events that saw a bird get stuck in their house two Sundays in a row. Rebecca gives her take on the new WNBA CBA. Whil...
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Ep. 107 Box Scores & Pedicures from 2020-01-08T05:00:39
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve ring in the New Year with their resolutions and remember NBA commissioner emeritus David Stern. Rebecca has an interesting take on Star Wars. While St...
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Ep. 106 Mr. Loshin & Guy Trips from 2019-12-18T05:01:23
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for the holidays while the kids have another snow day. Rebecca talks about parenting while Steve is out of town. While Steve recaps ...
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Ep. 105 Frontsies & Backsies from 2019-12-11T05:01:13
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss an inflatable of Santa dropping trow and White Castle Christmas Sweaters. Rebecca catches up with Holly Rowe ahead of UConn vs Notre Dame game...
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Ep. 104 Hand Puppets & Hypnotizers from 2019-12-04T05:45:03
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve discuss the Sunday Scaries and potentially working on a book together. Rebecca takes us inside the Women's College Basketball AP Top 25 voting process. ...
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Ep. 103 Niblets & Giblets from 2019-11-27T05:00:43
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are getting ready for Thanksgiving. Rebecca shows her daughter a picture she took with Steven Van Zandt from the E Street Band. While Steve ha...
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Ep. 102 Jail Breaks & Bacon Safes from 2019-11-20T05:00:33
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the start of the Season of Melting Meats. Rebecca talks about what she wants for Christmas. While Steve shares stories from his trip to Minn...
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Ep. 101 Twangers & Rogue Socks from 2019-11-13T05:00:43
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve revisit an exciting week of women's basketball. Rebecca talks about her trip to South Bend to call Notre Dame vs Tennesse. Steve discusses pro...
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Ep. 100 Ball & Chain from 2019-11-06T05:00:32
This week on the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the show's 100th episode. Fan favorite Holly Rowe joins the show live from Madison Square Garden. Pro Football Hall of Famer Sam F...
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Ep. 99 Toto & Steve-O-Lanterns from 2019-10-30T04:15:02
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss the importance of board games in maintaining a healthy marriage and devices listening to your conversations. Rebecca discusses Nationa...
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Ep. 98 Johnny Yuma & The Univorse from 2019-10-23T09:32:13
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss classic board games and Lin Manuel Miranda. Rebecca recaps an event that she and Steve spoke at in Connecticut. Steve silently correct grocery...
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Ep. 97 Jerkies & Burpees from 2019-10-16T04:00:28
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve share stories from their weekend on Cape Cod. Rebecca paints the picture of the aftermath of Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. Steve is proud of his ...
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Ep. 96 Pop-Ups & Poutineries from 2019-10-09T04:00:44
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are back after an unexpected week off from the podcast. Rebecca shares stories from her birthday and the WNBA Finals. Steve waxes poetic about...
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Ep. 95 Doodles & Company from 2019-09-25T04:00:35
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve fight off a bear and celebrate Steve's birthday. Rebecca tells stories from her recent trip to LA for the WNBA Playoffs. While Steve discusses...
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Ep. 94 Darth Maul & Sky Mall from 2019-09-18T05:00:45
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve tell stories from their respective past couple of days and react to a phenomenal week in the WNBA Playoffs. Rebecca shares her red-eye flight ...
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Ep. 93 Normandy & Pocket Lists from 2019-09-11T04:44:09
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy week that saw them travel to Phoenix and France respectively. Rebecca tries to understand pre-boarding on some airlines. While St...
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Ep. 92 Mini Golf & Funerals from 2019-09-04T06:10:34
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve talk about the trials and tribulations of playing fire detector Marco Polo. Rebecca has a classic interaction with a fan at AAA. While Steve p...
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Ep. 91 Hitchhiking & Urinal Heights from 2019-08-28T04:14:54
On this week's podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap their busy week of travel and talk about teenage revelry. Rebecca explains hitchhiking to her daughter. While Steve is surprised by a fan who brought...
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Ep. 90 Lilly & Lobo - LIVE At Mohegan Sun Arena from 2019-08-21T04:01:15
On this week's podcast, USWNT legend Kristine Lilly is Rebecca's guest co-host. The two Hall of Famers talked in front of a packed crowd following the Connecticut Sun's August 16th game against the...
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Ep. 89 Nights & White Castle from 2019-08-14T04:01:16
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are back from vacation in time for the release of Nights in White Castle, which is out on August 20th. The couple reviews A Star is Born. Rebe...
