Episode 273 – Things You Don’t Want To Run Out Of


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We discuss some of those odd and sometimes embarrassing situations where you run out of something that you really need right at that moment. Also in this episode: movie recommendations, the mailbag and March Madness.

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Episode 248 – Favorite Blue Rodeo Songs


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Skip and Josh count down their favorite songs by one of the most iconic Canadian bands – Blue Rodeo.
Also in this episode: The Final Four, dumb injuries, the mailbag, the Goldbergs, plus Skip has something that’s bugging him.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Lost Together – The Great Canadian Sing Along

Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 247 – March Madness Memories


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Skip and Josh reminisce (in person) about some of their greatest memories of March Madness, including some memorable championship teams, fantastic finishes and of course One Shining Moment.
Also in this episode: Skip’s ‘how I met your mother’ March Madness story, plus the Mailbag. 

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The ultimate One Shining Moment for all the years

Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 239 – Favorite Songs by R.E.M.


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Skip and Josh countdown their favorite songs by R.E.M. considered by many as one of the first Alt-Rock groups. Also in this episode: Duke Basketball, the Mailbag, TV recommendations and an apology.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The AmeriCan YouTube channel

Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 238 – November Thoughts


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Skip and Josh take a break from counting down their favorite things and instead catch up on some news from the world of sports and pop culture including: The Canadian men’s soccer team trying to qualify for the world cup, Skip’s message for Aaron Rodgers, MLB awards, Josh’s TV recommendations, the start of the college basketball season, Peyton and Eli on MNF and the Habs brutal start to the NHL season.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Ongoing History of New Music Podcast
Lululemon and Team Canada
Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber

Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 236 – Favorite Sports Rivalries


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A rivalry can be defined as the state or situation in which a person or group tries to defeat or be more successful than another person or group, in this episode Skip and Josh countdown their favorite rivalries from the world of sports where the competition has become so fierce over time that the fans and athletes of certain teams have grown to hate each other.  Also in this episode: Josh is worried about the Canadian men’s hockey team at the upcoming Olympics, the mailbag and some TV recommendations.  

Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 215– Favorite Movies from the 80s


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The 80s, the decade that brought us larger than life action heroes, coming of age comedies and teen horror movies. Skip and Josh go back in time to countdown their favorite movies from the 1980s.  Also in this episode: March Madness without Duke and Kentucky? Listener mail, some late night NHL game times and the possibility of a CFL-XFL crossover.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:

CFL-XFL Crossover



Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 205 – Favorite Cereals


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Josh opens the show with a discussion about Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, Skip has some listener mail and then the guys countdown their favorite cereals.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The Queens Gambit
Joseph Debenedictis’ vlog – American vs Canadian food
iPhones in Brazil required to be sold with chargers


Theme music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 202 – Top Seven Hypothetical Championship Games


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This one is a little hard to explain. The guys put their fandom of their favorite teams to the test with this question- What if all of your favorite teams were playing in their championship game on the same day at the same time, which one would you watch?  Also in this episode: Bagels, Listener mail plus some Netflix and podcast recommendations.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The Edge Houston Astros Podcast

Music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 200 – Top Seven Sporting Events (That We’ve Been to)


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What better way to celebrate episode number 200 than with a countdown of the top seven sporting events that the guys have attended in person.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Some of our ticket stubs and pictures
1982 MLB All Star Game in Montreal
The Curtis Pride Story

Music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.

Episode 198 – Top Seven Mascots


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Skip and Josh countdown their favorite mascots.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The Crazy Crab
The Duke Blue Devil
Bonhomme Carnaval
Youppi vs Lasorda
Gritty up to no good?

Music in this episode: “Rumble” from Bensound and “Brit Pop” from Scott Holmes Music.


Episode 179 –Here’s What I Can Do For You


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used-car-sales-maignIn this episode: Three good suggestions, Josh takes on the cable companies,  thoughts on saving the NHL season and more classic Expos games. Also some Duke notes and a discussion on best on best tournaments. Recorded April 18, 2020.

 

 

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 177 –Finish What You Started


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Capture177In this episode: Quiz time, Josh’s plan to finish the seasons in the NHL and NBA (Skip is not on board), more classic sports on TV, football news and the top five Duke players of all time.
Recorded April 11, 2020.

 

Episode 176 – How Did They Ever Lose?


