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A Break From Your Weekly Grind

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    • Oct 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 98 EPISODES

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    Show 99 Goes to the Toilet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 66:02


    On this episode George and Jason have Justin from Toilets 2 Titles on the show.  We play True and False with George and have a movie trivia game.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

    What Year Is It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 62:20


    George and I talk about to the FFExpo in Ohio, I bring two Am I the Assholes to the table and he gives me a Cartoon Quiz.  Come take a break from the Grind.  

    A Rusty Show is Still a Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 61:15


    We're back for what seems to be our annual release!  On this episode we don't discuss our time off, George surprises me with a game and I ask Am I the Asshole.  

    Ravioli Out of the Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 49:30


    In this episode, we welcome special guest Neal Maligno from Clock Dodgers and What Happens In Vegas.  We talk ALOT about food, we play Am I the Asshole and catch up with Neal's life during the pandemic.  Come take a Break From the Grind   Follow us on twitter: @ClockDodgers @BFTGJason @GeorgeReedFF

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    We‘re Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 37:06


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we're back!  We talk about what has changed in our lives in the last several months and give a toys for tots schedule.     Follow us: @GeorgeReedFF @BFTGJason

    It isn't easy (repeat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 51:21


    It is the 9th anniversary of the day my brother took his life.  Here is the show where @BFTGeo and I talked about what lead to his suicide.  

    Beautiful Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 73:11


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we thank all the supporters of BFTGCharities we talk about being decent to others and we welcome a couple of great guests.  From the Beautiful Lives Project, Bryce Weiler comes on the show and tells us what it is like being an advocate for the blind and disabled.  We also have Dominick Petrillo from Fantasy Hot Read on to discuss breaking into the sports and fantasy industry.  Come take a Break From the Grind.        

    BFTG: Anthony And Michael talk Podathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 76:49


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome Anthony Cervino and Michael Hauff from the FFFaceoff.  We talk about their Podathon that will take place on July 11th and raise awareness of mental health issues through the Hayden Hurst Foundation.  We also decide AITA (Am I the ***hole) and play a game "How Much Do You Know About Your Cohost?"  Come take a Break From the Grind. Follow us on TwitterBFTGPodBFTGJasonSleeperWireShow

    Am I the A$$Hole?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 87:27


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome our cohost from Sleeperwire, Steve Spaccarotelli.  Steve, George and I play a game called Am I the Asshole and Geroge asks his 20 (10ish) random questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind   Follow George @BFTGPodFollow Jason  @BFTGJason

    Its All Coming Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 64:32


    On this episode of Break From The Grind George and I bring back Fat Guy Food Tips with a Fat Guy Food Review, discuss how his family grew by one and a couple surprises that happen in life.  Come take a break from your daily grind!

    The Blitz: It's Not Just For Sunday Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 82:45


    If absence makes the heart grow fonder, you must REALLY love Break From the Grind!  George and Jason welcome their friends Dirty Jobs Mike and Rob Rose for a game of "would you rather" and to talk about weird news.  We also discuss our Toys for Tots drive and a man from the 70's.  You can hear Mike and Rob on Sleeperwire podcasts including the Sunday Morning Blitz, where all four of us give start/sit fantasy advice live every Sunday morning.  Listen live Sunday's at 10am on Mixlr.  Come take a Break From the Grind  

    *Third Airing* It Isn't Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 51:21


    This is the seventh anniversary of the death of my brother Shawn.  Last year George and I did an episode that talked about what led to his suicide, things it did to my family and things the state could have done better.  George suggested for the anniversary we do a replay and I was honoured by the suggestion.Please keep in mind any charity we talk about is from last year.  If you would like to make a donation you can visit https://afsp.org/  You can start a campaign, join a campaign, donate money or time.Thank you for taking a Break From the Grind

