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Hart, Fitzy, and Ted give their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Adam Schefter knows that there is an adjustment period for Drake Maye as he gets comfortable in a new offense. Ted Johnson reflects on voting to postpone NFL games after the tragedy of 9/11.
Hour 2 - The guys give their Three-Point stance for the day. Andy says that the Pats are too focused on their scheme and not just playing ball.
Hour 1 - Are the Patriots trying to do too much. Mark Schlereth joins the show. Hour 2 - Three Point stance. Ted Talk. Hour 3 - Maye v McCarthy. Brian Hoyer joins the show. Hour 4 - Alex Cora joins the show
The guys all bring one sports take they have to the table to debate during today's three point stance.
Hart thinks Derrick Henry is underrated, Fitzy thinks the Bills are the new Patriots, and Dan thinks Connor Wong is the unsung hero of the 2025 Red Sox.
Hart, Fitzy, and Dan give their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Drake Maye and Marcus Jones are both committed to winning. Both players break down what went wrong yesterday against the Raiders, and how they can improve in the future as they prepare to play the Dolphins in week two.
Hart thinks Jeremy Swayman needs to talk less and focus on bouncing back in 2025. Fitzy thinks Rhamondre Stevenson will have a big impact against the Raiders. Ted sees Robert Kraft taking the high road over Bill Belichick.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted present their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Mike Giardi explains what he is most excited about for the Patriots in 2025. He thinks Stefon Diggs was smart to address the media ahead of the regular season getting underway.
SEGMENT - In today's Three Point Stance: Andy is ready for the Red Sox to move on from reliever Jordan Hicks for good, Ted takes yet another victory lap after Bill Belichick's Tar Heels fell flat on their face, and Fitzy looks ahead to the Patriots first game against the Raiders and explains why he thinks the game will be won in trenches.
SEGMENT - In today's Three Point Stance: Ted Johnson takes another victory lap over Bill Belichick's disastrous college football debut, Fitzy thinks that in the absence of Christian Gonzalez, WR Stefon Diggs needs to step up in the locker room. Finally, in the wake of Roman Anthony's injury Andy puts the onus on Alex Bregman to snap out of his slump, and carry the load for the Red Sox.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted give their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. They are then joined by Drake Maye who is excited for the responsibility that comes with being named a team captain.
Hart thinks Payton Tolle could be a superstar for the Red Sox moving forward. Fitzy thinks Philadelphia may have stolen Boston's title town mojo, and Ted is worried about the Patriots after some questionable roster moves.
On this episode of The Weekly Scroll Podcast, Ryan sits down with CLAYTON NOTESTINE of Explorers Design to talk about the Classic Explorer Template, digital footprints, and then get REAL deep into the 2025 Ennies, of which Clayton was a judge. Find Clayton here: www.explorersdesign.com/0:00 Start1:35 We did this already2:09 Classic Explorer Template8:40 The internet is the problem12:52 Coworkers get NOTHING!19:02 You were an Ennies judge19:33 Three Point before we start23:35 Getting into it24:57 Ryan's caveats26:38 Ennies judges are voted on?28:45 The system is broken43:29 A system is what it does1:05:15 Digging into the Ennies Categories2:16:00 How to reach out to reviewers2:19:15 Review copies2:23:17 Meet your heroes, sometimes2:24:54 Plugging other peopleAll our links here: https://linktr.ee/theweeklyscrollYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyscrollTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theweeklyscroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.weekly.scrollBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theweeklyscroll.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/SQYEuebVabMerch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-weekly-scroll/
Hart thinks the Patriots hype will let fans down, Fitzy wants to see the Pats start hot after the Red Sox have been rolling, and Stiz is excited for Bill Belichick's college football debut on Monday.
Hart, Fitzy, and Stiz give their Three Point Stance takes of the day. Mike Giardi thinks the Patriots' depth is paper thin. He breaks down why Jabrill Peppers was released, and how the offense should look in week one against the Raiders.