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itunes_july2017Incredibly with everything going on in the world and all sports shut down the guys still manage to discuss sports, only now the games are the classic ones on TV that are thirty years old. In hockey: How did the 80’s Oilers ever lose?  And the NHLPA player poll. In college basketball: More March Madness memories and a look at some of the great Duke teams from the 90’s and 2000’s. The mailbag prompts an in depth discussion about the 90s Expos. Also: Skip is going to watch WrestleMania and thoughts on Chick-Fil-A in Toronto.  Recorded April 4, 2020.

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 175 – I Wanted To Punch My Television


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broken-tv-640x425In this episode: Listener mail, questions about the Major League Baseball season, some actual college basketball news and betting on weather. The guys have been watching plenty of classic games and share some recommendations for TV, movies and podcasts.  Recorded March 28, 2020.

 

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Jospeh DeBenedictis’ Vlog : https://www.youtube.com/user/josephdb11
The Reply All Podcast: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all
Canada sings the Tragically Hip’s Courage: https://www.freshdaily.ca/culture/2020/03/courage-tragically-hip-canada/

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

 

Episode 174 – Flags Fly Forever


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itunes_july2017In this episode: More of what’s bugging Josh where he asks the question:  Can a tweet be breaking news? NFL news featuring Tom Brady, Todd Gurley and DeAndre Hopkins. Dumb quotes from pro athletes, classic sports on TV while self-isolating, March Madness memories, TV recommendations and Skip’s survivor update.  Recorded March 21, 2020.

 

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 169 – Sorry, Not Sorry


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4471555_0In this episode: Duke vs. North Carolina, more on the Astros cheating scandal, MLB’s new playoff proposal and the Mookie Betts trade is finally official. Plus, Josh has a new favorite store and a CFL team tries to get rid of its cheerleaders. Recorded February 15th, 2020.

 

 

 

 


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 167 – Old Man Yells at Cloud


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354062In this episode: Baseball’s new roster rules, thoughts on Kobe one week later, the new NBA All-Star game format, Coach K’s meltdown, more Montreal Canadiens news and everything you need to know about the Super Bowl. Recorded February 1st, 2020.

 

 

 


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 161 – Welcome to the Hall of Fame


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youpi (2)In this episode: The mascot hall of fame, the end of the World Cup of hockey, huge MLB contracts, some interesting Duke basketball stats and Josh has a problem with Apple. Recorded December 14, 2019.

 

 

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 160 – You Can Now Exhale


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itunes_july2017In this episode Skip and Josh discuss the recent tough stretches for the Canadiens and Maples Leafs. In the NFL the Eagles and Cowboys both keep losing and Skip is wondering if we are seeing the final days of the Patriots dynasty, meanwhile Josh declares that the NBA is a joke. There’s also some Duke basketball talk and the some MLB news involving the Rays and baseball in Montreal.  Recorded December 7, 2019.

 

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 159 – Old School vs. New School


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il_fullxfull-2122982281In this episode: Listener mail, corrections from last episode, the Habs endless losing streak, the hot start for the Leafs under their new coach, the Bill Peters situation, Duke loses at home to SFA, the Bills take care of the Cowboys on Thanksgiving and a What Bugs Me from Josh.  Recorded November 30, 2019.

 

 


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 158 – They Took the Easy Way Out


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the-easy-way-outIn this episode: The guys recap the long list of events in sports since their last episode including: The Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, the Leafs firing of Mike Babcock, the Myles Garrett suspension and whatever is going on between the NFL and Colin Kaepernick, plus the start of the college basketball season. Recorded November 23, 2019.

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by http://www.bensound.com , “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 135 – The Real MVP


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mvpIn this episode: NCAA tournament Recap, Duke’s loss to Michigan State, a Final Four Preview, the one and done era, and the real MVP of March Madness. Also the Habs playoff hopes, a discussion on the NHL playoff format, St. Louis style bagels and some Spice Girls news. Recorded March 31, 2019.

 

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 134 – The Less You Know, The Better


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51tlcmcDuwL._SY355_In this episode the guys recap the first two rounds of March Madness, including Duke’s thrilling/lucky win over UCF. In the NHL the playoff races are coming down to the wire, meanwhile in Ottawa, Sen’s owner Eugene Melnyk made a fool of himself (again).  The guys discuss Mike Trout’s mega contract and look ahead to the start of the MLB season. Recorded March 25, 2019.


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 133 – The Third Annual Skip and Josh March Madness Extravaganza


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march-madnessIt’s that time of year again and the guys are joined by special guest Neil Schnurbach (@AssemblyNeil) to break down everything you need to know about March Madness. Which teams can go all the way and who will be this year’s Cinderella story? Recorded March 18, 2019.

