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Hosted by blogger and podcaster Earnest ‘EJ' Christian, the Earnestly Speaking Podcast is a show founded on free flowing conversation with various writers, personalities and (sometimes) family and friends around the world of sports, pop culture, politics and any thing in the name of interesting.

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    Settle Down Now Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 24:45 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses Yom Kippur, modifying his workout routine, Michael Porter Jr's “controversial” takes, Starbucks recent downturn, Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj, and HBO's Peacemaker.

    EJ vs. The Degenerate: Week 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 41:28 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate discuss their gambling story from the past weekend, debate the BEST BETS for Week 5 in the NFL and preview Florida State/Miami in this week's ‘FSU Minute'.

    I Love Sports But It Does Not Love Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 34:07 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his crappy sports weekend, Top 5: NFL Week 4 takeaways, whether Russell Wilson has played himself out of Hall Of Fame consideration, Ticketmaster CEO's out of touch comment, and Bad Bunny named Super Bowl halftime performer.

    The 2025 NY Mets were a ABSOLUTE F*CKING embarrassment!! | UNFILTERED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 16:26 Transcription Available


    On this episode of UNFILTERED!, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian reacts to the New York Mets disastrous finish to the regular season and missing the postseason despite having a big lead in both the division and wildcard with having the biggest payroll in baseball history.

    EJ Loves The Internet #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 42:26 Transcription Available


    Dabo Sweeney's crash outs, Trump press conference, a debate on Michael Jackson's peak, unhinged Giants fans, cursing babies, and so more. All of this on the debut episode of ‘EJ Loves The Internet' with Earnest EJ' Christian.

    107 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 26:09 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the challenge of doing daily content, why he's not excited for the upcoming NBA season, why Chiefs/Ravens isn't a must win for either team, the 2026 Pro Football Hall Of Fame nominees, and Kamala Harris new book “107 Days”.

    Steve Bortstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 87:46 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by sports journalist, former sports radio personality and friend Steve Bortstein to have a wide ranging conversation discussing sports media, Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel, the NFL season so far, the wide open college football season, the Dodgers World Series chances, Clayton Kershaw's impending retirement, the WNBA, and the latest TV/movie recommendations

    EJ vs. The Degenerate: Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 29:16 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate' discuss kids homework, give their BEST BETS for Week 4 in the NFL and preview Florida State vs. Virginia.

    Dull-A-Palooza | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 80:15 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the highlights from the WrestlePalooza PLE, Bleacher Report's Top 25 Female wrestlers all time, Heel vs. Face #2, and a Randy Savage biopic.

    SAWFT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 35:11 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses how society has gotten way too sensitive, why he's pissed at ESPN and WWE, Top 5: NFL Week 3 Takeaways, Adele and/or Taylor Swift being considered for the Super Bowl halftime show and a Jimmy Kimmel update.

    Adrien Broner SENT HOME By Cam and Mase | UNFILTERED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 14:27 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Unfiltered, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian reacts to boxer Adrien Broner getting kicked off an episode of the ‘It Is What It Is' podcast. Was he out of line? Did Cam and Mase overreact to AB's erratic behavior?

    I Am Not A Conspiracy Theorist BUT____

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 29:50 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses why he will never purchase a brand new car, why people need to stop overreacting this early in the NFL season, Crawford/Canelo smashing Netflix records, Awful Announcing most influential sports personalities in 2025, Molly Querim leaving ESPN, and 15 celebrities who might be cloned.

    Matthew Damian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 112:13 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by long time friend and author Matthew Damian to discuss their unique friendship, his journey to the United States, Charlie Kirk's assassination, Jimmy Kimmel indefinite suspension, whether he still watches the NBA, the NFL season so far, WWE Mount Rushmore, and MUCH MORE!

    The ESPN Era IS HERE! | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 56:58 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the announcement of WrestleMania 43 being in Saudi Arabia then preview this Saturday's WrestlePalooza PLE on ESPN.

    EJ vs. The Degenerate: Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 31:17 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate' share their gambling stories for the past week, give their BEST BETS for Week 3 in the NFL and preview Florida State vs. Kent State.

    Sign On Or Sign Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 32:51 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the possibility of quitting social media, a Charlie Kirk assassination update, Top 5: NFL Week 2 takeaways, the slumping NY Mets, and WrestleMania coming to Saudi Arabia in 2027.

