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The Commercial Break is an improv-comedy, interview & variety show and it's fine... it's just FINE! It's the Cheesecake Factory of comedy podcasts! Every Tuesday-Friday, co-hosts & best friends Bryan and Krissy invite you into their whacky friendship and twisted sense of humor with a little help from some much funnier guests . They dive into our shared insanity, pop-culture, internet oddities, relationship drama, dark humor, play games and share poorly thought through feedback to listener qu ...
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Episode #591: We know this advice is probably 2 years too late, buuut we are going to answer these Ask TCBs anyway! The DNC was poppin' Starbucks Revving down Jolt Cola Big deal birthdays Bryan famously hates attention Ask TCB Picking up women It’s all about a conversation and being yourself Opportunity! Small minded people Having the hard conversa…
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NPDS - Private Equity has come for the NFL! NFL says no to first down technology... why don't the use the UFL as a minor league? (Episode 1114)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘private equity’ as in our favorite business topic as in sports as in the NFL as in college sports as in big big big money! The NFL is going to allow private equity in now. Why does private equity want in? (17:20) The NFL voted down using Hawk-Eye technology for first downs this year. Not happening. Isn’t working how they…
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Episode #590: Today Bryan said "I'm a man, and I'll talk sports if I want to!" Were-president Elvira’s Movie Macabre Cheaters Old man bitching Tom Brady Sports stars Bryan having some big feelings (jealousy) Bryan’s sports history He wasn’t a starter Could he be a bowler? FYI listeners I don’t hate Bryan, but I do like to keep him on his toes! Leav…
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NPDS - College football is back! Deion Sanders bans a reporter! Dabo Swinney bans callers! US Open tennis & PGA Tour Championship BIG BANK (Episode 1113)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘personal attacks’ as in Deion Sanders as in Dabo Swinney as in reporters as in fans as in college football is back. Let’s start with Deion Sanders and what happened at Colorado. A reporter was banned for the things he wrote about Deion. (10:25) Dabo Swinney has banned callers from his radio show. Not happening anymore. S…
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Episode #589: Bryan & Krissy are joined by comedian Maz Jobrani…and he is certainly NOT a jabroni! Two old bald heads passing in the night Bryan was addicted to Clubhouse The quantum witch does a little magic Maz Jobrani! The Olympics (we can’t escape Bryan’s zeal for this) The Friday late crowd Drunk Trump heckler at a Maz Jobrani show Iranian com…
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NPDS - Aaron Judge & Shohei Ohtani continue to reach new levels! Griffin Conine gets the call! Jordan Montgomery BLASTS Scott Boras! (Episode 1112)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘62 again’ as in Aaron Judge as in home run chase as in MVP season as in record-setting as in Shohei Ohtani as in history as in baseball! Aaron Judge is on fire. He’s hitting for average and power and carrying the Yankees. (8:14) Shohei Ohtani continues to make history of his own. Quickest to join the 40/40 club. Walk off…
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NPDS - Mariners fire Scott Servais after blowing 10-game AL West lead; Who is running the Angels!?; NWSL historic CBA means what? (Episode 1111)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘vibe’ as in good vibes as in bad vibes as in the Seattle Mariners as in Scott Servais as in Jerry Dipoto. What went wrong for the Mariners? Pitching was elite. Batting was horrible. How did they fall apart so quickly? (12:45) The Los Angeles Angels gave GM Perry Minasian a 2-year extension. The team has stunk for so many…
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Episode #588: The Looooooove Connection is back, and they brought yogurt? Bennifer is no more Green Day Wedge salads Matthew Perry Love Connection! A little misogyny to start the day Get him girl Harry Denton's A little ask TCB action Who is eating yogurt on a date No lunch date kisses Skydiving on the first date Pre skydiving drinks Come To Our Sh…
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NPDS - Brian Flores responds to Tua's comments! Is Jeff Bezos buying the Boston Celtics? NO! (Episode 1109)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘correcting’ as in Brian Flores as in Tua Tagovailoa as in the Dolphins as in Dan Le Batard. Why does this story have so much air? Why did Brian Flores respond? What happens next? (11:55) Private equity is coming to the NFL. It wants college football. It wants everything. (21:45) What team is Jeff Bezos buying? Any? He’s …
