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| A Dumb Day at the Dallas Cowboys Game | 03 nov. 2026 | 00:39:50 | |
PLEASE get out and vote if you have not already. Find your nearest polling place and other information at vote.gov. Sean was live for the Dallas Cowboys' collapse against the Arizona Cardinals. After the game, he felt like he had wasted four hours of his life. Sounds about right! Plus, a potential adventure in credit card fraud, finding good Cuban food in unexpected places, and how do you stop caring so much about sports? Referenced in this episode Cubs/Guardians Game 7 of the 2016 World Series | |||
| A Spooky Episode of Sports R Dumb, Just in Time for Halloween! | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:42:52 | |
Joey visits Vancouver and goes to a Vancouver Canucks game. Sean stays in Austin and goes to a Texas Longhorns game. Neither of those are particularly spooky on their own, but just you wait. We're also covering dumb moments from the first week of the NBA season, including a travel that just might make you stop watching the sport entirely, plus the evolution of Ole Miss's "Rebels" mascot. Finally, Sean breaks down the five spookiest types of fans to sit by during a live sporting event. Happy Halloween! Referenced in this episode | |||
| 24 Teams in the College Football Playoff is Nobody Asked For This Dumb | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:37:23 | |
The NCAA just expanded its football playoffs to 12 teams in 2024, a system it has not yet perfected. But for some reason (i.e. money), the NCAA is now expanding the new system to 24 teams. Hope y'all are ready for a bunch of lackluster SEC and Big 10 programs to make the playoff! Plus, other things rich dudes have ruined, and LeBron's entry into Polymarket is discouraging in a league that already has many gambling-addicted fans. Referenced in this episode: Ryan Fitzpatrick upset with Bo Nix's performance Peloton instructors reading joke names The Philadelphia 76ers on the cold open of Abbott Elementary | |||
| The NFC East's Week Was Historically Dumb | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:44:36 | |
We're through five weeks of the NFL season, and you might never see something as dumb as what the NFC East just went through. The Cowboys lost at home to the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, with a contract employee getting fired for calling Dallas's performance "embarrassing" as Dak Prescott walked by. Then, the Eagles lost a game where they took the lead with 8 seconds left and their opponent was out of timeouts. Finally, the Giants and Commanders played each other and ended in a tie, with both teams making boneheaded plays in overtime when a field goal would have won it. And so, in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, the NFC East became the first division in league history to not win a single game despite two of the division's teams playing each other. Truly spectacular. Plus, Sean recounts his Bahamas vacation, the White Sox and WNBA playoffs were full of silliness, and we do a live taste test of a new product from H-E-B. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Excellent Playoff Hijinks R Not Dumb; Aggressive Points at Players R Dumb | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:36:56 | |
We recorded this episode in advance because Seany Boy is headed on vacation! So, there's less topical sports chatter than usual, but never fear! We're sharing some excellent board game recs, diving into the latest Jackbox, and still getting a heavy dose of sports hijinks courtesy of the 2026 Chicago White Sox. We're also talking the MLB and WNBA playoffs, and a very "pointed" controversy in the latter. And we ruminate over the walk-up songs we'd choose. What would you want to hear as you strolled to the plate during a baseball game? Referenced in this episode: Boom Again episode with Brian Hersch | |||
| The MLB Playoffs Having a .500 Team Hosting a Wild Card Series is Averagely Dumb | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:43:32 | |
The MLB playoffs are upon us! Can Sean name all 12 teams participating in this year's postseason? We're also diving into some cute on-field moments, some hilariously juvenile celebrations, and some silly penalties that perhaps swung games. Plus, Joey runs the Run the Runway 5k on at the Corpus Christi International Airport, and the Cowboys also somehow lost against the Ravens in regulation after tying the game with seven seconds left. Sean vows to quit football. We'll see how long it lasts. Referenced in this episode: Genevieve Verlander surprises her dad | |||
| Overreactions From Week to Week During the NFL Season R Short-Fusedly Dumb | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:41:29 | |