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Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 132 – It’s Not an Upgrade


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upgradeJosh opens the show with the sad new about Luke Perry and the guys reminisce about Beverly Hills 90201 and its legacy. The NFL off season has been pretty busy with some interesting stories including Kyler Murray, Josh Rosen and Antonio Brown. In College Basketball the guys are preparing for March Madness and go over their picks for the best players this season.  In the NHL the playoff races are heating up. Can the Habs hang on to the final playoff spot in the east?

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 130 – 14000 Foul Balls


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Baseball on the RubberJosh starts the show with a “What Bugs Me”, then the guys discuss the Duke-UNC game, the injury to Zion Williamson and the possibility of him sitting out the rest of the season. In baseball Manny Machado got his huge contract, will Bryce Harper be next and do players actually care about winning or just the money? Plus, what’s going on with Robert Kraft? Recorded February 23, 2019.

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 129 – He Should Never Have Cut His Hair


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itunes_july2017In this episode the guys react to Duke’s huge comeback win over Louisville and discuss some Football news including the great ratings so far for the AAF.  In baseball spring training is about to start and Machado and Harper are still free agents, what exactly is going on and why is Josh so mad at Justin Verlander?  The NHL season is heating up but does the current playoff format make any sense?


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 126 – Not Again!


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oh-no-not-again.jpg-1It’s the Patriots and Rams in the Super Bowl and let’s just say that Josh is not happy about it. They guys discuss all the action from the conference championship games including the overtime rules, horrible officiating and non-stop instant replays.  In college basketball it was a busy and exciting week for the Duke Blue Devils. Meanwhile Skip has lifted the ban on discussing the NBA mainly to point out the historic run that James Harden is on. Josh has a few NHL notes and Skip is pissed at the guys from PTI. Recorded January 2, 2019.


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 125 – The Whole Country is Rooting Against Them


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Josh opens the show with a special birthday wish and some baseball notes including the intriguing situation of Kyler Murray. We’re down to the final four in the NFL playoffs. Did this weekend’s games live up to the hype? How did Skip react to the Eagles loss? The guys also debate an interesting question: Which sports team is the most universally hated? The show ends with some college basketball notes and Josh declares his love for the show Entourage. Recorded January 13, 2019.


Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 119 – Let It Breathe


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itunes_july2017Skip and Josh open the show with the NFL; the Monday night thriller between the Chiefs and Rams, the future of the NFL and bad announcing. In College Basketball Duke actually lost a game. In the NHL the Oilers have a new coach and Josh explains his choice for his preferred sports network. Recorded November 23, 2018.

 

 

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 118 – I Had a Dream That I Punched Him in The Face


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Josh opens the show with some early season thoughts on College Basketball including the return of ‘What Bugs Me”. The guys discuss the NHL concussion lawsuit and Gary Bettman’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Major League baseball handed out their awards and Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young win has sparked some controversy. Its week 11 in the NFL; Skip is hoping the Eagles can save their season, Josh is taking the over in the Rams-Chiefs game and the Packers keep finding ways to lose. Recorded November 17, 2018.

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 117 – Buckle Up!


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buckleThe guys start the show with College Basketball and Duke’s huge win over Kentucky. In the NHL (12:43) some Senators players got into some trouble with an Uber driver and there were some big coaching changes. Also in this episode: NFL gambling advice (24:38), MLB free agents (26:09) and Josh has some podcast recommendations (30:20).

Music in this episode: “Rumble” by bensound.com, “Brit Pop” by scottholmesmusic.com, “Gonzo” by Jahzzar

Episode 108 – Road Trip


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Might be good  better adjusted furtherRecorded August 19, 2018. Duke’s Canadian tour came to a close and Josh made the road trip to Montreal to be there. This episode has some more behind the scenes content including clips from Coach K’s post-game press conference and some locker room interviews. Also in this episode the guys discuss how Major League baseball sent the wrong message with the Jose Urena suspension, the dismal season for the Nationals and some listener mail.

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Episode 107 – Fasten Your Seat Belts


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Forklift-Safety-Signs-Stop-Fasten-Your-Seat-Belts-With-Seat-Belt-Symbol-W1539-baRecorded August 13, 2018. In what only can be described as a perfect storm of sports podcasting the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team landed in Toronto this week and not only was Josh at Coach K’s press conference he asked the first question! He then followed that up by catching up with NCAA basketball guru Jay Bilas. The guys also catch up on all the big sports news since their last recording session: Sox-Yanks, MLB Trade deadline, Johnny Manziel and Vlad’s Hall of Fame speech. There’s some big controversy in Josh’s fantasy baseball pool and some listener feedback on a few sports songs that didn’t make the cut.

