Sports. Los Angeles. Hot Takes. Fast Food Flavor. Welcome to Cautiously Optimistic, a podcast brought to you by three young men who were born and raised in LA and know they have their own twist on the world of sports with some extra sauce tossed on. Like a lot of sauce.
INTRO (0:00 - 10:09) - boys back in the Silver Lake studio for 100 - enemy of the pod Josh is here! - Pokemon meat C.O. MAILBAG (10:10 - 50:29) - Let's Be Frank - future of Fast Food Flavor - Dodgers-Padres - best hair in sports - another Nick freestyle - NFL kickoffs - Jesse vs. Sasha Vujacic NBA (50:30 - 1:06:29) - second round of playoffs - summer predictions NFL (1:06:30 - 1:10:49) - way-too-early Super Bowl picks LUCKY BOY (1:10:50 - 1:11:59) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ START-BENCH-CUT (1:12:00 - 1:20:19) - ranch soda, buffalo wing soda, edible crickets MLB (1:20:20 - 1:32:19) - Dodgers' Kenley Jansen, Travis d'Arnaud - Reds release Matt Kemp, hit 3 homers in 3 pitches - Kansas City baseball culture CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:32:20 - 1:33:49) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com - special promotion for Episode 100 WHAT THE PUCK? (1:33:50 - 1:42:59) - NHL player or famous Russian? - Stanley Cup predictions FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:43:00 - 1:53:59) - Wendy's bringing back Spicy Chicken Nuggets - Top 5 fast food restaurants - last meal? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:54:00) - Josh's 50 seconds - closing up shop :( Released: May 6, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 7:44) - Happy birthday Jesse! - Fred McGriff - Minnesota minute - Taco Bell party C.O. MAILBAG (7:45 - 22:49) - Josh gets roasted - coolest dad? - new mascot? - future plans NFL (22:50 - 37:39) - draft recap - Rosen to Miami NBA (37:40 - 50:59) - second round of playoffs - Vinsanity will be back LUCKY BOY (51:00 - 52:09) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (52:10 - 1:02:44) - Dodgers' first month - Tim Anderson's bold statement - Vladito + Lil Nas X CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:45 - 1:03:44) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:45 - 1:06:59) - McDonald's 2 for $5 Mix & Match - Sonic Red Bull Slush SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00) - Twitter - SpongeBob - Bran from GoT Released: May 3, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 12:29) - Jesse's Coachella experience - Sunday Service NBA (12:30 - 43:44) - playoffs underway - "next question" - Clippers' future - Luke Walton in hot water - Magic Johnson tweets LUCKY BOY (43:45 - 45:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (46:30 - 1:02:29) - Dodgers crush Josh Hader - Vlad Jr. finally arrives - Puig's brawl shirt - Tim Anderson suspended CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:30 - 1:03:44) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com WHAT THE PUCK? (1:03:45 - 1:07:14) - Capitals bounced from playoffs FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:15 - 1:15:19) - Taco Bell Loaded Nacho Taco - jelly on breakfast sandwiches? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:15:20) - WNBA - Lloyd Pierce - Torii MacAdams' dad Released: April 25, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 12:39) - Joe Beimel Episode - Tiger wins Masters - Florida man likes 7-Eleven NBA (12:40 - 35:34) - Magic steps down - Lakers' future - playoffs chatter LUCKY BOY (35:35 - 36:49) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (36:50 - 47:49) - Dodgers' early season - Chris Davis gets a hit - fantasy squabble CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (47:50 - 48:59) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:00 - 53:59) - Dodger Sausage - crema pronunciations SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:00) - Nets - Tiger - Old Town Road Released: April 15, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 8:14) - Sully's March Madness experience - opening weekend recap LUCKY BOY (8:15 - 9:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (9:30 - 25:59) - It's time for Dodger baseball! - Braun forgets passport - farewell, Ichiro NBA GOAT DEBATE (26:00 - 1:18:19) - who's the greatest player of all time? CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:18:20 - 1:19:19) - new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade - available now at ChallengerCare.com FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:19:20 - 1:27:29) - Swine tries Steak 'n Shake - Crown Burgers in SLC - Dodger Stadium's new offerings SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:27:30) - Rebels busting brackets - Nick's sister - oatmeal raisin cookies Released: March 26, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59) - USC admissions scandal - Twitter like and retweet count MARCH MADNESS (8:00 - 37:59) - bracket code of conduct - our upsets and Final Four picks LUCKY BOY (38:00 - 39:29) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (39:30 - 