After Week 1, people made all kinds of proclamations about the state of the NFL. The Bears are the best offense in the NFL after scoring 59 points. The Browns offense is incapable of moving the football. The Patriots are suddenly bad after reaching the Super Bowl last year. Of course, by the end of Week 2, all of those takes looked silly. Yet overreactions are commonplace during the long and grueling football season. Plus, Sean and Joey each had some adventures at various stadiums (football and baseball, respectively), and we dissect some of the ins and outs of Saturday Night Live after Joey visited the "50 Years of SNL Music" exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Referenced in this episode | |||
| Trying to Predict Week 1 of the NFL Season Was Hard-Headedly Dumb | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:34:59 | |
We had to record this episode in advance of any of the NFL games being played, so cheer us for making correct predictions (such as Deshaun Watson being bad at football) and also cheer us for making bold ones that didn't happen (like Titans/Jets being the game of the weekend). And we doubt anyone would have predicted the Bears and Panthers would combine for 96 points, the highest-scoring Week 1 game in NFL history. Plus, Sean waxes poetic about the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers situation, and Joey attended a Guardians game that featured an 18-pitch at-bat that eventually ended in a walk (though he didn't know that when we were recording). Fascinating stuff! | |||
| Week 1 College Football Season Matchups R Uncompetitively Dumb | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:37:33 | |
Browse through the scores of most college football games during Week 1 and...well, you'd see a lot of blowouts. Joey attended a Texas A&M game as a reporter, and the final score was 50-0. Sean's Texas Longhorns won by 52 points. Other big schools beat up on low-end FBS or FCS universities in games that were pretty much decided before halftime. Of course, we did have a few marquee matchups, including the Ole Miss/Louisville thriller, and some entertaining games between schools that will probably be good (Oregon and Boise State) and schools that will probably only be so-so (Auburn and Baylor). Either way, we're happy college football and all the dumb elements of it are back. And don't you worry, we're also talking about the wild ending of that Michigan/Western Michigan game, afternoon start times for southern schools, and some unique latte flavors. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| College Football is Here and an 18-Wheeler Hits Sean's Car | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:38:06 | |
These two events are not related, but they're the big moments of the past few days. Sean relives a rough moment at work when his parked car got sliced by an 18-wheeler truck. Meanwhile, the college football season has kicked off. And for some reason, we keep playing games in wet and rainy Ireland. Sean gives us his best Irish accent to celebrate. Referenced in this episode: New Found Glory - "Head On Collision" New Found Glory - Hidden track from Sticks and Stones | |||
| We're Back with Lots of Good Times Among the Dumb! | 26 août 2026 | 00:43:51 | |
We're back! We've taken most of August off because it's too hot to record...er, because of some major life events! Joey became an uncle to a wonderful niece and also took a trip to Alaska; both are delightful. Sean scored four goals in a hockey game and then his check engine light came on during the ride home, a great sign that you can never ride too high on your horses. Plenty of dumb stuff is going on in sports, too! The Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their starter despite him being not a good human being and an even worse quarterback. The Los Angeles Lakers and other NBA franchises seem to just be toys for some billionaire owners to hold onto for a year before flipping it like it a renovated house. LSU and Lane Kiffin tried to sign a tight end who was a professional NFL player a week ago. Plus, a fun thought exercise to do a Bill Belichick impersonation with an Irish accent. And we lost a legend in Dolly Parton, an absolute icon. That's not really related to sports, but she transcended all of these games. May her kindness and generosity towards others continue to live on in all of us. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Owners Not Caring About Fielding Competitive Teams R Unambiguously Dumb | 04 août 2026 | 00:33:37 | |
