Podcasts by The Chris Rawle Show

The Opportunity For Rebirth from 2022-09-16T07:00:08

Roger Federer retires and Nebraska begins searching for a head football coach.

Monday Morning Kicker from 2022-09-13T08:00:50

An examination of the margins leads us down the wormholes of Baylor-BYU, Alabama-Texas, and Steelers-Bengals.

Hope & Competition from 2022-09-09T07:00:04

The NFL offers two things that every sport should aspire to: hope for every fanbase and night-in, night-out competition. How do college football and the NBA stack up in these two areas?

The Odds Against Us Are Endless & Still We Have Made It from 2022-09-06T07:00:04

Week One of the college football season is complete and it’s time to examine the margins for Anthony Richardson, NC State-East Carolina, North Carolina-Appalachian State, Iowa-SDSU, and Florida ...

He Loved The Earth So Much He Wanted To Stay Forever from 2022-09-02T07:00:58

An ode to the true opening week of college football, a sport that offers what no other can.

The Difference Between Believing & Wanting To Believe from 2022-08-30T07:00:57

College football is finally here and Nebraska’s season is already over. How does this keep happening and when will it ever end?

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The Only Moment That We Live Here Fully As Human Beings from 2022-08-26T07:00:34

College football is finally here and the NFL is quick to follow. What do we actually know about the greatest sport on earth?

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Forget The Person You Were & Instead Record Who You Have Become from 2022-08-23T07:00:24

Change is an inevitable part of life—projecting the depth and direction of that change is hard and at times, impossible. As Justin Herbert moves into his third season as starting quarterback of ...

This Is A Story About Bob Dylan from 2022-08-19T07:00:25

This is a reading of “Unclipped Strings,” an essay written by Chris Rawle about a passionate, lifelong exploration of the music of Bob Dylan. The full text can be found here: Listen

Being Unafraid To Be Who You Want To Be from 2022-08-16T07:00:53

I have a deep, abiding respect for people who are unafraid to be what they want to be. Bob Dylan is a shining example and with football season nearly upon us, many teams are trying to mirror his...

Who Will Rise & Who Will Fall In The 2022 College Football Season? from 2022-08-12T07:00:51

College football is a sport that revolves around cycles of power. Nebraska, Florida State, Miami, USC, and Texas were great until they weren’t. The sport has recently been dominated by Alabama, ...

It Takes A Village To Win A Football Game from 2022-08-09T07:00:39

“Quarterbacks fail in the NFL, sure. But more often they are failed.” How many things need to align in order for a quarterback to find success?

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He Couldn’t Tell Me What He Was Dreaming & I Couldn’t Tell Him What Was Real from 2022-08-05T07:00:55

Preseason camps have begun and NFL teams are trying to discern what is real and what is not. Through that lens, we examine Ja’Marr Chase, Romeo Doubs, Mitch Trubisky, Tua Tagovailoa, and Aaron R...

The Wild You Have Forgotten Inside You That Senses All Things from 2022-08-02T07:00:03

The known, the unknown, and why we love what we love.

Competency At Quarterback Has Never Mattered Less from 2022-07-29T08:00:55

The search for superstar quarterbacks is fast, furious, and never-ending. What is the perceived value of those QBs who are competent, but not stars?

Wide Receiver Value from 2022-07-26T09:00:27

The passing game has never been important in football. With that understanding, how much value are NFL teams placing on the wide receiver position?

Seek Out What Resonates & Root Accordingly from 2022-07-22T09:00:06

The Utah Jazz are committed to a full-scale teardown. Is the path forward for Utah energizing or demoralizing?

The Ultimate Test Of Versatility from 2022-07-19T07:00:14

Winning a championship is all about versatility. Nowhere is this more true than at The Old Course at St. Andrews, site of the 150th Open, where Cam Smith became a major champion.

The Descent Into The Mind from 2022-07-15T07:00:25

A discussion of the various ways to unlock the mind, featuring the words of author George Saunders, Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, and golfers Jon Rahm and Tiger Woods.

Us Alive, Right Here, Feeling Lucky from 2022-07-12T07:00:45

Aging athletes, Tiger Woods, and the 150th British Open at St. Andrews.

The Gap Between What You Have & What You Want from 2022-07-08T07:00:10

Is it true that happiness is found by bridging the gap between what you have and what you want?

The Separation Of Before & After from 2022-07-05T07:00:54

The two biggest sports items of the week: Rudy Gobert traded from the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves, USC/UCLA agreeing to join the Big 10 in 2024. What is the story (past, present, and...

This Is What It Takes To Win A Championship from 2022-07-01T07:00:51

In order to win a championship, you must be good and you must be lucky.

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When Sports Are Good, There’s Nothing Better from 2022-06-28T07:00:39

A tale of fandom, belief, and acceptance.

There Are No Winners Here from 2022-06-24T08:00:01

The ongoing saga of the PGA Tour vs LIV, money vs competition, and a question everyone should be asking of themselves: what do I value in life?

How Do You Make People Care? from 2022-06-21T07:00:50

A discussion of culture, the PGA Tour vs LIV, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Golden State Warriors.

The Emotional Undercurrent Of Sports from 2022-06-17T07:00:43

How many things in life make you feel this deeply? 

What Can Be Unlocked By A Change In Situation from 2022-06-14T07:00:37

For every talented player that is unearthed by a change in situation (Kurt Warner, Matthew Stafford, Andrew Wiggins, Valeri Nichushkin, Arturri Lehkonen), how many players slip through the crack...

Positional Value & What Is Valued Within A Position from 2022-06-10T07:00:52

Across all sports, positional value is always changing. Traditional centers have been abolished in basketball, as have running backs in football. What is valued within a position is also changin...

Good Enough For The Breaks Of The Game To Matter from 2022-06-07T07:00:34

Merely being good enough to take advantage of the breaks of the game is usually interpreted as a backhanded compliment. However, outside of 2-3 teams per sport in any given season, this is the p...

Patience Is A Virtue…Mostly from 2022-06-03T07:00:15

How much patience is required to build a championship contender?

Who Is Going To Step Up? from 2022-05-31T07:00:45

The most simple yet complex questions of the playoffs: who is going to step up? Sometimes it’s a role player like Gabe Davis or Robert Horry. Sometimes it’s a good player like Jimmy Butler ascen...

The Ghosts Of Playoffs Past from 2022-05-27T07:00:11

The playoffs are a time to prove things are different from the past. As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, the remaining teams pull upon the levers necessary for success: star performances, dept...

The Union Of Body & Mind from 2022-05-24T07:00:07

Professional sports are about finding the perfect equilibrium between body and mind. Certain athletes (Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods, Sam Girard, Jordan Binnington) are currently fighting the p...

Gradually, Then Suddenly from 2022-05-20T14:18:20

To win a championship, a team must be willing and able to play in a variety of ways. What can be learned from the championship arcs of the Golden State Warriors and Tampa Bay Lightning?

The Margins Of Game 7 from 2022-05-17T07:00:23

Seven different Game 7s (Bruins-Hurricanes, Lightning-Maple Leafs, Kings-Oilers, Penguins-Rangers, Stars-Flames, Bucks-Celtics, Mavs-Suns) were played over last weekend. What separated the winne...

The Ascent Of Cale Makar from 2022-05-13T07:00:40

One of the most satisfactory aspects of fandom is following the arc of an athlete whose ceiling appears undefined. Over the last three seasons and change, Cale Makar has transformed into the bes...

Injuries & Referees from 2022-05-10T07:00:42

The playoffs are where legacies are defined. The playoffs are also where the margins are tiniest. In a strange way, the championship aspirations of many teams boil down to injuries and referees....

What Is A Playoff Player? from 2022-05-06T07:00:25

There is nothing the sports world despises more than a star player with zero team championships to their name. What is the definition of a playoff player and who qualifies?

You Never Know How Long A Championship Window Is Open from 2022-05-03T18:38:18

When things are going well, the future always seems to extend to infinity. But just as quickly as a championship window opens, it can shut. Ask the 2002 Kings. Or the 2012 Thunder. Or the 2021 J...

When Does Promise Turn To Stagnation? from 2022-04-29T07:00:36

Every year, one of the most interesting parts of the playoffs to monitor is this: who has room to grow, how do we give that to them, and when do we truly understand what a player is? We have tho...

The Role Of Talent & Cohesion In The 2022 NBA Playoffs from 2022-04-26T07:00:29

For most, the world of professional basketball revolves around a simple team-building strategy: the accumulation of talent trumps everything. As we are seeing in the first round of the NBA playo...

How Much Can One Player Impact A Specific Side Of The Ball? from 2022-04-22T07:00:37

In a team sport, situation matters. As teams downshift in the playoffs to small-ball lineups—maximizing their mobility and versatility—individual defenders are stressed in different ways. What i...

You Cannot Measure Everything With Numbers from 2022-04-19T07:00

The playoffs are a pressure cooker. Some players are built to withstand adversity—others are not. Some possess an innate feel for what is required in each individual moment—others do not. The op...

The Regular Season & The Playoffs Are Not The Same Thing from 2022-04-15T07:00

What works in the regular season and what works in the playoffs are not always the same thing. How much versatility is required to win four playoff rounds?