    Party in the HOA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 137:24


    On this episode, we welcome Neal from Clock Dodgers and Derek Brown from the Quant Edge, Gridiron Experts and co-author of the 2019 Fantasy Football Black Book.  George and I talk Toys for Tots, we mock draft Netflix Series and Derek and Neal do the 20 questions.  Come take a Break from your daily grind.  Come see George and Me at #DraftNightOut www.DraftNightOut.comFollow our Guests on twitter:Derek Brown Neal Follow Us on TwitterGeorge Jason

    Extreme Dad Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 123:06


    On this episode, we welcome TheThirdMike occasional co-host of Fantasy Football Breakdown and creator of The Giving League a charity fantasy league that donates money to the victims of domestic violence.  We also have DFF_Madman who is also a frequent host of the Breakdown and is also part of the DFF team as well as Dynasty Trades HQ.  We do an NFL Draft Party food mock draft, ask them 20 shitty questions and George and I break some news on the SportsCon afterparty.  Come take a Break From the Grind.Come see George and me at #DraftNightOut.  Tickets at WWW.DraftNightOut.com.Follow George and me on Twitter at: @FLDrMilbarge@bftgpod  

    Almost Better Than the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 90:50


    On this episode, we welcome two guests.  From the Fantasy Football Roundtable and Dynasty Nerds we welcome Dennis, and from Eat Sleep Fantasy and 49ersHub John Chapman George and I talk cultural phenomenon like two old curmudgeons, we all do a cartoon mock draft, and they stick around for 20 questions from George.  Come take a Break From the Grind.      Follow George and me on twitter: FLDrMilbarge@bftgpod

    First Mock of the Seaon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 101:22


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome Jingling Josh winner of the multiple Toys for Tots charity leagues.  On this episode, we talk about a pending house sale, we have a unique mock draft, and we have 20 questions with Josh.  Also, we close out by discussing where we are with Toys for Tots. Come take a Break From the Grind.   Follow us on Twitter: @FLDrMilbarge@bftgpod

    Making An Honest Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 106:36


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Fallon winner of the first annual Break From the Gind Dynasty Fantasy league.  She comes on and talks Toys For Tots, Rivers to the Broncos rumours, and answers George's 20 questions.  Come take a Break From Your Daily Grind.     Follow us on Twitter:@FLDrMilbarge@bftgpod@ff_JustAGirl

    Green Eggs Ham and Pineapple (Release 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 72:59


    ***Sorry for the double release. Had audio issues with the first one.***On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome CKnight a member from the Fantasy Life App. Chris settles a bet, we try to embarrass him in front of his mom and he simultaneously likes and dislikes several of George's 20 questions.  Come take a Break From your Grind.Follow Chris on Twitter:ckni87And Follow George and me: BFTGPodcast@FLDrMilbarge @bftgpod   And follow us soon at:   @FF_University

    The Donut of Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 97:51


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Mike "Dirty Jobs" from Sleeper Wire.  We discuss our up and coming show the Fantasy Football University, talk about our time on Sleeper and George asks him 20 questions.  Come take a Break From Your Grind!   Find Mike at:SleeperWire@DirtyJobs21Find George and me at:BFTGPodcast@FLDrMilbarge@bftgpodFind us all soon at: @FF_University Want to reach out to us? Email us at BFTGPodcast@gmail.com  

    New Year Same Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 47:20


    We're Back!  George finally is all moved in and we finally got down to the business of Breaking from Our Grind!  On this episode we talk about shopping for Toys for Tots, a new project George and I have coming up in the Fantasy Football offseason, and try to shake off months of podcast rust.  Come take a "Break from the Grind."Follow George on twitter:  @bftgpodFollow Jason on twitter: @FLDrMilbarge Email us at bftgpodcast@gmail.comVisit our Website:  bftgpodcast.com

    Not Laughing With You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 106:15


    On this episode of Break From the Grind, we welcome special guest Corey Goodwin.  Corey is a ketogenic diet coach, guitarist for the band Adakain and aspiring fantasy football analyst.  We talk to Corey about keto, his band (van) life and of course we give him our 20 random questions.  Follow Corey @ketocorey and take a listen to his band @adakain and of course, come take a Break From the Grind.