48:39) - OBJ traded to Browns - Le'Veon signs with Jets - more Chiefs trouble - Adrian Peterson back with Skins MLB (48:40 - 55:29) - 3-batter minimum for relievers - $1 million prize in HR Derby CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:30 - 56:29) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:30 - 1:02:19) - McDonald's Cheesy Bacon Fries - Taco Bell vs. Del Taco SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:20) - Landon Collins - Justin Timberlake - summer approaching Released: March 18, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 5:39) - Kansas concerts - March Madness bracket challenge HARRISON FAIGEN (5:40 - 41:29) 7:45 - assigning blame for Lakers' downfall 12:00 - LeBron's culpability 21:00 - where do they go from here? 25:00 - comparing clout 26:30 - In N Out and IHOP talk 34:00 - Super Hot Interesting Take & Shoutouts LUCKY BOY (41:30 - 43:09) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (44:10 - 55:14) - Antonio Brown to Raiders - Case Keenum to Skins CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:15 - 56:14) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free MLB (56:15 - 1:07:49) - Bryce Harper to Phillies - Kershaw improving - D'backs sign Adam Jones FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:50 - 1:11:49) - Taco Bell Rattlesnake Burrito - Fire Sauce saves lives SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:50) - Archie to Oregon - defining dunks - José Canseco Released: March 11, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 10:59) - snow in LA - IHOP vs. Denny's HOOPS (11:00 - 34:44) - Zion's shoe - Lakers outlook - Nurkic/Simmons beef - Tristan Thompson's troubles - Ja Rule stays struggling LUCKY BOY (34:45 - 36:39) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (36:40 - 48:29) - Dodgers spring training - Bryce Harper latest - Manny Machado to Padres - pitch clock NFL (48:30 - 58:19) - Robert Kraft arrested - Steelers disintegrating CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (58:20 - 59:29) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free FAST FOOD FLAVOR (59:30 - 1:06:59) - Nick's pilgrimage to the Taco Bell Cantina - McDonald's Donut Sticks SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00) - Paul George - more Harper - washed up Released: February 25, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 6:39) - 1992 - 21 Savage NFL (6:40 - 35:59) - Nick's Super Bowl experience - game recap + halftime review - Raiders in SF LUCKY BOY (36:00 - 37:49) - offering catering + delivery - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (37:50 - 52:39) - Anthony Davis saga - LaVar Ball back in the news - Porzingod to Dallas CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (52:40 - 53:49) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free C.O. MAILBAG (53:50 - 1:18:29) - best bar in Topeka? best boy band? best YouTube video? - most memorable sports moment witnessed? - Jesse's stance on naps FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:18:30 - 1:21:19) - McDonald's app deal - Taco Bell limited-time box - Shake Shack Chick'n Bites - Jack in the Box Pannido - nugget chatter SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:21:20) - doubling down - Boogie - 2 Chainz Released: February 5, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 11:59) - watching classic TV shows - Fyre Fest - big announcement! NFL (12:00 - 40:39) - Rams-Saints fiasco - overtime rules - Patriots won't die - early Super Bowl predictions - Romostradamus LUCKY BOY (40:40 - 42:59) - support our friends after their kitchen fire! - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (43:00 - 56:14) - Lakers chatter - L.A. favorite landing spot for Melo - Harden ties Kobe's MSG record CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (56:15 - 57:59) - new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack - available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free MLB (58:00 - 1:04:29) - Hall of Fame class + snubs - Dodgers FanFest this Saturday FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:30 - 1:07:39) - KFC bowls - Taco Bell anniversary drop - Blaze testing new item SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:40) - Lonzo Ball - Guapdad 4000 - Tacos Villa Corona - ATL Released: January 24, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 11:59) - Kyler Murray's career - Dodgers catchers NFL PLAYOFFS (12:00 - 36:39) - divisional round recap - conference championship previews NBA (36:40 - 44:29) - Blake curves Ballmer - Thunder retire Nick Collison's jersey MIRIN FADER (44:30) 45:20 - thoughts on pet Instagrams 49:00 - reflecting on 2018 stories 51:50 - covering a transgender athlete 57:00 - favorite stories of the past year 1:05:40 - learning on the road 1:08:00 - confidence as a writer 1:11:00 - "rapid-fire" questions 1:21:45 - ketchup talk 1:23:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes and Shoutouts Released: January 15, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 