The Riveting Nature Of Augusta National vs The Bland Experience Of The PGA Tour from 2022-04-12T07:00

The Masters and Augusta National are universally praised for creating the best possible golfing experience for players and fans alike. Why does the PGA Tour struggle to mimic their recipe?

Rory, Tiger, & What We Want From Athletes from 2022-04-08T07:00

The Masters is in full swing and Tiger has returned to the world of golf. What are the differences in what we want in our own lives vs what we desire from athletes?

Star Treatment In The NBA & NHL from 2022-04-05T07:00

A long, winding discussion about the NBA and NHL, and how neither can find the balance between protecting their star players without lying down for them.

Should Team Success Be Factored Into Individual Awards? from 2022-04-01T07:00

The race for NBA MVP is boiling down to Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. How much should team success be factored into an individual award?

A Story About College Football from 2022-03-29T07:00

This is a reading of “Falling Out The Other Side,” an essay written by Chris Rawle about becoming a college football fan early in life and sustaining that love into adulthood.The full text can b...

The Grass Is Not Always Greener from 2022-03-25T06:00

Two star wide receivers will be playing the 2022 season on new teams, Davante Adams for the Raiders and Tyreek Hill for the Dolphins. From the perspective of both players and teams (GB/LV, KC/MI...

The NFL Arms Race Continues from 2022-03-22T06:00

NFL teams are moving heaven and earth to acquire quarterbacks and pass rushers. Blockbuster trades are happening multiple times per week. What are the lessons to be learned from the insanity of ...

Entertainment Value from 2022-03-18T06:00

March Madness is upon us. The one-and-done format is both random and exhilarating, two things that bleed into other sports. What are the most entertaining aspects of the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, and ...

Luck from 2022-03-15T06:00

Plenty of games, past and present, have been decided by simple luck. Why is this important to note and how does it shape discourse moving forward?

Rodgers Returns To GB, Wilson Traded To Denver from 2022-03-11T07:00

The first two dominos of the NFL offseason have fallen: Aaron Rodgers has agreed to return to the Green Bay Packers, while Russell Wilson has been traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver ...

Respect Your Elders from 2022-03-08T07:00

The longevity that is on display across the sporting world—and especially the level these athletes are still playing at—is truly astounding. Look no further than John Stockton, Karl Malone, LeBr...

Chance, Luck, Evaluation from 2022-03-04T07:00

Chance, luck, and evaluation play enormous roles in shaping the direction of a franchise, as shown by the careers of players like Ja Morant, Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Patrick Mahomes, and Jo...

Pressure from 2022-03-01T07:00

Few things are more enjoyable to watch than a pressure-packed sporting event and understanding the stakes heightens the viewing experience immensely. As we reach the stretch run in three differe...

The All-In Mindset from 2022-02-25T08:00

The past few years have been a boon for the championship-or-bust mindset, with teams like the LA Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Milwaukee Bucks winning championships by moving their chips to th...

College Football Anarchy from 2022-02-22T08:00

College football is all about anarchy, for good and bad. On the field the sport is magnetic: chess-level strategy requiring incredible speed and power, performed by athletic yet unpredictable te...

James Harden, Ben Simmons, Chris Paul: One Of These Is Not Like The Others from 2022-02-18T08:00

The NBA is experiencing a tanking crisis on both an individual and organizational level. Does the league actually care that teams and players are unwilling or unable to produce the best product ...

The Rams Win The Super Bowl: Referees, Quarterbacks, & Circumstances Matter from 2022-02-15T07:19:22

The LA Rams are Super Bowl champions after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals. What are the takeaways from this game, the entire NFL season, and the ways that narratives about player/team legacies...

Elite Quarterbacks Never Play Like This from 2022-02-11T08:00

A discussion of Matthew Stafford, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and how elite quarterbacks play in the NFL playoffs.

A Reading of “Aaron Rodgers: Measured & Unmeasured” from 2022-02-08T08:00

Today’s show is the reading of an essay about Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. What are the ways a career can be measured and what are they ways that cannot?

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The Many Ways To Build A Title Contender from 2022-02-04T08:00

The Bengals and Rams have taken two very different paths to the Super Bowl. What are the team building strategies and philosophies that both franchises have used to arrive at the same place?

Bengals & Rams Advance To The Super Bowl from 2022-02-01T08:00

Six consecutive NFL playoff games have come down to the margins. The Bengals and Rams are advancing to the Super Bowl while the Chiefs and the Niners are going home. It is remarkable how slim th...

An Exercise In Thought from 2022-01-28T08:00

The way narratives emerge in the NFL playoffs can be maddening and illogical. What are the current talking points about two teams (the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills) and how would they b...

The Myriad Of Ways To Lose A Football Game from 2022-01-25T08:00

An unforgettable weekend of football ends with the Titans, Packers, Buccaneers, and Bills eliminated from the playoffs. In the tightest divisional round in NFL history, what was the separation b...

Balancing Honesty & Belief from 2022-01-21T08:00

Eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs—four will exit after this weekend. The path to improvement is paved by honesty and belief. What is real about these teams and what is not? And who should h...

This Is What Happens When Mike McCarthy Is Your Coach from 2022-01-18T08:00

The NFL playoffs have begun and two games (Raiders-Bengals, Niners-Cowboys) were decided on the margins. How is Mike McCarthy still coaching in this league?

What Is Best For College Football? from 2022-01-14T08:00

The 2021 college football season is over. Georgia defeated Alabama to win the national championship, proof of concept for two things: consistency pays off, and there are different paths to the s...

Week 18 Boils Down To The Margins from 2022-01-11T08:00

The NFL, more than any other sport, is decided on the margins. Week 18 of the regular season—including Colts-Jags, Niners-Rams, and Chargers-Raiders—was insanity and further proof that the separ...

As You Gain Experience, You Lose Innocence from 2022-01-07T08:00

A discussion of youth (Cale Makar, Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase) and experience (Aaron Rodgers), framed by a quote from Padraig Harrington at the 2021 PGA Championship: “People often ask in a gener...

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same from 2022-01-03T08:00

The college football playoff was instituted in 2014. Since then, 23 games have been played and only 6 have been competitive. Why is playoff expansion seen as a solution for competitive imbalance...

It Is Not A Measurement Of Quality Of Play from 2021-12-31T08:00

Team outcome and individual performance can be very, very different things.

Time Is One Spreading Ring Wrapped Around Another from 2021-12-28T08:00

Christmas day presented the opportunity to watch two generational athletes, Aaron Rodgers and Lebron James, both nearing the twilight of their careers. How can small stories—like individual game...

Small Sample Size Insanity from 2021-12-24T08:00

It is stunning how quickly opinions change over the course of a 17-game NFL season. What can be gleaned from such a small sample size?

The Tale Of Urban Meyer from 2021-12-21T07:00

Finding success in one walk of life does not guarantee success in any others. Why do most people believe this to be a simple, linear transition?

The Only Way To Break Through Is To Keep Trying To Break Through from 2021-12-17T07:03:36

There is a reasonable case to be made that societally speaking, we’ve never been more impatient. This trickles down into the chase for a championship, where teams are ridiculed for coming close ...

The End Does Not Define The Journey from 2021-12-14T10:00

The NFL regular season is drawing to a close and it’s time to reflect on the journeys of the teams who have separated themselves at the top.

A Narrative Not Rooted In Reality from 2021-12-10T13:00

Football is a complex equation that oftentimes is discussed in simple terms: the quarterback is solely responsible for the outcome. Does this match up with reality?

Answers To Questions, An Endless Supply from 2021-12-07T13:00

The college football playoff field is set: Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, Cincinnati, four teams looking to prove they have answers, the blend of identity and malleability needed to win a national ...

A Promise Of Value from 2021-12-02T21:42:59

The college football landscape is being altered by a series of seismic coaching changes. Two of these (Lincoln Riley to USC and Brian Kelly to LSU) illustrate the ongoing shift within the sport ...

Love’s Expansive Finger Across The Reach Of The Sky from 2021-11-30T15:36:06

A rivalry week for the ages is in the books. Oklahoma State and Michigan both exorcised demons and moved into the thick of the national title race. There is no better distillation of college foo...

We Are Not Our Best Moment, We Are Not Our Worst Moment from 2021-11-19T04:04:08

Every person, athlete, and team is momentarily capable of incredible peaks and valleys. Separation and understanding occurs in the stretch of time between the bright flashes, consistency that es...

Growth, Decay, Transformation from 2021-11-16T14:54:32

Change is inevitable. It is the process of growth, decay, and transformation that exists in every facet of life and every football season. From the beginning of the college and NFL seasons until...

We Could Not Cope With The Huge Complexities Of The Heart from 2021-11-11T17:32:58

Sports exist as an outlet for passion in ways that are describable and ways that are not. In the continual search for understanding, how does one make sense of the huge complexities of the heart...

Watch For Occasional Bits & Bubbles Of Light from 2021-11-08T22:51:37

The weekend of college and professional football provided countless examples of flawed contenders. Who will rise above their flaws and who will be submarined by them?

What We Think & What We Know from 2021-11-03T16:30:10

The first College Football Playoff rankings were released yesterday. As always, determining the best teams boils down to two different trains of thought: what we think versus what we know.

Games Between Elite Teams Are Won On The Margins from 2021-11-01T15:50:28

A weekend of football games is decided on the margins. What were the chances Green Bay (missing key players up and down the roster) would prevail over Arizona? What were the odds of Clemson cove...

