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Welcome to Sideline Warning, the sports show where sports takes are sure to go way too far out on the field! Join Dave Adams and Adam Russell as we recap the weeks biggest and best sports stories.

Dave Adams Ben Foster and Adam Russell


    • Jun 13, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 129 EPISODES

    4.8 from 36 ratings Listeners of Sideline Warning that love the show mention: dave, sports, guys, great show, keep up the good, fun, friends, talk, real, time, like, love, work, listening, adam especially.


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    The Sideline Warning podcast is an absolute gem in the world of entertainment. The chemistry between the two hosts is undeniable, and they effortlessly carry the show with their banter and camaraderie. One of the best things about this podcast is the level of audience interaction. Whether you're watching it on YouTube or Facebook, the hosts make it a point to engage with their viewers and incorporate their input into the show, making it a truly interactive experience. A standout episode was when Eric/Luke Bryan made an appearance as a guest host; his dynamic with Dave and his ability to give him playful grief was a welcome addition. The editing of this podcast deserves special mention as well, as it adds to the overall quality and enjoyment of the show.

    The Sideline Warning podcast has many incredible qualities, but like any show, it does have its flaws. One minor drawback is that at times, Adam's singing can be a bit distracting and interruptive. While some listeners may enjoy this spontaneous musical interlude, others might find it disruptive to the flow of conversation. Additionally, there are moments when topics veer off into tangents that may not be as relevant or interesting to all listeners. However, these instances are minimal compared to the overall enjoyable content.

    In conclusion, The Sideline Warning podcast is an absolute delight for anyone seeking lighthearted entertainment and engaging conversations about pop culture and life. The genuine friendship between Dave and Adam shines through in each episode, making listeners feel like they are part of their hangout session rather than just passive viewers or listeners. This podcast manages to captivate its audience for more than an hour at a time with its good-natured humor and relatable discussions. If you're looking for a refreshing break from traditional radio shows or podcasts that rely on shock value tactics, then give The Sideline Warning podcast a chance - you won't be disappointed!



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    Latest episodes from Sideline Warning

    Episode 123: Later On, We'll Conspire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 92:08


    This week Dave and Adam dive into the most interesting conspiracy theories, and even talk a few that turned out to be true!

    Episode 122: What's In The Cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 77:41


    This week, we let the PodDeck choose what we talk about, and trust us...it does not disappoint!!!

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    Episode 121: The Robot Overlords Run The Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 73:57


    This week, we put all of human civilization at risk and let ChatGPT choose the topics for us!  Will we finally be the ones that make AI become self-aware, or will we just have fun making a podcast......?

    Episode 120: HHN Speculations and 5th Grade Calculations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 86:39


    This week, since we're halfway to Halloween, the guys talk HHN speculation maps for the upcoming event!  We also challenge each other to a test of our areas of expertise - history (Dave) and math (Adam) - to see what we remember from school!

    Episode 119: Generational Shifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 78:54


    This week, Dave and Adam give recaps of their recent vacations and talk about why their generation feels so young, even though they're in their mid-40s...a deeper topic than normal, but really interesting!  Do you agree with their points?  Leave us a voicemail at 863-345-0088 and let us know!

    Episode 118: CERVEZA CRISTAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 84:24


    This week we talk the highs and lows of electric car ownership, plan out our respective trips to Disney (on different coasts!), and laugh at how ads got inserted into Star Wars in Chile...it's a running joke funny enough to name a show after!

    Episode 117: I Hold In My Hand Tonight's Top 10 List!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 64:01


    This week, Dave and Adam briefly recap "The Big Game" halftime show and then have a few top 10 lists for each other to guess the order of...trust us, you'll want to stay to the end for this one!

    Episode 116: [Insert Episode Title Here]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 79:21


    Full transparency: this week Dave and Adam talk about so many different (and of course, unrelated) things that we have no idea what the title should be!   There has to be a word for it...cornucopia, smorgasbord, hodgepodge...but whatever you call it, we hope you enjoy it!

    Episode 115: Know What You Believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 85:30


    This week, after a short detour through the fallout of Nick Saban's retirement, the guys settle in for a few topics related to the Bible, including what Adam's learned about the flood that blew his mind and if space travel is supported by Scripture.  It's thought-provoking stuff, no matter what you believe!  

    Episode 114: The Year That Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 77:59


    This week Dave and Adam talk their Christmases, recap 2023, and give their best predictions for 2024, and there may be a small chance that we get to see video of Dave trying to ride a hoverboard...listen to the end to hear how that can happen!

    Episode 113: Christmas Time is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 87:36


    This week we dive into the best music and movies of the Christmas season with our top 5 Christmas songs and a best all-time Christmas movie bracket!  We hope you all have a great holiday season!

    Episode 112: If I Had A Million Dollars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 72:31


    This week Dave and Adam talk about what they would do if they won the lottery...after talking about where they've been, Adam's new car, what they did for Thanksgiving, and the Iron Bowl...it's a full show!