4:29) - Nick's sports watching credibility questioned COLLEGE FOOTBALL (4:30 - 30:29) - Clemson/Alabama Natty - Jesse's new side hustle - Kliff Kingsbury to Kardinals NFL (30:30 - 57:59) - Double Doink - The Usual Suspects - divisional round preview NBA (58:00 - 1:07:59) - Young Lakers get inspired - Thibs out in Minnesota - Chandler Parsons saga FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:00 - 1:10:59) - Top 5 Best-Sellers of 2018 - Sully tries Sonic breakfast bowl SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:00) - Polyana Viana - Sierra Nevada Resilience IPA Released: January 9, 2019 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59) - 365 burgers - Bevo vs. Uga - dog Instagrams NFL (8:00 - 25:59) - playoffs preview/predictions - Vikings recap - Steelers drama NCAAF (26:00 - 37:29) - CFP semifinals - New Year's 6 - Natty talk NBA (37:30 - 51:39) - LeBron drinks wine, calls himself GOAT - Lakers' young players turning up - Kobe expecting another daughter MLB (51:40 - 59:59) - Dodgers trade Puig - Harper sources say... FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:00:00 - 1:06:29) - Sonic breakfast - Carl's Jr. Double Deals - Taco Bell bringing it back - No Fry January? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:06:30) - Northwestern football - Super Bowl pick Released: January 3, 2019 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 4:59) - Gronk Episode - bean soup - Let Our Communities Adjust Late-Night Act FOOTBALL (5:00 - 30:34) - Rams struggling, Vikings back, Skins win! - Week 16 locks/upsets - Early Signing Period MLB (30:35 - 36:44) - Dodgers sign Joe Kelly - Puig trade rumors WHAT THE PUCK? (36:45 - 38:29) - Ovi ballin' MIRJAM SWANSON (38:30) 40:20 - career path 43:15 - 'Jammer' nickname 44:00 - fan to reporter 48:00 - Clippers chatter 58:50 - working with Jovan Buha 1:03:00 - covering Kawhi 1:08:45 - D-Fish coaching Sparks 1:14:50 - Women's Drew League 1:17:20 - Fast Food Flavor 1:21:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes & Shoutouts OUTRO (1:25:35) Released: December 20, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 9:44) - Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years - Cardi B and Offset split NCAAF (9:45 - 25:59) - bowl preview - playoff format - USC hires Kliff Kingsbury NFL (26:00 - 56:39) - Kareem Hunt and Reuben Foster - Sanchise back - NFC playoff implications - bandwagon Rams fans - Packers fire McCarthy - Week 14 locks/upsets MLB (56:40 - 1:05:09) - Dave Roberts gets extension - Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals - Mariners-Mets trade WHAT THE PUCK? (1:05:10 - 1:08:49) - Seattle gets a team! FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:50 - 1:16:14) - KFC chicken and waffles - fry servings - In N Out to Oklahoma SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:16:15) - Meek Mill - baseball shifts - Celebrity Deathmatch - Friends - Justin Jackson Released: December 6, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 10:59) - Corn Dogs 2018 - Episode Ochocinco - Jesse in Pacific Northwest NFL (11:00 - 27:39) - Rams no longer undefeated - Saints sign Dez - Skins lose more than game - Week 10 locks/upsets NBA (27:40 - 37:29) - Is Luke Walton's job safe? - LeBron coasting - Lakers sign Tyson Chandler - All-Star Draft televised MLB (37:30 - 53:59) - Kersh, Doc, Freese back - Zaidi, Woodward, Ward out - Should Dodgers sign Harper? NCAAB (54:00 - 55:59) - Duke lays smackdown - early showdowns FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:00 - 1:03:59) - McDonald's Triple Breakfast Stacks - Guy Fieri wins re-election SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:04:00) - Bill Walton - Yasiel Puig - Ochocino thank you Released: November 8, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 5:19) - Happy Halloween - Randy Moss episode WORLD SERIES (5:20 - 35:39) - back-to-back losses - 18-inning marathon - Game 4 decisions - Kershaw's future NFL (36:30 - 1:05:39) - Rams 8-0, Gurley ties Crazylegs, acquire Fowler - Adrian Peterson turns back the clock + HaHa - Vikings lose to Saints + Chiefs update from Kansas - Demaryius to Texans, Golden Tate to Eagles - Browns clean house - Week 9 locks/upsets NBA (1:05:40 - 1:24:29) - Lakers lose 2 straight after Lance game - Brandon Ingram back, Lonzo starting over Rondo - LeBron's 'patience' quote - Klay Thompson gets buckets - Beverley vs. Westbrook Part II - Austin Rivers tribute video FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:24:30 - 1:28:29) - Jack in the Box Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito - spooky deals - McRib rehashed SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:28:30) - Utah State - hot dogs vs. corn dogs Released: October 31, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 3:59) - bread MLB (4:00 - 25:29) - NLCS recap - World Series preview - Manny Machado antics NBA (25:30 - 34:59) - Lakers fight! - off to 0-3 start LUCKY BOY (35:00 - 36:29) - catering services for your watch party - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (36:30 - 51:59) - Rams 7-0, Chargers apathy - Raiders trade - Justin Tucker's miss - Week 8 locks/upsets - fantasy team names FAST FOOD FLAVOR (52:00 - 57:59) - Jack in the Box Ribeye Burgers - Buffalo Wild Wings BBQ Pumpkin Ale Sauce - "Nightmare King" - Del Taco advice - Freddy's Steakburgers SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (58:00) - "The Flip" - candy corn Released: October 23, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 17:39) - baseball announcers - Khabib-McGregor MLB (17:40 - 36:09) - Dodgers beat Braves - NLCS preview - Angel Hernandez NFL (36:10 - 53:49) - Drew Brees record - Vikings/Rams recap - Sully at Arrowhead - Week 6 locks/upsets LUCKY BOY (53:50 - 55:09) - catering services for your watch party - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (55:10 - 1:02:29) - Jimmy Butler goes in WHAT THE PUCK? (1:02:30 - 1:04:59) - NHL is back! - Nick's hockey update FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:05:00 - 1:08:24) - Carl's Jr. Pastrami Thickburger - Little Caesar's under attack - Freddy's Steakburgers SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:08:25) - sweater weather - friends of the pod doing big things Released: October 11, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 10:29) - Kobe controversy - Sully gets the blue check MLB (10:30 - 44:29) - Dodgers 6th straight division title - postseason predictions NFL (44:30 - 1:06:29) - Rams/Vikings - fantasy issues - Earl Thomas finger - farewell Fitzmagic - Week 5 locks/upsets LUCKY BOY (1:06:30 - 1:07:59) - catering services for your watch party - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (1:08:00 - 1:16:59) - Lebron’s helicopter - Lakers preseason - Sixers phone bucket WHAT THE PUCK? (1:17:00 - 1:22:19) - Canucks ban Fortnite ban - Caps' Tom Wilson suspended 20 games FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:22:20 - 1:25:59) - National Taco Day! SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:26:00) - Addison Russell - Eric Reid - love in the air - BTS Army Released: October 4, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 16:59) - National Pancake Day - Vikings beef NFL (17:00 - 38:29) - Week 4 recap - Baker time - Week 5 locks/upsets MLB (38:30 - 51:29) - Dodgers coming down to the wire - Joe West ejections LUCKY BOY (51:30 - 52:59) - for your watch parties - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (53:00 - 1:05:39) - Kawhi's laugh - Lakers media day - Jimmy Buckets drama FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:05:40 - 1:10:19) - Taco Bell boxes - more Steak 'n Shake research - cheesy list SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:10:20) - Tyga - YG feat. Kiké - making up Released: September 27, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 27:19) - Nick's Bitmoji - Eminem responds to MGK - Drake, Kanye, Maroon 5 - USC football struggles - Space Jam 2 MLB (27:20 - 34:49) - Dodgers rolling - postseason outlook LUCKY BOY (34:50 - 36:19) - thanks to our proud sponsor - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (36:20 - 58:59) - Fitzmagic continues - Clay Matthews penalty - Patrick Mah-O-M-G - halftime retirement - Boston Tree Party (Josh Gordon) - Week 3 upsets/locks NBA (59:00 - 1:04:49) - Jimmy Buckets drama - GM Elton Brand FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:50 - 1:09:49) - Taco Bell Breakfast Stacker - Kansas Steak 'n Shake - Sonic dessert SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:09:50) - don't @ me - MGK - September call-ups Released: September 20, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 12:24) - iPhone XS - Kobe friendship - Andrew Bynum comeback? - Waffle House weather service NFL (12:25 - 32:49) - Week 1 roundup - Week 2 upsets/locks NCAAF (32:50 - 44:59) - USC loss + coaching questions - Kansas ends streak - fist-pump injury LUCKY BOY (45:00 - 46:39) - thanks to our proud sponsor - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (46:40 - 55:09) - Dodgers deja vu - NL playoff push FAST FOOD FLAVOR (55:10 - 1:01:09) - Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Taco Bell Top 15 reaction - In N Out appreciation SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:01:10) - Jonah Hill - Allie Clifton - Mac Miller tribute Released: September 13, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 16:59) - Dennis Santana pod - Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad - MGK vs. Eminem LUCKY BOY (17:00 - 18:39) - 1.2 pound burrito will fill you up - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NFL (18:40 - 45:49) - Le'Veon Bell holdout - Donald, Mack get paid - Week 1 upsets/locks - Super Bowl predictions NCAAF (45:50 - 54:19) - USC gets the W - Nick Saban's outburst - Kansas football woes MLB (54:20 - 1:03:59) - Dodgers roller coaster - new faces in LA - Ohtani ouch FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:00 - 1:08:44) - Fruit Loops donuts at Carl's