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Episode 98 – It’s Not Illegal or Immoral, It’s Completely Insane


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itunes_july2017Recorded June 3, 2018. The guys start the show by declaring a specific topic is now official banned. The NBA final are in full swing (3:41) with J.R. Smith providing some great entertainment. Duke will be coming to Montreal and Toronto this summer which reminds Skip to open the mailbag (8:01). Josh is not feeling great about the way the Stanley Cup Finals are going (9:03). Are the Golden Knights finally starting to feel the pressure? Also Brian Colangelo, Serena Williams’ cat suit (24:34), the CFL on ESPN plus Skip’s soccer minute (30:52).

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Episode 94 – Nobody Really Knows Anything


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Recorded May 5, 2018. In this episode: Josh tries to explain the format of the show, Skip is worried that the podcast might be causing some relationship problems, meanwhile Josh wants to use the show to get free stuff. In the NHL playoffs (7:19) Brad Marchand has a licking problem, the Vegas Golden Knights keep winning, goal scoring is way up and the draft lottery telecast really bugged Josh (16:00).  In the NBA playoffs (17:47) The Raptors are proving that they are the ultimate choking dogs, Drake is making a fool of himself and why the Sixers-Celtics series is huge at Skip’s house. In baseball (34:11) Josh has a solution for MLB’s scheduling problems.

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Episode 86 – And Then There Were Four


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1280x720_80325C00-XVMBVRecorded March 26, 2018.  In this special mini episode, the guys give their thoughts on the Final Four, the instant classic between Duke and Kansas, Villanova’s chances and the great runs by Michigan and Loyola(Chicago).
The Bracket Challenge only has three possible winners and Josh has a What Bugs Me.

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Episode 85 – The Madness Continues


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itunes_july2017Recorded March 24, 2018.  In this episode: March Madness (4:16) is in its second week and the games are still providing plenty of drama and excitement.
The guys discuss Duke’s impressive run, the elite eight, why zone defenses are so effective and the importance of free throws. There is also an update on the bracket challenge where only a few contestants can still claim victory.  In listener mail (26:30) Skip has a message for all the Duke haters.  In the NHL (30:20) the playoff picture is getting clearer and so is the race for last place. The guys have some thoughts about the leagues ability to use instant replay properly which prompts a great discussion on instant replay in all sports.

 

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Episode 82 – It’s Not a Lie If You Believe It


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1 wH41mwA4_K9A6Zr26Pq6_wRecorded March 4, 2018.  In this episode: Final thoughts on the NHL trade deadline. The start of the beardless Tomas Plekanec era in Toronto.  The NHL playoff picture. Josh’s crush on the Vegas Golden Knights. Bad uniforms and outdoor hockey games.
March Madness is almost here; Skip is having a love-hate relationship with Duke. How will recent recruiting violations affect the sport, specifically Arizona coach Sean Miller. Josh’s thoughts on Virginia Tech’s coach and how to blow a four point lead in less than one second.
In baseball will Shohei Ohtani be more valuable in fantasy leagues as a pitcher or hitter.

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Episode 77 – Do Your Job!


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itunes_july2017Recorded Jan 28, 2018. Josh has a lot of stuff to get of his chest this week and Skip is happy to help him out by discussing the Habs situation with Carey Price, the NHL All Star game and the NFL Pro Bowl skills competition. The XFL is making a comeback, should anyone even care and can it work?  Josh has something that’s really bugging him – NBA jerseys!?  The guys discuss the one and done era and how its affecting the level of play in college basketball and in the NBA. Skip was screwed by his cable company while watching NCAA basketball.  Vladimir Guerrero is a hall of famer, does that mean another road trip to Cooperstown this summer?

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Episode 71 – That’s My Quarterback


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580App-Wentz-111316.jpgRecorded December 16, 2017. On the night of the big outdoor game between the Habs and Sens Skip and Josh discuss the state of the Ottawa franchise. Skip is devastated over the Carson Wentz injury. Did Duke really lose to Boston College? The guys follow up on the Stanton trade to the Yankees. Who would order shoes for a thousand dollars? Also find out why Skip’s wife is not happy about what was said about her a few episodes ago.