We saw a blockbuster trade in Major League Baseball over the weekend, with two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal going to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This team now has approximately 900 very good to elite players on its team, and people are mad about it. But it's hard to get mad at the Dodgers for trying to make their teams better, when it seems like many other owners around the league do not care as much. Plus, we chat about Sean's visit to Houston to watch the Rangers take on the Astros at Daikin Park, the disappointment of teams making you purchase more expensive tickets for certain giveaways, and the vibes of blowing out an opponent with ease. Referenced in this episode: Michael Taylor forgetting to touch home plate during a play at the plate | |||
| Lengthy LeBron James Decision Sagas R Interminably Dumb | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:27:47 | |
LeBron James has made his "last decision," and he's heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. That's a mighty exciting team on paper, don't you think? Good things games are not played on looseleaf. Plus, we reflect on Sean's jam-packed hockey weekend—including a game that started shortly after midnight—and reminisce on the time Joey was featured on local TV celebrating a corn hole victory during a tailgate. Referenced in this episode: Steph's Curry "Double Bang" shot Kevin Durant stepping very far out of bounds and not being called for it | |||
| Argentina Not Having a Single Shot on Goal in a 120-Minute Match is Offensively Challenged Dumb | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:33:19 | |
The 2026 World Cup is in the books! Spain defeated Argentina in a thrilling 1-0 snoozefest that included zero shots on goal from Argentina despite over two hours of game time. At least the halftime show sure was something. Elsewhere in the sports world, Caitlin Clark dropped 45 points and her team still nearly lost, and the MLB had its Home Run Derby and All-Star Game and...well, these events seemed a lot more fun as kids (and also had way less betting and gambling shout outs). Plus, Joey gets the best karaoke compliment he's ever received. Referenced in this video: | |||
| Dives During the World Cup R Endlessly Replayed Dumb | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:41:09 | |
In Switzerland's World Cup match against Argentina, Breel Embolo appeared to get aggressively tackled. Upon replay review, he actually just threw himself into the air and then flailed on the ground. He was rightfully given a second yellow card and removed from the game. Chaos ensued. Don't worry, Harry Kane took a wild dive, too. Plus, moments you may have missed in Space Jam, Sean merch we should totally make, the time Joey got locked out of his apartment while staying in Argentina, and a handy way to remember which state is Vermont and which one is New Hampshire. Referenced in this episode: Alexander Sørloth avoids passing the ball to his wide-open teammate Erling Haaland | |||
| Political Battles During the World Cup R Egotistically Dumb | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:27:07 | |
We're right in the thick of the World Cup, and there have been many magical moments and exciting matches. Of course, there have also been some corrupt actions and political posturing that has not helped one bit. Plus, there have been some major moves making waves across the NBA. And yet, 16 years later, we're still somehow waiting on LeBron James to make a decision. Referenced in this episode: "What sound does a firework make?" video Argentina-Cabo Verde highlights | |||
| The NBA Draft and Offseason "Processes" R Confusingly Dumb | 30 juin 2026 | 00:37:44 | |
An incoming rookie gets drafted by an NBA team. This is the greatest moment of their lives! But then they get traded and...have to keep the hat of their old team on while they get their picture taken? It's weird, man. NBA free agency has a lot of wackiness to it, as well. We're breaking it all down. Meanwhile, this World Cup has been thrilling! We're officially in the knockout stages, which means if you lose, you're going home. Plus, Sean has some ailments, and Joey has some obscure basketball cards. What a treat. (Also, sorry for Joey's poor mic quality on this episode. He didn't have his usual setup!) Referenced in this episode: Diana Ross's 1994 World Cup "goal" | |||
| A Hawaiian World Cup Excursion! | 23 juin 2026 | 00:45:42 | |
Joey is back from his Hawaiian vacation and needs Sean to catch him up on NBA, NHL, and World Cup happenings. Turns out the folks of Maui are quite friendly, so while Joey missed many games, he made many new friends. And ain't that what life is all about? Plus, we talk about the excitement of having patriotism, snorkeling with sea turtles, and what it's like to be a video game tester. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Fan Behavior During the NBA Finals Was Incomprehensibly Dumb | 16 juin 2026 | 00:32:24 | |