    Fantasy Football SUCKS!! | UNFILTERED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 10:48 Transcription Available


    On this edition of Unfiltered, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian delves into why despite returning to playing fantasy football after six years, he still dislikes it.

    The State Of Our Union Is Not Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 40:01 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses Charlie Kirk's assassination, his NFL Week 2 BEST BETS, Booker T's harsh criticism of Ronda Rousey, Ben Simmons turning down the Knicks, more blowback from Michael Jordan's ‘The Last Dance' documentary, and 15 celebrities who may be cloned.

    Why 1987 Was A Game Changer For 'Macho Man' Randy Savage | THE WRESTLING RETROSPECTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 16:34 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The Wrestling Retrospective, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian breaks down the ‘Macho Man' Randy Savage's 1987 and explains why that years set the stage for his legendary career in WWE and pro wrestling as a whole.

    EJ vs. The Degenerate: Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 46:34 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate' give their BEST BETS for Week 2 in the NFL, reviews Florida State's surprising 2-0 start entering the bye week, and whether Florida Gators coach Billy Napier should be on the hot seat.

    The Return Of Week 1 Overreactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 30:45 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his Top 5: NFL Week 1 takeaways, Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather in 2026, and “Phillies Karen”.

    I Am A Broadway Guy | UNFILTERED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 10:41 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian explains why he now considers himself a “Broadway Guy” after rediscovering his love for musicals.

    So Jared Goff Is A Top 5 Quarterback Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 29:00 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the NFL Top 100, NFL Redzone, Billboard's rumored Super Bowl halftime list, why homework should no longer exist, President Trump health rumors, and Roger Waters vs. Ozzy Osbourne.

    From Paris, With Love | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 75:04 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the week that was in Paris, France in the WWE, John Cena vs. Ric Flair, and play a new game of Overrated/Underrated.

    EJ vs. The Degenerate: Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 21:22 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Zack ‘The Degenerate' run through the NFL Week 1 schedule and give their best wagers for each game. Plus they react to Florida State's shocking win over Alabama last weekend and preview FSU/East Texas A&M.

    REFOCUSED! REENERGIZED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses getting his health and fitness in order, his college football Week 1 takeaways, the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay, his fantasy football roster for the 2025 season, Aaron Lewis vs. Bruce Springsteen, Becky Lynch vs. Kelly Osbourne, and EJ's Top 5: Places he would like to visit.

    My New Found Appreciation For New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 36:08 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian recaps his vacation to New York City including attending ‘The Book Of Mormon' on Broadway, attending the System Of A Down/KORN concert and doing a recent vinyl haul in one of the most popular music stores in Manhattan and eating to his heart's content.

    Summer Slam 2015 | THE WRESTLING RETROSPECTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 59:53 Transcription Available


    Earnest 'EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius provide commentary on the two biggest matches from Summer Slam 2015 which took place on August 23, 2015 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. TIME STAMPS John Cena vs. Seth Rollins (1:52:35) The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar (3:09:52)

    The Dark Days Of The NBA Offseason So Far | THE NBA SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 47:19 Transcription Available


    On the debut episode of the Earnestly Speaking NBA Show, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and co-host Greg Hrinya run through both the NBA Opening Night and Christmas schedule, whether Giannis Antetokounpo will be on Bucks roster by training camp, Joe Mazulla's extension in Boston, which notable free agents are still available.

    When Will The Bubble Burst? | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 80:27 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the recent WWE Media deals, review WWE UNREAL, preview and predict Clash In Paris, the possibility of Chris Jericho returning to WWE, and Goldberg frustration with his last match.

    Ranking The 32 Quarterbacks Entering The 2025 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 46:04 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian, Zack ‘The Degenerate', and Kris Krizmanic debate and rank all 32 proposed starting quarterbacks in the NFL entering the 2025 regular season.

    I Really Need A Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 24:13 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his upcoming vacation, a podcast update, returning to playing fantasy football, feeling encouraged about the 2025 New York Giants, the end of MSNBC, and Hurricane Andrew 33 years later.

    Jordan Buscarini

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 36:34 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by sports radio host and friend Jordan Buscarini to discuss their epic serendipitous encounter in meeting each other for the first time at Disney World earlier this month, Disney experiences, Luka Doncic, the LA Rams, and possible realignment in Major League Baseball. Jordan Buscarini is the host of Drive Time Sports on Castle Country Radio in Price, Utah.