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This week on Underdogs Peter sits down with Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic to break down the later half of the WNBA season. Which teams are experiencing Olympic fatigue? and which are poised to make a second half run for the playoffs? Then, Peter and writer Shaun Assael deep dive into the life and legacy of one of the best Underdogs in history; …
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NPDS - Judge & Soto are on FIRE, but is that enough for the Yankees? Joey Votto say goodbye to baseball! Ranking top Quentin Tarantino characters (Episode 1110)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘strain’ as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball. The AL East is tough. It’s a close race. Which team will prevail? (10:35) Someone asked me about the issue going on with the Staten Island Little League coach calling out Aaron Judge. What the…
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Episode #587: We’re on a wild ride today, very similar to Bryan’s mom’s neighbor at the assisted living home…and boy, does she have a cautionary tale for you! Available for private events! Make us an offer! Blue’s haircut The temperature The grand canyon Oozing problems Heavenly Wheels n Deals! Bryan’s Mama drama Firefighters going to steal Astrid …
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Episode #586: Bryan tackles the news today at TCB (and also his trip to the doctor for a physical), and yes…questions remain! We are excited about our live shows! Bryan and Juan are no more The News! The astronauts that are stuck in space Bryan’s Cosby newscaster voice Questions do remain! No leaking allowed Bryan does space Stonehenge?! Bryan got …
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NPDS - Tua Tagovailoa calls out former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores! A Dan Le Batard exclusive! (Episode 1108)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘coach speak’ as in Tua as in Dolphins as in Brian Flores as in Mike McDaniel as in NFL. What happened here with Tua? He opened up to Dan Le Batard about how bad Flores’ coaching technique was towards him. And how well Mike McDaniel has been since then. (14:40) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the last…
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Episode #585: Comedy legend Lewis Black joins Bryan & Krissy to get ANGRY about all kinds of malarkey! Bryan fanboys over Lewis Black The Orioles/Braves/Cubs Performing in the suburbs The politicians did not leave us alone this summer Jacob’s Ladder New York in the 80s Writing plays Getting rejected Political drama making Lewis angry! Bryan should …
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PTFO - Stranger Than Fiction: Behind the Scenes of the Yankees Wife-Swap Scandal
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In the early 1970s, two pitchers for the New York Yankees agreed to the wildest trade in sports history: They switched wives. And children. And furniture. And pets. But this sex scandal cut way deeper than the tabloid headlines. David Mandel — veteran writer for Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep and The Simpsons — laments his big-screen adaptati…
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NPDS - MLB discussing 6 inning limit for starters? No chance!; Dodgers injuries! Yankees closers! Paul Skenes shutdown coming? (Episode 1107)
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Today’s word of the day is ‘resilience’ as in climbing as in hiking as in mountains as in what I just did this past weekend. (6:45) Let’s get to the 6 inning minimum. What is MLB trying to do here? Will it happen? (14:35) Tyler Glasnow is on the injured list. Another pitching injury. Another Dodgers loss in a tight playoff race. Oh boy. (20:30) The…
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NPDS - Mailbag: The new Streaming World; Will NBA owners want more than 50% of the new media deal?; Will MLB turn to WBD now?
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It’s another mailbag! We’ll be back on Monday, but for now I’m on a mountain! Today’s show is all about the new streaming world. Subscriptions and ads are what the world has become! (14:01) Someone asked me about the NBA media deal and what would happen if the NBA owners wanted a bigger peace of the pie. It’s a 50/50 split… for how long? (24:50) So…
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NPDS - Samson Sit-Down: Pablo Torre has returned and it's our time to Find Out!