Jr. SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:08:45) - Lil Jon - Yahoo - support for #FriendOfThePod Released: September 7, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 9:44) - Kansas check-in - Nick says Yahoo! LUCKY BOY (9:45 - 11:14) - catering services - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (11:15 - 27:09) - Dodgers chasing - Kenley's struggles - Players' Weekend - new haircuts? NCAAF (27:10 - 42:39) - JT Daniels starting for USC - Week 1 matchups NFL (42:40 - 57:49) - new contracts - backup QB trades - Hard Knocks NBA (57:49 - 1:01:44) - Manu retires - fresh kicks FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:01:45 - 1:07:29) - Top 15 Taco Bell items of all time SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:30) - Clint Dempsey - Saquon Barkley - #FriendOfThePod engagement Released: August 30, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 11:19) - Scott Alexander episode - Kansas moves - rip @sullayyy - NCAA hoops rule changes LUCKY BOY (11:20 - 13:19) - family/friend visits - catering services - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (13:20 - 26:24) - Dodgers & Dre Day - Joe Simpson shook - Big Sexy history - trash can ejection NBA (26:25 - 31:59) - schedule leak - new Lakers jerseys - KD-McCollum podcast beef - Wade, Dirk, Kawhi FAST FOOD FLAVOR (32:00 - 39:39) - Sonic shoutout - Qdoba vs. Chipotle SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (39:40) - California love - NBA writing - football mullet - new music Released: August 10, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 4:29) - Shark Week - breaking bews? LUCKY BOY (4:30 - 5:59) - catering services - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (6:00 - 29:29) - Dodgers chatter - Machado/Swine hair - trade deadline approaching - more Miami chains - Poncedeleon NFL (29:30 - 43:39) - Rams' contracts - Darnold not paid yet - Browns on Hard Knocks - Skins/Vikings early thoughts NBA (43:40 - 1:03:09) - Michael Beasley joins Meme Team - LeBron roasting predictions - mural vandalism air-it-out - Wade, Dirk, Kawhi - New Balance courting Gordon Hayward FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:10 - 1:06:14) - Complex's best Taco Bell menu items SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:06:15) - Instagram music - Machavez Ravine Released: July 26 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
MLB INTRO (0:00 - 24:59) - weather update - Mannywood 2.0 - HR Derby/ASG recap - Josh Hader tweets - old Dodgers tweets POP QUIZ (25:00 - 29:59) - recent Dodgers All-Stars NBA (30:00 - 46:09) - Kawhi traded to Toronto - Lakers Summer - LeBron makes an appearance - bye-bye IT and Brook FAST FOOD FLAVOR (46:10 - 54:49) - Nacho Fries back at Taco Bell - new flavor at Wing Stop - Alondra's challenge SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (51:09) - LA murals - Liz Cambage - BDE - Bryce Harper Released: July 19, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
NBA INTRO (0:00 - 28:24) - LeBron James signs with Lakeshow - Lakers' ceiling going forward - rest of NBA free agency + Kawhi saga MLB (28:25 - 38:49) - Dodgers chatter - Coors Field return - Freeway Series WORLD CUP (38:50 - 49:14) - Nick's negativity - soccer appreciation - Team USA questions FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:15 - 54:49) - Naked Chicken Chalupa last call - Nacho Fries returning soon - cold McDonald's emergency - Cheba Hut SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:50) - fireworks - July 4 hot dogs vs. July 4 hamburgers - AIR7 Released: July 6, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 6:59) - Wyoming updates POP QUIZ (7:00- 11:59) - new segment! LUCKY BOY (12:00 - 13:59) - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (14:00 - 27:59) - Dodgers chatter - hair talk re: Bryce Harper + Swine - Hanley Ramirez needs new friends NBA (28:00 - 57:39) - draft recap - awards analysis - Paul George #FutureLaker FAST FOOD FLAVOR (57:40 - 1:03:29) - Taco Bell news - Wyoming freshness - unfortunate closures SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:03:30) - Woj's thesaurus - NBA trade take - Robert Williams Released: June 27, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59) - Sully live from the 307 - Coors Field - Vegas pit stop WHAT THE PUCK? (8:00- 10:59) - Capitals win Stanley Cup - top Alex Ovechkin moments LUCKY BOY (11:00 - 12:49) - Sully's last meal in SoCal - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ MLB (12:50 - 24:14) - Big Sexy, Beltre at The Ravine - Dodgers chatter - Joc Pederson's new diet? - All-Star voting NBA (24:15 - 50:19) - Finals recap - LeBron's legacy, future - "Kylie Kuzma" - Clippers to Inglewood? FAST FOOD FLAVOR (50:20 - 55:19) - Jack in the Box asada fries - early Wyoming selections SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (55:20) - Game of Zones - RIP Anthony Bourdain - Kim's recovery - Burger King Released: June 13, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 22:24) - last in-studio