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Ep. 88 Cheetos & Speedos from 2019-08-07T04:00:35
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve share updates on all the happenings in their life from vacation. Rebecca shares another story of noted fashionista Holly Rowe saving the day a...
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Ep. 87 Red Eyes & Ribeyes from 2019-07-31T04:00:45
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve talk "hot" songs and "geographical attractiveness". Rebecca shares her experiences at WNBA All-Star Weekend. While Steve debates wearing the sam...
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Ep. 86 P. Diddy & Mouse Ears from 2019-07-24T04:15:08
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Steve and Rebecca are back home after a road swing of their own in California. Rebecca discusses hiking with the kids to see the Hollywood sign. While Steve and...
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Ep. 85 Gas Station Ice & Zoo Beers from 2019-07-10T04:00:24
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve discuss dogs in purses and recap their vacation to Minnesota. Rebecca discovers gas station ice etiquette. While Steve finds his book at a publi...
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Ep. 84 Walkie Talkies & Fudgesicles from 2019-07-03T11:55:06
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve react to UConn joining the Big East and delight in the simplicities of their kids summer activities. Rebecca also reacts to her colleague Kara...
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Ep. 83 Liquid Courage & Face Checking from 2019-06-26T11:41:12
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss the challenges of home maintenance. Rebecca talks about the etiquette of sharing an iPhone charger. Steve redefines the term gaslighti...
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Ep. 82 Clap Etiquette & Carlesimos from 2019-06-19T05:14:59
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap a busy Fathers Day weekend and discuss the potential of WNBA expansion. Rebecca shares what her walk-up song would be. Steve defends his decision ...
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Ep. 81 Rolly Bags & Drinking Games from 2019-06-12T04:34:41
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve discuss they'll celebrate Fathers Days and provide an update on AAU Bingo. Rebecca has a wardrobe malfunction in Minnesota. Steve shares his 201...
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Ep. 80 Television City & Wren Peepers from 2019-06-05T04:15:10
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve have another run-in with the local bird watchers. Rebecca shares a listener's Uber Confession for the ages. Steve has a proud dad moment watchin...
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Ep. 79 Side-Eye & Side-Fly from 2019-05-29T10:28:25
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are joined by Deny to discuss the latest musings from the world of news and popular culture. Rebecca talks about her new public basketball cou...
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Ep. 78 Acme Anvils & Meat Pies from 2019-05-22T06:05:46
On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve share some of their favorite absurd song lyrics. Rebecca responds to Diana Taurasi calling her "a fossil". Steve recaps round two of his bout with the...
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Ep. 77 Half Spanx & Full Spanx from 2019-05-15T07:30:09
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy Mother's Day weekend. Rebecca discusses whether she'd be interested in coaching at the college or pro level. While Steve shares s...
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Ep. 76 Dude Ranches & Fragrant Fouls from 2019-05-08T06:05:09
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve have concerns about their virtual assistant and debate whether naming a kid after a parent is outdated. Rebecca shares her million dollar idea. ...
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Ep. 75 Lobo Lanes & Diaphanous Pants from 2019-05-01T06:00:29
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebbeca and Steve discuss classic TV tropes and the latest stories from the WNBA. Rebecca talks about shooting a promotional video with her daughters. While Ste...
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Ep. 74 Mock Drafts & The Talk from 2019-04-24T05:00:24
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap a busy time on the sports calendar. Rebecca backs the family van through the garage. While Steve has a new goal for his retirement. All ...
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Ep. 73 Sam Farmer & Punctuation Terrorism from 2019-04-17T05:30:04
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are joined by Sam Farmer of the LA Times. Sam revisits his weekend covering the Masters, his childhood growing up in LA and shares other hilar...
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Ep. 72 Steve & The Pineapple Implement from 2019-04-10T04:00:20
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve reveal the winners of the 2019 Men's and Women's Ball & Chain Podcast Resident Bracketologist Challenge. Rebecca recaps her trip to Tampa for ...
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Ep. 71 Blurbs & Flappers from 2019-04-03T13:41:25
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve explain why their March Madness has to do with more than just basketball. Rebecca talks about staying in the "2 Seed Hotel". While Steve picks...
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Ep. 70 False Staches & Pickle Loaf from 2019-03-27T04:00:39
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve get you caught up on the latest headlines from sports and culture. Rebecca talks about her busy week at ESPN with her Women's NCAA Tournament ...
