Why Yes, We're Friends

122 - Intelligent Confidence or Ignorant Arrogance?

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie have so much to talk about, they can't even cover all the topics they wanted. They do ask if the national conversation around the Giants is a little too overblown and if the Dodgers have buyer's remorse with Kyle Tucker. They scratch the surface of all the NHL offseason transactions and the WNBA's 30th anniversary game. And they talk about the World Cup's coverage and commentary. Along the way the fellas get nerdy again about baseball gloves and admire the poetry in soccer commentary. Brendon is making up for lost time this summer, and theorizes what happened to Barry Zito after signing with the Giants in 2006. Ronnie has an interesting name for the Oilers's new coaching hire, and (like most people) is disappointed in Alexi Lalas.

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121 - Better Than The Police Discography

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie cover a lot this week. From the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals coming to a close to Lewis Hamilton's first F1 win in years to the World Cup in action to the state of Giants baseball -- and more! Along the way, the fellas articulate Mark Madsen's dance moves from the Lakers 2001 championship parade, go over the crazy Game 4 comeback by the Knicks in the NBA Finals, and get excited for all the World Cup tourists to see 4th of July fireworks. Brendon is losing one of his favorite Bay Area venues, has fading optimism regarding Tony Vitello, and describes the beauty of the first baseman's glove. Ronnie asks if Danhausen's kayfabe magic is actually real, pinpoints when Carolina swung the momentum of the Stanley Cup Final, and thinks the Mets have been the most disappointing team in the MLB season.

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120 - Everything From a Muppet Embodying a 3-Year-Old to the U.S. President

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are here for the World Cup! In typical fashion, after looking at the groupings, they talk about the kits. Then, in the bottom of the show, the fellas talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs having classic Final rounds, F1's crazy weekend in Monaco, and the betting scandal currently rocking college football (and maybe all of sports). Along the way, the fellas spin previous memories of the World Cup, discover that Elmo thinks there are very fine people on both sides of the NBA Finals, and manifest hope that Lewis Hamilton won't become another one of Kim Kardashian's crazy exes. Brendon reveals his allergy medicine of choice, heaps love on the Men in Blazers, and makes another pitch for Ronnie to watch Ted Lasso. Ronnie recalls having a very high resting heart rate during a USA game in the 2014 World Cup, tries to explain the very convoluted salary cap of MLS, and actually does a good Elmo impression.

2026 World Cup Kit Rankings by ESPN

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119 - The Second Goes First

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie have a lot to talk about -- the Myles Garrett trade to the Rams to the Finals in the NHL and NBA in the top of the episode, and then a lot of alternative jersey talk for two different leagues in the bottom of the episode. Along the way, the fellas realize they are each haters of the Golden Knights, reveal themselves to be nerds of the minutiae of team colors, and have a moment of silence for Claude Lemieux. Brendon still hasn't built his Giants shrine and he suspects it might be part of the issue, is a sucker for a hat with B logo, and invents the color "Blurple." Ronnie is rooting for the Hurricanes because of an irrational reason, is interested in what a green Mighty Ducks jersey would look like, and hates the new trend of matching the color of the pants with the jersey in baseball.

A Preview of the NHL's Hometown Remix by Icethetics

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118 - Trophy Hopes, Rodeo Ropes, Celebration Nopes, and Curse Copes

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie cover a lot of topics in both halves of the episode. In the top of the show, they cover the results of the Canada Grand Prix, how the NBA Finals run by the Knicks is literally magical, and what little hope the Avs had... when the episode was recorded. In the bottom of the show, they celebrate Arsenal winning the Premier League and, of course, end with baseball. Along the way, the fellas have a laugh at Madison Bumgarner's secret side hustle and the escalation of the celebrations by Giants outfielders. Brendon had a wedding anniversary and reports on going to an Oakland Ballers game. Ronnie once caught a lucky orange, and brings up a new spying controversy rocking English soccer.

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117 - A Sports Cocktail and A Draft

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie welcome longtime Fellow Friend Karina Contreras on the pod to get everyone excited about a new crop of players drafted in the 2026 WNBA Draft class. But first, the fellas run through a small collection of topics they've been meaning to get to from the NBA Playoffs to disc golf. Along the way, the guys have fun saying the names of sumo wrestlers, reflect on witnessing people going through Niacin flushes, and Karina explains who "The Stud Buds" are. Brendon recalls a teenage prank where a classmate over-caffeinated their teacher, gives some love to the production value of disc golf on YouTube, and heaps some praise on Angel Reese. Ronnie didn't know the famous soundbite from Mortal Kombat II said "Toasty," remembers when Rickie Fowler was always dressed in orange, and learns Brendon's nickname for the Dodgers in real time.

2026 PDGA Champions Cup on Joemez
"I Want To Be Here" by Lauren Betts on The Player's Tribune

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116 - The Mustard Came Off The Hot Dog

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie check in on the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Top of the Show, and then, like usual, spend the Bottom of the Show talking about a lot of baseball. Along the way, the fellas tell the tales of how they came to love the Yankees of the NBA, believe that ESPN is making a big push for Hockey, and zero in on the importance of fundamentals from Little League to the pros. Brendon explains what a Breakfast Salad entails, gives us a fan analysis of the Giants trading Patrick Bailey, and teaches the fundamentals of securing and throwing a baseball in three fun steps. Ronnie appreciates how Brendon namedropped some obscure former Lakers, feels hope swelling as the Ducks go back and forth with the Golden Knights, and wonders if catchers have less passed balls with less importance on pitch framing.

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115 - It Gets Late Earlier The Worse It's Going

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie take some time in the top half of the show, more than expected, on the F1 season so far. Then, in the bottom half they ruminate on the first month of the MLB season. Along the way, the fellas ask when American society stopped making songs for their sports stars, marvel at the Tale of Two Central Divisions, and honor legendary Yankees announcer John Sterling. Brendon explains how the "Wall of Champions" got its name, tells us one of his favorite Bluey jokes, and is waiting for Rafael Devers to show up. Ronnie explains where Chicago got its iconic nickname, has become rather knowledgable about F1, and surprisingly is the one who scouts the recent call-ups for the Giants.

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114 - Powered By Horse and Steamé

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie deliver a fun episode with some returning segements! First, to mark the Kentucky Derby, the fellas play the Real-or-Fake Horse Name Game. Then, Alex "Kozibear" Kozina joins the pod to aid in brainstorming regional Québec foods as creative and wild Stadium Eats for the still defunct Montreal Expos. Brendon breaks news that destroys a number of MLB managerial conspiracy theories, remembers the window of time when Filter's "Take A Picture" played six times an hour, and explains what a Beaver Tail is. Ronnie mishears the lyrics to Romeo Void's "Never Say Never," asks how milky an Orange Julep is, and may or may not have been April Fooled this year.

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113 - It's The Hope That Kills You

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are catching up with several topics in sports this week. From the Stanley Cup playoffs starting to all of the transactions happening in the WNBA to the results of WrestleMania, the fellas are running the gamut. And, to commiserate with New York Mets fans, the fellas also remember hard times with their favorites teams in all sports. Along the way, the fellas express a love for jacaranda trees, wonder if Arsenal are collapsing (again), and marvel at George Kittle's ability to drink (and steal) beer. Brendon waxes poetic about the Spring season, recalls how he managed his ass off in a recent Little League game, and has a very hot take about a WNBA star. Ronnie reminds us all that Rupert Murdoch once owned the Dodgers, discovers something really cool about the outfield of Oracle Park, and makes a deep callback to the second ever episode of the podcast.

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112 - WrassleFrassle V

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are gearing up for another WrestleMania weekend! They go down the card for each night and get pumped for each match. Before that, they warm up by talking through their feelings as the NBA and NHL each transition into their playoffs. Along the way, the fellas start with a completely de-railed tangent, indulge in the "Doom & Gloom" fandom that surrounds the Lakers, and explain the iconic Caddyshack scene between Bill Murray and Chevy Chase. Brendon briefly invites RFK Jr. onto the pod, points out that recent playoff pushes for teams in blue & orange haven't ended well, and helps explain what an Unsanctioned Match is. Ronnie recalls a classic Los Angeles bus stop ad, gets really tense during the NHL's playoff overtime, and thinks the women's division in WWE is creatively lost.

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111 - Absurd & Outstanding

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie find the absurd and outstanding in several topics from drama in the MLB already to Mom's spaghetti. The fellas figure out on-air the last time they played D&D, put some respect on the Ohio State Marching Band, and marvel at how Jo Adell saved an Angels win THREE TIMES! Brendon was ejected from a Little League Baseball game because of a bat, invites Ronnie to his cabin in the mountains to play Nintendo Wii, and is having a rough time with baseball at the moment. Ronnie went to a live wrestling show with burlesque between the matches, hates the final two minutes of basketball games, and asks Brendon to delve into the curious case of Giants manager Tony Vitello.

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110 - ABS A'Okay

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are flipping the calendar from March to April by talking about everything from college basketball's Final Four to MLB's Opening Weekend. Along the way, the fellas ask if Jaden Ivey is OK, have positive thoughts about the introduction of ABS, and go through the 19-year history of the Giants's Opening Day Left Field Curse.. Brendon recommends everyone play more catch, tells an amazing story of a young ballplayer's journey after being hit by a pitch, and believes his longest disc throws may be behind him. Ronnie went to see the Savannah Bananas live, does a Way-Too-Early check-in on their fantasy team win totals, and hated the Netflix-ication of the Opening Day Game.

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BONUS - Popcorn & Pop Flies: A League Of Their Own

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:19:30 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are watching baseball movies over on the Why Yes, We're Friends Patreon. For the first month of Popcorn & Pop Flies, they took in a viewing of Penny Marshall's 1992 hit A League Of Their Own. Starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and so many amazing women smoothly running actual baseball drills for B-Roll. The fellas give the facts, their histories, and then a lengthy summary. (It wouldn't be a movie podcast if the episode wasn't longer than the actual film, right?)