The Exact Science Of A Fourth Down Measurement from 2021-10-25T18:02:34

Welcome to Monday On The Margins, a weekly examination of how small the margins are between winning and losing. A bevy of games (including Illinois-Penn State, Oklahoma-Kansas, Oklahoma State-Io...

The Contrasting Motivations Of Tom Brady & Michael Jordan from 2021-10-21T17:52:57

Tom Brady and Michael Jordan are two of the most iconic athletes of all time. However, both rose to the top of their professions using drastically different motivational techniques. What is the ...

Success vs The Ability To Sustain Success: Ed Orgeron Is Out At LSU from 2021-10-20T15:40:42

At the highest level of any profession, everyone can find success. What separates the best from the rest is the ability to sustain that success. Two years ago, LSU and coach Ed Orgeron were cele...

The Case Against The College Football Playoff from 2021-10-19T15:42:02

The College Football Playoff rankings will be released two weeks from today. How will the top 5 (Georgia, Cincinnati, Oklahoma, Alabama, Ohio State) be ranked? Will the playoff committee ever tr...

The Dallas Cowboys Are A Good Team With A Bad Coach from 2021-10-18T15:27:28

Welcome to Monday On The Margins, a weekly examination of the fine line between winning and losing in college football, the NFL, and sports gambling. The funkiness of Buccaneers-Eagles on Thursd...

Kyler Murray & The Continued Evolution Of Quarterbacking In The NFL from 2021-10-07T15:45:54

There are many different ways to play quarterback and find success. In the past, small, mobile quarterbacks were (in large part) ignored by the NFL. Now, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals a...

A Rise In 4th Down Aggressiveness: The Identity Of Chargers Coach Brandon Staley from 2021-10-06T16:35:21

NFL teams are going for it on fourth down at unprecedented rates. New Chargers coach Brandon Staley is continually making aggressive in-game decisions that fly in the face of conservative, tradi...

The Interchangeable Nature Of RB: Is Derrick Henry The Exception To The Rule? from 2021-10-05T16:57:32

Opinions are divided about the positional value of running back and the interchangeable nature of the position. Is there truly a separation in talent at RB, or do your surroundings dictate your ...

Tom Brady Returns To NE & It All Comes Down To A FG Off The Post from 2021-10-04T16:00:40

Welcome to Monday On The Margins, an examination of the weekend’s football games and the marginal difference between winning and losing. Amidst a plethora of tight games (like Oregon-Stanford an...

Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger & The Correct Time To Move On from 2021-09-30T15:46:41

When is the correct time to move on from a franchise icon? For teams with championship aspirations, it’s imperative to find a balance between patience and urgency. As Ben Roethlisberger struggle...

Rookie QBs Are Struggling & Matt Stafford Is The MVP: Situation Is Everything from 2021-09-29T15:50:08

You are what your surroundings say you are. The NFL season is only 3 weeks old and hot takes are flying. This rookie quarterback class is garbage! Sam Darnold and Teddy Bridgewater are great! Ma...

Moments Of Truth For Arkansas, Georgia, Ole Miss, Alabama, Cincinnati & ND from 2021-09-28T15:42:58

Every college football season is comprised of moments of truth, games that give us a window into who you are as a football team. This weekend features plenty of matchups for contending teams: Ar...

How Can You Not Be Romantic About Football? from 2021-09-27T16:07:51

Welcome to Monday On The Margins, a weekly examination of the miniscule differences between wins and losses (like in Nebraska-Michigan State or Clemson-NC State), good bets and bad bets (hello, ...

Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield & The Fairness Of QB Criticism from 2021-09-23T16:42:24

QB is the number one position in sports that is evaluated improperly. Criticism abounds for quarterbacks who play in a non-traditional manner, or haven’t won a Super Bowl, or both. Two quarterba...

What Would Bill Belichick Do? from 2021-09-22T15:43:37

Herm Edwards said it best: “You play to win the game!” A startling amount of teams and coaches don’t abide by this rule to the fullest extent. The very best coaches, from John Harbaugh to Bill B...

Cincinnati, BYU, Coastal Carolina: Climbing Rungs In The CFB Playoff Race from 2021-09-21T16:14:46

Who merits inclusion in a four-team college football playoff? Through the early weeks of the season, Clemson and Ohio State have fallen while a slew of other teams (Penn State, Oregon, Iowa, Mis...

Alabama’s Mortality, Third Down Punting & Lamar Bests Mahomes from 2021-09-20T16:15:06

Welcome to Monday On The Margins, an examination of the tiniest, strangest things that decide the outcome of a football game: players, coaches, refs, weather, and simple twists of fate. This wee...

Can You Change Who You Are? from 2021-09-16T17:08:52

There is a simple question threaded through life, and sports: can you morph into something different, or will you always revert back to your base form? Nebraska heads into Saturday’s game agains...

What Is The Ceiling Of Patrick Mahomes? from 2021-09-15T15:26:24

It is rare to watch a player and feel like their ceiling is unlimited. Patrick Mahomes, entering his fourth season as starting quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs and unquestionably the best p...

Week 1 Losses For The Packers, Bills & Browns: When Is The Correct Time To Panic? from 2021-09-14T15:59:38

Football is great because the season is short. Every game seems (and to a certain extent, is) meaningful. With so few games compared to other sports, there is always a sense of urgency amplified...

Establishing An Identity & The In-Game Coaching Decisions Of Mike McCarthy from 2021-09-13T16:07:53

The largest part of a football coach’s responsibility is establishing the identity of a team. When it comes to a coach’s impact on wins and losses, this weekend featured a bevy of examples both ...

The Role Of Injury Luck In The NFL from 2021-09-10T16:10:30

One of the biggest questions of every NFL season is who can stay healthy. Last year’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad is a testament to the impact of good health, riding a talented roster and fortuna...

How Valuable Is Continuity? Ask The Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2021-09-08T16:10:20

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return all 22 starters from last year’s Super Bowl championship squad, an unprecedented blend of talent and continuity. On the opposite end of the spectrum are teams lik...

The Return Of Defense & The Inevitability Of Nick Saban And Alabama Football from 2021-09-07T15:52:42

In present day, football is all about offense. Over the opening weekend of college football, however, multiple defenses (Penn State, Iowa, Georgia) seized the day. Is it possible for the sport t...

College Football Week 1: Chaos Is Preferable To Calm from 2021-09-02T16:45:16

College football is anarchy presented as stable fact, a sport that emphasizes chaos over calm. Week one begins in earnest this weekend. What matchups seize the day? Ohio State-Minnesota or Boise...

A Game Of Inches: How An Index Card Can Decide A Football Game from 2021-09-01T15:57:32

Nearly everything in life has a healthy dose of luck involved. Sports are no different, with one of the oldest cliches (“a game of inches”) continually ringing true. Football games can be decide...

Bryson Dechambeau vs Patrick Cantlay: What Constitutes Choking? from 2021-08-31T16:04:49

Choking is one of the most common terms in the sports lexicon and for many, synonymous with losing. Bryson Dechambeau and Patrick Cantlay engaged in a scintillating duel at the BMW Championship ...

Love The Challenge Of The Day, Whatever That May Be from 2021-08-30T16:30:17

How do you find meaning in anything you do? There is no overarching answer to this question and motivation must be found on an individual level. Golf psychologist Bob Rotella once proclaimed you...

Nobody Cares About Your Story Unless You Win: Examining Tom Brady & Chris Paul from 2021-08-26T16:02

Warped narrative has gained popularity as hot take culture has consumed the world of sports. If people see something talked about enough, many times it becomes reality. In this vein, Tom Brady i...

Will Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, & Clemson Rule College Football Forever? from 2021-08-25T15:24:59

Four teams (Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, & Clemson) have a stranglehold on their conferences like never before. College football has always existed under the umbrella of two truths: there ...

Finding Patience In A World Defined By Urgency from 2021-08-24T15:55:15

In a world defined by urgency, patience can exist as both blessing and curse. Part of the championship puzzle for many teams (like the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and...

There Is No Such Thing As Standing Still from 2021-08-23T15:41:31

The process of improvement in the game of golf mimics the team-building process in the world of professional sports. Both revolve around three foundational principles (constant self-assessment, ...

The NFL & The Speed At Which Things Move from 2021-08-19T15:42:13

Speed is an essential component of the NFL, both on and off the field. Players running at warp speed comprise a sport where teams can jump from first to last (or vice versa) in the blink of an e...

Losing Is Not Always Failure: Is It Possible For The Best Player Ever To Not Win A Championship? from 2021-08-18T15:29:04

For the most part, fans and media alike subscribe to a certain mindset within the world of sports: winners win, losers lose. This raises a lot of questions about the impact one individual can ha...

Expectations vs Reality from 2021-08-17T15:23:02

The NBA regular season is about your strengths and the playoffs about your weaknesses. The Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert are in the offseason, trying to bridge the gap between their league-best regu...

The Captivity Of Past Success from 2021-08-16T16:00

From 1969-2001, Nebraska had one of the most successful runs in the history of college football. Since then, not so much. How does the program balance expectations against reality, while not fal...