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Ep. 69 Emo Dad & To-Don't Lists from 2019-03-20T05:00:39
On this week's episode, Rebecca & Steve get ready for March Madness. Rebecca revisits Selection Monday in Women's College Basketball. While Steve tries his hand at preparing a traditional Irish dis...
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Ep. 68 Boyle & Bite: The Movie from 2019-03-13T04:00:38
On this week's episode, Rebecca and Steve are back with a special "Breakfast at Wimbledon" edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast. Rebecca discusses her parental pregame jitters ahead of her daughter'...
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Ep. 67 Lobos & Mambas from 2019-03-06T16:00:28
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap Rebecca's Jersey Retirement at UConn on Saturday. Rebecca talks about seeing Kobe Bryant at Gampel Pavilion this weekend. While Steve is...
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Ep. 66 Comb Overs & Hangovers from 2019-02-27T05:20:30
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve prepare for their new car and recap the Oscars. Rebecca revisits the joys of her AAU days. Steve eyes a unique prize at his kids' school aucti...
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Ep. 65 Waffle Mashers & Guillotines from 2019-02-20T06:00:35
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve honor America by debating our most attractive presidents. Rebecca gives Steve feedback on his Valentines Day gift. Steve updates Rebecca on hi...
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Ep. 64 Pantry Pics & Deal Breakers from 2019-02-13T09:45:05
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve are talking Valentines Day and what their deal breakers were back in their single days. Rebecca recaps her two trips to the Bay Area this week...
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Ep. 63 Airline Postcards & Mom Coats from 2019-02-06T05:00:35
On this week’s Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap the Super Bowl and a busy week in women’s college basketball. Rebecca prepares to call her first NBA game. While Steve reveals his milli...
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Ep. 62 Candy Hearts & Support Cellos from 2019-01-30T05:00:43
This week on the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss their date night and emotional support cellos. Rebecca weighs in on the recent sale of the New York Liberty. Steve is worried about ...
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Ep. 61 Summer Jobs & 4-Foot Receipts from 2019-01-23T06:00:33
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss modern summer jobs and the concept of right and left socks. Rebecca responds to the reaction from her James Harden/Youth Basketball tw...
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Ep. 60 George Martin & Spoon Rests from 2019-01-16T05:00:35
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Steve & Rebecca welcome Deny back in-basement. Rebecca gives her highly anticipated Christmas Story review. While Steve shares his celebrity twin. All that plus...
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Ep. 59 Fever & Dream from 2019-01-09T06:32:56
The Ball & Chain Podcast is back for 2019! Rebecca and Steve recap their holiday season. Rebecca introduces her "Lobo Genes" theory. Steve remembers comedy legend Bob Einstein. All that plus The Ol...
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Ep. 58 Carols & Kneeler Sealers from 2018-12-19T05:00:25
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve discuss their Christmas preparations and Rebecca getting her number retired at UConn. The couple also touches on their favorite Christmas movies...
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Ep. 57 Stingrays & Rushin Hackers from 2018-12-12T07:06:52
This week on the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve debut Tom, Dick and Harry's brand new track 'Riding on my Stingray'. Rebecca finds out that she is shrinking. While Steve contemplates "giving...
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Ep. 56 Sloppy Joe & The Bapkin from 2018-12-05T05:00:24
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss Christmas music, birthdays and New Balance. Rebecca recaps her trip to South Bend for Notre Dame v UConn. While Steve's million dollar...
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Ep. 55 Link & Clinkers from 2018-11-28T07:45:02
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve discuss driverless Ubers, secret handshakes, and corporate tattoos. Plus the second installment of Deny's Olde Curiosity Shoppe and the latest e...
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Ep. 54 Belted Hats & Almond Nog from 2018-11-21T05:00:24
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Steve and Rebecca are getting ready for Thanksgiving and discuss the WSJ Top 20 Airports list. Rebecca talks about becoming a regular at the grocery store. Stev...
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Ep. 53 Dongles & Air Force One from 2018-11-14T05:00:38
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca talks about her weekend covering the "Showdown on the Rez" in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Steve touches on the friendship of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau fo...
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Ep. 52 Auxiliary Jim & Rebarbatives from 2018-11-07T05:00:28
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve recap their Halloween and discuss newly discovered vocab words. Rebecca talks about her favorite Halloween candy. While Steve finds alternatives...
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Ep. 51 Busking & Steak au Poivre from 2018-10-31T06:36:13
This week on the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap their trip to Boston to see Hamilton. Rebecca talks about the trials and tribulations of jury duty. A listener unearths Steve's New Yo...