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109 - 2 Fond 2 Expectancy of Spring

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are ready for the marathon of the 162-game MLB season to get going! They pick a team from each league that the podcast will keep an eye on for the season and then pick the drinks for each new MLB manager as they walk into the Why Yes, We're Friends Bar. They even squeeze in some sumo wrestling. Along the way, the fellas get very nerdy in deciding HOW they'll pick their teams, make a new game from a previous episode's topic, and get all "Only 90s Kids will remember" by bringing up collect calling. Brendon showed up hungry to the episode and thinks Warren Schaeffer looks like a tobacco-chewing Calliou. Ronnie is going to a live Bananaball game and once received a free Adios MFer while sitting with his mother.

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108 - What Are We Doing?? What's Going On??

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are fresh off the World Baseball Classic Final and saying goodbye to the tournament as a whole. Then, the two go through the results of the China Grand Prix in F1 before taking on the unenviable task of picking their winners for the March Madness Men's Basketball tournament. Along the way the fellas continue to pitch ideas to improve the WBC, break down the USA's performance, and admire a very good impression of Tucker Carlson. Brendon puts a name on Mark DeRosa's mental lapses during the WBC and tells the tale of his most memorable March Madness bracket. Ronnie recalls a family barbeque where Good Times star Jimmie Walker showed up and once thought that corn was involved with corned beef.

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107 - ... More Like Alonzo Understanding

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:55:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie prove again that there are no slow news weeks in sports. (And they recorded BEFORE the USA/Italy WBC shocker!) Join them as they sift through the results of F1's Australian Grand Prix, the NHL's trade deadline, the NFL's recent roster shake-ups, and World Baseball Classic's chaotic round robin. Along the way, the fellas give the Australia F1 track a nickname, go through the NFL's top earners, and wish the World Baseball Classic were a little longer. Brendon says "I told you so" about Mercedes' 2026 F1 cars, and makes a case for why Las Vegas might not adopt the A's as a hometown team. Ronnie reports why L.A. Kings mascot Bailey immediately had a problem with Artemi Panarin, and sees a shuffling of mediocre QBs among the NFL's mediocre teams on the horizon.

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106 - The Days of Our Liveries

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:43:50 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are back with another tier ranking list! This time, they go through all of the F1 liveries ahead of the season starting in Australia. Before that, they talk about the WWE debut of Danhausen and check in with the NHL standings after the Olympic Break. Along the way, the fellas talk about whether or not anyone can stop the Avalanche and wonder if the Mercedes car used to look cooler. Brendon watched some Bananaball recently and loves the nostalgia hit from the Ferrari cars. Ronnie believes the WWE is hoarding talent without plans for them and he really likes the colors scheme of the New Jersey Devils.

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105 - All Ovah Da Wuhld

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie say arrivederci to the Winter Olympics by celebrating the historic gold medals won by both the U.S. Women's and Men's hockey teams. Then the fellas kick off the beginning of the World Baseball Classic by doing a tier list of the cap logos for each team. Along the way the fellas wonder if the divine intervention of Johnny Hockey pushed the U.S. Men's team over the edge, ask if the U.S. need a new World Baseball Classic team logo, and try to manipulate the announcer's curse. Brendon reports on jersey numbers for his Little League team and loves lower case letters. Ronnie explains the beauty of a hockey fight and thinks the Australia logo looks like one for the Athletics, but in Space!

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104 - The State of Labor and The State of Jefferson (We're Sorry)

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie continue to watch as much Olympics as possible. Meanwhile they don't watch the NBA All-Star Game at all. In the second half, the two toe the line between the optimism of Spring Training and the pessimism of MLB's looming labor talks. Along the way, the two find perspective in this crazy world through the Lunar New Year, try to figure out how pumps help with the aerodynamics of skiing, and try to pinpoint when the NBA All-Star Game stopped meaning something. Brendon thinks Monobob is a funny Olympic event name, worked out once that Barry Zito used to make $10k a pitch, and gives an amazing Costco Hot Dog hack. Ronnie is loving that former Devils announcer Bill Spaulding is at the Olympics, blames LeBron James for his waning Lakers fandom, and addresses the rumors that Blake Snell is the weakest guy at the Dodgers' Spring Training camp.

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103 - Ends & Odds

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are enjoying themselves through the first week of the Olympics, with the Mixed Curling event being a highlight. They are also reveling in the week where pitchers and catchers report to start MLB's Spring Training by looking at every team's over/unders for wins. Along the way, the fellas discuss Lindsey Vonn's tragic end to her Olympic games, wonder if Klint Kubiak would call his hiring to be the Raiders's Head Coach a demotion, shower a lot of love on MLB Network's Big Inning. Brendon is using a Field of Dreams for his Little League practices, tells a positive sports gambling story, and hates MLB's de-emphasis on intra-divisional games. Ronnie is a professional who values Brendon's time, is amazed to have seen a backflip in competitive Olympic Figure Skating, and says a nice things about the Giants.

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102 - Midnight at the Olympics

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for the lighting of the Olympic torch in Milano Cortina! However, first they have to talk about the results of the Royal Rumble and the upcoming Big Football Game for the NFL. Along the way, the fellas wonder about Groundhog's Day and global warming, think having to call the Super Bowl other nicknames is stupid, and claim Curling the Baseball of Winter Sports. Brendon is back for another season of Little League coaching, drops a Sol Snatcher's worth of admiration for Sol Ruca, and low-key loves all of the Skiing events. Ronnie explains his theory for the lack of surprises in the Royal Rumble, likely makes another ill-fated six-pack bet, and low-key loves the Biathalon.

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101 - Sprinkles Are For Winners

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are deep in the numbers this week. One meaningful football game left, a second straight Grand Sumo Tournament win for Aonishki, two 30-person Royal Rumbles, and a half filled with so many baseball statistics it would get Jayson Stark verklempt. Along the way, the fellas talk about all the thirst trap characters in insurance commercials, how we've entered a dystopian age of live sports and streaming services, and cool down by talking Hot Stove. Brendon teaches everyone how to read a slash line, believes the Hall of Fame is doing a disservice to the history of baseball, and outlines why changing positions isn't as easy as it sounds. Ronnie lost his 6-pack bet for the NFC Championship, makes some Royal Rumble predictions, and wonders if the Mets are suddenly good after a flurry of moves.

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100 - Heavy Meta

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating the milestone 100th episode of the show!! To mark the occasion, the fellas re-listened to their first episode and get meta about their journey with podcasting. But, of course, they also manage to talk about baseball. (And some NFL Playoffs, too.) Along the way, the fellas watch the NFL coaching carousel spin, make a classic Six-Pack Beer Bet, and ponder just what happened to SportsCenter. Brendon is annoyed that the Broncos are his last hope, tells a great Buster Posey story, and (big surprise) watches a lot of sports. Ronnie dislikes any professional team that plays at Lumen Field, doesn't quite know how to feel about Baseball overall after the Dodgers signed yet another expensive player, and pulls back the curtain on why he ends every episode the same way... with a different send off.

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99 - Flags, Football, and The Other Football

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the goings-on of the English Premier League, the crazy Wild Card weekend for the NFL, and spend some time in a rabbit hole for the F1 racing flags. Along the way, the fellas agree that legacy hires have some epic misses, make picks as they read through the World Cup draw, and debate if the Yankees will make a managing change soon. Brendon is looking to get back to his home disc golf course, reveals how many pounds Manchester United has paid former managers in dead money, and continues to lament the way the NFL Playoffs are seeded. Ronnie forgets this isn't a podcast for The Office for a moment, mixes up Hal and Hank Steinbrenner, and thinks this is the best season for the Bills to seize a championship.

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98 - Bowl Seasonings and Football Spices

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are putting a focus on football as both college and pros start wrapping up seasons. Along the way, the fellas discover that college bowl games don't really die, think math of the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs is embarrassing, and drop a handful of deep cut books written by African American authors. Brendon has many mayonnaise-based puns, sneaks in some Sumo Wrestling chat, and tells us about how his son accidentally made a Dad joke. Ronnie has a knack for making up real-sounding bowl games, already has ideas for John Harbaugh's next job, and sparks what might be one of the longest and nerdiest tangents to date.

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97 - The Return of Prediction Speculate-tacular

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:55:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are bringing back one of their first annual traditions -- making bold predictions for the new year and picking the champions for everything from the Stanley Cup to Formula-1 to the World Cup. Along the way, the fellas wonder if a superteam is brewing in the WNBA, try to figure out the name of an unannounced NBA team in Las Vegas, and each pick the Dodgers to win the World Series (for very different reasons). Brendon is looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Season, dying to make more Winter Olympic predictions, and sees big things happening in Sumo Wrestling. Ronnie jumps off the deep end when talking about the Super Bowl, believes the NBA will revive a "super" team in Seattle, and thinks the Stanley Cup will be decided in an early round of the playoffs.

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96 - From Predictions to Non-Fictions

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:07:25 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are revisiting the predictions they made at the beginning of the year. Along the way, the fellas discuss the unique evolution of a nickname for Arsenal supporters, make deep cuts from the TGIF era, and could never have predicted how awesome Krypto the Superdog is. Brendon explains the benefits and banes of a Costco membership, is optimistic about the Giants soon ending their Opening Day Left Fielder conundrum, and reveals the Merriam-Webster Word of the Year. Ronnie might have developed a new quiz game, is surprised to find that Farhan Zaidi yo-yo'ed back to the Dodgers, and revels in how dominant the Pacific Northwest has been in MLS.

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95 - A Kozibear Christmas

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are simply having a Kozibear Christmas time... with the return of the esteemed Alex Kozina, aka Kozibear! The three talk about their personal Christmas season traditions and find some time to answer a couple of Kozibear's famous questions. Along the way, Alex recalls an amazing story about Steve Wozniak, tells us all about the IKEA Christmas buffet called Julbord, and likes the movie Elf but thinks his family likes it too much. Brendon makes Depression Era dishes for the season, goes caroling with his mother, and is locked in a rubber snake prank war with his son. Ronnie does a modern Japanese tradition for his Christmas dinner, still loves Christmas week in L.A., and once drank the water in Mexico...

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94 - Slams, Jams, and Automobiles

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the crazy finish to the F1 season and look ahead, and then talk about John Cena's upcoming final match. To cap it all off, the fellas talk about the NBA by looking at the standings and figuring out how the Emirates Cup works. Along the way, they find every opportunity to bring up baseball. Brendon played a full round of disc golf, has watched Elf too many times already this year, and floats the idea that the Giants got better after Barry Bonds retired. Ronnie has a hot take regarding John Cena's retirement tour, loves a tournament bracket, and wants a red and black Dodgers hat.