    Episode 111: And Now, For Something Completely Different

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 71:19


    This week we live up to our name by truly talking about a little bit of everything...Dave's cruise, pet peeves, our favorite sauces, Virgil Asks a Question, and a surprise voicemail!

    Episode 110: Would You Watch Disney Wrestling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 66:50


    In true Unrelated at Birth fashion, this week is full of random goodness!  The guys talk Dave's cruise plans, their college majors, what fanbases would make a good "mish-mash", and even discuss Disney.......wrestling?

    Episode 109: Unfinished Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 74:18


    Every movie has "unfinished business"...an open plot hole, an unresolved character arc...and there are a number of them that have been dissected a million different ways.  This week, Adam and Dave discuss some examples that no one else has taken the time to think through...will we change movie history this week?  Listen to find out!

    Episode 108: 2023 Halloween Horror Nights Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 74:07


    This week, we cover the houses, scarezones, and food for the 2023 edition of Halloween Horror Nights!   We share what we're looking forward to the most, what we plan to skip, and try to figure out just how much we plan to eat while we're there!

    Episode 107: Am I The Drama?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 76:24


    This week Dave and Adam take to Reddit and choose several entries asking "Am I The Drama?"  Lots of interesting stories in this episode...and don't forget to let us know if you agree with our takes via socials or by calling the Delivery Line at 863-345-0088!

    Episode 106: Who Made This List of Disney Songs?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 73:56


    This week, Dave and Adam discuss Billboard's recent Top 100 Disney songs of all time...did they get it right, or will the guys have to set them straight?

    Episode 105: Blind Sided

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 77:21


    This week Dave and Adam return (a little) to their Sideline Warning roots and talk some sports - the college football conference realignment and the Michael Oher/Tuohy Family drama - but don't worry, if that's not your cup of tea there's plenty of other non-sports randomness to enjoy!

    Episode 104: Party Like We're on Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 84:39


    We're back after a 3-week break!  Both Adam and Dave have been on vacations in that time, and this week we discuss highlights of what they did and where they went...and they also pick their favorite professional Quidditch team!  Sounds like another "normal" episode!

    Episode 103 - Stacking the Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 75:43


    This week we take a chance and let random Pod Deck cards determine our topics, and it creates some of the best conversations we've had yet!  

    Episode 102: Don't Forget the Lyrics w/ Eric Terry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 117:44


    This week we welcome back our resident game show host, Eric Terry, in a fun game of Don't Forget the Lyrics!  Dave hasn't won yet when Eric has hosted a game show...will he finally end his slump?

    Episode 101: A Crisis of Content

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 95:12


    This week we discuss why TV is (or isn't) dumb and why no one goes to movies in the theater anymore - could they be related (or, in keeping with our theme, are they unrelated)?

    Episode 100: Papa T and Pick 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 85:50


    This week, Dave shares an update on his Dad, and we have some pick 3 challenges ready for each other...hard choices were made! 

    Guess Who's Back?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 60:18


    After 645 days, Adam and Dave are back to entertain your earholes with a brand new episode!  This week, we catch up with each other and give you a preview of what's to come in the new episodes of Unrelated at Birth!

    Travel Tips Tuesday And Unrelated At Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 58:56


    After being on a cruise ship and seeing the Braves win a World Series, Unrelated at Birth is back and this time Dave joins John Rogers' show Travel Tips Tuesday to talk about his time on the Odyssey of the Seas!

    Marvel‘s What If with Bryan Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 54:39


    This Week Dave welcomes in Bryan Key to talk about the Marvel What If series and what it means going forward in the MCU Phase 4. We don't talk about it on the show, but we've made it to 100 Episodes!  I just want to personally thank each and every one of you who have taken time to interact with this show in any way.  You guys and gals have made this show fun and made it a little community.

    Episode 99: Was It All A Dream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 76:35


    In my hands I hold two pills. The red one will wake you up and allow you to continue on to this new brave world, the blue one will end our conversation right now and you will stay in this augmented reality forever! The choice is yours! Chose the red and we can start with version two of Unrelated At Birth where Dave has guest hosts Bryan Key and Matt Skundrich on to talk about the Matrix!

    Episode 98: One Last Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 13:43


    This week, we say goodbye to Unrelated at Birth in its current form...but don't worry, Dave will be back soon with some really great episodes!  See ya real soon!

    Episode 97: Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 59:42


    It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since 9/11...Dave and Adam take some time to remember where they were "when the world stopped turning" and talk about the impact 9/11 had on their lives.

    Episode 96: Coin Collecting and Headless Chickens...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 106:05


    In true Unrelated at Birth fashion, this week we talk two completely unrelated things - first, Adam shares his passion for numismatics (a fancy word for coin collecting) and our friend Kary quizzes us on some of the wildest festivals around!