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Ep. 50 Anti-Jimmy V & The Five-0 from 2018-10-24T06:01:56
All episodes of the Ball & Chain Podcast are the Rebecca Lobo episode. But on the 50th Episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca talks about the origins of her iconic number and gives her insigh...
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Ep. 49 Callbacks & Support Squirrels from 2018-10-17T07:01:24
This week Rebecca and Steve welcome Deny back "in-basement" for the first birthday of the Ball & Chain Podcast celebration. Rebecca talks about SoundCloud rappers. While Steve announces the release...
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Ep. 48 Cart Corrals & Acorn Butter from 2018-10-10T04:00:49
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve recap a busy week of birthdays in the Rushin house. Rebecca discusses bereavement boarding. While Steve makes his organ playing debut. All that ...
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Ep. 47 Parties & Stuff from 2018-10-03T04:00:39
On Episode 47, Rebecca & Steve discuss the concept of Gender Reveal Parties and new drivers. Rebecca talks about planning her daughter's birthday party. Steve compares and defines stuff and stuffin...
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Ep. 46 Pant & Skullet from 2018-09-26T04:45:08
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve rehash the events surrounding Steve's recent birthday. Rebecca gets confronted by a "fan" in a Starbucks parking lot. Steve finally gets new gla...
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Ep. 45 Preboarding & Car Food from 2018-09-19T04:00:46
Rebecca & Steve discuss airport naming rights and share their respective experiences on late night TV. Rebecca talks about the latest in airline preboarding strategies. While Steve dishes on his fa...
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Ep. 44 Ponytails & Resteva from 2018-09-12T04:00:36
Rebecca & Steve are back "in-basement" for Episode 44 of the Ball & Chain Podcast. The duo tries to come up with a couple name a la KimYe. Rebecca share stories from the road during the 2018 WNBA P...
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Ep. 43 Beyonce & The Taco Cat from 2018-09-05T04:00:06
This week Rebecca & Steve are back with a Viewer Mail episode. Rebecca shares a story of doing an event with Beyonce and Destiny's Child. While Steve tells a story of Steve Nash recommending a name...
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Ep. 42 Earth, Wind & Rushin from 2018-08-24T05:15:59
From the Mohegan Sun Arena, Steve & Rebecca are joined "in-suite" by ESPN's Ryan Ruocco and Holly Rowe. The group previews the upcoming weekend in the WNBA Playoffs and shares stories from their re...
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Ep. 41 Catwoman & Credit Cards from 2018-08-15T05:41:42
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca reviews a busy week in both the WNBA and Women's College Basketball. While Steve airs his grievances with morning news shows. All that plus the return o...
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Ep. 40 Chicken Balls & Cornhuskers from 2018-08-08T04:00:54
Live on-tape from Cape Cod, it's the 40th episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast. Rebecca shares her WNBA travel stories in light of the Las Vegas Aces controversy. Steve talks about his son's reactio...
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Ep. 39 Holly Rowe & The Flu Game from 2018-08-01T04:13:22
Rebecca and Steve are joined "in-basement" by ESPN's Holly Rowe. Holly shares stories from her remarkable career and talks about her relationship with Bob Knight and Pat Summit. The trio discuss tr...
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Ep. 38 Short & Tall from 2018-07-25T04:27:55
On the debut Ball & Chain short, Rebecca discusses the concept of bulletin board material before the internet. While Steve ponders the origin of the smokers pole and its inventor. All that plus Vie...
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Ep. 37 Jerky Tongs & Zipper Merges from 2018-07-18T04:00:14
Rebecca & Steve are back in-basement for another episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast. Rebecca discusses the Build-A-Bear Workshop "Pay Your Age" special. Steve "marinates" his phone in a glass of l...
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Ep. 36 Tom & The Pizza Truck from 2018-07-11T04:00:14
Rebecca and Steve are joined by Tom of Tom, Dick & Harry, in what can only be described as the singer's first "exclusive" interview without the band. The trio discusses the art of the wedding guest...
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Ep. 35 Exercise & Extra Fries from 2018-07-04T04:05:09
Live on-tape from a cabin in Northern Minnesota, it's the Ball & Chain Podcast! Steve and Rebecca take a moment out of their vacation to discuss how to properly wear a fanny pack, the most popular ...
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Ep. 34 The Tube & Winnie-the-Pooh from 2018-06-27T05:00:31
After trial separate vacations last week, Rebecca and Steve are back with another edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast. Rebecca ponders why people use holsters for cell phones. Steve continues his c...