The NBA (and NHL) Finals are in the books, but we didn't know that when we recorded this episode! Instead, we got to see NBA fans acting foolish in beating up other people, and this happened both in New York and San Antonio against Spurs and Knicks fans, respectively. Why are we letting laundry dictate our behavior? Plus, it's the beginning of the World Cup! What a great time. We also dive into the sad vibes that occur after being egged, Blink-182 dropping "new" bonus tracks from 25 years ago, and very wholesome moments during performances of the World Series. Referenced in this episode: Mo Cheeks helping Natalie Gilbert sing The Star-Spangled Banner before a Blazers game | |||
| Blazer Tag, Bingo, and Karaoke Respites Among Dumb Sports Moves | 09 juin 2026 | 00:41:55 | |
Why in the world are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks and Stars are both moving to a less-populated area of Dallas and Plano, respectively. Change isn't always bad, but it hurts to lose a classic, nostalgic memory. Luckily, we have some nice breaks among the craziness. Joey had a busy weekend of laser tag, bingo, and karaoke, including a performance as Game 2 of the NBA Finals was wrapping up (he did not choose this). Sean ALSO did karaoke and played a hockey playoff game, which was fortunate, because he wound up missing every goal during Stanley Cup Game 3 while he rocked the mic. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Let's Add One Dumb (or Brilliant) Rule to Each Sport! | 02 juin 2026 | 00:43:56 | |
Sports already have a lot of rules, but there's always room for improvement. The Sports R Dumb boys have each selected a rule to add to popular sports, including basketball, football, baseball, hockey, volleyball, and soccer. Imagine how fun it would be if every basketball team could have one "rule of cool" challenge, or if a baseball team could decide to "double or nothing" a home run. And shouldn't safeties be worth more points than field goals in football? Thank you to Visit Frisco for hosting us in their podcast studio to record this episode! How fun to be a stone's throw away from where the Swedish national team is staying for the World Cup and where teams are training at FC Dallas. Visit their website to learn all about the fun things they're doing around World Cup 2026, including attempting to set a Guinness World Record! Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Non-Dumb Elements of Soccer Other Sports Should Adopt | 26 mai 2026 | 00:34:55 | |
The World Cup is right around the corner, and Texas is hosting several games throughout the event. That feels like the perfect time to run through the best parts about soccer (or football, if you're international) that other sports should adopt. Plus, we're revisiting old Seinfeld and Shark Tank episodes, when musical artists create "sports-centric" versions of their songs, and what Pokémon moves Sean would use. Thank you to Visit Frisco for hosting us in their podcast studio this episode! How fun to be a stone's throw away from where the Dallas Cowboys practice, among many other cool sports experiences. Visit their website to learn all about the fun things they're doing around World Cup 2026. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Schedule Release Videos R Excessively Long and Dumb (But We Still Generally Love 'Em) | 19 mai 2026 | 00:28:01 | |
Do you need a 9-minute video to learn about your favorite team's schedule? Certainly not! But the sports world loves milking things for all they're worth, and so we wind up with incredibly intricate schedule release videos like the NFL has once again launched. Or, perhaps you wait a month into the playoffs to learn who the MVP of the NBA is, despite those votes being tallied a month ago. Plus, it's Sean's birthday this week! He reflects on his birthday bash celebrations and things he's started doing as an older man. Such things include getting wildly sore after physical activities, like a brief toss of a Frisbee. Referenced in This Episode: | |||
| All the NBA Draft Shenanigans R Bad Luck Dumb | 12 mai 2026 | 00:30:55 | |
The fate of the NBA relies on some ping pong balls! Another NBA Draft lottery is in the books, and once again, a process that should take two minutes to reveal has been drawn out into a full half hour. Incoming rookies sit in silence while analysts talk about their games right in front of them. Teams bring representatives who look like they'd rather be anywhere else. It's all quite silly! Plus, adventures with meat, another Star Fox video game reboot, and Sean gets so mad about YouTube ads that he accidentally mutes himself. Remember when times were simpler? | |||
| A Post-Vacation Sports Jamboree! | 05 mai 2026 | 00:49:55 | |
Joey is back from vacation in Poland, and he even played some sports while he was there. Meanwhile, Sean is in the midst of hockey season and has been moved to defense because no one else on his team is capable. Plus, a barrage of sports updates from the NBA and NHL playoffs, as well as wild developments across the NCAA. And we're breaking down the most memorable levels from the GoldenEye video game. | |||
