Cal, Wink, and Whale drink beer and talk fantasy sports, with a different beer (or beers) for each podcast. Our taste in beers is OK but our sports knowledge is slightly above average and our takes are exceptional. Check us out each week. It isn't always pretty but no one ever looks good in the D…
Guess what... We're back. PodBeer: "Gleason IPA" by Port Orleans Brewing Company
Cal gets heated early about nonsense. PodBeer: Spaten's "Optimator"
The paperclip game takes over the Fanatsy Drunk Tank! Plus, how dumb are some of these College Football Bowl games? PodBeer: Chafunkta "Bayou Blaze"
The pod trio discusses how to fix the United States Men's National Team after they don't qualify for the World Cup. Joined by an extra special pod guest... Guest: Fourn PodBeer: Bayou Teche "Swamp Thing IPA"
What a title! PodBeer: Southern Prohibition's "Suzy B"
Somehow, we start the episode talking about Tulane football. Fantasy baseball and football get mixed in as the playoffs heat up. Anything and everything is talked about in this packed hour long episode, so don't miss out! PodBeer: Southern Prohibition's "Jack the Sipper"
It's our third Urban South Episode! We begin by discussing the NFL schedule change (01:45) and quick pivot back to fantasy baseball playoffs (04:45). Everyone's excited about college football (16:30) before skipping out on Wink's "Port Vale Minute" because of last week's international break (33:30). Close it out with some ramblings about our football live draft (46:00)! PodBeer: Urban South's "Hello Darlin"
It's a two sport feature episode! We break down some important fantasy baseball matchups in the last week before having an MVP discussion (hint: Mike Trout). Wink's "Port Vale" minute extends with another loss before we move into Fantasy Football! Cal checks out in the second half of the episode, so you know it's going to be good. PodBeer: "Sidecar" by Sierra Nevada
Fantasy baseball, Wink's "Port Vale Minute" and more are discussed in this week's jam-packed pod! PodBeer: Great Raft's "Commotion APA"
The pod returns for Episode 12! We go off topic a bit but return to harp on Cal's success in the Fantasy Baseball League before starting with a bit of football. Wink's "Port Vale 2 Minutes" returns in the place of trivia and we go even more off topic with some rambling... Surprises throughout! PodBeer: Avery Brewing's "White Rascal"
The league had trades, trades, and more trades since we've been gone, so here are your three favorite podcasters to break them all down! PodBeer: Urban South's "2nd Set Pilsner"
Our 10th episode! We talk about our cat beer (00:30) and then discuss some silly people on Twitter (04:55). Wink's Trivia Corner makes an appearance (17:00) and we talk extensively about soccer jerseys (19:10). Finally, Wink and I give our opinions on the AL/NL All-Star rosters (33:00) for the big segment. No Whale! PodBeer: Finch Beer Co's "TacocaT" Guests: Tony Fortier-Bensen, Bailey Arnett, Jackie Giammatteo
In this week's episode, the beer doesn't give us as clean a slate as we'd hoped (00:20) and Cal rants about NBC's nonsense (05:45). We also talk about playoff spots in the fantasy league (22:15) and then Cal rants some more. To be honest, this episode is just a lot of Cal talking while Wink and Whale played on their phones. Enjoy! PodBeer: Wayward Owl's "Clean Slate IPA"
In episode 8, we all hate our voices on the pod (01:30) and Tony forgets how to do math (04:30). Tony discusses his new job (13:30) and tries his hand at last week's trivia question (22:00). Wink's Trivia Corner returns (23:40) and we get into the main topic: Ballhawks and Zack Hample (29:45). Guest: Tony Fortier-Bensen PodBeer: Pilsner Urquell
In this week's episode, our "accent" is criticized (02:00) and we discuss my criticized take (05:45). Fantasy gets talked about (14:15) and we've reached 100+ listens (28:00)! "Wink's Trivia Corner" is debuted (33:20) and we struggle for a poll question (43:00). PodBeer: Abita's "To-Gose"
In this week's episode, we tell you how to manage your fantasy teams (01:15) and quickly get to the poll question for the week (05:30). We discuss Wink's appearance on TigerDroppings (15:45) and his struggle to watch his new favorite team's games (24:30). Football gets a brief spot (32:30) but quickly steer back to fantasy (35:00) before talking about how bad last week's episode was (50:15) and possibly starting "Wink's Trivia" (55:30). PodBeer: Bell's Oarsman Ale
The FDT crew is back! After a week absence we have an extended episode where we talk about everything from baseball games taking five minutes longer to Ben's new fry sauce. Crack a beer and enjoy the return of the FDT! Guest: Scott Naccari PodBeer: Finch Beer Co. "Hardcore Chimera"
On this week's pod, how cheap is German beer and who did worse last week in Fantasy? (0:30) We discuss the results of the poll for Wink's new team (6:10) and whether or not Cal should go to a playoff game (15:00). We catch up on the MLB Online Dynasty and think back about NCAA Dynasties (25:00) while Cal takes a guest caller from a former guest (36:30). The big question of the pod this week: do Brewers fans exist outside of Milwaukee? (39:00). PodBeer: St. Pauli Girl Lager
We introduce the beer of the week and dive into its bland flavor (02:12) and try to decide our fantasy lineups for the day (05:30). This week's roto standings are discussed (11:30) and which teams Cal hate (18:00). This all leads into the main discussion for today: who should Wink's new favorite team be? We discuss! (21:40). PodBeer: New Belgium's: "Juicy Watermelon"
In Episode 2 (0:40) Wink makes his entrance and (2:00) we break down fantasy. We wipe away the important topics (13:45) like do you stand or sit when you wipe and (28:35) can sculptures move? (37:30) Day 2 of the draft was underway so we had to talk about the No Fun League along with (42:00) how well is the MLB marketing its players? Finally, (51:05) we all agree Canadians are kind of assholes. PodBeer: Saint Arnold's "Summer Pils" & "Pub Crawl" Guests: Eric Nielson
It's our debut episode! This week Whale heads to the DL (00:40), we talk about the impending Chris Davis day (03:30) plus how baseball is changing with the ever encroaching three true outcomes (08:20). We get to call out Reed & some really bad fantasy contracts (22:00) & check up on the league history & if Tony/Sal will hit 500 wins first (36:20). Our takes get super hot on the newly released NFL schedule to round out the episode (47:10).