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93 - Grand F1'nales and Grand Standings

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:14:34 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are looking for drama in numbers. First, they break down the dramatics in F1 as it goes into the final race of the season. Then they look closer at the NFL an NHL standings, picking out a number of surprises. Along the way, the fellas compare the offspring of Al Davis and George Steinbrenner, talk about the USA's World Baseball Classic manager, and think the Raiders are cursed. Brendon unintentionally has a sexy radio voice and thinks that Pete Carroll might have hired Chip Kelly just to fire him. Ronnie thinks that Love can be a secret ingredient, and is pleasantly surprised by the Anaheim Ducks.

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92 - Return to the Squircle

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:11:03 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie return to the squared circles they love so much, and talk a lot about sumo wrestling and the upcoming Survivor Series. Along the way, the fellas admit they always like to clown on the Mets, go over the late season dramatics brewing in F1, and ponder what they would serve if they did a sumo watching event at home. Brendon is already looking ahead to the next baseball season, went to the city to enjoy Sumo and Sushi, and reveals that his children have favorite WWE wrestlers. Ronnie is excited for Black Friday hockey games, mishears Brendon when he says "Fall Slam," and speculates that John Cena is making a huge change to the WWE as his career is fading out.

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91 - Sagaris and Grabbin' Bag

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:11:59 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie start with an in-depth discussion about the Grand Sumo November Tournament before digging into the grab bag for an array of different topics. Along the way, the fellas are visited by motivational speaker Matt Foley, talk about their favorite YouTube channels, and are still bitter that the Lakers traded away the youth movement of the late 2010s. Brendon really knows his Sumo wrestling, admits he's a nightmare to work with, and calls Dusty Baker a "Dad" manager. Ronnie spent a miserable summer trying to be Hunter S. Thompson, pronounces "yokozuna" three different ways, and thinks something is rotten in the baseball franchise of San Diego.

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90 - The Hard Facts of Autumn

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are having a post-mortem for the 2025 MLB season, including ANOTHER sports gambling scandal... Along the way the fellas speculate about the confusion that can be caused by donated championship memorabilia meant for teams that lost, balk at the idea that ESPN can have journalistic integrity AND be a sports betting outlet, and can't believe the Mets Mets'ed again... Brendon gets derailed by his cat, found the Giants season to be a frustrating watch, and believes the Mariners might have supplanted the Astros as the Cream of the AL West crop. Ronnie is playing the Immaculate Grid, had higher hopes for the Rockies, and believes we never saw the version of the Dodgers we were all sold.

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89 - Now That's Ascertainment!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about the end of the World Series for MLB, and the trade deadline's passing in the NFL. Along the way, the fellas recall how amazing the Kids in the Hall were, are fascinated by the various heritages of MLB players during the World Baseball Classic, and observe how many NFL Trade Deadline names sound like they came from the "East/West Game" Key and Peele sketch. Brendon had a rare meal with his family, is still haunted by Dusty Baker's decisions in the 2002 World Series, and talks a lot about kickers because the game is called, "Football." Ronnie is basking in the Dodgers winning the World Series, thinks that series sweeps are an overall disappointment, and is amazed at how abysmal most of the NFC East has been this season.

The Kids in the Hall - "Freedom of Speech" Sketch

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88 - Eighty-Eight. New Beginnings.

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 88th episode with a partial clip show, and a new beginning for the podcast. Along the way, the fellas talk about hanging out IRL, the NBA's recent high-profile betting scandal, and celebrate the magic of the Utah Mammoth's new mascot. Brendon pitches a Huell Howser-inspired cocktail, wonders aloud about the ability for Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter to defer his sentence, and tells you to "Be a Goldfish" despite his own amazing memory. Ronnie believes that English is a tough language, is still exhausted after an 18 inning World Series game, and finds the NBA's ability to conduct an important investigation to be lacking.

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87 - Shades of Orange & Shades of Blue

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:12:27 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about the World Series with everything from quick analysis to predictions. But first, the fellas get through the building drama as the F1 season enters the homestretch, and give their thoughts about the San Francisco Giants hiring Tony Vitello as manager. Along the way, Brendon declares himself a temporary fan of the Blue Jays, throws out a conspiracy theory about the Padres's manager opening, and names the rivalry for the Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth. Ronnie attempted to visit an apple tree, floats the idea of Hunter Pence being a manager, and maybe watched the trophy celebrations for the two pennant winners a little too closely.

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86 - Dr. Gritty and the Electric Mascots

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are back again to finish up their tiered rankings of NHL Mascots. (And one NBA mascot, somehow.) Before it all starts though, the fellas declare the Las Vegas Aces the WNBA's newest dynasty, wonder if the Maple Leafs's Carlton the Bear has done the Carlton dance, and Mark Cuban doth protests too much, they thinks. Brendon likes playing in the end-of-season Parents vs. Kids Little League games, has a hack for cleaning a stuffed animal, and recalls times when Lou Seal would get hyphy and wild. Ronnie gives a special thanks to his cohost, discovers he just likes bear costumes, and thinks Spartacat looks like Justin Turner.

Pablo Torre Finds Out - Reference Episodes (So Far...)
6. Enter the Dungeon: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban on Kawhi-Gate

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85 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Badaboum

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:14:39 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie take a breath and talk about what's been going on and the MLB Playoffs. Then, with the stakes low at the beginning of the hockey season, they decide to rank the NHL Mascots into tiers. Along the way, the fellas figure out a mascot for the New York Rangers, agree as fans of rival baseball teams, and ponder a tough question regarding dragon anatomy. Brendon is showing his children Kubrick movies, thinks of an old game show when he sees the Blackhawks mascot, and has a very soft spot for the Nordiques's mascot now lost to time. Ronnie introduces a Pink Floyd/movie match-up that ISN'T the one you're thinking of, is a total homer for the mascots of his favorite teams, and discovers that one mascot once had serious beef with famous wrestler CM Punk.

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84 - Interest, Penalties, and Phee

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:33:21 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie STILL have A LOT to talk about! They update their basketball topics from last week, with Pablo Torre and Napheesa Collier each putting pressure basketball commissioners. They also outline and make predictions for the MLB Playoffs and the upcoming NHL Season. Along the way, Brendon puts forward rational choices for the now-vacant manager position in San Francisco, reminds everyone of Marshawn Lynch's iconic Super Bowl Media Day appearance, and can't wait for all the Curling coming in the 2026 Olympics. Ronnie surprises all with the choices of blue teams he makes for the MLB playoffs, explains the strange scoring for games and players in hockey, and believes "Who is this clown?" is an amazing burn.

Pablo Torre Finds Out - Reference Episodes (So Far...)
5. Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head On a Spike: Kawhi-Gate, Part V

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83 - Strikeouts, Playoffs, and Payouts

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie have A LOT to talk about! They cover a baseball championship in Oakland, the new rules of the modern MLB, the WNBA Playoffs, and the growing scandal around the L.A. Clippers and superstar Kawhi Leonard. (Big inhale). Along the way, Brendon talks about how stealing is easy in Little League, hints that there may be a second Uncle Dennis involved with Steve Ballmer, and explains to everyone what a LOOGy is. Ronnie appreciates a well-hit bunt, has a new favorite viral clip thanks to Breanna Stewart, and can't seem to remember the opposite of an unmovable object is the unstoppable force.

Pablo Torre Finds Out - Reference Episodes (So Far...)
1. The Richest Owner in Sports, The Silent Superstar, And The Rotten Apple Tree: A PTFO Investigation
2. Team Ballmer vs. Team Sh*tting Bricks: An Argument With Mark Cuban
3. The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday, and "The Smoking Gun": Kawhi-Gate, Part III
4. Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban, and the $118 Million Infusion: Kawhi-Gate, Part IV

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82 - Tony Bennett vs. Randy Newman

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:00:42 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are doing what they do best: talk about the best rivalry in baseball. Listen as they scout the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers for their final series of the regular season. Along the way, the two discuss the semantic satiation of the word "Wrestlepalooza," work through the mathematics of their 6-pack bet, and try to remember drinking games from their college days. Brendon had a blast at a No Kids PTA Fundraiser, loves the WHIP stat, and misses Tyler Rogers firing submarine pitches as a Giant. Ronnie makes a deep cut for fans of 2000s pop music, loves Max Muncy's energy for the rivalry, and drops some hard truths concerning the state of Dodgers pitching.

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81 - Death By Snu Snu

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for new episodes of Futurama. They're celebrating the only way they know how... by reminiscing on some of their favorite past episodes. What exactly is Nature's Pocket? Why does Scooty Puff Jr. suck? And does everyone really know that women are from Omicron Persei 7, while men are from Omicron Persei 9? You'll hear it! You won't unhear it! Along the way, Brendon talks about recently seeing Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips, and believes we missed an opportunity to have called the 2000s "the aughts." Ronnie melts down a little in the aftermath of the Dodgers losing in Baltimore after being an out away from a No Hitter, and does a decent Rod Serling impression.

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80 - Racing & Rivalries

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:59:52 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie start with the recent news that Formula 1 is expanding as they welcome Cadillac as an 11th team. Then they carry over their hype for the new NFL season by talking about the shocking trade that the Cowboys made and giving their thoughts on the Rivalry uniforms that will debut later this year. Along the way the fellas wonder what the past tense of "glow" is, believe the old New England Patriots logo was frightening, and disagree on the uniforms for Seattle and San Francisco. (It might surprise you.) Brendon enjoyed the pleasantness of Lewis Hamilton's dominant run over Max Verstappen's, and he wears black, orange, and teal whenever he can. Ronnie is curious as to when F1 will have an American driving for Cadillac, and he splits hairs between the two greens that the New York Jets bounce between.

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79 - The Leaguewide Special

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are getting everyone ready for the 2025 NFL Season the only way they know how: looking at win total over/unders, and guessing the drink orders for new coaches. Along the way, the fellas talk about how Al Davis had a better haircut than his son, teach everyone what a Gin Rickey is, and remind everyone of Liam Coen's infamous introductory press conference. Brendon believes the Lions might have lost too many coaches to sustain success, thinks the Houston Texans are the L.A. Clippers of the NFL, and he just can't escape Pete Carroll coaching teams he dislikes. Ronnie reveals his "favorite" East Coast city, thinks Joe Burrow might be the best quarterback in the NFL, and is definitely checking Kellen Moore's ID.

