Takes Out Of Line

The TOOLs break down an eventful NFL Week 6, starting with the Patriots dominating the Giants and highlighting the Chiefs-Texans and Cowboys-Jets games (and more!) (2:30-28:00). The TOOLs then welcome on the TOOL Podcast Resident Celtics/NBA Expert Evan Guild to the TOOL Shed, where they break down the Celtics upcoming expectations for the 2019-20 season while giving a quick NBA Power Ranking and determine who are the Celtics biggest threats (28:00-50:30). The TOOLs briefly dive into the Bruins red hot start, including the First Line's success and the elite tandem of Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak (50:30-58:45). The TOOLs then wrap up with some new segments, including "What a Toolbag" for Bryce Harper and a "P-U-R Nightmare" for LeBron James.

The TOOLs return from another hiatus (goddamnit, Murray) and dive right into the New England Patriots historical start to their season. They break down what's worked and what's concerning (2:15-20:00). The TOOLs then preview the Patriots upcoming matchup against the surprising 3-0 Buffalo Bills and see who will circle the wagons come Sunday afternoon (20:00-29:15). Next, the TOOLs briefly, BRIEFLY, discuss the Antonio Brown saga before diving into Around the NFL (29:15-35:00). The TOOLs then discuss the biggest threats to the Patriots in the AFC, who in the NFC is actually good and the most surprising teams of the season so far (35:00-53:00). Lastly, the TOOLs then go over a new segment called "Dead or Done," where the TOOLs determine who is DEAD (tank mode) and who is DONE (slimmer of hope but ultimately lost) (53:00-).

The TOOLs return from a seven-month hiatus (yikes, what the hell happened?) and exchange some pleasantries before getting into the meat and potatoes of what they've missed. The TOOLs begin with football talk, as training camp has begun (FINALLY) and the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots come into camp with plenty of questions to address. Topics include replacing Rob Gronkowski, what's going on at left tackle and what is the deal with Tom Brady's new "contract extension?" (9:30-40:30). Next on the docket is baseball talk, as the TOOLs are fed up with the Boston Red Sox and break down their recent eight-game losing streak and who has been to blame for the Red Sox struggles this season. Murray also wrote down a ton of stats, so try not to let your head explode (40:30-1:00:20). It's been a month since NBA and NHL free agency kicked off and now is as good as time as ever for the TOOLs to give their winners, losers and biggest surprises of both league's open season. Spoilers, it's looking grim for the New York Knicks and Columbus Blue Jackets (1:00:20-1:15:20). The TOOLs wrap up the show with some brand new segments, including "Suck It Ya TOOL," "Game of TOOLs" and "Old Men Yell at Clouds."

The TOOLs return from a two-week hiatus (our bad) to dive directly into a Super Bowl LIII preview. But first, they delve backward into recapping the NFC and AFC Championship games that saw the Rams and the Patriots advance on narrative-changing penalties (6:30-37:40). The TOOLs then break down the big game and highlight the weaknesses for both teams and what it will take for Brady and Belichick's 6th ring or McVay and Goff's first of many? Also, when will teams learn that trash talking the Patriots is just not a good strategy (37:40-55:45). The TOOLs break down the very entertaining Super Bowl prop bets including what song Maroon 5 will open with at the Halftime Show, heads or tails on the coin flip (we find out Murray thinks tails is a heavy underdog) and if Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland will be arrested for selling counterfeit tickets at the game (55:45-1:14:10). The TOOLs wrap up with a grab bag that asks if now is the time to start looking at a replacement for Brady after he retires and if Kyrie should just shut up already.

The TOOLs recap potentially the wildest Wild Card Weekend in the NFL ever and take responsibility for picking no correct winners in any contest this weekend in what seems like an all-time blunder. The TOOLs discuss the matchups for the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and whether the Patriots will reach their 8th consecutive AFC Championship and if the Nick Foles Philadelphia Eagles' wild ride may finally end against the powerhouse New Orleans Saints. They also give their picks, so it might be a good time to fade them once again. The TOOLs close out with the College Football National Championship snore-fest that was Clemson dominating Alabama 44-16, and whether this may be the beginning of the end for the Alabama Crimson Tide. We also discover the TOOLs' prejudice against the city of Philadelphia and the Clemson Tigers.

The Tools return from a month-long hiatus (thanks Murray) and go over their absolutely wonderful holidays. The Tools discuss the Patriots month of December and whether they have confidence in them moving forward in the playoffs. The Tools go over their picks in the AFC and the NFC, and Murray's pick for the Super Bowl will have you scratching your head. The Tools analyze the Bruins play as of late, including the Winter Classic, and whether the Bruins will have to buyers at the trade deadline this year. The Tools wrap up with Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones talk after an eventful month of announcements for the Tools favorite non-sports hobbies (The Tools are nerds, get over it). 

The Takes Out Of Line gentlemen introduce themselves and dive into the basis of their new podcast and why you should listen. The TOOLs talk about the Patriots' win over the Jets and preview their upcoming game against the Vikings. They also hit upon the playoff picture in the AFC, who poses the biggest threat to the Patriots in their quest for a first-round bye and the stupidity that is the Reuben Foster signing. The TOOLs discuss whether the sky is falling with the Celtics and why Anthony Davis is just not going to be a Celtic anytime soon. They also play "Murstradamus" about hypothetical NBA scenarios moving forward. The TOOLs go over the Massachusetts High School Playoffs and why North Andover is going to dominate in addition to discussing how dumb having 8 divisions is. The TOOLs close out with a grab bag questions from Twitter, which includes why one TOOL was dumb enough to keep LeSean McCoy in Fantasy Football and why the Rockets mediocrity should concern NBA fans.