| A Very Un-Sportsmanlike Sports R Dumb | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:38:51 | |
This might set a record for the least amount of time talking about sports! We're covering the absolute worst karaoke song to sit through, a barrage of game shows (including the best games to play on The Price is Right), and ponder whether dinosaurs are dragons. But for our classic sports fanatics, we do still have a few good moments. We're chatting volleyball and Sean powering through multiple 10K runs. At least he didn't see a bright light this time. Referenced in this episode: Dinosaurs Are Dragons TV Tropes Professor Price Game on The Price is Right | |||
| The Hullabaloo Around the NFL Draft is Predictively Dumb | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:33:21 | |
The NFL Draft is this week, and that means we're finally free from all the mock drafts! Goodbye big boards, hello new roster additions. Of course, there are still plenty of draft moments that make us smile, from George Pickens watching himself get drafted on TV to a montage of disappointed Jets fans. Plus, we discuss vacation packing habits, WNBA hopes for the upcoming season, and a pair of "classic" TV shows (okay, one classic and one that probably slipped under the radar) that Sean has never seen. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| A Sports R Dumb Spring Cleaning | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:38:53 | |
It's the perfect time for a little sports spring cleaning! Goodbye, silly grievances, and hello exciting playoff pushes. We're making our NBA and NHL postseason predictions, teams named after natural disasters, peeing during golf outings, bad Shark Tank ideas, and the vibe of feeling fresh after a haircut. Referenced in This Episode: | |||
| A Sports R Dumb Live Event Bonanza | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:40:41 | |
Over the span of six days, Joey went to MLB Opening Day, multiple NCAA Tournament games, and a hockey game. What a time to be alive! We're recapping highlights from those events. Don't worry, Sean has enjoyed plenty of dumb sports moments, too. Texas was oh so close in its various tournament games. But alas, Sean was left disappointed in a Chili's. Referenced in this episode: | |||
| Look At This Milestone! 200 Episodes of Sports R Dumb | 24 mars 2026 | 00:40:17 | |
Holy cow! Sports R Dumb is celebrating its 200th episode. And how are we doing it? With a wild curiosity about this dumb ol' world of sports. Namely, we're diving into some of the more maddening parts of March Madness, from impressive buzzer beaters like those from St. John's and Kentucky, to almost immediate instances of basketball karma taking place on the court. That's not all, though. We're also exploring old phrases like the concept of a domestic engineer, determining which game shows we'd have the most success on, and diving into the ins and outs of casino table etiquette (spoiler alert: Sean is scared). Thank you for celebrating 200 with us. Cheers to many more Sports R Dumb shenanigans! Discussed in This Episode: Supermarket Sweep Couple Still In Love After 41 Years | |||
| Dumb Ways to Fill Out Your March Madness Bracket | 17 mars 2026 | 00:38:15 | |
What a whirlwind few days it's been! The Academy Awards, SXSW, literal massive windstorms sweeping through Texas and the Midwest...and of course, the unveiling of the NCAA Tournament Brackets. Welcome to March Madness! We're sharing how you can fill out your brackets creatively, whether by mascot, region, or unique tourist attractions. Plus, diving into variations of Monopoly. Did you know Sean has never actually finished a game? Wild stuff. Things we referenced in this episode: Algebracket for filling out your bracket Sportsmanship - Pass It On commercial Pablo Torre Finds Out found the star from that commercial Wacky Travel: Where in the World? to measure distances between places | |||
| Fans Trying to Fight Players, Weird Probationary Periods, and Excellent Plots of 90s Baseball Movies R All Spring Forwardly Dumb | 10 mars 2026 | 00:35:47 | |
We're in our first week of Daylight Savings Time here in the U.S., and that one less hour of sleep must have permeated its way through the sports world, too. We've got fans looking to throw chairs at players and/or getting escorted off in handcuffs during games for being too rambunctious. Meanwhile, Long Island University has already won the Northeast Conference because its title game opponent is ineligible due to silly Division II and III to Division I transfer rules. There's other silliness (and some great basketball) going on, but we're also taking a break to revisit the swath of excellent sports movies from the 90s, from Rookie of the Year to The 6th Man. Links for your perusal: A Ranking of All Baseball Movies Based on How Well the Athletes Played Baseball | |||