podcast together - around the room - Lucky Boy love - Sully sendoffs - welcome back Joe LET'S BE FRANK CROSSOVER (22:25 - 35:59) - beach ball/wave debate continues JOVAN BUHA (36:00 - 48:09) - NBA Twitter for ESPN - Drake vs. Pusha T analysis JONAH ROSENBAUM (48:10 - 1:02:09) - favorite karaoke song - Wyoming thoughts - Michigan/Dodgers predictions - quick hitters JUSTIN POSTHUMA (1:02:10 - 1:10:24) - greetings from Tennessee - Your Call Football + Johnny Manziel - J.R. Smith musings SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:10:25) - All Caps - bon voyage Sully Released: June 5, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 10:19) - National Donut Day - Drake vs. Pusha T - "ye" LUCKY BOY (10:20 - 11:39) - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (11:40 - 25:19) - JR Smith's Game 1 sausage - looking ahead in the Finals - Bryan Colangelo burner accounts START-BENCH-CUT (25:20 - 28:44) MLB (28:45 - 35:29) - Kershaw back to DL - weekend series with Rockies - Dodgers' All-Stars? WHAT THE PUCK? (35:30 - 37:54) - Stanley Cup Final update FAST FOOD FLAVOR (37:55 - 41:59) - Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club from Jack in the Box - best chicken strips in the game? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (42:00) - Don Nelson - Ross Stripling Pod - Nick's Twitter announcement - Sully roast Released: June 2, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 10:44) - Taj Gibson episode - Happy birthday Sully - Dodgers chatter LUCKY BOY (10:45 - 12:20) - vegetarian and vegan options - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (12:30 - 38:45) - Warriors/Cavs preview - Conference Finals recap - LeBron/MJ debate - Kobe writes a book - Lakers work out Gelo, Welsh C.O. MAILBAG (39:00 - 57:29) - Dodger Dogs - Drake - beer WHAT THE PUCK? (57:30 - 1:00:29) - Stanley Cup Final update SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:00:30) - beach balls and waves at the stadium? - New Girl Released: May 30, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 11:54) - Yasiel Puig Pod - Dodgers bouncing back - MLB chatter BREAKING NEWS (11:55 - 15:14) - old guys still chugging along NFL (15:15 - 17:59) - national anthem policy PLAYERS' LOUNGE (18:00 - 25:19) - Wyoming edition LUCKY BOY (25:20 - 26:59) - catering service info - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (27:00 - 36:09) - Conference Finals WHAT THE PUCK? (36:10 - 39:34) - Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final - facing expansion Vegas Golden Knights FAST FOOD FLAVOR (39:35 - 42:09) - Naked Chicken Chalupa is back at Taco Bell - check out the Swine Scale infographic! SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (42:10) - more congrats - Dylan Covey Released: May 25, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 17:39) - Laurel or Yanny? - sports betting is now legal - Browns on Hard Knocks - ketchup coach - Nick's article on Matt Kemp JASON OCHART (17:40 - 39:59) 18:10 - www.drivelinebaseball.com/ 20:00 - pro ambassadors 21:00 - attack angle analysis 24:00 - valuing exit velocity 26:00 - consulting with MLB teams 28:30 - Trevor Bauer connection 34:10 - Dodgers talk 36:00 - Fast Food Flavor LUCKY BOY (40:00 - 41:39) - catering service info - more info: luckyboyburgers.com/ NBA (41:40 - 57:09) - Conference Finals chatter - draft lottery and Luka Doncic - Kawhi spotted at Dodger Stadium - Chimezie dreamin' WHAT THE PUCK? (57:10 - 59:34) - Capitals capitalizing in the playoffs SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (59:35) - #CautiousFam - Boogie - Lloyd Pierce - Nick Collison Released: May 18, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 9:29) - Fuzzy Thurston episode - Dodgers downers - MLB expansion? - Bartolo's anniversary START-BENCH-CUT (9:30 - 15:04) - old guys still chugging along LUCKY BOY (15:05 - 15:54) - take your mom out for a burrito NBA (15:55 - 31:09) - Zaddy issues in LeBronto - Brad Stevens' sorcery - Kobe advises Ben Simmons - Becky Hammon and the coaching carousel C.O. HEADLINES (31:10 - 33:34) - A.I. renaissance - lube FAST FOOD FLAVOR (33:35 - 35:59) - Burger King Sourdough King - Taco Bell update SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (36:00) - Sprout God - moms - Rachel Nichols Released: May 8, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 16:39) - happy birthday, Swine! - Yimi Garcia episode - NFL Draft recap LUCKY BOY (16:40 - 18:29) - new sponsor and its related Cinco de Mayo fiesta MLB (18:30 - 50:44) - Corey Seager done for the season - how do the Dodgers proceed? - new segment: In or Out? CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (50:45 - 51:24) - 8th annual Poker Bowl coming up - cscpasadena.org for more info NBA (51:25 - 1:13:54) - second round of the playoffs - Thunder's demise FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:13:55 - 1:22:44) - Burger King Spicy Nuggets - Swine's favorite fast food of the past year - Nick's Fatburger experience - local renovations SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:22:45) - milkshake madness - Westworld Released: May 1, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 22:19) - Wilmer Font DFA eulogy - Jesse's Coachella vs. Nick's Coachella - Kanye controversy LUCKY BOY (22:20 - 36:59) - new sponsor! - Christina Karagias interview NBA (38:00 - 55:44) - Pelicans sweep Blazers - Trust the Process + #FreeMeek - Paul George, future Laker? - Derek Fisher/Matt Barnes updates MLB (55:45 - 1:06:39) - Walker Buehler's first start - Pedro Baez disappointment - are the Angels for real? - Sean Manaea no-no START-BENCH-CUT (1:06:40 - 1:16:04) - QBs in the NFL Draft SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:16:05) - baseball Twitter - Shaq mocks Joe Ingles Released: April 26, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 15:00) - Chan Ho Park episode - Kanye is tweeting again - Nick's Coachella recap - G-League increases player salaries - Dodger Stadium proposal ideas CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (15:05 - 15:59) - National Young Adult Cancer Awareness - more info: www.cscpasadena.org NBA (16:00 - 37:14) - NBA playoffs early musings - James Harden step-back reevaluated - Lonzo gets first Fortnite win MLB (37:15 - 1:01:29) - Dodgers chatter - Trayce Thompson cut again - Ohtani rattled by us? - Jose Bautista back in the league - postponements galore WHAT THE PUCK? (53:29 - 55:24) - Golden Knights beat Kings, co-favorites to win Cup FAST FOOD FLAVOR (55:25 - 58:59) - Cholula Buttery Jack - Dodger Dog on the Swine Scale SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (59:00) - Coachella paella/IG Released: April 19, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 6:40) - Andrew Toles episode - Dodgers to host 2020 ASG - basebrawls CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (6:45 - 8:05) - National Young Adult Cancer Awareness - more info: www.cscpasadena.org AVERY YANG ON SHOHEI OHTANI (8:40) 11:00 - Shohei Ohtani playing schedule 12:40 - media hype 16:00 - relationships with teammates/coaches 20:00 - Japanese baseball background 22:30 - Can Ohtani win MVP? 27:45 - Start/Bench/Cut 31:45 - Ohtani batting practice NBA (33:00 - 1:24:59) - Andre Ingram & Boban - playoffs preview - awards predictions FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:25:00 - 1:29:29) - Avery Yang's favorite SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:30:00) - Angels World Series? Released: April 13, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 25:44) - Guillermo Mota episode - NBA 2K League - RGIII signs with Ravens - Conor McGregor flips out - Dodgers' early scuffles - Ok Ohtani! CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (25:45 - 26:59) - National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week - more info: www.cscpasadena.org GOLF GUYS (27:00 - 50:59) - Masters chatter - Henry Moffly in studio - Adam Ochart on the line NBA (51:00 - 1:01:29) - Kyrie's injury - Western Conference playoff race FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:01:30 - 1:04:39) - Taco Bell's new Triple Melt duo SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:04:40) - James Harden's step-back Released: April 7, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 6:54) - Chad Billingsley episode - welcome back, Sully - MLB Opening Day - Dodger baseball returns CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (6:55 - 8:09) - National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week - more info: www.cscpasadena.org PLAYERS' LOUNGE (8:10 - 14:14) - 2006 Dodgers JONAH ROSENBAUM (14:15 - 20:29) - #FriendOfThePod live from Final Four HOOPS (20:30 - 44:44) - Final Four chatter - Grayson Allen's future - Arike Ogunbowale ousts UConn women - Lakers winding down and summer considerations - LiAngelo Ball declares for NBA draft - NBA Hall of Fame inductees NFL (44:45 - 50:19) - Rams' offseason additions - should Sully's Vikings be worried in NFC? - Jesse's RG3 jersey deal FAST FOOD FLAVOR (50:20 - 53:22) - Swine Scale debut - Burger King's Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (53:23) - Wendy's mixtape - LAFC - The Brow no more? Released: April 1, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 16:29) - Alex Wood episode - Justin Turner broken wrist - Jordan Clarkson's dinosaur theory - Fortnite fun TYE RICHARDSON (16:30 - 56:19) 17:20 - bracket update 21:00 - covering South Regional in Nashville 26:00 - UMBC shocks Virginia 31:45 - Tye's alma mater Arkansas bows out 36:00 - looking ahead in tourney 41:00 - Start-Bench-Cut from first weekend 44:50 - Southern #FastFoodFlavor 50:10 - Is Paul George coming home? OUTRO (56:20) - our updated picks - ketchup shoutout - Sully's off to Hawaii Released: March 21, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