For this episode, we used ESPN's 2025 NFL Season Betting Odds.

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78 - List of Fury: List Bump

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are bringing four lists to talk about, after making some tweaks to their List of Fury format. Along the way, they talk about the magic of exploration in open world video games, remember the best wrestlers from the Golden Age, and wonder if a list would lump together famous siblings like the Williamses and the Mannings. Brendon reminds us all how many media formats ago the Dallas Cowboys were champions, reveals what his children call A League of Their Own, and needs only one word to get Ronnie to guess a famous Olympic swimmer. Ronnie is surprised in this episode by how high the Los Angeles Clippers are valued, how low the "Macho Man" Randy Savage ranked, and how much money The Blindside made in the box office.

Forbes List of Most Valuable Sports Franchises (via Wikipedia)
Top Grossing Sports Films ($100 Million Club) (via IMDB)
Top 25 Wrestlers of All-Time (via IGN)
25 Most Influential Sports Figures Since 2000 (via Bleacher Report)

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77 - Le Spécial Kozibear: Casse-croûte and Question Shoot

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:06:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie welcome back to the pod Alex Kozina, known in these parts as Kozibear. The three go on a culinary journey through the Canadian province of Quebec and round out with a series of conversational questions. Along the way, the fellas talk about dubious personal streaks in sports, wonder what Solid Snake would be like as a D&D player, and discuss eating a variety of things from French tacos to Beaver Tails to synthetic human meat. Brendon went to a Giants game for a wrestling promotion and learns about the Souslike video game genre. Ronnie brings up the famous Swiss Chalet sauce and cried at one of his own birthday parties.

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76 - Around The World With Daft Sports

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:11:09 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about a number of topics that span the globe. They jetset from Japan to New Jersey, reporting on different kinds of wrestling, then go from Europe to Connecticut to California, talking about the movement of F1 cars, soccer players, and even whole franchises. Along the way, the fellas talk about a sumo wrestler who threw seat cushions in frustration, fantasy name nonexistent franchises in the WNBA, and marvel at how four homeruns in a game has been done twice this season. Brendon is both analytical and optimistic about the Giants post-Trade Deadline, nicknames the F1 track for Las Vegas, and begs Ronnie for the millionth time to watch Ted Lasso. Ronnie learns something about Skip Bayless's family, teaches us all what the Spanish announcers table at a WWE show really is, and wonders aloud what the colorway would be for a team called the Clams.

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75 - WrassleFrassle IV

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about pro wrestling this week! They start with their palpable excitement for this weekend's SummerSlam card, and then put a spotlight on the death of Hulk Hogan and talk about their other favorite top-tier wrestlers. Along the way, they emphasize that Krypto is better than crypto, talk about how most celebrity matches are letdowns, and remember the 8th and 9th Wonders of the World. Brendon went disc golfing for the first time since his surgery, declares himself the Patron Saint of Produce Bags, and gushes for his love of WWF wrestlers in the late 80s. Ronnie wonders if this weekend is when Charlotte Flair gets her groove back, introduces us all to a Japanese wrestler with a Spanish catchphrase, and he really doesn't recommend Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice...

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74 - The Uchimuso Middle

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited about the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and talking through who in the "mushy middle" will buy and who will sell. However, they first have to discuss results from the Grand Sumo Tournament and how professional baseball still exists in Oakland. Along the way, the fellas ponder if a hot dog is a sandwich, talk more about the Rafael Devers trade, and remember California League teams from 20 years ago. Brendon brings up a fun thing he does with the Black-Capped Chickadee, introduces us all to what an uchimuso is, and recalls meeting a very confused Giants fan. Ronnie brings up Coast-to-Coast AM for some reason, mixes up Bob and John Denver, and is apparently very enamored with Manny Ramirez.

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73 - From Sun To Starzz And Back Again

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:43:49 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are getting through the quiet time of the summer where the MLB is in its All-Star Break and the WNBA is about to enter their own. And they get through it the best way that they can: by ranking the WNBA's logos! Along the way, the fellas remember the late 90s when Will Smith was a sci-fi darling, notice the word "Sky" has no vowels, and see an old baseball logo when they look at the Indiana Fever. Brendon makes a connection between the Connecticut Sun and CSU Northridge and can't not see the Angels logo within the Atlanta Dream logo. Ronnie shouts out a special birthday wish, and attempts to beatbox a variety of EDM styles.

WNBA Logos by Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net

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72 - It's Such A Fine Line Between Stupid And Uh... Clever

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are gearing up for that weird week in Summer where baseball is in the All-Star Break and nothing much is happening. They talk about the previous weekend's Gold Cup Final between the USA and Mexico, make another minor rivalry bet for the Dodgers and Giants, and much more. However, the big topic is revisiting the over/under projections the fellas made before pitchers and catchers reported -- and looking at how they're going... Brendon saw This Is Spinal Tap... in theaters recently, is excited for two whole weeks of Sumo wrestling, and makes a new projection involving the Giants breaking a dubious streak. Ronnie is excited for the new Superman flick, is reminded that he had naive hopes for the Colorado Rockies, and wants to have a cup of coffee with Hunter Pence.

"Baseball Du-vhaalll" on Apple and Spotify

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71 - Ka-Chow! And Expansion Now

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:43:59 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the magical and meme-worthy night that Roger McQueen had after being drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, go a little deep with Pixar's Cars franchise, and announce the expansion news from the WNBA. Then, they play a game of expanding other leagues! Along the way they talk about the importance of growth of sports in areas all around North America, right some wrongs, and give California a SIXTH MLB team. Brendon's kids have discovered the wonders of soda pop and he thinks that bio diesel cars smell like fries. (And that's awesome!) Ronnie thinks the NHL draft was a dystopian nightmare broadcast on live TV and wants to take steps to make a REAL World Series.

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70 - The Fast and The Force Users

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:00:10 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie discuss how couth it is to make roster moves during the playoffs (especially the final rounds), but first Brendon played the new Switch 2 and MarioKart World. Then, the fellas slip into a discussion about Star Wars, and mash-ups they'd like to see moving forward. Along the way, the fellas discuss the difference between Dad Bods and Father Figures, the proper pronunciation of Lakitu, and seem to want a lot vehicle-based movies to mesh with Star Wars. Brendon doesn't like the Piantas of the Mushroom Kingdom and introduces us all to the Tommy Westphal Theory. Meanwhile, Ronnie thinks the NHL's non-Florida Eastern Conference teams needs to get it together and wants to see Mace Windu in all of the Jules's parts from Pulp Fiction.

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69 - You Get What You Give (Unless You're The Red Sox)

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 69th episode with rapid fire questions meant for a partner to know the other better. But first, they have to talk through the shocking trade the Giants made for Rafael Devers. Along the way, the fellas determine that the problem with the Red Sox might be another team in different sport, reveal their favorite non-traditional pizza toppings, and either mispronounce or misremember a number of different names. Brendon describes his experience going to an Athletics game in Sacramento, and tells us all about the "True Home Run." Ronnie admits he says, "Jaguar" weird, wishes "The Planet of the Apes: The Musical" was real, and while many other answers may surprise, his favorite rivalry won't.

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68 - The West's Best While The Rest Bet

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited that the Giants and Dodgers are FINALLY having their first series of the 2025 season. Also, they talk about how pervasive sports betting has become, but also make a gentlemanly bet for a 6-pack. Along the way Brendon expresses his delight at coaching his local Little League All-Stars, shouts out all of the teams in the College World Series in Omaha, and defends the D'Backs for being a sneaky good team in very good division. Ronnie feels like a local at Dodger Stadium, reveals the crazy odds the Colorado Rockies currently have for the season, and has his microphone invaded by Alex Jones...

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67 - It's Bad Luck To Be Superstitious

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:06:11 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie run the gamut and talk about the big four sports in the United States. They talk about the futility of the Colorado Rockies, the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Finals, and the Madden Curse! Along the way, the fellas nerd out on baseball fundamentals and dissect the biggest reason the Oklahoma City Thunder have all their wonderful players. Brendon is getting ready for Little League All-Stars, and also explains the Ballpark Challenge and it's difficulty. (They aren't related.) Ronnie ponders the curious case of Kawhi Leonard since he left the Spurs, and reveals that the Madden Curse dictated how he drafted in Fantasy Football.

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66 - Streaks, Runs, and Skidmarks

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:59:06 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie start the episode by talking about streaks in sports to honor the Carolina Hurricanes breaking a dubious losing streak. Then, they go across the pond to talk about the season finales for several of England's football leagues and how the beginning of Formula-1's current campaign has gone so far. Along the way, the fellas marvel at Wrexham's unprecedented promotion climb, talk about their favorite surviving Jedi from Order 66, and hash out who Numero Uno is when an F1 team has two alphas. Brendon talks about a streak so good he was excited to listen to Dodgers games and a fear that keeps him up at night about the Giants. Ronnie talks about a streak so bad he was scared to go to Dodgers games and a fear that the Rockies are about to tell the baseball world to hold their beer for the worst season of all-time.

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65 - Turning The Paige On Reali Life

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:50:11 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are mourning the end of the long-running ESPN sports talk show Around the Horn; talking about the history, hosts, and their favorite panelists... and Woody Paige's best chalkboards. Along the way, the two mark out on the WWE foreshadowing the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, remember the ill-fated NFL season where Dennis Miller was on commentary, and lament the devolution of Baseball Tonight. Brendon tells the tale of scoring a 25-ball multiball in pinball and believes they aren't the Prime age for Logan Paul. Ronnie recalls the View From the Cheap Seats and breaks Brendon with his most vulgar (but true) take yet.

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64 - Franchise Ranking Frenzy! - WNBA Edition

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 15 May 2025 21:08:33 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited about the tip-off the the new WNBA season. To prove it, they've used an equation used by The Athletic in previous franchise ranking episodes for the WNBA's franchises -- past and present! Along the way, they talk about Bud Black's firing amidst the tire fire that is the 2025 Colorado Rockies, the mixed feelings and public relations genius behind the Anaheim Ducks hiring a new coach, and the fellas tease an upcoming episode ranking WNBA logos. On the franchise ranking side, discover who will be the forever Worst Franchise of All Time, marvel at how a four-peat has carried a defunct franchise into the Top 10, and listen to which team has an every-other-year championship dynasty from the 2010s that'll earn any San Francisco Giants fan's respect. -- Oh, and stick around for some snacking suggestions from Brendon.