| Leaving Your Team in the Middle of a Game is Perplexingly Dumb | 03 mars 2026 | 00:35:53 | |
We've had quite a few dumb moments happening in college basketball, from Chad Baker-Mazara leaving his team midway through the game to Mick Cronin ejecting his own player after a flagrant foul. Meanwhile, Bruce Pearl is advocating that Miami (OH) should not make the NCAA Tournament despite a 29-0 record, while 15-14 Auburn should because they've played a harder schedule. Silly. And we've unfortunately seen several star players go out with injuries, but it isn't the death knell you'd expect for most of their teams. Plus, Joey and Sean go to an Austin Spurs game. Shenanigans predictably ensue. Bracket Matrix: bracketmatrix.com Podcast the Newsletter: https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com | |||
| A Dumb Recap of the Winter Olympics | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:27:11 | |
"It takes a long time to get the train moving." The Winter Olympics are in the books, and we're covering the highlights and lowlights. Congratulations to the U.S. women's hockey team, Mikaela Shiffrin, the domesticated wolf dog who crossed the finish line in style, and all the Olympians who won a medal. That is a super cool and impressive accomplishment. Plus, a foray into Rollercoaster Tycoon, Mario Party, and going horseback riding as kids (and adults). Living in the past is fun, y'all. The fun links we mention: Colin Jost attempts to bobsled: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dBqR7gxr2k There's a horse in this cycling race: https://www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckinglevel/comments/1oyequr/in_1997_a_horse_spotted_a_group_of_cyclists/ Sean and Joey play the Summer Olympics '96 game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EERpgZ733pA | |||
| All-Star Weekend, Tanking, and Other Dumb Non-Competitiveness | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:27:29 | |
We've wrapped up All-Star Weekend, but NBA teams still have about two months left in the regular season. That means there's plenty of time for tanking! We're breaking everything down and perhaps pitching a fix or two. Plus, what would you call your charity if it used wordplay based on your name? References from the episode: Aaron Gordon's Chair Dunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q6n5NE6Cb4 Uh-Oh Maggette-O Kids Nonprofit: https://www.celebritytalent.net/sampletalent/7558/corey-maggette/ | |||
| Threats Against Olympic Athletes R Concerningly Dumb | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:38:23 | |
The Winter Olympics are underway and have been a treat. But of course, because some people are the worst, Olympians are facing harsh criticism after answering questions posed to them during these Games. You can disagree with someone without using hateful words or wishing them harm and death. In fact, that's exactly what the athletes are doing in a very graceful way while also focusing on the biggest moments of their lives. Plus, the excellent Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, the pedestrian Super Bowl game itself, and the dreadful, heavily AI-ruined Super Bowl commercials. More about Elizabeth Swaney: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-43123398 More than you ever knew you needed to know about confetti: apnews.com/article/super-bowl-confetti-drop-7ada39848898523ba548f440b0caa5e1 | |||
| These Situations of Professional Athletes Joining College Teams R Loopholingly Dumb | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:35:43 | |
Is "loopholingly" a word? Certainly not, but it's a nice way to describe the dumbness going on at the college basketball level. Players who have been drafted or even played in G-League games are now returning to college in the middle of the season. Plus, Joey recalls a college classmate who received a letter from the NBA after declaring for the draft years after he graduated, and Sean makes some solid predictions for the Super Bowl, including about the pre-game show with Green Day and the halftime show with Bad Bunny. Finally, let's see how Josh Allen draws the Bills logo: https://i.redd.it/hge729nyevz01.jpg | |||
| A Dumb Weekend of Conference Championship Games | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:37:39 | |
The NFC and AFC Championships are in the books, and my oh my, what a radically different experience we got. The Broncos and Patriots had to attempt some semblance of football in a blizzard, while the Rams and Seahawks had much nicer conditions and...well, played a much nicer game because of it. Plus, events we wish were at the Pro Bowl, forgotten plays from close losses, and we sadly recap the College Football Playoff championship game. What a year it was! Fernando Mendoza breaking literal records on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfrzk7wuQc | |||