The Most Valuable Commodity In The NFL from 2021-08-12T15:29:24

Nothing is more valuable in the NFL than a quality starting QB on a rookie contract. Many NFL teams (like the Bengals, Chargers, Jaguars, and Jets) are seeking to find a balance between patience...

The Separation Between Blue Blood & Upstart In College Football from 2021-08-11T15:29:35

There has never been a more relevant time to reflect on the past, present, and future of college football than now. As struggling blue bloods (like Tennessee, Michigan, Nebraska, Miami) try to f...

Nathan MacKinnon & Establishing A Winning Culture from 2021-08-10T15:31:11

How do you establish a culture that is conducive to winning? Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are in the process of establishing themselves as a Stanley Cup contender. As the best pla...

The Times They Are A-Changin' from 2021-08-09T15:59:04

Over the last decade, college football has undergone a philosophical shift: passing wins championships. Nobody represents this transition more than Alabama, who has won 6 national championships ...

The Evolution Of The QB from 2021-08-06T16:15:58

The future of the QB position in the NFL has never been brighter. It’s the biggest draw to the best sport in the world. It’s brightness is tied to its evolution and an increased understanding of...

The Process Of Improvement from 2021-08-05T16:05:03

In football, the process of individual and organizational improvement are attached at the hip. Nowhere is this more true than at quarterback, a position dependent upon blockers, pass catchers, r...

Nobody Knows Anything from 2021-08-04T16:24:11

A simple and enlightening fact of life: nobody knows anything. Franchises will make both terrible and awesome picks within the same draft, and terrible and awesome signings within the same free ...

The Unintended Consequences Of Conference Realignment from 2021-08-03T15:51:04

In the past, upsets have been the beating heart and soul of college football. With the shift towards a 4-team playoff and now conference realignment, iconic upsets (like 2007 Boise-OU or 2007 Ap...

A Question Of Fit: Westbrook To The Lakers from 2021-08-02T17:38:29

Russell Westbrook is going to the Los Angeles Lakers in the biggest move of the NBA offseason so far. Will the acquisition of Westbrook’s talent overcome the questionable fit?

Sand Through The Hourglass from 2021-07-30T16:22:09

Aaron Rodgers held a press conference Wednesday afternoon that laid bare his grievances with Green Bay Packers management, saying, “I’m always going to be optimistic on change being possible.” R...

The Most Systemic Game There Is from 2021-07-29T16:37:24

Rings culture would have you believe championships are the ultimate reflection of an individual’s performance. How long will people continue believing that a debate about individual quarterbacks...

The Last Dance Packers & The Return Of Aaron Rodgers from 2021-07-28T15:50:26

After a long, strange offseason, Aaron Rodgers has returned to the Green Bay Packers. It seems likely this is the final ride, a Super Bowl or bust season before Rodgers and Green Bay part ways. ...

Texas & OU To The SEC: The Butterfly Effect Of Conference Realignment from 2021-07-27T15:38:26

In conference realignment, there are far more losers than winners. Texas and Oklahoma have both announced they are leaving the Big 12 for the SEC, sending shock waves through the college footbal...

The Capacity To Change from 2021-07-26T15:35:05

To what extent is change possible? Can you become somebody else entirely, or will you always revert back to whatever you are at your core? Golf is a game that demands constant change in order to...

The Chaotic Side Of Trying To Win A Championship from 2021-07-22T16:04:06

You can build the perfect team and still not win a championship. Unpredictable events shape every championship team (like the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks) and every team who falters (like the 2002 Sacr...

All Is Forgiven When You Win from 2021-07-21T16:05:04

The Milwaukee Bucks are the 2021 NBA champions after another otherworldly performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a battle of small market teams, the Bucks won their first championship in 5...

The Many Roads To Victory from 2021-07-20T15:48:35

There are many roads to victory in professional sports. The NFL features recent examples like the KC Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the NBA Finals has two teams who are embracing past st...

A Change In Legacy from 2021-07-19T15:57:01

Two incredible sporting events dominated the weekend, Game 5 of the NBA Finals and The British Open. Both featured star performances that fuel one of the more complicated yet enjoyable aspects o...

The Elemental Side Of Golf from 2021-07-16T15:44:19

Golf in its purest form is a physical, emotional, and mental test. The British Open, currently taking place at Royal St. George's in England, presents an immense challenge via the elemental side...

The Best Adjustment: Play Better from 2021-07-15T16:17:08

X-and-O adjustments are fine and good, but many times the best adjustment in a playoff series is simply playing better. The Bucks defeated the Suns in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to tie the series ...

Donovan Mitchell & Hope from 2021-07-14T16:53:35

In the NBA, there is nothing more valuable than a proven playoff scorer. Donovan Mitchell is four years into his career and has already shown a tantalizing ability to score against multiple pla...

What Could've Been from 2021-07-13T16:03:06

In a way that is hard to process, sports can be completely random. Unknowability in turn leads to wistfulness, a common feeling amongst fans that watch their team lose. It's one of the most powe...

An Accumulation Of Edges from 2021-07-12T16:24:05

For the second straight game, Giannis Antetokounmpo played a sublime individual game of basketball in the NBA Finals. In Game 2, the Suns won by 10. Last night in Game 3, the Bucks won by 20. Wh...

Giannis, In A Losing Effort from 2021-07-09T15:47:57

Giannis Antetokounmpo played an outstanding game of basketball in Game 2 of the NBA Finals and his team lost. The Phoenix Suns relied on team-wide contributions to trump a brilliant individual ...

Coaching Matters, But How Much? from 2021-07-08T15:56:14

Coaching is a piece in the championship puzzle, one of the razor thin margins between winning and losing in the playoffs. At times it is easy to understand, other times not so much. How much imp...

The Infinite Avenues To Success: Phoenix Suns, Living In The Midrange from 2021-07-07T15:52:31

The Phoenix Suns, led by the star guard combination of Chris Paul and Devin Booker, are more than comfortable dissecting opposing defenses with midrange jumpers. That philosophy was on display i...

The Infinite Avenues To Success from 2021-07-06T16:02:32

The greatest task in sports is building a team capable of winning a championship and this mission can be pursed in a variety of ways. Talent is always necessary. Beyond that, there are infinite ...

The Unpredictability Of Sports from 2021-07-02T16:00:05

In all sports, unpredictability plays a major role. A golf ball hits the side of a hole and goes in or out. A hockey puck hits a post and goes in or out. A basketball bounces around a rim and go...

A Shift In Narrative from 2021-07-01T15:43:53

For the first time in his 16-year NBA career, Chris Paul is going to the NBA Finals. His performance in last night's Game 6 was a masterpiece, made possible by the team that has been put in plac...

Playoff Luck Is Injury Luck, Pt.2 from 2021-06-30T15:36:17

It’s always said that good health is a key piece to winning a championship. This year in the NBA, it might be the only piece. Giannis Antetokounmpo went down last night in Game 4 of the Eastern ...

The LA Clippers, Paul George, & Reggie Jackson: Opinions Change from 2021-06-29T15:12:58

The LA Clippers staved off elimination against Phoenix in Game 5. It's been a strange yet incredible run of resiliency for a team that was anything but in last year's playoffs. Leading the charg...

The Impact Of Referees from 2021-06-28T15:36:45

Referees will always have a large impact on the outcome of a game. It's easy to remember when a call is egregiously bad and directly changes who wins or loses. It's harder to remember all the mi...

Before You Can Win, You Must Lose from 2021-06-25T15:41

A tale of amateur golf, ice hockey, and the journey of learning from your losses in order to win.

A Different Kind Of Pressure from 2021-06-24T15:40:38

The playoffs are a pressure cooker: step inside, see who hardens, and who explodes. Everyone deals with pressure but it can be vastly different depending on the situation of the team. What are t...

Situation Is Nearly Everything from 2021-06-23T16:33:36

With very rare exceptions, situation is everything for a player. Public perception shifts depending upon what a player is asked to do, and how his teammates perform around him. Deandre Ayton's g...

A Postmortem On The 2021 Utah Jazz Season from 2021-06-22T15:41:09

The Utah Jazz season is over after blowing a 25-point second half lead in Game 6 versus the LA Clippers. After a successful regular season, the Jazz were small-balled to death by LA as their def...

Game 7 Extravaganza: Bucks-Nets, Hawks-Sixers from 2021-06-21T15:46:21

Nothing brings out emotion like the playoffs and nothing in the playoffs brings it out like Game 7. This weekend featured two Game 7s (Bucks vs Nets, Hawks vs Sixers) that gave fans everything:...

Jazz-Clips Game 5: Season On The Brink from 2021-06-17T15:40:47

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 119-111 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead. The highs of Game 1 were met by the lows of Game 5. No Kawhi. Jazz going 3/24 from 3 in the second ha...

Awe & Sympathy: Kevin Durant Paints A Masterpiece from 2021-06-16T15:22:32

There are two themes consistently threaded throughout the sports watching experience: awe for world-class athletic performance and sympathy for the losing side. Game 5 of Bucks-Nets tapped into ...

Jazz-Clips Game 4: More Of The Same from 2021-06-15T15:29:03

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118-104 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It was an ass kicking in every sense of the word. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both went ...

Jazz-Clips Game 3: Bombs Away from 2021-06-14T15:45:11

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 132-106 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It was a white-hot shooting night for nearly every Clipper. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard ...