    Chef Don't Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 91:37


    On this show, we interview @Culture_Coach (panhandles on the fantasy life app on the show).  We talk with him about how he got into dynasty football, George makes a promise that makes me very happy and we ask Dennis 20 random questions.  Come, take a Break From the Grind.  

    Feeding the Birds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 69:28


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome Bob Harris @footballdiehard.  We talk to Bob about his weight loss, the Fantasy Football Summit and ask him 20 random questions.  Check out Bob on Footballdiehards.com and listen to him on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio and come take a Break From the Grind.  

    Break From The Breakdown Live Show 8-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 88:47


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we go live.  This is the first half of the three hour show with Swagzilla (@DFF_SWag) and 2Drink (@FL2drinkMinimum) from The Fantasy Football Breakdown (@FF_Breakdown) as our guests.  We go live, unedited and at times off the rails.  If you want to hear true panic stick around after the outro to hear the msising 7 minutes of audio while we try and fail to get the live audio working on Mixlr.  Come take a Break From the Grind!

    Living on The Quant Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 80:35


    On this episode we welcome Eliot Crist (@EliotCrist), Sports Product Manager at @thequantedge.  We talk to Eliot about his new project The Quant Edge that comes online today 8/8, George decides to offend our guest with a poorly worded question and of course we subject Elliot to our 20 random questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind

    Envision the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 121:30


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we interview Dominick the Co-owner/writer @fantasyhotread and writer for #rotoballer.  We talk to Domicick about his journey through depression, diabetes and blindness.  He shares his story and answers 20 random questions.  Do me a favor, follow Domick @EnvisionFF on Twitter.  Come take a Break from the Grind.  

    Best of the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 56:27


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we take a look back at some of the best moments over the last 73 episodes.  We ask who stands to wipe, joust with a national guest, celebrate an ilness, have a wedding and George shows some man love.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

    Lebron: Best Laker in a Decade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 114:49


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome our third member Darth Pichi back to the show.  We talk 49ers being functional, all the charity's we are representing and DP gets 20 questions from George. Come take a Break From the Grind.

    Segment Derailed (take two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 95:36


    *Take two guys, podbean butchered the first attempt and cut the show in half.  This should be the full length show.* On this episode of a Break From the Grind we welcome in Fantasy Football Breakdown's A Third Mike.  Mike comes on and talks to us about the Giving League, which is a charity league that is geared toward helping victims of domestic violence.  George asks his twenty questions and I get Hangry.  Come take a Break From the Grind.   If you want to dontate to The Giving League hit Mike up @TheThirdMike on twitter. As always we welcome your donation to Toys for Tots at You Caring:  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-1121442 If you want to help out Rob JR you can go to sleeperwire.com and join the Sleeperwire Pro am, a fan league, or become a Patreon.  All proceeds go to Rob's battle with Lyme Disease. 

    The 3rd Member Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 77:53


    Do you have a friend that you don't talk to for months but when you hear from them it is like you talked everyday?  That was this episode of Break From the Grind with Darth Pichi.  We talk about talk trades, top ten ADP and DP has nothing nice to say about the 49ers.  Come take a Break From the Grind

    *Second Airing* It Isn't Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 51:21


    This is the sixth anniversary of the death of my brother Shawn.  Last year George and I did an episode that talked about what led to his suicide, things it did to my family and things the state could have done better.  George suggested for the anniversary we do a replay and I was honored by the suggestion.Please keep in mind any charity we talk about is from last year.  If you would like to make a donation  you can visit https://afsp.org/  You can start a campaign, join a campaign, donate money or time.Thank you for taking a Break From the Grind

    Matt Harmon: Behind the Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 96:36


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we announce that we joined another podcast, we fumble through a live read for @thethirdmike and we have a great guest Matt Harmon.  Matt comes on the show to talk weight loss and depression, how George is a monster, and how he would make a surprising trade.  Come take a Break From your Daily Grind. Want to donate to the Giving League?  DM @thethirdmike Want to hear more from Matt Harmon?  Check out Reception Perception, find him on NFL.com and if you need a leg up in your fantasy football league get the fantasy footballers ultimate draft kit:  http://receptionperception.com Want to hear more of us?  We have joined with Sleeperwire.   Catch all of their podcasts at www.Sleeperwire.com

    Mind the Generational Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 120:35


    On this episode we have Rivs and Luke from Fantasy Snacks on the show.  We talk their new podcast, how much a soul is worth and and introduce a younger generation to Married with Children and Celebrity Death Match.  Come take a Break From the Grind. 