| Football Games in the Cold R Frostbitingly Dumb | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:31:45 | |
During the playoffs, we want to see the best teams performing at the highest level. That's pretty tough to do when it's so cold outside that you have to wear cayenne pepper in your socks to keep your blood circulating. Yet year after year, we see meaningful matchups having to battle cold, wind, snow, and other elements, ultimately leading to a less than stellar product on the field. Plus, we're recapping a wild weekend of NFL moments, wondering whether it's better to take the ball first or second in overtime, and discussing some silly weather-related baseball bloopers. Here's some now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S76NbW7HFCk And Kam Patterson did a pretty good Michael Irvin impression on SNL. Go Canes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8XWVfjagHY | |||
| Proclaiming Games Are Over Before They're Over is Boisterously Dumb | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:33:25 | |
You may have noticed the Chicago Bears were down by 18 points to the Green Bay Packers at halftime during their game in the NFC Wild Card round. Sports fans everywhere said the game was over. The Bears were a fluke. The Packers would win easily with Jordan Love playing the whole game. Chicago is cold. Okay, that last part is accurate, but all too often, we see people putting down a team during a game, and then that team comes back and wins. And people far pettier than us will keep those receipts and make you look silly. Talking trash during a game is all well and good—just remember to finish it off. Which, you know, is tough for fans, because none of us are actually playing in the game. Plus, Joey saw a very funny comedy set from Kevin Nealon, Sean is still glad he's not playing fantasy football, and this exchange between Liam Coen and maybe a reporter is incredibly heartwarming: https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1qadgk3/highlight_awesome_postgame_exchange_between_a/ | |||
| The NFC South Race is Fittingly Dumb | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:37:08 | |
It's a new year, but sports continue to be dumb! We're chatting through some of the silliest moments of the NFL season, perhaps best enshrined by the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers finishing 8-9 and making the playoffs, while the entire NFC North finished with a winning record (and two of those teams didn't make the playoffs). Plus, we're sharing some New Year's resolutions around sports, Sean is thrilled that he has continued to avoid playing fantasy football, and Joey helped a lost dog return home. And how about those Miami Hurricanes?! The College Football Playoff is wild, gang! We also talk about Leslie Jones's terrific memoir. You can check it out here or listen to the audiobook wherever audiobook are available. | |||
| Season's Greetings from Sports R Dumb | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:36:53 | |
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and wouldn’t you know it, sports are still dumb. We’re in a nostalgic mood as part of our last episode of the year, so we’re diving into some of our favorite, most memorable, and dumbest moments from 2025. You’ll hear about the Luka Doncic trade, a bizarre stretch of behavior from Puka Nacua, and an insane amount of wild games on March 27. Plus, Sean received a lovely box of cookies as a gift but has to contend with ants. And many years ago, Joey missed the opportunity to play basketball with Adam Sandler. It still bums him out to this day. Thank you as always for listening. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we’ll see you in the new year! | |||
| The College Football Playoff Selection Process is Perplexing Dumb | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:36:34 | |
Sean and Joey both attended the University of Miami (Sean in grad school, Joey in undergrad), and they're thrilled the Hurricanes are participating in the College Football Playoff. Does that mean they understand how they got here? Certainly not! Notre Dame was ranked ahead of Miami in every previous installment of the rankings, continued beating teams by a lot, and then dropped out. BYU beat every team on its schedule not named Texas Tech and fell out of the rankings after sounding losing its conference championship game. Alabama also badly lost its conference championship game and suffered no consequences. Miami was rewarded for not playing a conference championship game. If all this back and forth doesn't make your head spin, kudos to you. You're very brave. Plus, Joey and Sean share highlights from their trips to New York City and St. Lucia, respectively. And we might be doing a future episode from the top of a mountain. Unclear. | |||