Jazz-Clips Game 2: Team Effort from 2021-06-11T16:37:41

The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-111 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. In another close affair, the Jazz relied heavily on six players (Mitchell, Gobert, Bogdano...

The Emotionality Of Sports, Pt. 2: Colorado Avalanche On The Brink Of Elimination from 2021-06-10T15:51:39

The Colorado Avalanche's season is on the brink, down 3-2 with Game 6 against Vegas tonight. It's time for reflection because it's easier to reflect before the end occurs, if it occurs. What doe...

Jazz-Clips Game 1: The Emotionality Of Sports from 2021-06-09T16:09:19

The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-109 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. On a court with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Donovan Mitchell was the best player during...

Bucks-Nets: Star Power That Overwhelms from 2021-06-08T15:46:54

The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks have constructed their rosters in very different ways, yet ended up in a similar place: hopeful championship contenders built upon star power. Through two g...

Kawhi vs Luka from 2021-06-07T15:54:20

The margin between winning and losing in the playoffs is razor thin. To be in that position, however, you need star power. Yesterday's Game 7 between DAL and LAC featured two superstars, Kawhi L...

The Lost Performances Of The Playoffs from 2021-06-04T16:05:57

A loss is not always an indicator a player performed poorly. Three nights ago, Dame Lillard pieced together a historic 55-point, 12-assist performance against Denver in Game 5. The Blazers lost...

Jazz-Grizz Game 5: The Ceiling Of Mitchell Is The Ceiling Of Utah from 2021-06-03T16:25:26

The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-110 in Game 5, finishing off their first round series and advancing to the second round. Donovan Mitchell was superb in only 29 minutes, the cata...

Searching For Answers To Playoff Questions. from 2021-06-02T16:22:38

Zora Neale Hurston said, "There are years that ask questions and years that answer." This echoes the continual search by teams (like the Toronto Maple Leafs) and players (like Ben Simmons) to fi...

Jazz-Grizz Game 4: Baptism By Fire from 2021-06-01T17:10:56

The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 120-113 in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead. For the second straight game, Mike Conley made enormous crunch time plays, Donovan Mitchell provided qua...

Jazz-Grizz Game 3: Great Offense, Not-So-Great Defense from 2021-05-31T15:14:18

The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. The good: the guard combo of Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell, and Utah's 3-point shooting. The bad: Uta...

Playoff Luck = Injury Luck from 2021-05-28T16:16:09

There is a razor thin margin between winning and losing in the playoffs. A large portion of this margin is injury luck. One of the most compelling series of the first round is Lakers-Suns, a mat...

Jazz-Grizz Game 2: The Rise Of Conley, Mitchell Returns, Gobert vs Morant from 2021-05-27T16:51:08

The Utah Jazz defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 141-129 in Game 2, knotting their first round playoff series at 1-1. The storylines are endless. Donovan Mitchell returned from injury and provided U...

The Razor Thin Margin Between Winning & Losing from 2021-05-26T15:41:02

The proving ground of the playoffs is where reputations are created and solidified. How do we judge individual success relative to a team's failings? Is it true that, in the words of Connor McDa...

There Are Years That Ask Questions & Years That Answer from 2021-05-25T15:34:18

A memorable PGA Championship is in the books and Phil Mickelson is the oldest major champion in history. The Kiawah Island Ocean Course was a perfect setting for golf expressed as an art form, f...

Jazz-Grizz Game 1: Homecourt, 3-Point Shooting, & Gobert's Defense from 2021-05-24T15:59:58

The Utah Jazz lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of the NBA playoffs, 112-109. For Utah, the refinement process begins as old familiar playoff questions pop up. What does it mean ...

Body & Mind from 2021-05-21T15:41:29

Every sport presents challenges both physical and mental, and every athlete is continually searching for the perfect blend of body and mind. Whether you're an amateur golfer or professional hoc...

If History Holds True from 2021-05-20T16:12:20

Conventional wisdom of the NBA Playoffs says defense wins championships and last night's Warriors-Lakers battle was a good reminder. However, the league is playing offense at a higher level than...

Lebron vs Curry from 2021-05-19T17:16:30

Lebron James and Steph Curry square off tonight in a much anticipated play-in game. They are two of the brightest stars of all-time. There hasn't been an NBA Finals without at least one of them ...

Why Sports Gambling Should Be Legal In Utah from 2021-05-18T15:54:54

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down federal controls on sports gambling and turned the decision over to each individual state. Since then, 22 states have legalized sports gambling with 5 soon...

Eternally In Flux from 2021-05-17T15:26:16

Every sport is in a constant state of change, attempting to strike a balance between the soulful nostalgia of the past and the bright-eyed optimism of the future. In a week where the NHL/NBA pla...

Warped Analysis? from 2021-05-14T15:25:17

There is plenty of warped analysis when it comes to postseason success, or lack thereof. What does it mean when a player misses the playoffs? Why do we hold postseason losses against a player, e...

Not Everything Can Be Measured, Not Everything Can Be Known from 2021-05-13T15:46:29

At their best, sports are the blend of known and unknown, measurable and unmeasurable, the tug-of-war between analytics and gut instinct. Even experts have different opinions on what information...

Beautiful, Optimistic Amnesia from 2021-05-12T15:39:03

The Utah Jazz have never won an NBA championship. This season, the Jazz have their best team in over two decades, begging a simple yet complex question: is this the year Utah's hopes and dr...

Hope Is Your Strength & Your Weakness from 2021-05-11T15:45:13

Every fan hopes this is the year their team wins the championship. It's the great lure of sports, because hope realized offers a sense of fullness and awe that very few things do. The Stanley Cu...

Steph Curry, Connor McDavid, & How We Judge Individual Success from 2021-05-10T15:14:05

Both Steph Curry and Connor McDavid are having transcendent offensive seasons. Both are interesting case studies in how we celebrate and judge individual success, especially when team success do...

I Learn By Going Where I Have To Go from 2021-05-07T16:40:16

The NBA play-in format is generating buzz, increasing competition, and creating spectacular theater. Why aren't more professional sports leagues experimenting with the process of trial and error...

It's Going To End At Some Point from 2021-05-06T17:34:58

Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to play for the Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers want Aaron Rodgers to play for them, but have shown no sense of urgency in maximizing his championship window....

A History Of Violence from 2021-05-05T16:35:34

The game of ice hockey is a beautiful sport built upon speed, skill, physicality, and violence. To some extent, the history of hockey is a history of violence and because of this, the ...

Refuse The Old Means Of Measurement from 2021-05-04T16:00:57

Nikola Jokic is a -500 favorite to win the MVP, one of the most unique players in basketball, and is being celebrated for his accomplishments. From a roster construction standpoint, Jokic and th...

Baptism By Fire from 2021-05-03T16:04:57

The Phoenix Suns are currently the #1 seed in the NBA, yet lack the playoff experience many believe is a prerequisite for winning a championship. Chris examines the idea of being baptized by fir...

The Easiest Way To Create Hope from 2021-04-30T15:40:05

The first round of the NFL Draft is complete. Teams are drafting more quarterbacks in the top 10 than ever before and less running backs, engaging with the idea that the easiest way to create ho...

Find Anything That Makes You Happy & Run from 2021-04-29T16:00

The NBA and NHL playoffs are quickly approaching, gambling is being embraced by professional sports leagues as both a revenue stream and a way to strengthen emotional bonds, and the lure of beli...

The Way Things Were from 2021-04-28T16:10:23

What does college football mean to each individual? As College Football Playoff expansion looms, Chris explains his nostalgic connection to the sport  ("A twinge in your heart, far more pow...

Retroactive Legitimization from 2021-04-27T18:48:56

The Jazz lost a heartbreaker to Minnesota and Georges Niang, the minivan himself, bled all over the basketball. Chris examines both the metaphorical and literal bleeding of the Jazz, and segues ...

Not My Fossil from 2021-04-23T18:29:33

CDC guidelines on children wearing masks, the allosaurus is the official fossil of Utah, the fate of Jazz basketball may rest on their wings, and an interview with King’s Camo owner Kevin Pritch...

Low Energy from 2021-04-22T19:19:31

The USPS is spying on you, going to the circus is a popular family activity, thoughts on Zach Wilson, and an interview with Eric Woodley, Managing Partner of Woodley Real Estate.

Crossroads from 2021-04-21T15:29:18

Derek Chauvin is found guilty on all 3 counts, the beginning (or end?) of college football, and dieters who love talking about diets.

Welcome To The Crying Room from 2021-04-20T15:54:47

Media manipulation, anger rooms are a popular way to relieve stress, Jazz-Lakers takeaways, and an interview with Mike Wolber, CRO of Rent Dynamics.

You Get What You Put In from 2021-04-19T15:40:25

Media profits from the division it creates, Steph Curry is on fire and celebrating the journey, and Country Music Monday returns with a song from Lee Ann Womack.

5:00 Today In The Beehive ...

Conventional Wisdom Is Not Eternal from 2021-04-16T16:31:13

The Utah Jazz are making a difference, the Rocky Mountain elk is the official animal of Utah, and an interview with FranklinCovey President/COO Paul Walker.

If A Competitor Regurgitates, He Or She Will Be Disqualified from 2021-04-15T16:53:09

Competitive eating contests, Rudy Gobert vs Ben Simmons, and an interview with R-Zero co-founders Grant Morgan and Eli Harris.