    Saturday Night's Main Event 7.28.90 | THE WRESTLING RETROSPECTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 82:15 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The Wrestling Retrospective, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius open the show to discuss WWE's recent media deal with ESPN which will take effect next month before running commentary on Saturday Night's Main Event from July 28th, 1990 from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.

    The 1990 Great American Bash | THE WRESTLING RETROSPECTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 79:46 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The Wrestling Retrospective, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and all 3 members of the Mindless Wrestling Podcast of Rob The Genius, DJ Minter, and Jason Howe provide commentary on WCW's 1990 Great American Bash which took place July 7, 1990 from Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. TIME STAMPS Midnight Express vs Southern Boys (45:29) DOOM vs The Rock n Roll Express (2:02:27) Sting vs Ric Flair (2:23:48)

    NFL Season Preview (2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 116:11 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian, Zack ‘The Degenerate' and Kris Krizmanic prognosticate all 32 NFL teams projected win totals according to Las Vegas. Plus they give their season predictions including postseason and individual awards. NFC East: (2:00) NFC South: (11:32) NFC North: (25:20) NFC West: (42:29) AFC East: (55:24) AFC South: (1:09:15) AFC North: (1:23:10) AFC West: (1:34:29) Season Predictions: (1:24:00)

    Duke Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 83:19 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian is joined by wrestling podcast host Duke Bennett to discuss The Sopranos, MTV's The Real World, the WWE's recent media deals, the future of the company, WWE UnREAL, the return of Brock Lesnar, politics, grading John Cena's heel run, and remembers Hulk Hogan. Duke Bennett is the host of the ‘Duke Loves Rasslin' podcast. Subscribe on any podcast host.

    Why EJ Is Putting Himself On a Schedule (For Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 26:27 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his recent frustrations, another recent allergy attack, putting himself on a stricter schedule, Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen, reviews Netflix's Quarterbacks and WWE UnReal, and Vince McMahon.

    Getting Back Into Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses getting back into a regular routine, preparing for his vacation to New York later this month, Megadeth announcing their retirement from music, why Dan Marino is underrated, the rising costs of streaming in 2025, and EJ's Top 5: streaming services.

    Grading Cena's Heel Run | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 62:46 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss and grade John Cena's heel run, What If…..Steve Austin faced Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania 18 instead of The Rock, and the 30 year anniversary of Summer Slam ‘95.

    14 Years Of Earnestly Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 18:55 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses the 14 year anniversary of the podcast, his kids returning to school this week, NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways, miserable New York summer baseball, and David Justice comments on his marriage to Halle Berry.

    Serendipity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 37:16 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses his annual end of summer mini family vacation at Disney, his serendipitous encounter while on the trip, ESPN media deals with both the NFL and WWE, the possible end of the Howard Stern Show, NFL Hall Of Famer Marv Levy turns 100, Luka Doncic contract extension with the Lakers, and EJ's Top 5: Favorite Disney Rides.

    Pro Wrestling Is Better With Brock Lesnar In It | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 104:49 Transcription Available


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the fallout from this weekend's Summer Slam, the return of Brock Lesnar, the possibility of more two night PLE's, and the 25 year anniversary of Summer Slam 2000.

    Going Fishing (But Not For Too Long)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 45:03


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses taking a short break from the podcast, Ozzy Osbourne funeral, Bomani Jones harsh criticism of Hulk Hogan's legacy, why the lack of transparency of the Epstein case is clouding Donald Trump's presidency, Deion Sanders health challenges, the Jalen Hurts disrespect, addresses the Christian Wilkins situation, Madden ratings, and the Top 5: NFL coaches on the hot seat.

    Summer Slam Preview (2025) | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 103:01


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius preview both nights of this weekend Summer Slam, rank their Top 5: Favorite Summer Slam matches, and the 20 year anniversary of Summer Slam 2005.

    A Week Of Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 28:42


    Earnest ‘EJ' Christian discusses dealing with a mild lung infection, a WiFi update, his wife's Buffalo Chicken Dip, the passings of Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan and Chuck Mangione in the last week, Stephen Colbert's dismissal at CBS, the rumors of Metallica at The Sphere, and a return to playing fantasy football.

    Hulk Hogan: 1953-2025 | FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 68:18


    In this special episode Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius reflect on the passing of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan who passed away Thursday morning and what he meant to the wrestling business, the controversial last 15 years, and what would ultimately be his legacy moving forward. Plus the guys reveal their Top 5 favorite moments of Hulk's career.

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