Switching Teams: A Gay Dude and a Straight Dude Talk Sports

Recovering from Ronn’s holiday eggnog party, the boys discuss NFL, the difference between hookers and call girls, Lilith Fair, and dubious NHL broadcasting. Ronn dreams of mall-walking and knows a lot of Paula Abdul songs. Joe adjusts to life after Wentz and avoids going to Ronn’s slumber party. No animals were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Ronn gets up early and is not a Cher kind of gay. Joe yells “It’s a sneak”and enjoys a few minutes of his Eagles game blissfully unaware of how the whole season is about to come apart. Also, is Roger Goodell a good commissioner; how not to celebrate the 4th of July; and we chat NFL, MLB, boxing, sports tattoos, the NBA, award shows, and why your nuts can’t get a concussion. Ronn plays “Bowl Game, Bowling Alley, or Bowl from Crate & Barrel”.

Eli Manning gets benched; Ronn has a better way to handle boxing weigh-ins, and Joe has a new appreciation for NFL schedules. The boys find a new meaning to being #2 on the depth chart. Ronn tests Joe’s World Cup draw knowledge, and plays a game of “Football Player or Male Model?’

Ronn drives a Jaguar and celebrates the Giants' (2-8) inevitable Super Bowl Championship. The boys discover a new way to cover the spread, and Ronn drives a Jaguar. Tyrod Taylor gets un-benched, Lisa Loeb doesn't know what a Long Island Iced Tea is, Ronn drives a Jaguar, Tiny Tim buys a shotgun, and Joe plays a hyphenated game of "Name or No-Name". Oh, and Ronn drives a new car...but we won't tell you what it is! 

We interrupt Joe's brunch this week for a discussion of the NFL, bad behavior in sports, Red Rover, shoplifting, new replacement referees, dubious sports tattoos, shimmying, horse racing, handling the Stanley Cup, and the grooming habits of John Elway. Ronn finds a new way to get some free time at home, and Joe gets a new radio nickname. Then the boys round it out with a game of "Stakes or No Stakes".

This week on a special Freaky Friday ST: the best way to dance into the end zone, practicing safe sacks, Irish marathons, how not to make an NFL trade, great names for lesbian dating apps, flagchecking, adventures in NFL broadcasting, tree attorneys, alternate NHL team names, and more.   Ronn has an unreasonable amount of energy, and struggles to make his own food. Joe has issues with SF baseball fans and hates the word "Metropolitan". The boys round it out with a game of "Injured Player or Injury Attorney?"

The boys discuss the NFL, racism in baseball, the Super Bowl halftime show, sexism in golf, cheap shotting Edie Falco, antisemitism in soccer, Quiznos, and some NHL predictions. Joe tries to embrace the Eagles' newfound success, and has an idea for a new NFL protest. Ronn can't stand people in wet clothes, and suggests a way Justin Timberlake can patch things up with Janet Jackson.

The boys discuss the NFL, Marshawn Lynch, Hollywood Squares, the World Series, Kathie Lee Gifford, the NBA, stilt-skating, dump cakes, dubious sports heckling, the WWE, finding lost art, and the most clutch homecoming queen ever.  Ronn goes lobstering, Joe is very superstitious, and Ronn tests Joe's knowledge of corporate stadium names.

The boys discuss the NBA, NFL, Al Michaels, insensitive tweets, soccer, Mike Ditka, bowling, the art of protesting, boxing, great touchdown celebrations, bad comedy, the Top 40, and curling. Ronn discusses his heritage and doesn't like learning. Joe explains what you can and can't bring to a basketball game.

The boys discuss the NFL, NHL, pee-wee football, Cam Newton, tennis, memorializing the Manning brothers, the WNBA, and the Mayo Clinic. Ronn questions his football loyalties, and is VERY excited about his hockey team. Joe takes a trip to the Shark Tank and finds common ground with Sharks fans. Plus they welcome in basketball correspondent Josef Anolin to preview the NBA season, discuss the draft, and to play a game of "Lottery winner or Lottery winner".

The NFL season is in full swing and the boys' teams are beginning to go in different directions. They have some suggestions for games in London, and ideas to improve attendance at Chargers games. They also talk soccer, Emeril, baseball, "Odeckham", the importance of a well-balanced meal, and the boys pretend to be cranky old baseball managers.

Ronn and Joe’s football teams meet in a classic battle of rookie kicker vs man pretending to be a dog. Ronn sees something he’s never seen before on an NFL sideline, which inspires a good marketing idea for the NFL. The boys also play a game of "Melo or Mellow". Ronn sums the episode up best: "I find it all entertaining and it's what we care about. NYG, Eagles, NFL, Dick."

The boys discuss the NFL, MLB, Marshawn Lynch, college football, Panera, Sandy Duncan, DNA Day, badminton, Folsom Street Fair, Odell Beckham, ceremonial first pitches, girth charts, and a factory-installed shimmy.