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Ep. 33 Handshakes & Swipe from 2018-06-13T05:02:02
This week Rebecca and Steve are joined in-basement by Producer Deny. The trio discuss the art of the handshake, mass etiquette, and championship celebrations. Rebecca tells a story about skipping a...
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Ep. 32 Toilet Texts & Thoughtful Thiefs from 2018-06-06T04:00:12
On this week's episode, Steve and Rebecca compare and contrast household and athletic gaffes. Rebecca learns about poutine. While Steve responds to a case of mistaken identity. All that plus Viewer...
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Ep. 31 Spokes & Smokes from 2018-05-30T05:41:33
In the aftermath of the Great Hail Storm of 2018, Rebecca and Steve return to dish on their Memorial Day Weekend. Rebecca "allegedly" witnesses her first drug deal. While Steve proposes another mil...
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Ep. 30 Hand Fruit & The Wax Willis from 2018-05-23T05:20:58
On the 30th episode, Rebecca and Steve tackle the issue of McDonald's kiosks, car dealership waiting rooms and the art of chaperoning. Rebecca talks about the start of the WNBA season. While Steve ...
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Ep. 29 Breakfast Drinks & Vacuum Porn from 2018-05-16T04:03:10
This week on the Ball & Chain Podcast, Steve and Rebecca recap Mothers Day. Rebecca tells a story about her experience in New York for the WNBA Draft. While Steve teaches his son a valuable lesson ...
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Ep. 28 Mellow Gold & Lost Keys from 2018-05-09T04:00:16
This week Rebecca and Steve debate whether they over-stayed their welcome at a recent dinner party. Rebecca talks about a contract their daughter had to sign for Little League. Steve recounts the t...
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Ep. 27 Affectations & Chalices from 2018-05-02T04:00:16
On this episode, Rebecca and Steve relive the time they stayed at the same hotel as a pimp convention. Also, Rebecca tells a story about her visits to the White House Doctor's Office. While Steve s...
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Ep. 26 The Fastidious & The Furious from 2018-04-25T05:01:35
After a week that saw Rebecca talk at a leadership conference, the couple discusses millennials and positive reinforcement in the workplace. Steve longs for a simpler time when a 52 dollar purchase...
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Ep. 25 Mimosas & Side Hustles from 2018-04-18T04:19:02
On Episode 25, Steve and Rebecca are joined in-basement by Producer Deny. Rebecca talks about her kids receiving a signed copy of Elena Delle Donne's book. Steve tries to solve his daughter's conta...
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Ep. 24 Mondegreens & Uni-Ball Pens from 2018-04-11T06:06:25
Rebecca's sister Rachel joins the show to celebrate National Siblings Day, as Rebecca & Steve take the show on the road to Massachusets! With the couple's anniversary this week, Rebecca and Steve r...
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Ep. 23 Frozen Quiche & Buzzer Beaters from 2018-04-04T04:06:42
While Rebecca's reaction to Arike Ogunbowale's buzzer beaters at the Women's Final Four went viral, Steve was back in Connecticut attempting to cook a frozen quiche. In the 23rd installment of the ...
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Ep. 22 Halsey & The Shell Answer Man from 2018-03-28T04:43:05
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca tries to explain what a tramp stamp is to a co-worker. While Steve navigates a conga line at Palm Sunday Mass. All that plus Viewer Mail and Uber Confes...
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Ep. 21 Brackets & Dad Meals from 2018-03-21T04:45:35
We're celebrating the podcast's 21st episode with a full hour of fun from Rebecca and Steve's basement in Connecticut. Rebecca gives a behind the scenes look at her job during the Women's NCAA Tour...
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Ep. 20 Table Syrup & The Dip Fridge from 2018-03-14T06:32:39
On this week's Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca & Steve sound off on hot-button issues like the purpose of veggie dip, the etiquette of drinking Starbucks and their retirement careers. All that plus t...
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Ep. 19 Funtzies & Fruits By The Feet from 2018-03-07T06:24:50
Live on-tape from a basement in Connecticut, it's Ball & Chain: After Dark! Featuring stories about Rebecca's encounter with Regis Philbin after being traded to Houston, the couple running into Pau...
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Ep. 18 Dating Apps & Breakfast Dessert from 2018-02-28T06:36:33
On the latest Ball & Chain Podcast, the couple ponders whether they would have found each other in the era of the dating app. Rebecca shares her latest Uber Driver Confession. While Steve may have ...