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63 - Race Horses and People Dressed Like Race Horses

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:29:49 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about races in the month of May this week; from the iconic San Francisco race Bay to Breakers to the crazy names of Kentucky Derby horses. Along the way, the fellas talk about some of their favorite edited-for-TV movies, are haunted by the ghost of Toby Keith, and they thank Gavin Newsom. Brendon got a couple of kittens, explains what Centipede Racing is, and gives pro tips on how to play Keno. Ronnie made a quiz show, drops some facts about coins minted during World War II, and reveals the first video game to make him cry.

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The Halftime Show - Quick Pitches

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 05 May 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. During the break for "The World According to Joe Morgan," the fellas get nostalgic for old SportsCenter with MLB Network's Quick Pitch. Then, Brendon explains why he has so many Red Sox caps, Ronnie recalls the impulsive managerial stylings of Don Mattingly, and they both marvel at why Fat Joe was the rapper-of-choice to represent New York during the 2024 World Series.

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62 - The World According to Joe Morgan

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:26:08 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about a couple of lists for baseball's best, fast food special menu items, and their favorite baseball broadcasters. Along the way, the fellas marvel at how amazing the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been and wonder aloud why a criss-cut french fry hasn't been called a hashtag. Brendon invented the Taco Whopper and recalls the time Gary Thorne called an Orioles game like a golf announcer. Ronnie is reassured about a questionable trip he once made to Subway and does impressions of Vin Scully and Charley Steiner. (Oh, and are those your drums?)

David Letterman / Are Those Your Drums? - https://youtu.be/M65Dx0STe2M?si=fmQWR5LQS1lEp_Nm

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The Halftime Show - Wikis and Weird Futures

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. In the lead-up to recording "Dingers! Dingers!" the fellas reveal how they distilled their love of "The Simpsons" into just the sporty episodes. Then, after a shot, Brendon shows Ronnie a generated list of the next 100 World Series champions, including predicted expansion teams of the future. Get ready baseball fans on Moon Base!

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61 - Dingers! Dingers!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:27:37 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are at the crossroads of "Mostly Sporty" and "Where Anything Goes" by talking about episodes of the The Simpsons that feature sports! Along the way, the fellas spend some time thinking of what Ted Cruz was like in college, reveal that MLB may be spying on you, and talk about what one hand clapping sounds like. Brendon remembers Jimmy the Greek and stands firm that only winners get Italian Ice. Ronnie sings Homer's hunger strike song and spoils a near-50-year-old movie.

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The Halftime Show - WrassleFrassle III All-Access

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before recording "WrassleFrassle III."

In an episode where they only talked pro wrestling, of course Brendon and Ronnie spent the lead-up talking about it too. Brendon mentions that he likes LA Knight as the new Slim Jim spokesperson (Yeah!) and how he had a World Wildlife Fund panda sticker before it was cool. Ronnie excitedly watched several of the Top 50 WrestleMania Matches on YouTube and explains the origins of Jey Uso's signature "Yeet!"

The Top 50 WrestleMania Matches - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqIVmFaHA8BraqZPsUEyeZJD0vHWeB3l4&si=XyXTTXxreXB5a6TC
2 In The AM/PM - https://youtu.be/rks2_ctHuDQ?si=ze2O2BBplf6XqIiw

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60 - WrassleFrassle III

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:00:21 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for WrestleMania 41. They go through a handful of matches on the card and pair them with classic matches from past Showcases of the Immortals. The fellas focus on the physical storytelling that happens in the ring and the soap opera drama that surround each match. Along the way, Brendon and Ronnie go deep with some of their favorite past matches, look at the odds up and down the WrestleMania card, and recall the time that the Macho Man might have lost the match, but he won something more important. His woman!

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The Halftime Show - A Sunday Night Baseball Announcer's Tangent

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:28:59 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "Brendo & Rondo in the Morning."

In this installment, the fellas start with some deep thinking, talk about the first week of the MLB season, and talk about their hit and miss experiences with ESPN's broadcast teams for baseball.

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59 - Brendo & Rondo in the Morning!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:03:14 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie, in their most sports radio episode yet, talk through a small variety of subjects. In the first segment, the fellas talk about the rise of Tommy John surgeries in baseball, with Brendon providing a lot of his experience coaching young players. In the second segment, the two talk about the upcoming playoffs for the NHL and NBA, and how they can be improved in most American sports. Brendon reminds us of the time when Bronson Arroyo rocked cornrows and suggests that hockey and basketball players switch playing surfaces for fun. Ronnie wants more trophies all around the sports world and mishears Brendon when he says, "Team Moms."

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The Halftime Show - Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "The Fond Expectancy of Spring."

In this installment, the fellas talk about friends who love beer labels, their experiences on casino floors before being of age, the immortal moment that Pete Weber created, and how good friends keep us in check.

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58 - The Fond Expectancy of Spring

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:22:17 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are excited -- Baseball is back! The fellas are passing time talking about the National Pastime. Along the way, they talk about what a Little League Opening Day looks like, pick drink orders for this season's newly hired managers, and talk about the best at-home stadium experiences for watching both the Giants and Dodgers. Brendon is teaching his son the curse of watching baseball too closely, and grosses everyone out with Terry Francona's favorite dugout combo: chewing tobacco and gum. Ronnie wonders what happened to the Angels since they won their last World Series, and hates knowing that Jose Altuve spent a few months living in his hometown.

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The Halftime Show - The Statman Cometh

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:00:03 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "Super The Cream Always Rises to the Top 2"

Brendon and Ronnie talk about how MLB's Japan Series proved just how big baseball has been in Japan for a few decades now, and finish lamenting about how Around the Horn is nearing its end. Along the way, the fellas pitch ideas for a Champions League-style tournament for professional ball clubs around the world, how the chance at a trophy might inspire teams you wouldn't expect, and Brendon unlocks Ronnie's memory with one word: Statboy.

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57 - Super The Cream Always Rises to the Top 2

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:24:22 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie reveal the Top 10 games on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Video Games of All Time list. Along the way, the fellas talk about places Huell Howser found California's Gold, marvel at the strange naming scheme of Super Nintendo games in the States, and reflect on how Tetris was a favorite of our mothers and grandmothers alike. Brendon drops some music theory when discussing Super Metroid, confuses David and John Attenborough, and argues that Final Fantasy VII isn't even the highest ranked Final Fantasy. Ronnie uses Half-Life 2 as a barometer for a games list's legitimacy, is still scarred by his playthroughs of The Last of Us (and it's sequel), and misses the short-lived Super Mario 35.

Rolling Stone's Top 50 Video Games of All Time: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming-lists/best-video-games-of-all-time-1235215978/

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The Halftime Show - The Funky Promosapiens

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:46:33 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "The Cream Aways Rises to the Top of a List of Fury."

Brendon and Ronnie take a short reprieve from video games to give a sports report. Ronnie talks about going to an Anaheim Ducks game, and how great it was to see Islanders coach Patrick Roy willing to lose by 3 to keep Ducks fans from getting free fried chicken sandwiches. From there, they run through other promotions, talk about how In-N-Out isn't really "fast" food anymore, and remember the iconic promo that MADE Stone Cold Steve Austin.

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56 - The Cream Always Rises to the Top of a List of Fury

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie discovered a Top 50 Video Games of All-Time list... from Rolling Stone?! OK. They're taking the list from 50 and working their way to the tippy top! Along the way, the fellas remember the days of LAN connecting original XBoxes to play Halo, reveal their Street Fighter II mains, and wonder if The Sims was grooming us to the machinations of Capitalism. Brendon kicks ass at Tekken games while holding his controller in a strange fashion, explains how Winco Foods got their name, and has a Little League coaching pro-tip: Wear cleats. Ronnie learned that war really is hell watching Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, recalls how the turnips in Animal Crossing: New Horizons turned him into the Wolf of Wall Street, and discovers that hot dogs are one of the reasons why a certain sports game made the list.

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The Halftime Show - Rest In Peace, George Lowe (Godspeed, Space Ghost)

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "Puck à l’Orange - A Second Helping of Hockey Logos and Tiers"

While figuring out what they were going to say to end the episode, Brendon and Ronnie reflect on a seminal icon of their youth -- George Lowe, the iconic voice of Space Ghost. (The one from Space Ghost: Coast-to-Coast, not the original Hanna Barbera space superhero.) They remember how Coast-to-Coast sparked what eventually became Adult Swim, how adversarial Space Ghost was as a talk show host, the song "Space Hos" by Dangerdoom, and how the show's first three main characters might have represented the Id, Ego, and Superego.

Dedicated to George Lowe (1957-2025)

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55 - Puck à l’Orange - A Second Helping of Logos and Tiers

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:00:50 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are back with the rest of their Logo-A-Go-Go and Tiers Catalog combo for the NHL! Along the way, the fellas make predictions as to when Alex Ovechkin might pass the All-Time Goals record, wonder out loud if "Canuck" is a derogatory term, and determine that they both played kickball differently. Brendon gets bleeped talking about the Utah Hockey Club, and, as the son of an English teacher, figures out why they're the Maples Leafs and not Leaves. Ronnie adds the Arizona Coyotes and Atlanta Thrashers to the end of an alphabetical list, and asks why capital city teams always go with a derivative government themed name.

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The Halftime Show - Fernet Days and Louisiana Knights

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation was stitched from breaks for "Puck Curry - A Dish of Hockey Logos and Tiers"

The fellas are drinking to a year of podcasting! And showing how the sausage was made. Ronnie tells a hilarious tale of a wrestler mixing up Los Angeles and Louisiana, and the two strike up an in-depth conversation about Fernet Branca.

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54 - Puck Curry - A Dish of Hockey Logos and Tiers

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:18:15 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are combining some favorites with an NHL Logo-A-Go-Go and ranking them into a Tiers Catalog! Along the way, the fellas declare the Mighty Ducks logo ripe for bootlegging, have the longest tangent to date, and ask, "What exactly IS a predator?" Brendon found a Field of Dreams in Brentwood, cuts deep by mentioning a long lost frozen yogurt chain, and misses Badaboum. Ronnie still doesn't care about the wins and losses of Spring Training, thinks a logo looks to be wearing platform shoes, and fails (for better and worse) at setting aside personal biases with certain teams.