The Voice Of The People from 2021-04-14T16:59:43

The voice of the people makes a cameo during a live CNN segment, gym goers are wearing shoes with individual toe spaces, and an interview with Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith.

A Soda With Life-Changing Flavor from 2021-04-13T17:20:25

The messaging of Utah’s Democrat Party, a trip to the never-ending funhouse of Mountain Dew Major Melon, and an interview with Brian Singer, co-founder of Nobl9.

Inspired On A School Bus from 2021-04-12T15:42:19

A dramatic reading of “Only In America,” Hideki Matsuyama wins the 2021 Masters, and an interview with JobNimbus CEO Ben Hodson.

Why Is My Laptop So Slow? from 2021-04-09T16:12:15

Hunter Biden publishes a book, fans are going to insane lengths for a foul ball, and an interview with the executive team of TaxBit.

A Deathbed Wish from 2021-04-08T15:34:11

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall declares a mask mandate, parents are communicating with newborns using baby sign language, and takeaways from last night’s Jazz-Suns overtime thriller.

Who Is The Person Inside The Mascot? from 2021-04-07T15:46:51

Professional sports leagues and athletes are speaking out, Little Caesars is a popular fast food destination, and an interview with Intergalactic CEO Brian McCann.

Is This What Love Feels Like? from 2021-04-06T15:44:15

MLB moves its All-Star game and creates a political firestorm, sovereign citizens are representing themselves in court, and an interview with Serial One Chairman Kurt Christensen and President Jaso...

Handspringing Into A Woman’s Heart from 2021-04-05T17:16:09

Amazon battles their own employees over bathroom breaks, Gonzaga vs UCLA exceeds all expectations, and Country Music Monday featuring Billy Currington.

Baked Goldfish Should Be The Official Fish Of Utah from 2021-04-02T16:01:38

The US government battles Amazon over taxes, what should the official fish of Utah be, and an interview with US Senator Mike Lee.

I Am Very Angry About This Celebrity Tweet from 2021-04-01T22:54:55

Cardi B tweets about Utah and everyone cares, most people dislike the city of Lehi, and an interview with Hive Mind editor Meg Walter.

The Utah-Colorado (Lack Of) Connection from 2021-03-31T16:20:31

Congress grills Big Tech, people are showing videos of their kids to others, and we try to make sense of the lack of Utah-Colorado connection.

Sounds Of The Unborn from 2021-03-30T16:47:50

The corporate media, goober celebrations in sports, kids recording in the womb, and an interview with RSL President John Kimball.

Satan’s Sneakers from 2021-03-29T17:32:03

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A beefy ship blocks a canal and halts the world’s economy, a birthday celebration entitled “3 things I hate about Chris,” and Country Music Monday...

A Firmer Kind Of Jell-O from 2021-03-26T16:31:41

Religious nones are everywhere, Jell-O is the state snack of Utah, and an interview with Bamboo HR CEO Brad Rencher.

The Joker Unmasked from 2021-03-25T18:01:08

A non-public figure is unmasked by The Daily Beast, Post Malone is building a second house in Utah, and cops are asking, “Do you know why I pulled you over?”

The Unknown Huntsman from 2021-03-24T17:51:56

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Tooele school teachers are forced to repay $2K for hazy reasons, Joe Ingles is on a heater, and relationship advice.

Pornography On The Mind from 2021-03-23T15:44:18

Legislators are trying to pass another weird pornography bill, the Jazz stomp the Bulls, and is eating out at restaurants actually fun?

A Mom Calls Fox 13 To Complain About Her Son from 2021-03-22T16:32:50

School-issued laptops are used for profane purposes, sports arguments are happening, and Country Music Monday with Tim McGraw.

Clint, Utah Updates & Sug Knight from 2021-03-20T03:05:22

Clint hosts a Clubhouse with @sugknight and @utahupdates. What dinosaurs would live on Antelope Island? What does Mitt Romney do for fun? And what's the best ice cream in Utah?

The City Of No Stress from 2021-03-19T15:39:23

Lack of stress in Salt Lake City, musings on Jon Huntsman the liberal champion, and ideas for an official competition for the state of Utah.

Mitt Romney, Our Finest Olympian from 2021-03-18T16:00:18

Shirtless men on billboards, re-painting rooms, Mitt Romney’s olympic dreams, and an interview with Chandler Scott (owner of Tatton Baird).

True Bravery Is Commenting On Instagram from 2021-03-17T16:13:17

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True bravery, Rudy Gobert, condiment packets, and interviews with Shelby Hintze (KSL producer) and Allan Measom (artist/designer).

But How Will This Reflect On Utah?!?! from 2021-03-16T16:38:29

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Twitter outrage, South Carolina vs Utah, crazy socks, and an interview with Ken Sanders (antiquarian bookseller, poet, and interview subject on Murder ...

Coach Schlappi from 2021-03-15T15:38:10

Controversy, church basketball news, Country Music Monday, and a discussion of Jimmy Fallon lip sync battles.

You Can’t Get A DUI In Outer Space from 2021-03-12T17:03:07

Presidential miming, asexual trees, grooming tips, and interviews with Spencer Hall (former KSL news director and VP of Digital for Utah Jazz) and Lori Kun (Head of Social Impact at Qualtrics and F...

Have Some Empathy For The Bird-Watchers from 2021-03-11T17:05:29

Journalistic inaccuracy, the NFL draft, leg crossing, bird watching, and an interview with Miss Utah Dexonna Talbot.

Beehive Startups Is Back from 2021-03-10T17:22:50

Beehive Startups is back, birds have salmonella, and an interview with Miss Spanish Fork Axuray Talbot.

All The President’s Dogs from 2021-03-09T17:29:45

Biden’s dogs, NBA complaining, finger cracking, and an interview with reporter Benjamin Wood.

I’d Like To Thank The Banks For Money from 2021-03-08T17:16:26

Royal problems, reading for pizza, Country Music Monday, and interviews with Dr. Karin Anderson (author and UVU professor) and Ryan Wedig (CEO of Vasion).

Should Square Dancing Be The Official State Dance Of Utah? from 2021-03-05T17:19:57

Beer purchasing, media analysis, square dancing, and interviews with Meg Walter (Co-Host of the Hive Mind podcast) and Austen Allred (Founder of Lambda School).

Disney On Ice Comes To Utah from 2021-03-04T17:40:07

A house filled with mines, Donovan Mitchell in crunch time, Disney On Ice, and an interview/live performance from musician Nick Anderson.

Mountain Or Mou’un from 2021-03-03T17:12:31

Utah Truffles, linguistics, Star Wars, and interviews with Julie Seal (acclaimed fencer and founder of Valkyrie Fencing) and Dr. June Steely (vaccination expert).

You Must Have A College Degree To Drive This Nutmobile from 2021-03-02T17:29:23

Mowing lawns, statistics, Nutmobiles, and interviews with comedian Daniel Spencer (1.8 million followers on TikTok) and Susan Petersen (Founder of Freshly Picked).

Three-Way Chat from 2021-03-01T17:11:32

16-year-olds voting, instant replay, Country Music Monday, and interviews with Stephen Urquhart (Founder of The Divine Assembly) and Kamel Greene (Founder/CEO of Poly Platform).

Plain, Common, Scavenger-y from 2021-02-26T16:13:36

The world’s fastest man, California Gulls, and an interview with Carine Clark, General Partner at Pelion Venture Partners.

The Fourth Least Sinful State In The Union from 2021-02-25T16:28:27

Sins, Utah Jazz uniforms, hydro flasks, and an interview with Robert Rask, founder of Rask Guitars.

Vapes Gone Wrong from 2021-02-24T16:47:50

Vaping, Tony Finau, biohacking, interviews with the president and study body president of Dixie State, and much more.

Balloons & Tunes from 2021-02-23T16:25:08

A hot air balloon ride takes an adventurous dip in Kanab water. Other topics include a mad school board member, outdoor sporting events, microdosing mushrooms, and horses.

Beware Jebediah The Snowman from 2021-02-22T18:21:58

Utah legislation is in session and there is much to discuss. Chris and Clint talk snowmen, rocks, country music, dating, and Kevin Costner.

Today In The Beehive (6:27)
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Married Men Are Doing Their Chores from 2021-01-12T18:00

Business cards are still exchanged. Why tho? Chris and Clint listen to a voicemail on air and make some BIG decisions.

Two Bouncers, One Bar from 2021-01-11T18:13:33

Welcome to Country Music Monday. Chris and Clint dissect a Jimmy Buffet hit and talk about skiing, margaritas, slime, tanning, and donation money.

You Say Free, I Say Complimentary from 2021-01-08T19:00

There is an incredible amount of email etiquette, both known and unknown. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss voicemails, Gmail, cryptocurrency, what makes a tech man, and free vs complimentary.<...

Sponsorship Package from 2021-01-07T18:00

Clint talks a lot about things Chris doesn't care about, then Chris talks about things Clint doesn't care about.

Taxation Without Representation from 2021-01-06T18:00

Chris and Clint describe the HUGE news stories of the day: political confrontations, number one enemies, leadership, taxation, and editorial boards.

Who Will Clean Our Streets Of These Scooters? from 2021-01-05T18:00

Today is Tuesday and the fate of democracy hangs in the balance. Chris and Clint discuss the headlines (national and local), musicals, the governor's inauguration, and Lime scooters.