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Episode 70 – It’s All About Effort


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itunes_july2017Recorded Dec 9, 2017. In this episode Josh surprisingly has a lot on his mind about basketball, both college and NBA but of course there is a Duke spin on everything. Josh wants to talk about LaVar Ball but Skip isn’t having it. Is NHL expansion to Seattle a good thing? The guys are fascinated by the MLB off season with lots of news about Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton. Skip is loving a new podcast he subscribed to and Josh shares a story about the perils of home automation.

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Episode 69 – Broken Nose


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alg-plante-jpgRecorded Dec 2, 2017. It’s Josh’s birthday and would you believe he broke his nose playing hockey.  The Grey Cup game was played in the most Canadian way possible.  Skip was in New York this week and doesn’t want to hear any more about Tiger Woods or Eli Manning. Josh has subscribed to a new podcast and Skip has unsubscribed from one.  The Habs appear to be back on track now that they have rediscovered their old system. The guys also discuss the World Cup draw.

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Episode 67 – Homework


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homework+-header.jpgRecorded Nov 18, 2017. In this episode Skip and Josh follow up on their recent guest appearance on the Semi Intellectual Musings Podcast with their own top 10 Tragically hip songs.

Josh also comes prepared with his own mystery list of NFL teams and the guys discuss the new ‘Madden’ camera angle from Thursday Night Football.

In hockey: Why is the NHL injury list so secretive? Will Carey Price ever return for the Habs and is it too late already? How come there was hardly any attention to the Hockey hall of Fame inductions? Is Dave Andreychuk really a hall of famer? What’s up with the games played in Sweden.

The guys also discuss the outlook for the upcoming NCAA basketball season for Duke.

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Episode 44 – The NBA Off-season, it’s Fantastic


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170627-Drake-Tw-800x600.jpgRecorded June 30, 2017. In this episode Skip and Josh recap a busy week in the NBA. Why is the NBA draft so much more entertaining to watch than the NHL draft? Did the Celtics win by trading down? How did the Duke players do? How did Drake do as the host of the NBA awards? Did Westbrook deserve the MVP and is the award even relevant? Will Chris Paul and Paul George have an impact on their new teams? Why did the Knicks wait so long to part ways with Phil Jackson?

 

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Episode 29 – Steaks on a Plane

 

capital-one-steaks-hed-2017.jpgRecorded March 20, 2017. Skip and Josh recap the exciting weekend of March Madness: upsets, controversial calls, busted brackets, their favourite commercials, Lonzo Ball’s father and of course the loss by Duke. They also discuss the NHL playoff picture, the Leafs late season surge and the Hab’s solidifying their chances. Josh keeps everyone informed on what’s going on in the World Baseball Classic, Skip has something that’s bugging him and Josh is headed for spring training.
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Episode 27 – It’s Not His Fault That They Gave Him So Much Money

 

show-me-the-money.jpgRecorded March 11, 2017.  Skip and Josh recap a busy week of NCAA Basketball that featured some major upsets of ranked teams. They discuss the outlook for UCLA and Kansas, Northwestern’s magical season, Duke’s big win over North Carolina plus the amazing ACC network. Cub is into the Word Baseball Classic, Skip is clearly not. The guys talk about some of the big free agent signing in the NFL which reminds Josh of something that’s bugging him.
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Episode 24 – It’s a Groundhog Day Situation

 

groundhog-day.jpgRecorded Feb 24, 2017.  Skip and Josh start the show by discussing the extremely busy week in college basketball, the Duke Blue Devils, the projected #1 seeds in the upcoming NCAA tournament and Bill Walton’s sanity. The guys talk NBA, the All Star game and trade deadline day. They also preview the upcoming NHL deadline day and the playoff picture.  Josh tells us why TSN is really bugging him and the guys ponder other important questions like: Who still buys CDs and what is the future for Jay and Dan?
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Episode 23 – We’re Huge in Poland

 

Recorded Feb 18, 2017.  Skip and Josh react to the Habs first game under new head coach Claude Julien. They discuss the red hot Duke Blue Devils and the projected top sixteen seeds for the NCAA tournament where skip loves Kansas and Josh is not sold on Gonzaga. The guys have spring training sadness and Josh confesses that he is actually looking forward to the World Baseball Classic. They discuss some TV: 24 Legacy, Cardinal and Homeland. Josh also has something that’s bugging him.
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Episode 21 – They Are What Their Record Says They Are

 