It's Week 1 of the NFL season, and the boys have a lot of ground to cover. They discuss their Eagles and Giants games, the Patriots, the NFL's continued poor attempts at discipline, spelling bees, romantic Bills fans, Fun Dip, the Reverend Raven, participation trophies, the WNBA, and they learn the value of family with Antonio Cromartie.

The boys engage in some Bikram podcasting during the SF heat wave, discussing the NFL, NBA, the Apostles, the Olympics, Barbara Walters, eSports, cricket, and baseball. AND they welcome in Golf Correspondent Mark Smalls to discuss the FedEx Cup, mini golf etiquette, and to join in a game of "Tiger Woods or Muir Woods?".

The boys discuss the Mayweather McGregor fight, the Kyrie Irving trade, MLB, NFL preseason, Russian television, ESPN, and a good sports funeral. Ronn finds a new sponsor for the show, and Joe plays a game of “Sports broadcaster or Civil War Soldier”.

The boys talk NFL preseason, kombucha, Roger Goodell, fantasy football, WNBA, anniversary gifts, drinking mouthwash, and Courtney Love. Ronn teaches Joe a new acronym and Joe suffers a very painful loss at the hands of the Eagles' general manager.

The boys talk football, baseball, fine art, tennis, public fornication, fantasy football, drugs, and "fixing the wifi." Ronn overcomes his fear of escalators and Joe has a new method of researching stories.

This week: Ronn sports a new look, tries to "go straight", and plays a game of "New York Giants Hall of Famer or Vaudeville Performer?" Joe flips some virgins, and plays a game of "WNBA player or real estate broker". The boys also check in on Colin Kaepernick's employment status.

The boys discuss MLB trades, cheap hot dogs, the NFL, "shark" racing, drone racing, indoor sports, hockey, and some classic 80s tunes. Ronn and Joe share some early predictions for their football teams, and Joe plays a game of "Worst Minor League Team Name".

The boys discuss the World Series of Poker, Pablo Sandoval, Kyrie Irving, the NHL, Michael Phelps, sharks, James Harden, and Ezekiel Elliott. Joe and Ronn discuss (and possibly set) some Guinness World Records and have an idea for a new baseball league.

This week the boys discuss baseball, football, chain restaurants, drug tests, Terrell Owens, Forbes, and Mayweather v MacGregor. Joe gives Ronn a long-awaited gift; Ronn tells you what to do when you catch a foul ball, and Ronn and Joe each share childhood mall stories.

Ronn and Joe discuss the Hot Dog Eating competition, Granny cams, NBA fines, the MLB All-Star Game, figure skating, the Tour de France, and more.   Joe gets mistaken for Ronn at a show and Ronn describes an unusual drug trip. A soccer team finds a new way to use its hands, and the boys play some games: Joe plays "How to Fix It" and Ronn takes part in the "Comedy Home Run Derby."

The boys discuss yoga, old men playing basketball, Brett Favre, USA Today, Gordon Hayward, and that guy who wore a Tony Romo jersey to his sentencing hearing. Ronn has a new strategy to play pop-a-shot; Joe has some gripes with the Hockey Hall of Fame. The boys play a game of "What's the Word?".

Ronn and Joe chat about baseball mascots, John McEnroe’s new tennis rankings, UFC, and an exciting retirement community. Ronn celebrates Pride Weekend and Joe plays a game of “Golf Star or Golden Girls Character?”.

The boys discuss the NFL, MLB, NBA, watching old football, kombucha, Renn Fests, Lithuanian basketball; and revisit some of their favorite characters, Lavar Ball and Tim Tebow.   Ronn and Joe both complain about the heat. Ronn has a close encounter with a quinceañera, and Joe plays a game of "Horse Trainer or Inventor?"

The boys have a particularly spirited late night chat about the NBA, NHL, Ronaldo, Mama Durant, Ryan Lochte, Dennis Rodman, competitive pai gow, and local sports coverage. They hit the track to discuss the Belmont Stakes and Ronn plays the new game "Hockey Player or Rabbi?"

Ronn and Joe discuss MLB, NBA, NHL, Mr. Met, Skee-ball, the Gay Lobby, Tiger Woods, fish (in and out of) tanks, and more rantings from Margaret Court. Joe has suggestions for the Warriors lineup; Ronn talks about getting to first base with a girl. Ronn has some Belmont fun facts, and Joe plays a game of "Belmont Stakes Winner or Gay Bar".

The boys go to the track (for real) and relive the sights, sounds, and smells of their big day at Golden Gate Fields. They also discuss beanballing, tennis, Tim Tebow’s new business venture, crankles, doubling as a stripper, the NBA and NHL finals, Greg Louganis, Michael Vick, one-day contracts, strange protests; and a few attempts at our own NY Post-style headlines. Joe laments a childhood pet and Ronn brings new meaning to the term “Lucky Cat”.

