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Episode 335 – Best of 2025 (Part 2), Sports

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It’s our final episode of the year, and we continue our annual tradition by breaking down our favorite moments in sports from 2025. We hand out awards for Favorite Play, Worst Play, Favorite Athlete, Game of the Year, and Team of the Year. Plus, What’s bugging Josh, the mailbag and a look ahead to 2026.



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Episode 331 – Favorite Athlete Nicknames

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We’re counting down our favorite sports nicknames,  the ones so good they’ve become part of who the players are. We’ll dig into where they came from, why they stuck, and which ones still make us laugh. Plus: The MLB playoffs, has Josh heard of K-Pop Demon Hunters?, and a peek at Skip’s packed week ahead.

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Episode 329 – The Most Shocking Things That Happened In Our Lifetime

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In this episode, we count down the most shocking and unforgettable moments of our lifetime, from world events that seemed impossible, to iconic television surprises, to sports moments that left us speechless. Also in this episode: Josh has something that’s bugging him, some follow ups from last episode and a warning about AI.

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Episode 328 –Favorite Sports Documentaries 

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In this episode we countdown our favorite sports documentaries. If you’re into good stories and great sports moments, we’re recommending a few gems to add to your watchlist. Also in this episode: The continuing saga of the return of Nestea, the mailbag, hockey notes and some shady NBA news. 

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Episode 311 –  Best of 2024 (Part 2), Sports Edition

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In our final episode of 2024 we unveil our 2024 favorites from the world of sports with awards for the best and worst plays, favorite game, team and athlete of the year. Plus the mailbag, Josh’s iced tea crisis and Juan Soto’s massive new contract with the Mets.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Coca-Cola set to discontinue the Nestea

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Episode 292 – The Bear

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In our first episode of 2024 we review the Hulu/Disney show The Bear. We discuss our favorite characters and moments form the first two seasons. Also in this episode:  Tetris, the mailbag, football coaching changes and a couple of sports factoids.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
From ‘AOK’ to bat spike: Stott breaks down viral slam video
The Bear’s Depiction of Trauma Is Painfully Real
What ‘The Bear’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Restaurant Work

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Episode 291 – Best of 2023 (Part 2)

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In this episode we hand out our awards from the world of sports: our favorite play of the year as well as the worst play, our favorite game, athlete and team of the year. Also in this episode:  The mailbag, Messi MLS tickets and the Taylor Swift concert movie.

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Episode 287 – Changes that Sports Leagues Should Implement

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In this episode we discuss some ideas to make pro sports better, these are not your run of the mill changes, our ideas are a bit radical and admittedly not completely though through, but they all come from a place of wanting to make sports great again. Also in this episode: The conclusion of credit card gate, the mailbag, TV notes and the MLB playoffs.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The Phillies First Game Seven?

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Episode 277 -Alternate Nicknames

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In this episode we countdown our favorite alternate nicknames of sports teams. Those nicknames that are usually made up by fans or the media that really capture the essence of their teams. Some examples would be the The Habs, The Bronx Bombers or America’s Team.  Also in this episode: Some additions and corrections, Josh’s fear of AI, Forty-year-old notifications, and the end of The Goldbergs.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Why are the Montreal Expos trending?

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Episode 272 – Dumbest Rules In Sports

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It still may feel like the dead of winter in Canada but MLB spring training has started and with it comes a whole bunch of new rules. Some seem pretty good, some seem kind of dumb, which got us thinking about some of the other dumb rules in sports.  Also in this episode: The mailbag, some TV recommendations and a podcast that seems kind of familiar.  

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Listening In Podcast
Apartment Stories Episode

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Episode 270 – Sports Siblings

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In this episode we rank our favorite siblings from the world of sports. The brothers and sisters that left their mark on their sports but that also hold a personal connection with us.  Also in this episode: the mailbag, The NHL skills competition, the Pro Bowl and Tom Brady retires.

 

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Florida Centric Skills?


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Episode 267 – The Best of 2022

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Find out who will take home the most prestigious awards in all of sports and entertainment as Skip and Josh review the year in sports by handing out awards for their favorite play, game, team and athlete as well as awards from the world of pop culture for favorite podcast, movie, TV show and song.  

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

Episode 264 – Athletes in the Wrong Uniforms

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Skip and Josh countdown their most memorable professional athletes who played parts of their careers in the wrong uniforms. Those players that are so synonymous with one franchise that it seems wrong and unnatural to see them on another team. Also in this episode: Some TV notes, the mailbag, new music recommendations, the world series and Josh wonders what kind of people still write checks?

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:

SLB Podcast- Springsteen’s Top 7 Song Intros
SLB Podcast – Top 7 Non-Springsteen Song Intros
Gord Downie’s new album

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

Episode 249 – Fictional TV Shows with a Connection to Sports

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Skip and Josh count down their favorite sports related TV shows. Everyone loves movies about sports but there are also some great TV shows with a connection to the world of sports. Also in this episode: Skip doesn’t understand baseball anymore, the explosion of sports betting sites and the mailbag.





Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
The goalie from Ted Lasso

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

Episode 246 – Sports Scumbags

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Skip and Josh discuss their most hated sports scumbags (non -athletes). Those greedy owners, annoying coaches, and idiotic commissioners that everyone can’t stand. Also in this episode: Ozark (spoilers), the mailbag and some corrections and congratulations.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Team Canada sings national anthem after winning gold medal in Women’s Hockey

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

Episode 216– Worst Sports Statistics

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In this episode, the guys dive back into the world of sports, specifically some of the worst statistics that are routinely used to evaluate player performance.  Also in this episode: Some fun with NHL power rankings, Mach Madness, listener mail and some TV recommendations.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:

The Stranger (Netflix)
Wanda Vision (Disney+)
The Snyder Cut



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

Episode 207– The Best of 2020

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Find out who will take home the most prestigious awards in all of sports and entertainment as Skip and Josh review the year in sports by handing out awards for best team, best play, best game and ultimate MVP. They also hand out non-sports related awards for TV, movies, music and podcasts.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
30 for 30 – March 11, 2020
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: From Super Bowl Champ to the COVID Frontline


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

Episode 193 – Top Seven Sports Announcers

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fox_sports_micJosh opens the show with the conclusion of his recent tech support adventure, Skip reads some listener mail and then then guys get into their top seven sports announcers.

 

 

 

 
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Goldbelly food delivery: https://www.goldbelly.com/

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