SEGMENT - In today's three point stance: Andy wants an unexpected Red Sox pitcher to be in the mix for Cy Young votes, Fitzy is FIRED UP for this weekends college football kickoff with a marquee matchup, and Ted has seen some alarming signs from the Patriots roster and has decided to adjust his projected win total.
This week we deep dive into how an obsessive Irish mechanic changed the world of tractors after a handshake deal with Henry Ford and how in the early 2000s, the Thai government embarked on a mission of gastrodiplomacy by helping Thai restaurants proliferate around the world. A listener voice memo tells the story of an old Serbo-Romanian woman who poisoned people in hundreds.SUMMER 2025 T-Shirt Drop: Ken Allen has had Kenough (ENDS AUG 29th!!)https://www.bonfire.com/500-open-tabs-ken-allen/Episode Tabs:The Life and Legacy of Harry Fergusonhttps://www.ulstertransportmuseum.org/guest-blog/life-and-legacy-harry-fergusonYou Think You Understand Thai Culture Because You Eat at Thai Restaurants? Think Againhttps://www.foodandwine.com/why-are-there-so-many-thai-restaurants-7104115Listener Tabs:Nettle Eaters Chomp in Revived World Championshipshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6152l8z20oBaba Anujkahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baba_AnujkaEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/500OpenTabs500 Open Roads (Google Maps episode guide): https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tg9g2HcUaFAzXGbw7Continue the conversation by joining us on Discord! https://discord.gg/8px5RJHk7aSUPPORT THE SHOW by adding theTab For a Cause extension: tabforanimals.org/opentabs and help end suffering for animals trapped on factory farms today!Get 40% off an annual subscription to Nebula by going to nebula.tv/500opentabsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SEGMENT - In today's three point stance: Andy is loving watching Aroldis Chapman close games for the Red Sox, Fitzy is happy that in the Mike Vrabel era effort not entitlement wins out, and Ted wants the Pats to bring back old friend Jakobi Meyers.
SEGMENT - In today's Three Point Stance: Andy previews Bill Belichick's college football coaching debut and explains why he's rooting for TCU in the Tar Heels first game of the season. While Fitzy and PA Zach Coe take a look at the Red Sox and explain why they don't think the Sox are built to succeed in October.
Hart, Dan, and Ted share their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. What are our key takeaways from the Patriots' preseason finale, and who is the rat that Mike Vrabel wants to sniff out?
Hart likes seeing cool preseason moments like Jeremiah Webb had last night. Dan thinks the Patriots should sign Dalton Risner, and Ted wants to see the Patriots draft and develop their offensive line.
Three-Point stance gives the guys sixty seconds to bring whatever story they want to bring to the table today to discuss. Andy says to keep a close eye on tonight's preseason game, Fitzy has an interesting reason why the pressure is on Maye and Ted brings up a new Bill Belichick story
Hart thinks it's time to panic on the Red Sox this season. Fitzy would like to see the Patriots trade for offensive line help or Micah Parsons over Terry McLaurin or Trey Hendrickson, and Ted wants to see Ceddanne Rafaela back in center field.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted share their three-point stance takes and react to the Patriots' victory over the Vikings in preseason week two. Who are the most likely cut candidates as the NFL regular season approaches?
Hart, Fitzy, and Johnson share their Three-Point Stance takes of the day. Tom E. Curran joins to discuss the latest storylines surrounding the Patriots.
Hart is not worried about Drake Maye's leadership, Fitzy shouts out Braintree American Little League, and Ted thinks Mike Vrabel can do more with less next season.
Are they hyping up other players to drive a bigger impact and buy in from who they like?
Three point stances! Since a jersey number change there has been a difference. Is there only one weapon on the struggling Patriots offense?
