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2025
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 447: Kyle Pitts on the Bench
    Dec 13 2025

    00:30 – Cold Open & Life Admin

    Chris and Matt joke about house cleaners, laundry, first-world problems, and working around cleaners being in the house.


    03:54 – Week 15 Setup & Sneaker Talk

    Transition into Week 15 football. Chris opens oddsmakers and asks Matt about recent sneaker drops: Jalen Brunson Statue of Liberty Kobes, Sabrina 3s, Nardwuar Dunks, and the strange “Panda monium” Dunk Low.


    (Main Episode Continues)


    07:37 – Rejoin, Fantasy Football Pain & Betting Misses

    They explain the recording delay, fantasy playoff disasters (Kyle Pitts explosion left on the bench), missed player-prop bets, and late-night exhaustion.


    11:30 – Reality TV & Movie Talk

    Discussion of Traitors Canada, Canadian Bacon, and a deep dive into ranking John Candy movies (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Spaceballs).


    16:25 – TV & Books

    Matt reviews Percy Jackson on Disney+, Chris mentions Harry Potter audiobooks, and they touch on Greta Gerwig’s Narnia plans.


    18:50 – Lane Kiffin Return & Ole Miss Fallout

    Conversation about Kiffin’s return, player NIL decisions, Chambliss’ future, LSU money, loyalty vs. stability, and playoff optics.


    22:55 – CFP Structure & Notre Dame Decision

    Debate over automatic bids, Tulane/JMU inclusion, Notre Dame opting out, optics for players, and how playoff expansion may be inevitable.


    27:35 – NFL Parity & Weird Standings

    They note bizarre conference leaders, Panthers division positioning, and overall league inconsistency.


    NFL Games Discussed


    28:50 – Saints at Panthers

    Divisional matchup shaping late-season standings.


    29:15 – Jaguars vs Opponent (13-point favorite)

    Discussion of Jacksonville’s surprising rise after a risky draft trade.


    31:35 – Colts at Seahawks

    Focus on 44-year-old Philip Rivers’ return and playoff desperation.


    34:20 – Raiders at Eagles

    Philly’s offensive-line issues, Pickett starting, and limp-in playoff vibes.


    35:35 – Phillies Offseason Wrap-Up

    Kyle Schwarber’s return, World Series odds via oddsmakers, and strong interest in Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imae — notably wanting to beat, not join, the Dodgers.


    37:20 – Closing

    Final thoughts, optimism for roster fixes, and sign-off.

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    45 mins
  • Episode 446: Starting DJ With a Broken Fibula
    Dec 7 2025

    00:13 – Intro & Lane Kiffin Departure Fallout

    Chris and Matt open with the chaos surrounding Lane leaving Ole Miss, Pete Golding taking over, LSU advantages in recruiting, why Alabama may have been in play, leaked team-meeting audio, and player excitement for Golding.


    06:56 – Coaching Trees, Loyalty & Transfer Portal Effects

    They discuss Charlie Weis Jr. staying to coach the playoff game, Joe Judge’s role, stepping-stone programs, and the structural reasons Ole Miss will always compete with SEC giants.


    10:26 – Iron Bowl Madness & CFP Bracket Scenarios

    Breakdown of Auburn’s meltdown, how Ole Miss narrowly missed the SEC Championship, early College Football Playoff matchups, dangerous teams (Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Texas Tech), and Penn State’s recruiting collapse.


    15:45 – Absurd Age-Gap Players & Local HS Football

    Conversation shifts to the 58-year-old D-lineman at Lycoming, La Salle’s state title run, PW memories, coaching stories, and the difficulty of developing freshman players.


    18:23 – Eagles Roster Talk: Slay, Secondary Issues & Offense

    Debate over Darius Slay vs. Adoree Jackson, defensive struggles, coaching frustration, ugly Eagles performances, and parallels to prior seasons.


    20:23 – Chargers Week Discussion

    Herbert’s hand injury, Monday-night scheduling fatigue, and how dangerous a wounded Chargers squad can be.