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The Halftime Show - Four Conversations

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. These conversations were recorded during breaks for "1995, Open 'Til Midnight!"

In these interludes, they discuss what "Ass Pennies" has done to Ronnie's YouTube algorithm, honorably mention several more 1995 movies that didn't make the main episode, talk about the differences between Best Buys in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks, and reveal their Forever Crushes.

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53 - 1995, Open 'Til Midnight!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:00:03 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are going back to 1995 again. This time to talk about movies released that year. Along the way, the fellas do some bad impressions of Adam Sandler, reveal their favorite James Bond films, and name the fighters they played most in Mortal Kombat. Brendon remembers a pizza joint that also delivered VHS rentals, and reveals what he might do for this year's family Halloween costume. Ronnie believes in a conspiracy where Billy Corgan has scrubbed the internet of his work from the 00's, and has been to New Jersey a couple of times. Oh, and Christopher Walken may or may not have stopped by again.

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The Halftime Show - A Guest/Madden Nightmare Blunt Rotation

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This was a conversation during the break for "The Old Adventures of The New 52."

In this interlude, they talk about Costco's rotisserie chickens, remember the movies of Christopher Guest, give insight into their (lack of) D&D note taking, and call John Madden a savant. Oh, and Jordan Peele's Obama is an American treasure.

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52 - The Old Adventures of The New 52

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:14:20 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are having a 52nd episode spectacular by talking about the short-lived DC Comic's reboot The New 52! From it's early ambitions and success, to later churning of new titles and continuity problems, to the positive changes that are still present today -- the fellas talk about it all! Along the way, the two have a retro video gaming digression and declare that in 2025 every pun is intended. Brendon reports that the 9-and-unders of his local Little League aren't ready for the Bigs, and falls in love with a Silver Age character named Bat-Mite. Ronnie has a revelation about the Dodgers Spring Training facility, and reminisces on a time he met (and maybe freaked out) comics writer Brian Buccellato.

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51 - Baseball Du-vhaalll

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for teams to report for Spring Training. Baseball is back, and the fellas are looking at win/loss projections, and making picks for which teams will actually make the overs. Along the way, the two share tales of meeting up for the Lunar New Year and watching the Royal Rumble, and make a case that new Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is just three kids in a suit. Brendon believes this is one of the best times of year for a sports fan, and is disappointed in Gerrit Cole's fundamentals. Ronnie believes Pat McAfee is a great wrestling announcer, and has a theory as to why the Athletics might be better than expected this season.

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50 - Superb Owl Licks

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:38:19 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about the Big Game this week... well, not really. They do a lot of avoiding it. Along the way, the fellas discover that John Madden and Yogi Berra have similar quote styles, talk about how Tom Brady is easier to hate than Patrick Mahomes, and, of course, they mention the infamous Wardrobe Malfunction. Brendon recalls a time when the Giants of baseball had to play an away game on their home field and tells a tale of how the "Helmet Catch" scored him a hundred bucks. Ronnie is asked about his favorite Indiana Jones movie and he wonders who all get rings after the confetti falls?

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49 - Year of the Snake; No Step

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:10:56 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! (or, Gong Xi Fa Cai!) They talk about the traditions, food, zodiac, red envelopes, and the mystifying Lion Dance. Along the way, Brendon reveals what Kirkland label beer is, mentions a tradition that might come back to haunt him after this episode, and recalls many times when he would kick cabbage at restaurant patrons for good luck... for them. Ronnie puts out hopes for the NFL playoffs that already haven't aged well, takes the Lunar New Year more seriously than regular New Years, and recalls one of his favorite memories of Brendon's father.

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48 - 1995 In The House, Y'all; Do You Want More?!!!??!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are still feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they dive deep into some music that meant a lot to Brendon. Along the way, the fellas talk about how resistance to good music is futile, compare The Big Bang Theory without a laugh track to an existential nightmare, and have a couple of talking points that might sound familiar from last week. Brendon recalls sending his teenaged band's demo cassettes to record labels and how he discovered The Roots outside of a concert for something completely different. Ronnie knows the difference between a Fender Rhodes and a Wurlitzer electric piano, and has a dark realization about the movie Spanglish.

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47 - Shakedown 1995; Cool Kids Never Have The Time

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they mostly talk about "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" by the Smashing Pumpkins. Along the way, the fellas talk about how music can bond parents and children, make dark horse NFL playoff picks that have already aged poorly, and ask the important question: Do people still say "soda pop?" Brendon introduces Michelada Monday, explains what happened to the 49ers this season, and gives Ronnie a bass guitar. Ronnie tries to make sense of high school football summer practices, and he knows a lot about the Smashing Pumpkins. Seriously... a lot.

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46 - Saturday Night Live's Celebrity Hot Tub

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:16:54 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating the 50th season of Saturday Night Live! They manage to mention some of their favorite skits, casts, music guests, and hosts -- if you're thinking that's too much for one episode, you're right! (Stay tuned.) Along the way, Brendon asks how long we should acknowledge the New Year and remembers when Christopher Walken said the wrong emphasis in Foo Fighters. Ronnie thinks understanding street parking signs in LA counts as a second language and remembers when Eddie Murphy turned gibberish into one of the funniest sketches in SNL's long history.

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45 - Prediction Speculate-tacular

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:09:49 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are ushering in the new year by speculating wildly about sports in 2025! Along the way, the fellas trade their favorite instant ramen flavors, discuss the possibility of robot umpires in baseball, and fail to avoid talking about the Stanford Prison Experiment. Brendon predicts that the Giants will play their 19th different Opening Day Left Fielder in the 19 years since Barry Bonds retired, and Ronnie predicts the Giants will step forward with their new front office hire, Buster Posey. Brendon predicts that Mauricio Pochettino will bring U.S. Men's Soccer to play a more European way, while Ronnie predicts that James Gunn will bring Superman back to standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. -- OK, so they're not ALL sports predictions...

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44 - Forty Formula 1

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:54:26 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie continue their tradition of honoring favorite jersey numbers with a special topic. And so for number forty-four (the Willie McCovey / Lewis Hamilton / Frankie Wong edition), Brendon takes the wheel to talk about some very, very fast cars. From the rules and scoring to famous drivers and tracks to the difference between Formula 1 and IndyCar; Brendon covers everything you need to know to watch a race without confusion. He also reveals the name of his own car! Meanwhile, Ronnie takes a bit of a back seat, providing the occasional question and telling the tale of how he once "survived" a tsunami. -- All of it within the two-hour race limit, too!

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43 - Juan Soto's Price Tag Grab Bag

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 23:36:08 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie marvel at the astronomically large contract the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to, and then talk about some other needle moving transactions in sports history. Along the way the fellas discuss strategies for getting Pringles out of the lower half of a can and lament the failure of the extremely talented 03-04 Lakers. Brendon remembers how to get to the Cerritos Auto Square and breaks Ronnie's brain right before the break. Ronnie details his rational cynicism for a recent television commercial and his irrational dislike of Seattle.

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42 - Life, The Universe, and Jackie Robinson

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:55:05 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 42nd episode! They start by talking about the most important athlete to ever wear 42 in Jackie Robinson, and a short history on his impact in the world. Ronnie fires off some trivia about other athletes to wear the number, and Brendon singles out one that is very close to his heart. Then, they go from "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey" to Deep Thought, the super computer built to give the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Along the way, the fellas lament that injuries robbed us all of more games with Ken Griffey Jr., ponder how the Dodgers' recent salary deferrals work, and reveal the most important item to carry with you when hitchhiking the galaxy.

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41 - Kevin McCallister's Imagination Buffalo

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:55:18 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are sleigh-bell-ringing in the Christmas season by talking about their favorite media to consume during December. They throw their opinion on the "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" fire, discuss the phenomenon that was Christmukkah in the mid 2000s, and introduce everyone to a donkey named Dominick. Along the way, Brendon claims that he can count backward from 3 and confirms that Hamburger Hill is real. Ronnie knows a lot about Canadian provinces and casually throws out that "It's A Wonderful Life" is deeply anti-capitalist.

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40 - WrassleFrassle II

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:56:30 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are hyped for the WWE's Survivor Series! Listen as they rundown how both Bloodlines fighting in the men's WarGames match is worthy of being called cinema while the women's match is cobbled together and meaningless. In the second half, they talk about the not-so-serious wrestlers like Orange Cassidy and Chelsea Green. Along the way, Brendon compares himself to Bartolo Colon (again), the guys celebrate a progressive mascot choice made by a SoCal high school, and Ronnie marvels how a professional wrestler named Yoshihiko reveals the poetry and beauty within this "fake" sport.

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39 - Oh, Is Thanksgiving Food Good?

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:27:33 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling thankful! And with it comes another conversation about food; namely foods for Thanksgiving. Along the way they talk about what they're thankful for, distinct buildings that used to be Taco Bells or Pizza Huts, and teach everyone how to pronounce Willamette. Brendon finished putting a disc golf basket into the ground and has an affinity for spaghetti during Thanksgiving. Ronnie remembers how Animal Crossing took over in 2020 and recalls the chapter in Don Quixote where everyone vomited. Everyone.

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38 - More Like Empty Vee

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the programming that has dominated MTv, VH1, and Fuse for most of their existences: the shows that have nothing to do with music! From comedy like The Tom Green Show to adult animation like Beavis & Butthead to music adjacent shows like Pop-Up Video, the guys wax nostalgic for their television viewing pasts. Along the way, the guys talk about the fringy years that separate Gen X and Millennials, and the creepy lyrics that are ever-present in pop music. Brendon goes deeper than anyone would expect about Hanson's "MmmBop!" and emphasizes his love for Ken Burns's Baseball. Ronnie hasn't forgotten who Jordan Catalano was, and recalls the shameful day he lost to a marathon of My Super Sweet 16.