2017_02_07_06_b4433f60b3d2492a8ccd97bead2e20f6.e5006.jpgRecorded Feb 11, 2017.  The guys give their final thoughts on the Super Bowl: Did the Patriots win or did the Falcons blow it? Do the NFL overtime rules make sense? We’re the commercials any good? How about that Edelman catch? In college basketball the first Duke-UNC game of the year didn’t disappoint, neither did UCLA-Oregon.  It was also a big week in the NHL with Carey Price forgetting how to make saves and the Bruins making a coaching change. The guys also discuss Charles Oakley being banned from Madison Square Garden and Josh tells us what’s bugging him.
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Episode 20 – Brady vs. the Brotherhood

 

16473354_10202692503591070_4349405529707818724_n.jpgRecorded Feb 4, 2017. The guys are joined by a couple of special guests: Neil (who used to live in Boston) and Mike from Atlanta to discuss each of their team’s chances in the Super Bowl and what a championship will mean for their respective cities. The guys talk about Roger Goodell and also how Canadian viewers will actually get to see the good commercials this year.  There were some other things happening in the world of sports this week and the guys talk about the return of Coach K and some Habs news. Josh also has something that’s bugging him.
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Episode 16 – The Bug is What’s Bugging Me

 

screen480x480.jpgRecorded Jan 8, 2017.  Skip and Josh discuss a crazy two day period in sports .They recap the World Juniors, the merits of the shootout, the Habs, Duke, Coach K and Grayson Allen. They go over the NFL playoffs so far and tee up the upcoming games in the divisional round.  Plus, Josh is actually going to watch the NCAA Football championship game.

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Episode 15 – Never Mind Winning the Game, We Have to Cover the Spread

 

images.jpgRecorded Jan 02, 2017. Skip and Josh start 2017 by making their picks for the first week end of NFL playoff games and wonder if players and coaches are aware of the point spreads. They discuss the World Junior Tournament and how Josh was the only person who watched the Spengler Cup. Skip lets us know his true feelings towards Jaroslav Halak fans before getting into Duke, Coach K’s surgery and Grayson Allen. Finally Josh tells us what’s been bugging him.
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Episode 13 – The Wayne Gretzky of People I Don’t Like

 

a5e4a9ec4b24937ae92c12d6f1438660.jpgRecorded Dec 21, 2016. Skip and Josh begin the show by teeing up the Word Junior Hockey Championships and Team Canada’s chances. They talk about Jaromir Jagr’s place on the all-time scoring list and explain why the Gretzky vs. Lemieux debate isn’t actually a debate at all. They discuss the exciting start of the NCAA basketball season, the NFL playoff picture and why Josh has forever blacklisted the Redskins. Finally Skip has something about Habs fans that is really bugging him.
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Episode 10 – We Don’t Even Like Golf!

index.jpgRecorded Dec 8, 2016.  Skip and Josh answer some listener emails and are reminded about a birthday gift that went bad. They discuss the MLB winter meetings and break down the big signings and trades so far. They also get into the Habs injury situation, NCAA basketball and the exciting weeks remaining in fantasy and reality football. You’ll also never guess what’s bugging Josh this week.
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Episode 9 – Self-Imposed Tape Delay

 

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Recorded Dec 2, 2016. Why is it impossible to record and enjoy a live sporting event? Why has Josh blocked Skip from texting him? What’s bugging Skip? The guys answer these questions and also talk about Duke, NCAA basketball, MLS playoffs, Thursday Night Football, NHL and MLB CBA’s and the NFL.

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Episode 7 – Forget the extra point, let’s go for two

 

images.jpgRecorded Nov 26, 2016.  The guys talk about Skip’s trip to Toronto and why fans don’t care what network games are broadcast on. They do some fact checking and discuss two point conversions, Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC, the MLB hall of fame voting and the start of the season for Duke basketball. They preview the upcoming week in the NFL and Josh does a double What Bugs Me.
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Episode 5 – Notification Nightmare

 

notif.pngRecorded Nov 18, 2016. The guys talk about Josh’s new phone, hat tricks, Duke Basketball and the NFL. Plus the MLB awards starring Kate Upton. Josh also tells us what’s bugging him.
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Episode 4 – The Myth of Sold Out Games

 

sold-out.pngRecorded Nov 11, 2016. Now that the world series is over Skip and Josh have tons of time to pay attention to the rest of the sports world. They breakdown the start of the NHL season and the great rookie class. They preview this week’s NFL games and Skip tells us how much he can’t stand the Seattle Seahawks. Cub gives the definition of a broken window before the guys preview the upcoming basketball season for Duke. Also we find out what’s bugging Josh and the guys agree on the best Radiohead album.
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