    Ohio: The Thailand for Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 107:14


    On this episode we interview Steve from the Sleeperwire.  We talk fantasy football (of course), actual football, how SleeperWire was started, their charity of choice (Rob's fight with lyme disease) and George comes up with random questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.   Visit Sleeperwire: http://sleeperwire.com/Check out their charity:http://sleeperwire.com/about/support

    Miracle Whip is the Browns of Sandwich Toppings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 106:02


    I admit, this episode took WAY too long for me to edit and put out.  On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome generallyaware from the Fantasy Life App.  We talk NFL draft (from before the draft), moves the Rams made and of course we took your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

    24: Taking Sobriety One Day at a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 91:20


    This week on Break From the Grind, George talks about the cost of camp, we talk about visiting Boston, and we have a very special guest from Die Hard Pod and Rotgrinders Justin Lonero.  We talk to Justin abot his struggle with alcoholism and his path to sobriety, we invite ourselves over for ice cream and of course we ask him your questions.  Come take a Break From the GrindFollow Justin at:Host: @DiehardspodManager:@RotoGrinders_FB(@RotoGrinders) Senior Fantasy Football Columnist-Analyst http://FootballDiehards.com   

    Preseason is the Underwear of Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 118:58


    On this episode we welcome a guest! Aaron (AirFrk3819) from the fantasy life app.  We talk trips to Home Depot, a bit of football fatigue, we look who downloads the show and talk a bit about Toys for Tots.  Come take a Break From the Grind!

    Fully Guaranteed Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 54:35


    In this episode we discuss our Toys for Tots drive, NFL free agency, Impractical Jokers and of course our NCAA bracket tournament.  Please donate $10 to:  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-1121442 and send @geo a message to join our 50/50 bracket.  Half to the winner half to Toys for Tots.  Also, remember if you donate to us then join playline and put as little as $10 into the account and they will donate $20 to our drive.https://www.playline.com/

    Hurry Up and Weight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 49:51


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we get our first sponsor!  Thank You to the Northern Neck Ultimate Frisbee League, your sponsorship will be happily donated to Toys For Tots!  We talk George's trip to Oklahoma, Bucs being bad at football, discuss our weight loss challenge and enter in a chili cook-off.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

    Dealer's Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 108:38


    This episode was a long time coming for two reasons.  First because we finally have our fan/stalker Unfollowable on the show.  Second becase we recorded it a while back and we are just now releasing it.  On this episode we talk to Unfollowable but don't learn much about him, we ask talk football and answer all your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

    Caddywampus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 111:14


    On this episode we welcome Metal Head Chat's TheThirdMike.  We talk fantasy soccer, George and I update you on how fat we are, and we ask him your questions.  Come take a Break From the Grind.

    Shitholes Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 60:02


    On this episode George says hole, we discuss the weight loss challange, Fat Guy Food Tip gets a new name, my wife quits and George is excited to go to Oaklahoma.  Come take a Break From the Grind.  

    Life Makes Us #Bad@Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 97:35


    We are back! On this first episode of 2018 we discuss how fat we are and what we plan to do about it, out toys for tots shopping trip, did the Bucs make another mistake and if Brown really is number 2.  We also kicked off our 2nd annual Worst Christmas Gift Ever!!!! Contest.  Come Take a Break From the Grind.