    23:13 – Injury Stories, Toughness & “Run It Straight”

    Two insane injury anecdotes, unsafe viral sports, and the dangers of youth football.


    32:23 – TV & Movies Segment

    Thoughts on Task, Slow Horses, Stranger Things, Playdate, The Promotion, Kevin James films, and holiday viewing traditions.


    38:56 – Living in Ohio vs. Charlotte & Seasonal Life

    Nostalgia for Ohio, weather preferences, neighborhood culture, museums, and why seasons matter.


    41:01 – Fantasy Football Pain & Cooling Off Gambling

    Losing streaks, injury-ruined lineups, playoff odds, and stepping away from betting.


    42:16 – NFL Viewership & Team Perception

    Historic Chiefs–Cowboys ratings, divisional races, overreactions to Lamar, and Philly’s inconsistency.


    43:47 – “Worst Contract” Debate: Embiid vs. Saquon

    A detailed, spirited comparison of the two extensions, value, injuries, and fan expectations.


    46:45 – Ben Simmons Conversation

    Surprising Simmons quote about playing in Philly, how limited he is now, but how passing could still help a roster.


    NFL Games Mentioned


    20:23 – Eagles at Chargers

    Concerns about Herbert’s hand, Chargers’ inconsistencies, and whether Philly can rebound.


    52:00 – Seahawks at Falcons

    Matt’s “bet of the week” discussion: Seattle’s bounce-back potential and Atlanta’s struggles.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 445: The Lane Kiffin Saga
    Nov 23 2025

    00:30 – Intro & Lane Kiffin Drama

    Matt vents about Lane Kiffin rumors, conflicting reports (Florida, LSU), Ole Miss’ ultimatum talk, and his frustration with message-board speculation.


    03:30 – Coaching Fits & Ole Miss Future

    Debate on whether Kiffin stays, why LSU isn’t a good fit, Florida as a possible landing spot, Ole Miss’ rising profile, and how coaching turnover impacts recruiting and stability.


    07:30 – Movies & TV Talk

    Discussion of Playdate, Becky, Kevin James roles, Vince Vaughn in Nonnas, emotional themes, Linda Cardellini’s underrated career, Scrubs revival details, returning cast, med-school season debate, and revisiting Ted Lasso.


    19:42 – Sneaker Drops & Christmas Gifts

    Look at the upcoming Kobe “EM China” and “University Red” releases, how Kobes feel overdone, Caitlin Clark pairs, Christmas gift hiding, sneaker pranks, and shoe-of-the-month surprises.


    24:58 – Eagles vs Lions Recap & Offensive Concerns

    Eagles’ ugly win, windy conditions, A.J. Brown’s frustration, Hurts’ demeanor, passing-game issues, slants disappearing, and media overreactions.


    26:54 – Eagles Identity, Defense & Additions

    Impact of Jalen Phillips, Nolan Smith, and N’Kobe Dean returning; Jordan Davis’ athleticism; needed extensions; roster crunch; and importance of veteran leadership.


    36:50 – League Perception & Super Bowl Odds

    Oddsmakers placing the Rams at the top, Eagles being undervalued, and fans treating an elite team like a struggling one.


    40:31 – Coaching Staff Concerns

    Petulo’s offense being too vanilla, need for a veteran OC, possible fits like Kellen Moore or Bill O’Brien, and lessons from the Doug Pederson era.


    43:53 – NFL Week 12 Lines (Timecodes Only)

    (All timecodes reflect start of each matchup discussion.)

    43:53 – Patriots vs Bengals

    44:54 – Steelers vs Bears

    45:48 – Falcons vs Saints

    46:22 – Eagles vs Cowboys


    47:22 – Uniform Talk

    Eagles wearing Kelly Green on the road, Cowboys sticking with white, uniform-ranking discussions, and preference between Kelly, midnight green, and black alternates.


    48:59 – Closing Thoughts

    Eagles-Cowboys importance, hopes for Week 12, and sign-off.

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    49 mins
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