Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff. We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.
Brian Johnson and Eric Messersmith
Topics this week: -Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and details emerge about covering up his decline. -Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine. -Was the James Comey story overblown? -CBS news appears set to bow to Trump. -NBA Final four is set. -Clark-Resse WNBA rivarly. -Anti-semitism and Israel war in Gaza.
Topics this week: -Trump ends trade war with China, for now. -Should Trump except new Air Force One jet from Qatar? -Mavs win NBA draft lottery. -NBA Playoffs. -Review of 'Adolescence' -Looking back on Forrest Gump.'
Topics this week: -The good and the bad of Trump's first 100 days. -NBA playoff highlights so far. -Review of 'Thunderbolts'
Topics this week: -Trump trade war causing damage. -Abrego Garcia and due process. -Chaos at the Pentagon. -RFK Jr. comments on Autism. -NBA playoffs - early takeaways. -Reivew of the Mindcraft movie
Topics this week: -Dems do well in special elections. -Cory Booker steals the show. -Trump Tariffs. -How can Trump win again? -New bats in baseball. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Next to last episode of 'White Lotus.' -Avengers Doomsday cast reveal.
Topics this week: -John Roberts pushes back on Trump's court critisim. -Blowback on Shumer for backing down. -NCAA Tournament nostalga. -Review of the new 'Daredevil' show. -An amazing 'White Lotus' episdoe.
Topics this week: -Stock market drop -Elon Musk and Tesla -Maybe some good news on tariffs and Ukraine -Should an anti-Israel protester be deported? -NFL free agency -Catching up on 'White Lotus' -Review of 'Zero Day'
Topics this week: -Trump budget priorities. -Ukraine mineral deal. -DOGE chaos. -Are the Lakers legit title contenders. -Vibe check on the Oscras.
Topics this week: -Is Trump going to sell out Ukraine? -Thoughts on the effectiveness of DOGE. -NBA All Star Game vs hockey's 4 Nations Tournament. -reviews of 'Captain America Brave New World' SNL 50th special, and 'White Lotus.'
topics this week: -Trump spending freeze and executive orders. -Super Bowl is set. -Review of 'Landman'
Topics this week: -Who or what is to blame for devestating CA fires. -Security tight for Trump inaguration. -NFL playoffs. -Defending Mike Tomlin. -College Football Playoff
Topics this week: -Trump press conference on Greenland, Canada, Panama and other topics. -Zuckerberg announces end to fact checkers on Meta platforms. -NFL playoff preview. -Mike Tomlin's future with the Steelers.
Topics this week: -Big stories of 2024.......Healthcare CEO killed, Trump's comeback, and A.I. -Is the NBA in trouble? -Review of Gladiator 2 -Top five TV shows of the year.
Topics this week: -The alleged killer of a Healtcare company CEO is caught in our hometown of Altoona, PA! -Why do some people on social media feel like the killing was justified? -Daniel Penny found not guilty. -Juan Soto's massive deal. -Thoughts on the College Footbal Playoff field. -Making peace with the Star Wars franchise.
Topics this week: -Was Biden wrong to pardon Hunter? -College Football flag planting controversy.
Topics this week: -What to make of Trump dropping Matt Gaetz as AG. -How do we feel about Tulsi Gabbard as DNI? -Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. -Jack Smith drops Trump prosecutions. -Walmart rolls back DEI programs. -NFL week 12 -Is college football more exciting this year? -The triumph of "The Penguin."
Topics this week: -What the Matt Gaetz pick tells us about Trump. -A new look at J.D, Vance. -NFL update -Tyson/Paul fight. -Christmas movies.
Topics this week: -Trump picks his cabinet. -Why a second Trump term might not be so bad (maybe). -NFL midseason report. -Reviews of "The Penguin" and "My Old Ass."
This week's episode is dedicated to recapping the Presidential election.
Topics this week: -We make our election predictions. -What explains Trump's appeal? -World Series -Review of "Am I Racist."
Topics this week: -Brian returns from his luxury overseas vacation. -Trump now the slight favorite with two weeks to go. -What explains the success of Trump? -A dream World Series matchup. -Browns fans cheer Deshaun Watson injury. -Review of 'Nobody Wants This' -Brian talks about his trip to Egypt
Topics this week: -Kamala Harris getting bump in post debate polling. -Secret Service under scrunity after another attemp to kill Trump. -GOP immigratin rhetoric. -Why are NFL teams being so conservative early in the season? -Brian discovers "Suits"
Topics this week; -Technical difficulties leading to Eric's mic sounding horrible. -Trump/Harris debate set. -Can real men vote for Harris? -Jack Smith renews case against Trump. -Brian's baseball update.