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37 - Candy Chasers & Coach Cocktails

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0800

Brendon and Ronnie make a confection connection and talk about the best and worst in candy. In the second half, they tender bar for famous football coaches, both real and fiction, by figuring out their likely drink orders. Along the way, the two celebrate the New York Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA Finals, show a lot of love for Puerto Rico, and open up the coastal debate for Twizzlers and Red Vines. Brendon thinks teenagers Trick-or-Treating is a good thing and explains what it means to see a house with a teal pumpkin. Ronnie is re-reading The Lord of the Rings series and recalls why it took so long to discover how good 3 Musketeers is as a candy.

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36 - Any Given Movie Night

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:27:24 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about one of the best ways to spend the bye week of your favorite football team: by watching football movies. This week, the fellas talk about an impressive group of movies that celebrate Football, American style. Along the way, the two notice that James Caan and Jon Favereau show up in multiple films, that racism is so easily solved by the bonds of a football team, and they remember the weird things John Madden said in commentary. Brendon instills smart lessons to his boys on the basketball court, and for some reason knows the zip code to Dawson's Creek. Ronnie talks about the best gig on a pro football team, and how the filming of Leatherheads messed up John Krasinski's iconic hair for The Office.

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35 - The Kozibear Special

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:25:59 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie welcome their first guest to the show! Alex Kozina, known on the internet as "Kozibear," joins the fellas with a gameshow segment, and then a short series of the types of questions he regularly submits to podcasts. The experience inspires Brendon and Ronnie to ask each other similar questions in the second part. Figure out which classic slasher films are being described by Amazon Reviews, remember the one-of-a-kind aesthetic of tiki bars, and ready yourself for following some new social media accounts. -- Oh, and hear the coolest thing everyone did in 2004.

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@AlexKozina (Instagram and Twitter/X)
KozibearLive on Youtube.
twitch.tv/kozibearlive

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34 - List of Fury: NHL Franchise Rankings (Part II)

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:19:19 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie return again with the rest of The Athletic's Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings. The list finishes strong by celebrating every Stanley Cup winner since the era started. Included are some of Brendon's favorite teams, the teams of a couple of all-time generational players, and two teams who, despite their rankings, have arguably failed to live up to expectations... Along the way, Brendon regales us with an explanation of the Butterfly Stance in goaltending and offers up a Bar Trivia Night freebie. Ronnie checks in with the show's choices for underdog NFL teams, and remembers the weirdest things about corporations sponsoring sports venues.

Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649544/2024/07/29/nhl-franchise-rankings-2024/

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33 - List of Fury: NHL Franchise Rankings (Part I)

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are getting ready for the new NHL season by reading a list of franchise rankings compiled by The Athletic. In this first part, they cover the bottom 15 franchises. Along the way, the fellas recall the 2004 lockout that cancelled an entire season, try to make sense of how there are two different franchises with histories tied to the name "Winnipeg Jets," and talk about the impact and loss of Johnny Gaudreau. Brendon tells us all who the Macaroni Rascals are and Ronnie says something nice about the Philadelphia Flyers. Ew.

Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649544/2024/07/29/nhl-franchise-rankings-2024/

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32 - The Mulling Season

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling the changing of the seasons. The two talk about the beauty of the sports landscape as the calendar turns over to October, and finish up with a small sample of other media (and beer) that evoke the season. Along the way, Brendon introduces a new NPR-inspired show-within-a-show, talks about decorating his house for Halloween, and recalls how he was present for a legendary night in CIF Football history. Meanwhile, Ronnie misses the low stakes at the beginning of a school year, reveals what he does every October 3rd, and somehow mixes up Sleepy Hollow with Rip Van Winkle. Oh, and Christopher Walken may or may not crash the pod.

Please enjoy these Spotify playlists, made by each of the fellas.
October Feels - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nMpGVH2nZiOxCDSUcKYG9?si=9143b01aab944741
Pumpkin Carver - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/64GbX7cfCHMt4JIXuXDV7d?si=581843d7e3404fa4

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31 - Slam! Jam! Thank You, Ma'am! T.E.

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:08:34 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie continue to fill out the rosters and secrets for their hypothetical WNBA Jam arcade game. From Doris Burke to defunct teams to the "Shocking" history of the Dallas Wings -- they are packing it with everything! Included is a deep statistical battle between Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker, how a potential partnership within the Phoenix Mercury goes beyond the court, and the legend of Maya Moore. To finish up, the guys pitch their ideas for cheat codes and secret characters -- people like presidential candidates, or people who show up on money. And the stellar idea for a final boss that's out of this world.

https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-continues-celebration-of-landmark-25th-season-names-greatest-players-in-league-history-the-w25

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30 - Slam! Jam! Thank You, Ma'am!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:55:24 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling the basketball jones with the NBA opening training camps and the WNBA heading into the playoffs. What a perfect time for the fellas to talk about their love for NBA Jam! From the history of making a billion dollars in its first year to unlocking secret players like then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, they give the arcade classic a full court press! Along the way, Brendon explains the "Schrempf Cocktail" and reveals tips for scouting during Little League Fall Ball. Ronnie misses Brandon Ingram being a Laker and remembers the most savage line from Street Fighter: The Movie. They both reveal their Mortal Kombat mains and pull off one of their best bait-and-switches to date.

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29 - Dissolve Divisions & Promote Relegation

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:07:01 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about how the divisions in the NFL would have you believe that Indianapolis is in the South, Jacksonville and Miami aren't in the same state, and Dallas is along the East Coast . Maybe they should just dissolve them. Then, the fellas talk about how much better North American sports would be with a promotion/relegation system; and why it won't happen. Along the way, the two discuss the historically bad-bad White Sox season, introduce a new evening drinking tradition, and lament that MLB has robbed us all of doing arcane mathematics throughout the month of September.

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28 - Are You Ready For Some Football?

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:59:29 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie have been waiting all year for Sunday Night. (Insert the brass horns of FOX Sports here!) As the NFL season kicks off, the fellas talk about a number of teams in an effort to find a team for Ronnie to root for. In the second half, they ring in the first weekend by remembering many of their favorite flamboyant celebrations. Along the way, they reflect on the now-defunct Lancaster JetHawks, still hate that Deflategate was actually a thing, and show sympathy for fans of the Buffalo Bills. Brendon still laments the choices made in the 2005 Draft and Ronnie reveals why the Dallas Cowboys have always had a hole in the top of their stadium.

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27 - Bona Fide Uniforms & Fake Milks

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:48:00 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie put a cap on their Savannah Bananas talk by making a tier ranking of all the Bananaball team uniforms. In the second half, the fellas answer an important question: Which fake milk is best? Along the way, Brendon pitches not one but two genius ideas, and shares some of his recipes for dairy-free substitutes. Ronnie talks about the deals you can find near military bases and introduces everyone to an internet friend of his. Listen as they both remember former MLB pitcher Alex Torres, and his amazing helmet hat, and argue that oatmeal cookies are great for breakfast. (Because the oatmeal.) Oh, and horchata is awesome, but rice milk alone is the bane of existence.

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26 - Apples and Bananaball

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:41:06 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about the Savannah Bananas and their unique brand of baseball known as "Bananaball." They briefly talk through the history, report on their recent TV rights deal, and rundown the list of rules that make Bananaball so damn exciting. Along the way, they wonder how Charles Barkley would explain Bananaball, talk about Aaron Judge's recent homerun feat, and continue their dialogue of dislike for the intentional walk. Oh, and they both have opinions about Nomar Garciaparra's at-bat ritual.

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25 - Au Revoir, Olympics and Basketball Rêveries

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:08:14 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie aren't quite ready to sweat away their Olympic fever. In the first half, the guys talk about some of their favorite "Not Ready For Primetime" events. They go through the tension of Track Biking and how Race Walking races are long enough to become funny again. Then, they wrap up by drafting an All-Time Men's Basketball Dream Team from Olympic rosters past and present. Of course there's a Jordan versus Kobe moment, they free Tim Duncan from the "tainted" 2004 roster, and they *almost* forget one of the best players of all time. But who?

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24 - List of Fury: Top 25 MLB Players of the 21st Century

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:18:51 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie found a list on ESPN ranking the top 25 baseball players of the new century... What does that even mean? They talk through the list and their thoughts in an attempt to figure that out. During it all the fellas lament on how terrible the Intentional Walk is, remember the time Pedro Martinez threw Don Zimmer to the ground, talk about how much Adrian Beltre hates having his head touched, and somehow go from talking about Summer Olympic sports to reflecting on how disturbing the movie Deliverance is.

Ranking the top 25 MLB players of the 21st century (ESPN): https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40539780/ranking-top-25-mlb-players-21st-century-pujols-trout-bonds-ichiro-cabrera-ohtani-judge

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23 - Chilling At The Movies

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:20:18 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie are beating the summertime heat by talking about movies. -- Going to the theater for the AC, watching winter sports movies, and other things that are just cool. Brendon is intrigued by Eddie the Eagle, misses French dressing, and talks about things his kids say now that they've seen Kindergarten Cop. Ronnie defends Batman & Robin as actually being good, recalls The Mighty Ducks Saturday morning cartoon, and tells a classic memory of his father. They both lavish some love on character actor Noah Emmerich and end talking about one of the greatest video games of all time.

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22 - Tiers Catalog: City Connect II.5

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:00:59 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie get through the last five uniforms in their tier ranking of MLB's City Connects, including some of the best sets of the whole series. In the second part, the guys talk about some of their memorable "local favorites" throughout the the last 30 years of Giants and Dodgers baseball. Brendon remembers a player who played locally from his hometown and explains what LHOOG means. Ronnie talks about making his own stadium eats and drops a very obscure fun fact about J.D. Drew. The two reminisce on the time they stayed up 22 hours to visit Petco Park and exhibit a shared love for Hunter Pence.

MLB City Connect: All 29 Uniforms Ranked; from the so-so to the sublime: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/

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21 - Tiers Catalog: City Connect Edition II

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:58:06 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie continue through their labor of love: ranking the MLB's City Connect jersey sets and hats. Brendon continues to lobby for Los Angeles sports teams to all adopt purple & gold, and talks about making a bike rack. Ronnie doesn't get down with fast food gimmicks and seems to know a lot about the rapper Nelly. They both fondly remember Woody Woodpecker, and later lament how the City Connects failed to connect with any Negro League teams.