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Welcome back, Pablo! Friend of the show has returned. What are his favorite episodes of PTFO? Where should a new fan start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Le Batard
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MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Two Hundred - Ninety - One
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The shipping container examines the art of breaking up using the classic "It's Not You. It's Me" tactic. They also discuss how Netflix passwords have lost their value in the streaming services password exchange program before Tony insists on talking about his online NCAA Dynasty that no one cares about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
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Episode #584: Bryan gets all fired up about misogyny, but also says that he “doesn’t know how to cook,” even though we are fairly certain he can read (need proof). Bryan & Krissy discuss Bryan’s come to Jesus moment on the road. Hypocrisy! We love our Bryan, warts and all!!! Why is this impression kind of giving Cosby? Hate muse Misogyny! Women fam…
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ODDBALL - Was MJ's DPOY Really Fraudulent? Ft. Ethan Strauss
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Amin shares an interview with reporter and podcast host Ethan Strauss from Summer League to kick off the show. They discuss Ethan's "well-followed" Substack, House of Strauss, and counter-arguments to Tom Haberstroh's recent piece about falsified stats during the season Michael Jordan won Defensive Player of the Year. Amin and Charlotte close the s…
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UNDERDOGS - 2024 NFL Season Unders & Little League World Series!
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Are the 49ers actually as good as people think? This week on “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter explain which NFL teams they predict will go under their projected season win totals. Then– free agency for 6-year-olds? We’re at the start of The Little League World Series and Jordan has some inside info on how things have completely changed in Little League…
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NPDS - Samson Sit-Down: Domonique Foxworth finally joins the show!
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Domonique Foxworth joins the show! We talk all things from the NFL, the union, football, sports, life! Everything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Dan Le Batard
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PTFO - We Smoked All the Athlete-Branded Weed We Could Find, with Dan Soder and Katie Nolan
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From the beaches of Los Angeles to the botanical gardens of New York City, we traveled the country looking for the best cannabis with an athlete’s name on it. And who better to smoke it with than Katie Nolan and Dan Soder? Pablo joins Dan and Katie in their NYC apartment to burn it down with special guests Magic Johnstoned, Gary Payton, Melo, and m…
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Episode #583: Bryan talks penises He needs a deep dick fake Rafa’s biohacks Shakti mat Krissy’s a napper IDINA MENZEL, BROADWAY STAR OF WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rush Szn Gap Decades Lockers! Daddy Caputo Blue will keep the frat boys away Bryan saying “on fleek” Bryan’s algorithm Earthquake noises in Bryan’s house A graduation card mix up Mr. Green the …
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ODDBALL - NBA Rule Change Pitches ft. Tom Haberstroh
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Tom Haberstroh joins the show to discuss some rule changes he thinks Adam Silver should consider. Should the league eliminate corner threes? What if players couldn't foul out? And what the heck does he mean by the "Payton Pritchard rule"? Find out all that and more on today's episode! Charlotte and Amin close the show with the debut of Amin's total…
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Episode #582: Bryan's bringing out the mama/baby/Blue drama, but he fears his future in the crypt. No more Olympics 🙁 RayGun the breakdancer The Closing Ceremonies Tom Cruise Anchovy mouth 2023/2024 has been tough for us! Bryan’s mom & her long term rehab center QVC addiction Bryan’s elevator troubles Tales from the crypt! Dog karma Barking Blue Co…
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ODDBALL - "The Devil Named Curry" Propels USA to Gold
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Charlotte and Amin relive Team USA's historic win against France to earn gold at the Olympics on today's episode of Oddball. They use several movie analogies in a feeble attempt to explain Steph Curry's fourth quarter performance. They also discuss Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, why Devin Booker was so important to the team's success, and why…
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NPDS - Samson Sit-Down: Rich Eisen (with a quick update on where I am this week)
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Let me explain what I’m up to this week. It’s pretty cool, pretty major. I’m climbing a mountain! Rich Eisen joins the show! He starts things off, of course, with the Michigan Wolverines! What is this new NIL world and how does Rich fit into it? What is the business of Rich Eisen? How did he come to create his own show and company? Learn more about…
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