Episode 292 – The Bear

January 16, 2024 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
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Episode 291 – Best of 2023 (Part 2)

December 27, 2023 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
License code: LISXUMIIWIGJGVX7
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/smack-that
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Episode 287 – Changes that Sports Leagues Should Implement

October 31, 2023 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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?

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
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https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/smack-that
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Episode 277 -Alternate Nicknames

May 23, 2023 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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?

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
License code: LISXUMIIWIGJGVX7
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/smack-that
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Episode 272 – Dumbest Rules In Sports

March 7, 2023 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
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https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/smack-that
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Episode 270 – Sports Siblings

February 7, 2023 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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.

Additional links that were discussed in this episode:
Florida Centric Skills?

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/keep-going-your-way
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https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/smack-that
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Episode 267 – The Best of 2022

December 27, 2022 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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 Int ros
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

April 19, 2022 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

March 8, 2022 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

March 23, 2021 / skipandjosh / 1 Comment

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

December 31, 2020 / skipandjosh / Leave a comment

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

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 / skipandjosh / 1 Comment

fox_sports_mic Josh 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.