    The Final Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 43:31


    This is the final episode before we shop for toys for tots.  It isn't too late to donate.  On this episode you get a few moments of silence without George, we discuss the perils of getting old, talk about Christmas and start the second annual Worst Christmas Gift Ever contest.  Please take the time to doate to:  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716  Today (12/8) is the last day.  Special thanks to the Fantasy Football Breakdown, Clock Dodgers, the FLA app, Sleeper Wire and Scott Fish for all the support.  And of course, thank you to all the listners who donated.  

    An Epic DP

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 127:39


    We have a good friend and funny guest Darth Pichi.  We started recording the moment he picked up the phone and it made for some interesting conversation.  We talk sexual herassment, Matt Moore, the 49ers, epic Christmas saves and about a million other random topics.  Come take a Break From the Grind 

    Hulk Hand Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 37:58


    A very short Break From the Grind this week.  First we talk about Toys for Tots and the 2 entries being raffled into the SFB8, then we get into our Fat Guy Food Tip and our sad but true news.  Come take a Break From the Grindhttps://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716    

    War on Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 40:50


    On this week's episode of Break From the Grind we discuss all things Toys For Tots, ask for a new logo, talk about possibly selling shirts, have a fat guy food tip and do our sad but true news.  Come take a Break From the Grind! To enter the logo design contest please email entries to bftgpodcast@gmail.comExciting news that came out after we recorded this episode:Sad you didn’t get into #SFB7? Now you have a chance to get an auto entry into #SFB8! @ScottFish24 donated 2 entries into #SFB8! $5 raffle entry that all goes to #toysfortots! UNLIMITED entries. Help kids have a great Christmas! Please leave your email and/or your twitter name in the donation comments so we can contact you after the raffle is over. 

    We Return, Sad But True

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 38:34


    On this episode of Break From The Grind we of courst talk about the 2nd Annual FLA Toys For Tots drive, give you a delicious fat guy food tip and have the triumphant return of Sad But True News!   Please take some time to donate to or share the 2nd annual toys for tots drive.  https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716Today 10/31 is the last day to enter for the Leveon Bell signed mini helmet.  $10 donation for one entry $50 gets you 6. Please mention your app name and the drawing to be included.  Drawing will be the evening of November 1st on @geo's Periscope.  @bftgpod on twitter for the link.

    2nd Annual FLA Toys For Tots Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 51:19


    It is that time of year again. The second annual FLA Toys for Tots Drive!  On this episode of Break From the Grind we have Neal from Clock Dodgers and an interview Gunny Sergeant Mejia from the Palm Beach County Toys for Tots.  If you are able, please donate to this amazing cause.  If you cannot donate, pass our information on to someone who can.  In addition, this year we are going to have a couple raffles.  The first raffle is going to be for a Le’veon  Bell signed mini helmet.  The raffle will run through 10/31 and the drawing will be held on 11/1/17 live on Periscope.  Every $10 you donate to you caring at the link below gets you one entry.  $50 gets you six entries.  YOU HAVE TO COMMENT IN YOUR DONATION THAT YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE RAFFLE.  The mini helmet was purchased from pristine auction and comes with a certificate of authenticity.  Where you can donate: https://www.youcaring.com/toysfortots-978716     For updates on the drive please listen to Clock Dodgers, Fantasy Football Breakdown and Break From the Grind.  Of course you can check status on the Fantasy Life App and at the youcaring link as well.

    The Wives Take Their Turn On The Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 128:22


    Finally our 50th episode!!!.  On this episode we have two VERY special guests.  Hell froze over and our wives graced us with their company.  We get a fat guy food tip and answer your mostly inappropriate questions.  We even make a few worse than needed.  Come take a Break From Your Daily Grind for the 50th time.  

    BFTG: After Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 129:51


    On this episode of Break From the Grind we welcome GG from the Fantasy Life App.  On this episode George gives a hot take on a Fat Guy Food Tip,  we get into the stand vs. sit to wipe, George sucks another guest into his Matt Moore fantasy, we finally give the backstory of FU Cory and of course we take your qustions from the Fantasy Life App.  Come take a Break From the Grind.     JJ Watt Harvey Relief Drive:  https://www.youcaring.com/victimsofhurricaneharvey-915053    

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