A Vice In The Bush Is Not A Vice At All from 2021-01-04T18:00

Breaking news: we are now called The Beehive. Chris and Clint discuss the name change (at great length), sports gambling, vices, rattlesnakes, and celebrate Country Music Monday with a song about P...

A Week At Hooters Hotel from 2020-12-30T18:00

Welcome to Big News Wednesday. Chris and Clint discuss all the monster news stories. What constitutes stalking? Who has recently gotten a divorce? Why is Hooters hotel such a fine establishment?

Grab A Corn Dog & Stare At The Lights from 2020-12-29T18:00

People go and stare at Christmas lights on other people’s houses. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Democrats, Republicans, corn dogs, Christmas carols, and tenors.

I Was Injured Doing Laundry from 2020-12-28T18:00

Welcome to Country Music Monday. Clint starts the show by revealing he was injured doing laundry. He raves about Sizzler and tells Chris where his stimulus money is going. They close the show by di...

The Democrat Formerly Known As Republican from 2020-12-23T18:00

Our New Year's resolution: no political talk. Which means today's episode is all about politics. Listen and enjoy the rest of your week.

Buy Me A Raspberry Pastry & You Can Do Anything You Want from 2020-12-22T18:00

Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter pastimes. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss drugs, gangs, buttercream, cowboy hats, non-profits, jello, and snowshoes.

Relief Is On The Way from 2020-12-21T18:00

It’s popular to put a Christmas tree inside your house and office. Why tho? Chris and Clint discuss cavemen, senators, relief packages, hot chocolate, aluminum trees, and one-word answers.

The Law Has Spoken: Your Parents Can't Destroy Your Porn from 2020-12-18T19:33:19

Clint believes he should be a dating coach and explains why. Chris recounts a story from Michigan about a man who sued his parents for destroying his pornography. Thank you for joining us on Freaky...

Christmas Confessional Card from 2020-12-17T20:42:25

People send Christmas cards. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Christmas Eve talent shows, shrimp, confessionals, and singles.

Iron Crotch Kung Fu from 2020-12-16T19:15:40

There is something called “iron crotch kung fu.” Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss haircuts, barbershops, 88-pound logs, frozen Go-Gurt, and Tom Cruise.

Welcome To The New Season Of Yellowstone from 2020-12-15T19:08:24

Everyone agrees that texting during a real-life conversation is rude, yet nearly everybody texts during real-life conversations. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Kevin Costner, Yellowstone, FI...

Hay Bale Family Hour from 2020-12-14T17:39:16

Welcome to Country Music Monday. Chris and Clint discuss a new world record that involves Honey Buckets and Christmas lights, then examine the most generic country love song ever written.

Hmmm, That Is An Interesting Question from 2020-12-11T18:19:25

Personality tests have never been more popular. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss jalapeno burgers, Oreo shakes, Slimfast, job interviews, businessisms, and 64 ounce sodas.

And Now, Representing Yugoslavia... from 2020-12-10T18:20:34

Break dancing will become an Olympic sport in 2024. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Macklemore, world records, angels, Tiny Tim, 8 Mile, and the gem state.

Manatee & Me from 2020-12-09T18:01

Elf on the shelf is creepy as hell. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss manatees, Huffy bicycles, dogs, airing of grievances, and Rosie the elf.

DJ Apple Pen from 2020-12-08T18:05:36

EDM was popular and now not so much (PART 2). Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Idaho, Spain, disgusting country lyrics, DJs, STEM, and glasses.

Waiting On A Woman from 2020-12-07T18:52:33

Welcome to Country Music Monday. Chris and Clint discuss a dog/owner reunion in Alabama before dissecting the lyrics of noted country comedian Brad Paisley.

EDM: Erectile Dysfunction Management from 2020-12-04T17:28:31

Does EDM stand for Erectile Dysfunction Management? Chris and Clint also discuss rich cows, Connecticut, firefighters, the Baltimore Orioles, and Santaquin, UT.

The Launch Of FML Perfume from 2020-12-03T17:14:18

There are unlimited celebrity gossip websites. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss racoons, burglary, Lisztomania, Ben Affleck, and hot cocoa.

The Day Taco Bell Fell From The Sky from 2020-12-02T17:48:46

Taco Bell is a staple of American life. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss leopards, Shopko parking lots, Baja Blast cocktails, and Gidget.

Mmmm, I'd Sure Love To Eat That Baby from 2020-12-01T18:30:18

Saying you want to eat a baby is supposedly a good thing. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss robot wolves, what's under the hood, Halloween, baby holding techniques, and squashing dreams.

Climbing The Magic Pear Tree To Heaven from 2020-11-30T19:27:08

Welcome to Country Music Monday. Today's song is an all-time classic about pulling your pants up and semi-exposing yourself. Chris and Clint also discuss a news story about fermented pears, squirre...

A Sound Bath With Grandpa 69 & Grandson 34.5 from 2020-11-26T14:30:21

Sound baths are increasing in popularity. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Doctor Mike, MyFitnessPal, logging, shed hunting, sound baths, and @grandpa69.

Massage This Cow & Pay Me $75 from 2020-11-24T19:20:51

Cow cuddling is a new wellness trend. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss late night jokesters, dog mayors, birthday spanking, cow massages, and connecting with nature.

Paintmaster Tony vs Sherwin-Williams from 2020-11-23T19:31:53

Chris and Clint discuss the long, winding story of Paintmaster Tony vs Sherwin-Williams. They then celebrate Country Music Monday with an Alan Jackson song about being sexually attracted to a truck...

Grinch Belly from 2020-11-20T20:01:59

Ugly sweater parties are popular. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Mel Magazine, Instagram, gonzo journalism, sweater versatility, and grinch belly.

An Organic Spanking from 2020-11-19T22:40:12

Traditional birthday celebrations are bad. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the Liberty University threesome scandal, erotic desserts, birthday spanking, organic celebrations, and candles.

Quinn Finite, American Hero from 2020-11-19T18:00

Team building exercises are common in the workplace. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss OnlyFans, waitresses, Joe Diffie, trust exercises, and laser tag.

Ted Cruz, Don't Bring That Ass In Here from 2020-11-17T19:40:10

Roller derby was the greatest sport of the Great Depression. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Bernie Sanders, Mr. President, Ted Cruz, basketball, and asses.

Take This Sweaty Hand & Predict My Future from 2020-11-16T18:58:45

Palm reading is more popular than you. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss wheeling and dealing, chimney sweep haircuts, chiromancy, sweaty hands, and King Henry VIII.

Thank You For Coming To This Lowly TED Talk from 2020-11-13T18:45:29

TED Talks are kind of the worst. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss The Notebook, Ryan Gosling, Steve Ballmer, the lowly TEDs, and penny farthings.

Bone-Ba-Bone-Ba-Bone-Bone from 2020-11-12T19:33:44

The Lindner calendar is dedicated to photos of alive, sexy women inside coffins. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss philanthropy, heavyweights, being a better person, Thanksgiving, and sexy coff...

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, & I from 2020-11-11T19:23:10

People either love or hate snow. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss patriotic songs, watchmen, road rage, magic tricks, snow pack, and PVC snowshoes.

Killed By E.D. from 2020-11-10T18:46:06

People are riding unicycles. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss E.D., penny farthings, mountain unicycling, three-piece suits, and pocket watches.

I'm A Pacifist Because I Don't Want My Ass Kicked from 2020-11-09T19:04:26

Some people love covering their vehicle with bumper stickers. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Goobir, lovemaking music, baby-on-board stickers, road rage, and pacifism.

This Is How We Sonic from 2020-11-06T20:03:42

Sonic Drive-In is a staple of American life. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Sports, cherry limeade, a new Sonic marketing campaign, and public rest stops.

A Trip Into The Foxhole from 2020-11-05T18:44:22

People are losing their minds over Fivey, the foxy mascot of FiveThirtyEight. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss spelling errors, professionality in 2020, double-wide trailers, vore, and mascot ...

Paranormal Romance from 2020-11-04T19:14:43

You can have sex with a ghost. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss airplanes, spectrophilia, Ghost, pottery, paranormal romance, and lowly cabin boys.

Bone Out from 2020-11-03T19:00:25

A man kept 20 pythons and 600 rats in his Utah home. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the Bone brothers, two black Cadillacs, government overreach, snake bites, and cults.

Lies, Lies, & More Lies from 2020-11-02T18:50:49

Nobody (or maybe everybody?!) lies about who they vote for. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Why Tho surveys, cold hands, the NYT, Clint's vote, mail, and capitalism.

Men Of Mortuaries from 2020-10-30T19:05:12

Morticians are putting out sexy calendars. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss neighbors, split personalities, widows, Weekend At Bernie's, and firefighters.

Play This Piano Number & Be Judged For Your Beauty from 2020-10-29T19:14:26

Beauty pageants are rather intense. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Moroni, the ghost of Hank Williams, P.T. Barnum, Samuel Gompers, and George Washington.

WE NOW OWN THE UTAH JAZZ from 2020-10-28T20:35:22

Monopoly sales are soaring. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the Utah Jazz, Rich Uncle Pennybags, sexy Monopoly, Jr. Jazz, and Mitsubishi tires.