MLB City Connect: All 29 Uniforms Ranked; from the so-so to the sublime: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/

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20 - Tiers Catalog: City Connect Edition

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:58:07 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie tackle a most important subject: Ranking the MLB's City Connect jersey sets and hats. The fellas talk (at length) about the one-third of the jersey sets before fulfilling a prophecy Brendon put in motion. Along the way, the guys lament that the Athletics don't have a city to connect with, have an existential moment over the ever-forward movement of sports, and Brendon introduces us to a fog named Karl.

MLB City Connect: All 29 Uniforms Ranked; from the so-so to the sublime: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/

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19 - Batmen on Films

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:07:40 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie celebrate the 19th episode by having Ronnie explain why nineteen is his preferred jersey number. (Along with his two other choices for Coach Brendon... by using math!) Then Ronnie takes over with a discussion of his favorite portrayals of Batman in popular media and why Year One is one of the best jumping-on points. It includes special shoutouts to his favorite voice actors followed by a tiered ranking of actors in live action, based on their performances of Batman AND Bruce Wayne. Along the way the two tangent to reflect on the passing of the legendary Willie Mays, remember the career of Topher Grace, and determine the difference between Robert Zemeckis and Robert Smigel.

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18 - Butt Fumbles & Fail Marys

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:36:59 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie cleanse the palate from the previous episode and talk about something more lighthearted -- Bloopers and Blunders in sports! They remember Bill Buckner's gaffe in the 1986 World Series, Mark Sanchez's Butt Fumble, the home run that bounced off of Jose Canseco's head -- and many, many more gaffes in sports. Along the way, they remember the "Seven Seconds or Less" Phoenix Suns, the "Partially Blacked Out" Super Bowl in 2013, memorable first pitches, and get psyched about the NHL's Kings and Ducks going back to more "classic" logos from the 90s.

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17 - Laugh. Think. Cry.

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:33:44 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie take on the subject of things in media that, without a doubt, make them cry. Spoiler alert: it gets a little real. However, they first avoid the tears by talking about how the 2024 Stanley Cup Final is a no-win situation for Calgary Flames fans and remembering the infamous Malice in the Palace 20 years later. However, when the time comes, they talk about many things including the famous speech by Jimmy Valvano at the 1993 ESPYs, Futurama episodes, and the time Ronnie really lost it on a date. It's an episode that'll make you laugh, think, and cry.

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16 - San Francisco Knights

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:57:37 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie record on a warm night, however neither were in San Francisco. That doesn't stop them from talking (a lot) about The City. Along the way, they share their excitement over the integration of Negro League stats in MLB and discuss why Southern Californians say "the" before a highway's number. Brendon tells us how he left his heart in San Francisco, introduces us all to Emperor Norton, and he still won't tell you his favorite chowder spot in Pismo Beach. Ronnie talks about his strange first impression of The City, seems to know a lot about California's governor recall election from 2003, and ends the episode on a loopy note. -- Welcome to Why Yes, We're Friends: After Dark!

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15 - Pinball Wizardry

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:39:41 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the number one cause of cramped wrists and sore fingers: Pinball. From the youthful ambiance of mall arcades to the loud showroom floors of a pinball festival to the quiet areas of childhood homes with Windows 95 and Space Cadet; these guys LOVE pinball. Brendon shares his vast knowledge of history, machines and developers. Along the way, they tell tales of high scores in Lodi, Alameda, and Las Vegas and how the game can connect fathers and sons. Ronnie recalls a bartender who once banned him from playing, and they each have fun intentionally mispronouncing Timothée Chalamet's name.

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14 - Youpii! It's a Mascot Episode!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:21:30 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk it up about mascots from... well, everywhere. And they marvel at all of the many things they do. Pull the car over, you're gonna want to see some of these! They go from a pro ballplayer-turned-mascot dancing on dugouts to a chicken man dancing in San Diego to sprinting advertisements defeating drunken Atlanta locals. In the meantime, Brendon tangents about a reign as Interspecies Tag-Team Champions with his cat, and blows Ronnie's mind about a 90s Saturday Morning cartoon. Ronnie reveals a love for mascots with big butts, and blows Brendon's mind by introducing him to Harvey, the mascot for the Calgary Flames.

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13 - Anhyzer Bush: An Exploration of a Drinking Person's Game

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:39:41 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie tee off about the wonderful recreational sport of Disc Golf! Listen as Brendon gives a short history and offers some help in how to pick discs. Revel in the ways he ties the game to everything from thermodynamics to facing fears. And stay for personal stories like playing a 9-hole course that guided him through the backyards of bungalows in a beachside college town. Meanwhile, Ronnie reveals what men really talk about on disc golf courses, tells his own personal story of playing a course IN Dodger Stadium, and asks why 13 is Brendon's first choice for a jersey number.

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12 - Bus Leaving for Anaheim, Azusa, and Co-alinga

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:02:09 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie jaw about the unserious language of baseball lingo, and appreciate the writers and announcers who have shaped it over the years. Then they play a game inspired by the many weird names of California cities. Along the way, Brendon goes deuces wild telling everyone his favorite Vin Scully call, and throws his son figurative and literal curveballs. Meanwhile, Ronnie talks smack about West Coast diner culture, and reveals he's played way too much of the Grand Theft Auto series. Grab some pine, keep your mind open like a Coco Crisp batting stance, and enjoy the show!

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11 - 2 Baseball 2 Movies

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:09:21 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie stumble into another 2-parter as they continue talking baseball movies. Brendon finishes out the Kevin Costner Universe of baseball films, weighs in on who the bigger dirtbag coach is between Walter Matthau and Billy Bob Thornton, and asks the hard-hitting questions like, "Who's Clippy?" Ronnie reminds everyone of Angels in the Outfield (when no one was asking), turns the discussion about 42 into a discussion about the Fast and Furious franchise, and does a couple of weird impressions. They both expose themselves for the elder millennials they are by unearthing memories of infomercials and finish by Talkin' Softball (Mattingly and Canseco).

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10 - There's No Crying In Baseball Movies

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:59:38 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie start a conversation about favorite baseball movies, and follow a wide array of tangents along the way. So wide one might describe them as, "Juuuust a bit outside." -- Tales of growing up in a city with minor league baseball, rain delays in Los Angeles, and how the rising generation of WNBA players look scary good. Brendon reveals that his neighborhood had a "Benny the Jet," Ronnie swears to Freddie Prinze Jr. that he's seen Summer Catch, and they both realize that Kevin Costner is in a lot of baseball flicks...

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9 - WrassleFrassle

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:14:31 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie have TWO WORDS FOR YOU, and then so, so many more about professional wrestling. Ronnie compares WWE to the Vans Warped Tour, tries to review WrestleMania 40 (but really only talks about four matches), and gets deep about physical storytelling. Brendon gets a crash course in AEW, goes on a James Earl Jones-fueled tangent and teaches everyone about ancient Greco Roman wrestling rules. Finally, find out which one of the guys is the babyface of Why Yes, We're Friends, and which is the heel.

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8 - Oh, Does That Taste Good??

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:05:24 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie cleanse the palette after their previous, nerdy episode. With FOOD! Brendon discusses the challenges involved with cooking for different allergies and diets (often at the same time), Ronnie gets deep talking about food as a love language, and they both reveal what they'd whip up to beat Bobby Flay. This episode runs the gamut talking about making dishes for themed moments, how food bonds us through nostalgia, and perhaps unearthing lore about a famous YouTube chef.

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7 - Mathematically Based-ball

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:20:29 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie hook onto the clickbait of a column from The Athletic. Listen as they get nerdy and go down Stephen J. Nesbitt's MLB franchise rankings. (Based on an unfeeling mathematical system.) Where does your favorite team rank, and why? And along the way, discover the most savage (relatively non-violent) thing Ronnie has seen at a Dodgers game, and the terrible timing Brendon has with the Giants, and moving from and back to Northern California.

"2024 MLB 'Wild Card Era' Franchise Rankings" by Stephen J. Nesbitt ( https://theathletic.com/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/ )
Hunter's Hitters Youth Baseball Camp ( https://youtu.be/q6hCMKA9GBU?si=dYVoQRitC2Qmqr5E )

6 - Logo A-Go-Go: Volume 2

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:00:02 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie culminate their two-part discussion about the various logos and uniform sets of sports teams. This time around they escape from a shallow grave to pluck the eyes of NBA logos past and present. And then they travel to a remote location to give the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart technique to many of the NFL's logos. Seriously, though, you should stop what you're doing to do some Google Image searches with us!

5 - Logo A-Go-Go: Volume 1

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:01:34 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie begin a two-part discussion about the various logos and uniform sets of sports teams. This time around, they scratch the surfaces of Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League; the past, the present, the weird, and the cartoony! So pull the car over and start some Google Image searches for this first part. We beg you!

4 - A Yankees Doodle Dandy

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:20:07 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie woke up and chose violence. (And recorded it!) In this episode, they discuss and debate which teams of the Big 4 American sports leagues are the Yankees of their leagues. Is this about prestige and championships? Rich ownership and media attention? Straight-up personal biases? Whatever logic they use, you can probably bank on who one the Yankees of the MLB are...

3 - Why Yes, Wii're Friends!

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:11:53 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie (finally) get into their discussion about the Nintendo Wii with personal tales of the good, the bad, and the weird of the system's game catalog. Fear not! They also stumble upon a number of side quests like strange Super Bowl halftime events other channels used to show, social commentaries hidden in Final Fantasy games, and one of Ronnie's personal life goals.

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2 - He Was A Bull... Now He's A Steer

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:07:40 -0700

Brendon and Ronnie talk about how the recent Super Bowl was (almost) an all-timer before talking about how they came to (some of) their individual fandoms. Ronnie tells some heartwarming Dodgers stories about MLB journeyman Brett Butler, and the Helpful Honda People. Brendon recounts how his his family was split between the Giants and Dodgers, and having a meet-cute with the 2012 World Series Commissioner's Trophy. Plus a fun fact about what Madison Bumgarner gave his wife for their wedding!

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1 - The Journey Has Begun...

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:35:49 -0700

*Shang Tsung pose* It. Has. Begun!
Brendon and Ronnie break kayfabe for when they recorded by "breaking" the news of Toby Keith's passing, marvel over a decade of using Spotify Premium, wax nostalgic for Southern California radio stations, and close by talking about one of the best video games of all time: Super Mario Bros. 3.