    Episode 95: An Olympic-Sized Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 94:00


    This week, we welcome friend of the show, Hanna Martin, to discuss Simone Biles' departure from the Olympic gymnastics team final and the importance of focusing on mental health as a core component of athletics and daily life.

    Episode 94: Harry Potter and the Hidden Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 69:15


    This week we welcome friend of the show Matt Skundrich to discuss the Christian undertones hidden (or not-so-hidden) in the Harry Potter book series.  Did JK Rowling intentionally include these themes?  Come listen and find out what we think!

    Episode 93: Playing Our Cards Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 85:05


    This week Dave and Adam pull random cards from several categories of Pod Decks and ask each other random questions...they range from everything to philosophy to sports topics, and it doesn't disappoint!

    Episode 92: Revisionist Hogwarts History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 58:41


    JK Rowling says that the sorting hat made seven mistakes in the history of Hogwarts.  This week we discuss what they think those seven mistakes were and how Hogwarts history would change if they were sorted differently!

    Episode 91: Summer's Comin'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 83:04


    This week, Dave and Adam celebrate the arrival of summer by sharing our favorite summertime activities when we were growing up!   Vacations, activities, memories, we talk it all!

    Episode 90: Is This The End...?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 78:56


    This week we return to the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic (hopefully for the last time!) to discuss recent changes in direction on masks, what we can do "normally" now, and what we think will stay the same even after the pandemic is over.

    Episode 89: Star Wars Trivia Throwdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 81:36


    This week, Dave and Adam welcome back The Quizmaster, Eric Terry, and go toe-to-toe again in a trivia throwdown!   In celebration of Star Wars day, the subject is any of the 11 Star Wars theatrical movies!  Can Dave finally take Adam down?

    Episode 88: If I Could Write A Letter To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 70:16


    If you could go back in time to tell your younger self anything, what would it be?  That's what we discuss this week in honor of Dave's 40th birthday!  We talk about what they would go back and tell themselves 10, 20, and 30 years ago...and the answers range from funny to emotional.  This is a show you don't want to miss!

    Episode 87: WDW Trip Report w/ Dave and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 114:35


    This week Dave, Amanda, Kary, Eric, and Amanda (yes, there are two of them) give their full report-out on their recent trip to Disney World.  And Eric FINALLY gives his take on Star Wars...you won't believe what he has to say!

    Episode 86: Country Music Bracket Hoedown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 108:15


    This week, it's the last round of our March Bracket Madness Challenge with the ultimate country music bracket...it's not a throwdown, it's a hoedown!

    Episode 85: MCU vs. DCEU Bracket Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 88:17


    In our latest March (but it's actually April) Bracket Madness Challenge, we pit the MCU vs. the DCEU and see which hero or villain will be named the best character from either universe!

    Episode 84: Theme Park Food Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 91:40


    This week we welcome Dave's wife, Amanda, to do our next March Bracket Madness - theme park food!  It's the "sit down" food versus the "walk around" food...who will take the title?

    Episode 83: The Aesthetics of Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 121:19


    In week 2 of our March Bracket Madness, we welcome our former Sideline Warning co-host Ben Foster to pick best the all-time throwback/alternate jersey between MLB, NCAA, NFL, and NBA!

    Episode 82: I-4 Theme Park Throwdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 119:34


    This week we welcome John Rogers from Travelmation to kick off our March Madness series with a bracket-style showdown between Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World attractions!  Who will win the ultimate I-4 Theme Park Throwdown?!?

    Episode 81: If You Had to Choose...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 68:03


    This week we each pick three of our favorite "pick three" memes and make our choices!  Which three choices did the two of us pick on this one episode?!?  Listen and find out!

    Episode 80: Earnhardt's Impact - 20 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 90:13


    This week we observe the 20th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's death by discussing the impact that Dale Earnhardt had on NASCAR, our lives, and our friendship!  Dave also gives us recap of his adventure traveling back from WDW during the once-in-a-generation winter storm!

    Episode 79: Super Bowl Showdown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 75:18


    This week we discuss how we think the Weeknd did with his turn at the helm of the halftime show at the Super Bowl and share our favorite (and least favorite) commercials!

    Episode 78: DC Talk (the comics, not the band)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 94:45


    This week we welcome Rebecca Johnson from Supergirl Radio to take us on a tour of the DC Extended Universe.  Her knowledge of DC's characters and stories is incredible, and it was fun to geek out right along with her!

    Episode 77: Boy Band Throwdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 67:01


    This week is all about boy bands, and we dive into our top 5 all-time boy bands and who we think takes the top spot!  The bigger question, though, is how many times does Dave sing?  Listen to find out!

    Episode 76: Mandalorian and Wandavision Reactions/Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 81:41


    This week we recap our reactions and theories for Season 2 of The Mandalorian and the first two episodes of Wandavision!  So much happened in both shows, it was hard to fit it all in to one episode!

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