| NFL Parity is Refreshingly Dumb | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:27:45 | |
We're a month away from the NFL playoffs, and...is any team good? Are typically good teams bad? In any given week, it seems like a team could emerge victorious, then turn around and completely fall apart a mere week later. Do you trust any of these squads to win a stretch of games en route to a Super Bowl? We sure don't! Due to scheduling conflicts, this episode was recorded a week ahead of its air date. If more pandemonium unfolds in the meantime, that just feels incredibly on brand. | |||
| College Football is Becoming Dumber (But We Still Love It) | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:26:39 | |
The monetization of every aspect of college football has caused the sport to lose some of its charm. Remember when it was exciting to go to a bowl game? Now, it's just a seemingly endless stream of discussion and complaints of teams missing out on the playoffs. And then you've got situations like Lane Kiffin leaving for a conference rival after leading his former team to its best regular season record ever. Wild stuff. We're also going down on a rabbit hole of classic sports video game features. Thanks for listening! | |||
| A Very Non-Dumb Thanksgiving Celebration | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:24:34 | |
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our listeners being just the best dang listeners in the world. We're sharing some of our grateful sports moments for the year. We're also diving into the best Thanksgiving sides. What a treat! | |||
| The GM Who Made the Dumbest Move in History is Finally Fired | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:33:38 | |
Since our last episode, the Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison, architect of perhaps the worst trade in NBA history. Finally, Sean and the city of Dallas can begin to heal. Plus, Joey visits the Grammy Museum, and how early is too early to begin playing Christmas music? | |||
| Forecasting "If the Playoffs Started Today" is Futuristically Dumb | 11 nov. 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
The NHL is about a month into the season. The official NHL social media accounts are posting "if the playoffs started today" content. The playoffs start in April, notably five months from now. It's the same deal with the College Football Playoff—there are still several games to be played. These types of hypotheticals are not worth stressing over. And we had a scorigami this weekend with an NFL score that's never happened before! Plus, do you think you could throw for at least 12 yards during an NFL game? Surely not, but, like...it feels kind of attainable, doesn't it? Here's the Jayden Daniels play Sean referenced: https://youtu.be/5X5fC7DSokM | |||
| That World Series Wasn't Dumb, But Some of the Discourse Around It Sure Was | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:35:57 | |
We just saw one of the most entertaining World Series matchups we'll likely ever witness. Yet so many arguments after the fact boil down to nitpicking certain plays, criticizing the Dodgers for spending money and "ruining" baseball, and calling people stupid for not doing a specific thing. Sure, fans of the teams actually playing can go a little bonkers, but the rest of us? We can probably all just enjoy high-quality sports at their finest. Speaking of bonkers, how about the end of that Bears/Bengals game? Plus, a few other NFL shenanigans, one of our favorite touchdown celebrations of the year, and a surprisingly deep dive into The Beach Boys, who Sean just saw live in concert. Rico Dowdle's fantastic "Key & Peele"-inspired touchdown celebration: https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1omrklb/highlight_rico_dowdle_flagged_for_twopump/ | |||
| Overdoing It On Dopplegangers and "Play of the Year" Designations R Ambitiously Dumb | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:28:32 | |
It's fine to tell someone they look like someone else, but just do it once. Repeatedly yelling "You look like [insert person here]" is just perplexing and no one knows how to respond. Concurrently, sports fans love to dub things the "catch/dunk/play of the year" REALLY early in the season. Are we just assuming everything else will be a dud? Plus, we wonder how things would be if we had Pokemon trainer encounters in real life. And Joey has started a new rec basketball league and had an interesting first game. He also tries to teach Sean a few new American Sign Language words, but he mixed up a couple. What a dork! | |||