Topics this week: -Joe Biden fairwell speech at the DNC. -Reports that RFK may drop out of the race and work with Trump. -NFL's new kickoff rule. -Are there any movie stars under 40? -J-Lo Ben Affleck divorce.
Topics this week: -Harris picks Walz over Shapiro -Great start to the Olympics -Season finale of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week: -Harris with a strong start to campaign. -Does Trump regret J.D. Vance pick? -Olympics Opening Ceremony controversy. -Reviews of 'House of the Dragon,' 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' and 'The Bear' season 3.
Topics this week: -Can Harris win? -What does the move say about Biden's legacy? -Checking excitment levels for the Olympics. -Review of the latest episod of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week: -Security failures that led to Trump Assassination attempt. -Political division. -Copa America security issues. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 5.
Topics this week: -Why won't Biden step aside? -Bronny James. -House of Dragon gets down to business. -Thoughts on 'The Bear.'
Topics this week: -What should Democrats and Biden do after the debate debacle? -Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity. -NBA free agency. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 3. -TV shows going woke.
Topics this week: -The Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools. -Presidential debate preview. -The rise of soccer in the US. -Reviews of episode 2 of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys.'
Topics this week: Joe Biden's age keeps coming up. What explains MLB's attendance surge. Review of the season premiere of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week: Hunter Biden Trial. Israel hostage rescue. Caitlin Clark left off US Olympic team. Are the Celtics getting enough respect? Review of the new Garfield movie and "The Acolyte" Is TV too "mid"?
Topics this week: Is Biden executive order on immigration too little too late? Does the Trump convicition have any lasting effect on the election? The impact of Caitlin Clark. Discussing how Disney is handling the Star Wars and Marvel franchises.
Topics this week include: Trump Hush Money Trial. MLB adding Negro leagues to official stats.
Topics this week..... -Harrison Butker's comments. -ICC charging Israel with War Crimes -NBA Final four is set -Reviews of "Ripley" and "Selling the OC"
Brian predicts Trump will win the election. Effects of inflation. Have the NBA Playoffs lost too many stars. Reviews of "Shogun" and "Unfrosted"
In our first episode in nearly two years, we discuss what we've both been up to, and why we were away for so long. Our topics this week include; The anit-Israel protests at college's around the country, the recent NFL Draft, and Brian's re-watch of "Game of Thrones."
Topics this week: -Eric's weekend at a bachelor party in Chicago. -Places that don't take cash. -Random discussion about the 1980's New York Mets. -Little bit more on gun control. -The Saudi golf league could be a game changer. -NBA Finals first two games. -Why we feel disappointed with 'Ozark' -'Bline Empire' on Netflix, another reality show Brian will never watch.
Topics this week: -Did Biden really mean the US will defend Taiwan if it's attacked? and is a confrontation with China inevetable? -Is there anything that can be done to stop racist mass shootings like we saw in Buffalo? -Thoughts on the NBA playoffs, and the leagues' relationship with China? -The PGA Tour vs a new golf league backed by the Saudi government. -Nick Saban vs Jimbo Fisher, and does the NIL market in college football need regulated? -Brian reviews the new "Dr. Strange" movie. -Thoughts on the Finale of 'Winning Time' and 'Moon Knight'
Topics this week: -Should student loans be forgivin? -What to make of the new disinformation office. -NFL Draft: did the Steelers get their future QB? -NBA Playoff second round predictions. Plus: Is Giannis underrated. -Thoughts on the latest episodes of 'Winning Time' 'Better Call Saul' and 'Moon Knight'
Topics this week: -Elon Musk buys Twitter. -Disney vs Ron DeSantis, and how big business should handle controversial political issues. -Kevin McCarthy and the cowards in the Republican party. -Johnny Depp's strange testimony. -Nets flame out in NBA Playoffs. -'Better Call Saul' review
Topics this week: -Judge throws out CDC air travel mask mandate. -Is Elon Musk buying Twitter a good idea? -Texas governor sending Migrants to DC in buses. Is that the right way to make his point? -NBA Playoff overview, including a heated debate about Kevin Durant's legacy. -The debut of the USFL
Topics this week: -The Adam Schefter tweet regarding Dwayne Haskins death. -Why the Masters was so boring this year/future of golf. -NBA playoff preview. -Thoughts on latest episodes of 'Moon Knight' 'Winning Time' and 'The Ultimatum' -'The Walking Dead' and the worst shows we've seen every episode of. -Why Eric LOVES the Grand Canyon.
Topics this week: -How Elon Musk might try to make twitter better. -President Biden announces he will end title 42, which will likely lead to major problems at the southern border. -House votes to legalize marijuana. -Eric goes to 'Bridgerton' costume event with his wife, is a good husband. -Review of 'Moon Knight' -Brian continues his rewatch of 'The Sopranos'