INTRO (0:00 - 9:19) - Travis Wear breaking news - "You like that?" - USC snubbed MARCH MADNESS (9:20 - 1:01:39) - things to watch - Round of 64 picks - upsets/cinderellas - Final Four predictions C.O. HEADLINES (1:01:20 - 1:03:49) - the last white rhino - Trump and North Korea FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:50 - 1:07:19) - The Swine Scale has arrived SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:20) - Al Kaline - #FuncleSwine - Julius vs. Draymond Released: March 14, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 10:25) - Orel Hershiser and Russell Martin Episode - Kobe Bryant, Oscar winner - happy birthday Shaq - SoCal High School Hoops: Pasadena v Chino Hills - a taste of March Madness C.O. HEADLINES (10:30 - 13:50) - new segment where we dissect the latest news headlines to feature the phrase "cautiously optimistic." We are the experts after all. CHALLENGER HAIR CARE(14:00 - 15:10) - new shampoo and conditioner! - order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M NBA (15:20 - 24:30) - Lonzo getting buckets - JR Smith throws soup at assistant coach - Clippers swipe right on Bumble - disrespect level in the NBA rapidly rising START-BENCH-CUT (24:45 - 33:50) - dunked on, crossed over with fall, rejected - what gets started as most disrespectful? MLB (33:50 - 41:40) - Dodgers vs Yu coming up, Kemp hitting dongs - Lester bounce pass - return of the bullpen cart? FAST FOOD FLAVOR (41:45 - 48:10) - super expensive Crunch Wrap - McDonald's adding fresh beef for the first time since the 70s SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (48:15) Released: March 7, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 7:19) - happy "birthday" Nick! - NCAA scandal - Horace Grant episode CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (7:20 - 8:29) - new shampoo and conditioner! - order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M MIRIN FADER (8:30) 9:50 - "The LaMelo Show" genesis & focus 12:50 - sitting down with LaVar Ball 14:50 - access in Lithuania 17:15 - Big Baller Brand takeover 21:10 - new experiences for LaMelo, Mirin 25:20 - analyzing Lithuanian surroundings 32:30 - Ball in the Family 35:10 - LaVar as head coach 38:30 - What about Gelo? 41:20 - close encounters with BBB 43:45 - #LithuanianFoodFlavor 51:45 - Start-Bench-Cut OUTRO (55:40) - Lakers chatter - The Beard disrespects Clippers - Dodgers spring training update - 2020 birthday instructions Released: March 1, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 7:49) - Don Drysdale episode - What the Puck? USA women win gold - NBA All-Star Weekend quick recap CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (7:50 - 8:59) - new shampoo and conditioner! - order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M GARY KLEIN (9:00) 10:25 - Rams' first two seasons back in LA 17:50 - Can Rams overtake USC as LA's football team? 18:40 - covering the Super Bowl 21:50 - reuniting with former USC players in NFL 24:00 - checking in with Jeff Fisher 30:00 - Sean McVay and the Rams' offense 38:25 - NFL media rhythms compared to college 42:00 - Todd Gurley chatter 48:30 - Conquest book and Carson Palmer 57:35 - Coliseum chronicles 1:01:00 - #FastFoodFlavor 1:04:15 - new media and staying relevant Released: February 22, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 5:59) - Jamaal Wilkes episode - Snapchat update OLYMPICS (6:00 - 20:34) - Winter Games begin - #AngelenoOlympics NBA (20:35 - 33:14) - Lakers trade chatter - future of the new-look Cavs START-BENCH-CUT (33:15 - 47:34) - Slam Dunk, Three-point Contest, Skills Challenge - predictions for each MLB (47:35 - 56:04) - pitchers and catcher report - Yu Darvish to the Cubs - top players remain unsigned WHAT THE PUCK? (56:05 - 58:19) - Team USA in the Olympics FAST FOOD FLAVOR (58:20 - 1:02:04) - Jack in the Box Food Truck Series - Swine Scale coming soon? SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:05) - NBA Finals - Vikings QB - USC recruiting - snowboarders - RIP Wally Moon Released: February 13, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller
INTRO (0:00 - 5:14) - Jonah calls in - Jonathan Broxton episode - USC updates NFL (5:15 - 18:19) - Super Bowl chatter - Patriots' coaches - Start-Bench-Cut commercials - Kevin Hart's apology? - selfie kid NBA (18:20 - 25:29) - Lakers fined for tampering again - Giannis ain't down with BBB - trade deadline + free agency WHAT THE PUCK? (25:30 - 26:26) - Kings host Dodgers Night FAST FOOD FLAVOR + SHOUTOUTS (26:27) - Swine has to bounce mid-pod - Let's be Frank - Chico State baseball Released: February 7, 2018 Editor: Sully Engels
PART II OF EPISODE NO. 50 celebrating our one-year anniversary! We look back on some of our best guest interviews: - KENYATTA SMITH (0:15 - 6:09) - DYLAN COVEY (6:10 - 11:19) - JOE NATALIZIO & JONAH ROSENBAUM (11:20 - 13:03) - STEFAN JARRÍN (13:04 - 18:19) - JUSTIN POSTHUMA (18:20 - 21:34) - SHEA SERRANO (21:35 - 27:29) - SAM DEKKER (27:30 - 32:54) - BÈISBOL FRANK (32:55 - 36:49) - MIRIN FADER (36:50 - 48:44) - HARRISON FAIGEN (48:45 - 58:59) - ARASH MARKAZI (59:00 - 1:07:59) - TORII MACADAMS (1:08:00 - 1:14:49) - JOVAN BUHA (1:14:50 - 1:25:49) OUTRO (1:25:50) Released: February 1, 2018 Editor: Nick Ostiller