There's only one large all-sport lake (allows for watersports) around Lansing, Lake Lansing. It has a terrible reputation because it used to be dirty, and that was not entirely wrong. As a watershed lake, about 90% of its water comes from storm runoff, which means everything from lawn fertilizer to road salt and oil once flowed straight in from the surrounding area. That runoff built up sediment and pollutants over decades, making the lake seem small, shallow, and murky. But it is not like that anymore. A major dredging project in 1978, ongoing lake management, and better stormwater practices have made the water cleaner now than it has been in decades.At about 461 acres, it is actually larger than most lakes in Michigan. When you look at the distribution of inland lakes statewide, the vast majority are under 100 acres, so by comparison, Lake Lansing is in the upper tier of size. It is our one and only lake. Obviously, I am biased because I live on it, but here is my bold three-point plan to improve the perception of the lake, increase its usability, return it to a more natural state, and increase property values around it by 50 percent.1. Making Lake Lansing's Pathways Safe for EveryoneFirst, improving the safety of the running and bike path around the lake. In Haslett, we are blessed with an absolutely amazing park system and River Trail. I think the North Lake Lansing Park is one of the most beautiful in the area, maybe in the entire state, and I think it is completely missed by most people. The trails through that park are glorious, and you go through at least two or three different types of forests when you're out there. It's absolutely spectacular.But one area where we need improvement is the running and bike path around the lake. A lot of it is on Lake Drive, and while it's a beautiful drive, it's incredibly risky. You basically run/walk on the shoulder of the road and the shoulders are not very big, and it's very windy, so drivers often don't see the runner until the last minute. I joke with my friends that running is probably the thing that will save my life, but it will also be the thing that kills me, because I'll probably get hit by a car on that run. It's a joke, but there's definitely some truth in it.There's been more than one time that I've looked up and seen a driver coming at me, distracted and not looking at the road. The other issue is that the path isn't safe for children, so we can't let our seven-year-old ride around the lake because it's just too dangerous. If we expanded the bike lane and maybe put in some barriers between it and the road, I think that would increase the use of the path. It would make it more accessible for children and people with disabilities. And that connection point would allow it to link up with the River Trail, Lake Lansing Park North, Lake Lansing Park South, and many other parks.It would also connect to the larger River Trail, giving access to East Lansing, Lansing, Old Town, Holt, Mason, & pretty much everywhere in the area.2. Dredge Lake Lansing to an Average Depth of 12 FeetNext point: dredging Lake Lansing. Lake Lansing is a notoriously treacherous lake because it has so many shallow points. The marinas in the area joke about how many people damage the propeller on their boat on Lake Lansing. It has been dredged in the past, but I think we should do it again. Because Lake Lansing has an average depth between four and ten feet, light penetrates all the way to the bottom, which allows weeds to grow. That means the lake has to be treated to kill off the weeds and vegetation to make it usable.If we were to dredge Lake Lansing to an average depth of 12 to 15 feet, light wouldn't be able to penetrate all the way to the bottom, meaning that weeds wouldn't grow as much, and we wouldn't have to treat the lake so often. I believe this would help return it to a more natural state and reduce the use of hard chemicals that tend to accumulate at the bottom of the lake.One challenge for dredging, besides the cost, is deciding where to put the dirt. One suggestion might be to create an island in the middle of the lake with the dredged material, keeping it within the same lake community. This would increase the usability of the lake and make it even more amazing. I have to confess, I really think Lake Lansing is amazing, and it's a bummer how much of a bad rap it gets.Because Lake Lansing only has a few narrow channels of deep water, speedboats generally accumulate and go back and forth between the South Park swimming area and the north end. This creates congestion, because all the larger boats and those engaging in water sports tend to operate in the same area. It also means that oftentimes boats cannot go the legally required counterclockwise direction around the lake, especially when towing a skier, because it's simply not possible.3. Attract Younger Residents and Visitors to the LakeOnce those two things are done, I think this would attract more young people from surrounding communities and from MSU to use the lake. Within a few generations, the general negative perception about the lake could be replaced with a positive one. That would mean more people wanting to use it, and more people wanting to live on it.I think these three steps would conservatively increase the property values around the lake by 50%. They would make the lake much more desirable, more natural, more beautiful, and more usable for a wider variety of water sports. And they would increase water quality because of fewer weeds, which would require fewer chemical treatments.Thanks for reading Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe
Three Point Stance Ted: Jon Gruden will be a rich man after he wins the NFL settlement. Hart: I like what I am seeing New England Patriots from training camp, but I am very concerned about Drake Maye's passing game. Is it on the wide receivers or the QB? Middle of September is when we really get worried. What will the passing game look like? Ted trashes Fitzy's Chism take from yesterday. Fitzy: Who is the Red Sox power hitter? The Sox cannot mess with Anthony's swing.