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Ep. 17 Shot Clocks & The '75 Topps Set from 2018-02-21T07:06:41
Rebecca & Steve are back with a Valentines Day/All-Star Weekend crossover episode. Rebecca reveals which NBA great photobombed their Christmas Card in 2017. Steve gives us the three items in his em...
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Ep. 16 Sartorial Sobriety & Wifeing from 2018-02-14T05:13:25
Rebecca and Steve are back with an Olympic-sized episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast. The couple share stories from their past Olympic experiences. Rebecca dives into their "Milkgate" Twitter excha...
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Ep. 15 Tall Jazz & Semi-Gloss Sauce from 2018-02-07T05:19:25
The fifteenth installment of the Ball & Chain Podcast has the exclusive recap of the Rushin Super Bowl Party. In another busy week of travel, Rebecca shares her favorite Uber Driver Confessions. Wh...
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Ep. 14 Wig Etiquette & Airport Drinking from 2018-01-31T05:59:42
On this edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve discuss day drinking in the airport after a busy week of travel for the couple. A typo leads Rebecca to a new nickname in Texas. While...
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Ep. 13 Babybjo?rn & The House Mullet from 2018-01-24T06:00:03
The thirteenth installment of the Ball & Chain Podcast comes on the heels of a big weekend for the Minnesota Vikings. (But no spoilers, Steve DVR'd the game.) Rebecca regales us with tales from the...
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Ep. 12 Tobacco Fields & Stadium Bowels from 2018-01-17T06:03:58
Rebecca & Steve reconvene in the finished half of their basement for episode 12 after a busy week for the couple. Rebecca discovers mustache culture, while Steve becomes enamored by scoreboard cloc...
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Ep. 11 Dress Sweats & Tearaway Dickies from 2018-01-10T05:10:06
On today's program, Rebecca and Steve break down Alabama's brave coaching decision to wear exclusively pleated khakis. Rebecca goes on one-on-one with a mouse. Steve recalls his first visit to "Dra...
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Ep. 10 Mangroomers & Mouse Traps from 2018-01-03T05:01
Rebecca & Steve kick off 2018 with the tenth installment of the Ball & Chain Podcast. In this week's episode the couple recaps their holiday in Florida. Steve dishes on his disdain for continental ...
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Ep. 9 Golic & The Air Filter from 2017-12-20T23:40:40
Rebecca and Steve are joined "in-basement" by Mike and Christine Golic. The couples swap stories of their respective engagements and experiences with trolls on social media. Plus, Mike finally chan...
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Ep.8 Blue Reed & The Man Flute from 2017-12-13T06:42:12
On a special late night Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve recap their kids' Winter Concert as the Christmas season rolls on. The couple debate eBay toupees, Waze voices, and picking up a new...
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Ep. 7 Alive! & Dreaming from 2017-12-06T08:19:27
With the holiday season in full swing, Rebecca and Steve are back with a festive edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast. The couple shares their experience at past White House Christmas Parties and th...
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Ep. 6 Chowderboarding & The Tortilla Flotilla from 2017-11-29T06:30:12
In the sixth installment of the Ball & Chain Podcast, Rebecca and Steve take on the sights and smells of Costco, revitalizing chimichangas and the real vs. fake Christmas Tree debate. Plus, the cou...
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Ep. 5 Georgia Dome & Kidney Stones from 2017-11-22T05:13:11
It's a special Thanksgiving edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast featuring Rebecca Lobo, Steve Rushin and Steve's kidney stones. The couple talks about male pain tolerance, the demolition of the Geo...
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Ep. 4 Foyer & Couture from 2017-11-15T07:34:41
Days before her Hall of Fame banner is raised at UConn, Rebecca and Steve are back with another episode of the Ball & Chain Podcast. In today's episode, Rebecca encounters a serial stinker, Steve t...
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Ep. 3 Packaged Meats & The Jill Strap from 2017-11-08T05:51:15
Rebecca and Steve are back with a new edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast. The couple tackles keeping up with popular music, youth sports equipment, and defining "man food". Plus, Rebecca and Steve...
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Ep. 2 Road Rage & The Mustachio Man from 2017-11-01T04:02:34
Rebecca and Steve are back for a second episode of The Ball & Chain Podcast. This week a church group debates whether Steve is famous and Rebecca flips off somebody for the first time. Plus, the co...
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Ep. 1 Big Bird & Truffles from 2017-10-24T02:22:18
One is a Basketball Hall of Famer. The other is an Award-Winning Author. But to their four kids, they are just mom and dad. Rebecca Lobo and Steve Rushin present the first episode of Ball & Chain. ...
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