The Mail-a-Child Program from 2020-10-27T17:44:57

There is no limit to what you can send via the mail system. Why tho? Chris and Clint (and Kelli) also discuss Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Corvettes, mailed feces, bee boys, blue check marks, and co...

Let Us Write You a Love Letter from 2020-10-26T17:34:44

Dating rituals have changed immensely over time. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss necking, late-night comedy, Hank Williams, love letters, and Google dates.

Toilet Paper Laced with CBD from 2020-10-23T19:30:21

You can buy anything laced in CBD. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss old women, CBD-laced toilet paper, avocado toast, home surgeries, and ED.

The King Stays The King from 2020-10-22T17:51:35

Burger King is a staple of life in the USA. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss pickups vs sedans, people named Chris, Grimace, Whoppers, Facebook unfriending, and the official Burger King weddin...

How Big is Your PHD? from 2020-10-21T17:45:24

There’s all sorts of theories about the full moon. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss high school football, visible butt cracks, the father of medicine, PHDs, and moon crystals.

Pickup or Sedan? from 2020-10-20T17:16:48

It is customary to decorate the car of a bride and groom at their wedding. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss mustaches, Zoom calls gone awry, pickups, sedans, wedding nights, procreation, and b...

Stir this Bowl of Soup While I Watch & Listen from 2020-10-19T20:40:06

Those who listen to ASMR claim they aren’t perverts. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss mountain men, tics, bar behavior, split pea soup, and roleplays.

As American as Mickie D's from 2020-10-16T19:34:51

There is nothing more American than McDonald’s. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss cigars, presidential chefs, Filet-O-Fish, maternity, MacCoins, and ball pits.

It Takes a Cartographer to Know a Cartographer from 2020-10-15T20:17:02

Serving sizes are listed on all food items. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the news, Sam Hunt, cartographers, the FDA, ice cream, and McDonalds.

Always have Your Dating Coach on Speed Dial from 2020-10-14T20:10:53

Dating coaches exist. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss college football, Morgan Wallen, datechris.com, hair flips, Adam Schefter, and emotional availability. 

The Sexiest Marshmallow Peep I Ever Saw from 2020-10-13T19:38:20

We wear costumes on Halloween. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss King George, the Golden Gate, sin, sexy lobsters, Tina the Taxi Driver, and bobbing for apples.

Paul Revere's Cobbler from 2020-10-12T19:46:39

Mountain man rendezvous are exactly what they seem. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Shania Twain, yes men, SNL, Paul Revere, peach cobbler, and Mulan.

Need to Derail a Bachelorette Party? Call Us from 2020-10-09T21:01:04

Renaissance fairs are not what they seem. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Papa Roach, Alabama football, country philosophers, BDSM, lowly milk boys, and bachelorette parties.

Ass & O.J. from 2020-10-08T21:19:22

Some people want to be cyborgs. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Blake Shelton's ass, orange juice, sangria, robotic hands, and carbon-fiber blades.

All Aboard the Meat Train from 2020-10-07T21:16:03

PART TWO: every state has its own urban legend. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Taylor Swift, polls, breakups, Tyra Banks, Mr. Chew, and Father Escalante.

The Curse of Father Escalante's Petrified Wood from 2020-10-06T20:26:21

Every state has its own urban legend. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Pamela Anderson, hamburgers, bull riders, petrified wood, and Father Escalante.

Is it Fun to do Yoga While a Goat Pees on You? from 2020-10-05T19:57:09

Goat yoga is a thing. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss surveys, robotic love, Montreal, downward dog, and animal urination.

Can You Believe Whoppers are 2-For-$5?!?! from 2020-10-02T20:54:53

There is endless talk of television ratings. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss sleeplessness, fast food commercials, country boy bands, and Nielsen ratings.

Shake it for the Birds & Bees from 2020-10-01T21:28:29

Sleeping robots are becoming more popular. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss editorial boards, sanctimony, Luke Bryan, objectification, washable sleeves, and ogling.

There Was a Presidential Debate Last Night from 2020-09-30T20:56:23

There was a presidential debate last night. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the media, Armani suits, self-righteousness, straight-shooters, and ballot counting.

Apocalyptic Book Club from 2020-09-29T19:55:40

Apocalypse prophecies happen more than you think. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss musical duets, hayseed plowboys, Y2K, floods, volcanoes, Manti, and a book club for the apocalypse.

Weary Willie & Why Tho Joe from 2020-09-28T20:15:32

Clowns are either funny or creepy. Why tho? Chris and Cint also discuss Joe Montana, rodeos, John Wayne Gacy Jr, clown academies, and a new Why Tho mascot.

If You are Deeply in Debt, Go Deeper from 2020-09-25T21:50:25

Some people only wear shirts they get for free from events. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Utah Jazz playoff t-shirts, jukeboxes, tech events, debt, and Tik Tok challenges.

There is Nothing Sexier Than a Public Bathroom Selfie from 2020-09-24T19:33:02

Tinder profiles all feature the same types of photographs. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Travis Tritt, giant fish, rock climbing, covid color levels, and bathroom selfies.

The World's Largest Watermelon Shuffle from 2020-09-23T19:56:11

Online reviews are very important. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the watermelon shuffle, religious nones, singles vs couples, Amazon reviews, and financial discussions.

Tweets Immortalized in Wax from 2020-09-22T20:16:59

Wax museums. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss newsletters, threesomes, erectile dysfunction, wax figures, Instagram dance videos, and King Harold.

Feed Your Mistakes to the Pigs from 2020-09-21T21:10:12

Pets are commonplace. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Young & Dumb, the Salt Lake Tribune, journalism, pythons, parrots, gerbils, and pigs.

Love is Melted Chocolate & a Teddy Bear Cam from 2020-09-18T20:13:54

We all agree on traditional romantic gifts. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss bravery, Spencer Cox, white tank tops, mountainous men, chocolate, flowers, and teddy bear cams.

What Chuck E. Cheese Wants, Chuck E. Cheese Gets from 2020-09-17T20:46:41

A lot of buildings still use group showers instead of individual stalls. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Chuck E. Cheese, whytho.com, Clint vs Kenny, middle school, and gym bathroom attendants. 

A Why Tho Extravaganza with Musician Jay Warren from 2020-09-16T21:05:29

Chris and Clint are joined by musician Jay Warren, an SLC-based R&B artist. He is peppered with questions about music, dancing, romantic mood setting, Orrin Hatch, and dogs. To learn more about Jay...

LaCroix: It Ain't About the Taste, It's About the Burn from 2020-09-15T21:01:13

America has developed an obsession with LaCroix. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss 8-year-olds, Diet Dr. Pepper, John Deere, startup snack jokes, and Kirkland.

An Impersonator Who Eats Ice Cream Sandwiches & Weeps in the Corner from 2020-09-14T20:57:17

Celebrity impersonators are everywhere. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss politician addresses, Kelly Clarkson, male prostitutes, car defacement, Led Zeppelin, and Elmo impersonators.

Thank You for Your Leadership from 2020-09-11T21:35:08

Thank you cards are an acceptable form of expression. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss KFC, A&W, frosted mugs, shacks, and Hallmark cards.

Four Consecutive Hours of Hard Romancing from 2020-09-10T19:36:50

There are different types of rain that fall from the sky. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss The Great Kentucky Meat Shower, river loving, Garth Brooks, hybrids, time telling, and purple rain.

Tim McGraw is Not Toby Keith from 2020-09-09T20:22:13

Most basements are stocked with food storage. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Tim McGraw, high-velocity winds, hard red wheat, cannibalism, baking, and miniskirts.

If You Need Someone Killed, Call Twizzlie from 2020-09-08T21:03:36

It’s cheap and easy to hire a hitman. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the wind, women interactions, pumpkin spice, Reba McEntire lyrics, twizzlers, 500-yard rifle shots, and the darkweb.

Weakened by a Juice Cleanse from 2020-09-04T20:49:38

Juice cleanses were popular and now not so much. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss auctions, red lipstick, Pat Bagley, milk cleansing, round faces, and potato dinners.

Can We Offer You a Glass of Seal's Milk? from 2020-09-03T20:22:53

You can “milk” anything. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss the coolest 73-year-old woman on earth, Blake Shelton, dog breeding, seals, reindeer, udders, and Mark.

We all Need Someone to Pee on from 2020-09-02T20:11:12

Many individuals claim to have seen Bigfoot. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Trace Adkins, men vs boys, FBI agents, pee fetishes, deer hair, and "hell right."

Mmmbop, Ba Duba Dop from 2020-09-01T19:58:29

DNA tests have become commonplace. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Orson Pratt, 'N Sync, the Hanson Brothers, family trees, uncle Herman, and champion milkmaids.

This Pizza is More Pornographic than it Seems from 2020-08-31T20:23:22

There is a great debate whether pineapple belongs on pizza. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Montana, drift boats, fishing, pizza delivery, elites, and The Washington Post.

Loose Lips Eat Meadow Gold Ice Cream Sandwiches from 2020-08-25T21:00:29

In 2020, there are too many terrible slogans to count. Why tho? Chris and Clint also discuss Hefty Harris & Handy Helper, WW2 Slogans, Death Laugh Love, and ice cream sandwiches.