All offense in the three point stances today!
The crew give their thoughts on what the biggest story of the day in Boston sports. Andy thinks the Bruins are in trouble, Fitzy has hope for Javon Baker and Ted thinks Breslow is lucky.
The three point stances look into the WNBA, a new way to handle salaries and no more interviews
Hart explains his frustration with Patriots coaching staff rankings. Are we overrating the Pats staff? No we are not! Vrabel will be closer to the to the top ten by the end of the season. Everything seems to be in place with Vrabel at the helm. Fitzy says the Patriots have to make a move for Terry Mclaurin. Ted explains the Micah Parsons situation. HE just requested a trade and the Patriots better be all over it.
Hart likes what he is seeing from Drake Maye. He takes accountability and knows that he has to be better. He is a LEADER. Fitzy says he is very optimistic about the Patriots because of Mike Vrabel. Ted discusses the tragic shooting in an NYC office building NFL HQ.
Hart says Boutte is a lock to make the Patriots. He must make the team. Get on board the Boutte Train! Stiz says the end of the world is coming in November because of an alien ship. Ted is very excited about the Patriots offensive line.
Hart says Boutte is a lock to make the Patriots. He must make the team. Get on board the Boutte Train! Stiz says the end of the world is coming in November because of an alien ship. Ted is very excited about the Patriots offensive line. Ted and Hart interview Cole Strange. Did Hart call him a bust? Alex Cora calls in.
Football is not the same by any means, we need more practices.
Hart thinks Justin Fields needs to suck it up, Fitzy wants the Red Sox to trade for David Bednar, and Ted likes what he sees from Drake Maye's leadership.
Hart, Fitzy, and Ted share their Three-Point Stance takes. Tom E. Curran likes what he is seeing at Patriots training camp thus far. Drake Maye is becoming more confident in year two.
Topics discussed: Brenden Schooler is "forcing" becoming a captain // Kyle Williams turned heads on Day 1 of camp // Red Sox fundamentals continue to struggle
Topics discussed: Three Point Stance: Brenden Schooler, Kyle Williams + Red Sox fundamentals // Patriots fans share optimism while Red Sox fans profess pessimism (calls) // What Stefon Diggs did to impress Patriots fans in 2025 camp debut
Fitzy shouts out the Braintree Little League team for a big win, Dan thinks the stars are aligning for Scottie Scheffler to win the US Open in 2026.
Fitzy, Mego, and Dan give their Three-Point Stances. Would Ben Simmons be a good fit with the Celtics? We look back on Al Horford and Marcus Smart's time in Boston.
In the three point stances today the WEEI Afternoons give us their biggest takes over the weekend.
Three point stance gives the guys a chance to talk about whatever story they want to for the day. Hart focuses on the viral video from Coldplay, Fitzy says Gonzalez will have to get paid and Dan says All-Star games are dying
Hour 1 - Can't wait for the sox to be back Hour 2 - Three Point stance and Tom E Curran Hour 3 - Football season is so close but yet so far Hour 4 - Quiz with Stiz
Could the patriots add a new WR1? Who is the best clutch hitter in the MLB?
SEGMENT - In today's Three Point Stance: Andy wants to see more nicknames in sports, Ted thinks Caitlin Clark is wildly disrespected in the WNBA, and Dan Bahl thinks the Red Sox need to get creative in order to land Twins SP Joe Ryan. The guys take their 60 seconds to state their cases and discuss
Today we had three point stances, Red Sox being likable, Aaron Rodgers and not having an outfield issue