This week the boys discuss Marshawn Lynch, (in)appropriate slurs, the Olympics, Indian casinos, two-sport athletes, Tim Tebow, the minor leagues, the miner leagues, the New York Post, and competitive neti potting. Joe runs the Bay to Breakers race; the boys have some new names for the race’s starting corrals, and Ronn has a surprising objection to male nudity. Joe tells some jokes that he thought of after last week’s episode; and Ronn breaks down the Preakness Stakes, which he DVR’ed for the Ronn-est possible reason.

This week Ronn and Joe talk hockey, baseball, football, first jobs, squirrels, casinos for kids, special birthday songs, how many "i"s there are in "Pimlico," and how not to sing along with the national anthem. The boys discuss the value of a no-hitter, and we learn who is more of a team guy. They reflect on Derek Jeter’s retirement by discussing some scandalous (but not really) rumors about him; they try fake-yelling at each other about Tony Romo and Jay Cutler, and Ronn shares some Preakness fun facts. There is also a surprising amount of belching. Follow us @weloveswitching

It’s our Kentucky Derby recap! Who won, who lost, who finished worse than the horse with one eye, and why the Derby is actually a very elaborate ad for Grindr. We discuss the NHL, NBA, NFL, KC & The Sunshine Band, symmetrical faces, and the prenatal benefits of the Burger King fish sandwich. Ronn is terrified of wet clothing, and Joe has a tough time deciding which team *not to root for in the Caps/Pens series. Ronn plays a game of “Is He Gay?”, and Joe plays a great new game: “Preakness Winner or Gay Bar?”

Ronn and Joe discuss the NFL draft, the World Masters Games, the NBA and NHL playoffs, one-eyed horses, sports karma, Yelping your college, baseball umpires, and school lunches. Ronn gets patriotic (radio edit and remix included) and eats a lot of quiche. Joe goes on a 30-second rant and has to guess obscure sports team names. Plus the boys play a game of “What’s the Word?” and Ronn gets us ready for the Kentucky Derby.

Ronn and Joe discuss the NBA and NHL postseasons, the NFL draft, the London marathon, a recent bowling "world record", drunk tanks, heartwarming sports stories, steroids, and the truth behind NFL play calling. Ronn has a new take on Iron Man, and the boys have a great way to fill up seats at Chargers games. Ronn shares some Triple Crown Fun Facts, and Joe plays a game of "What in the world is this crazy sport that sounds made up but isn't?" (We're working on a shorter name for this game.)

The boys discuss the NHL playoffs, the Boston Marathon, and Eli Manning. They return to the world of competitive eating, and Ronn shares more Kentucky Derby fun facts. Joe tests Ronn’s knowledge of Canadian TV, and finds out what Rocky Mountain Oysters are. Ronn has interesting ideas for Joe’s wardrobe, and takes a ride with the best cab driver ever.

Ronn and Joe discuss the NHL and the Olympics, rally cats, competitive eating, career day, the Food Network, the NFL, and compose the oral history of the New Jersey Devil. Ronn shares some fun facts about the Kentucky (Fried) Derby, and Joe gives his Stanley Cup Playoff predictions.

It’s Opening Day! Ronn and Joe talk baseball: good grub, crazy contracts, and bad hashtags. Ronn outlines his dream to haunt comedy clubs and Joe discusses what it takes for Philly fans to embrace a goaltender. They find what may be the strangest ice skating music ever, and what’s going on with that bust of Ronaldo? The boys play a game of “What’s the Word?” and head to Santa Anita Park to bet the ponies.

Ronn gets a taste of life at the top 2%; Ronn and Joe discuss career options for Tony Romo, ways to keep Oakland’s teams in Oakland, and learn about Ronn’s connection between football and craft stores. The boys play a game of “How To Fix It” with the baseball’s  bizarre extra innings rule, and they try to Win Win Win at Sunland Park in New Mexico.

Ronn and Joe discuss bracket busting, Ronn’s first job, crazy sports parents, Shania Twain, and the time Joe’s alma mater was actually in the tournament. We play a game of “Is He Gay?” and Ronn takes us to bet the ponies at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, CA. We also have a much better name for Golden Gate Fields.

A special super-sized episode wherein Ronn and Joe are joined by their good friend Caitlin Gill! Caitlin joins in for a game of What’s the Word; we reveal our Final Four teams (hint: Ronn did a lot more research than Joe did). We play a new game — If You Were A Racehorse, What Would Your Name Be?, and Ronn takes us to Turf Paradise in Phoenix, AZ to bet the ponies.

Joe and Ronn discuss the NFL Combine, great Jewish mascots, and the true definition of the word “scrum”. They play "How to Fix It," "What's the Word," and bet the ponies at Santa Anita Park.