Best Joey Held, Sean Hill Podcasts (2024)

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Sports TV Media Rights R Capitalistically Dumb 20:01

2d ago20:01

20:01

When we recorded this, the Dallas Mavericks had just won their last game to stay alive in the NBA Finals. We know that good luck did not continue for Sean—congrats to the Boston Celtics on an NBA-record 18th championship. Anyway, it looks like TNT is going to lose its media rights to broadcast NBA games. And that's not the only TV snafu going on. H…

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"Must-Win" Games Early in Series and Sources Leaking Clickbait Stories R Both Overzealously Dumb 23:52

9d ago23:52

23:52

When we recorded this, the Mavericks and Celtics had only played one game. Lots of chatter said Game 2 was a must-win. Well, the Mavericks didn't win it, so...guess we can all go home? On top of that, reporters are dropping news from sources at wild times, such as the Lakers non-story about maybe signing Dan Hurley (spoiler: that didn't happen) dur…

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Complaints About Cakewalk Paths to Championships R Bemoaningly Dumb 26:29

16d ago26:29

26:29

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals. Congrats to them! Yet, if you listened to some fans, you'd think the Celtics didn't deserve to be here because the teams they faced had key players who were injured. Okay...that's a reward for finishing with the best record of any team during the regular season. Plus, Sean is now in his…

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Hyped Up NFL Schedule Releases R Try-Hard Dumb 22:37

23d ago22:37

22:37

Sean is old, and he is FEELING it. And Joey is out of the country! So, we recorded this one well in advance about a topic that was new at the time: the release of the NFL schedule. And the hype around said schedule—four months in advance, no less!—is out of control. How would Sean have announced things if he were in charge? We’re going through the …

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Sad Sports Memories Living Rent Free In Our Heads R Reminiscently Dumb 30:23

1M ago30:23

30:23

A little while ago, Joey randomly thought about losing a close basketball game in high school after he hit a game-tying shot. That triggered a drastic ice hockey sad story from Sean. And, of course, there are plenty of pro sports moments that don’t turn out the way we want. These events happened so long ago! Why do disappointing sports memories fro…

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NBA Teams Tanking and Not Winning the Lottery is Satisfyingly Dumb 24:23

1M ago24:23

24:23

The Atlanta Hawks made the play-in tournament this season and looked like a team that was trying for most of the season. They only had a 3% chance of scoring the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and then they ended up winning it! Meanwhile, teams that tried to lose to better their odds fell out of the top slots. You love to see it. Plus, memorabl…

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Lazy Analyses of Basketball Performances R Half-Heartedly Dumb 19:01

1M ago19:01

19:01

Basketball discourse is so weird. There are constant player comparisons, far too many discussions around legacy, and absurd lists that make no sense. It often turns into lazy discussion that makes for a frustrating experience. Plus, Joey has a disappointing trip to the dentist and a quick nod to Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards' wonderful maniacal l…

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Eventual Reversals of Dumb Decisions R Gradually Smart 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, but then it was taken away in 2010 because of some minor infractions, especially considering the NIL deals out there today. Well, it took 14 years, but Bush's Heisman Trophy was finally reinstated. Better to fix a dumb thing late than never. Now, maybe we can move on to rectifying some of these vacated se…

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Outrage Over Athlete Salaries Is Fiscally Dumb 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

We've got plenty of dumbness in this episode! Joey has a tumultuous experience trying to attend a baseball game in Phoenix. Sean has a $40 margarita at a comedy show. And perhaps most distressingly, people still care far too much about what pro athletes are making. Say it with us: It's not our money. We don't need to worry about it.…

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Complicated Playoff Scenarios R Pieces of Red String on a Whiteboard Dumb 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

This episode starts off HOT, as Joey's rec league featured a fight between teammates — thankfully, not on Joey's team, which is full of kind people. We're exploring the absurdity of fighting in a rec league, but that's not the main focus here. We're also breaking down the silliness of calculating tiebreakers and potential finishes in different spor…

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Running a 10K is Tiringly Dumb (But Totally Worth Doing) 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

Sean and Joey ran the Austin American Statesman Capitol 10K event on Sunday. It was quite the time! They share their experiences running the race, notable memories, and what it’s like to see a bright light when your body has given up. It’s less gloomy than that description sounds, we promise. Plus, a small lil’ bit on the women’s and men’s NCAA Tou…

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The NCAA's Disrespect of Women's College Basketball is Nonsensically Dumb 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

The women's NCAA Tournament has had plenty of impressive action, but it's being overshadowed by a lot of dumb things — many of which are the NCAA's own doing. Let's dive in! Plus, a glimpse at the horrific April Fools Day prank we talked about in the intro, the legendary 90s sitcom Step By Step, and personal tales of removing jewelry during basketb…

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A Salute to Dumb March Madness Moments 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

We've reached the Sweet 16 in both the men's and women's tournaments, which means we've had plenty of dumb moments along the way. Here are some of our (least) favorites! Plus, a history of the NCAA Boss Button and Jack Gohlke's low-budget TurboTax NIL deal. Don't forget to follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram, and it would be SO COOL if you left a rat…

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Celebrating 100 Dumb Episodes with an NCAA Tournament Extravaganza! 50:48

3M ago50:48

50:48

It’s a 100th episode extravaganza! This episode was recorded during Selection Sunday as the NCAA Tournament field was revealed. In addition to a live reaction to the field, we’re counting down our top 10 favorite and least favorite moments from March Madness past and present. Plus, how many college basketball players can Sean name? Check out a few …

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Sports Rec Leagues R Expensively Dumb 22:46

3M ago22:46

22:46

Sean and Joey both play in recreational sports leagues, and they're not entirely sure why. From expensive price tags to poor court and field conditions to people who take things way too seriously, it seems like a recipe for disaster. Perhaps you feel the same about your rec league. These rec leagues also take over locations that would otherwise hav…

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People Whose Entire Identity Is Hating Other Teams R Unpleasantly Dumb 16:46

4M ago16:46

16:46

We're all about some quality trash talking here, but when it's your whole personality? Oof, it's not a good look. And there are too many people out there hating. You've got plenty of good stuff going on in your life. Don't spend so much time putting down others. Instead, LIFT THEM UP. Speaking of lifting others up, why not lift up your phone and gi…

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Chaotic Court Storms R Hive Mind Dumb 18:50

4M ago18:50

18:50

We've seen multiple players get injured across men's and women's college basketball as home crowds storm the court after a victory. Why is it so hard to keep opposing players safe? Plus, analysts making bold predictions with no consequences, live fan gimmicks during hockey games, and this delightful scene from Parks and Rec. Give us a follow on Ins…

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Dumb Moments from NBA All-Star Weekend 28:05

4M ago28:05

28:05

Another NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, and once again, there was plenty of dumb mixed in with the good. We're diving into some of the worst moments, from Micah Parsons caring way too much about the Celebrity Game to Kenny Smith quickly sapping the joy out of a historic three-point contest between Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry. And, as …

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Dumb Super Bowl Observations 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

What a thrilling Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. We’re giving an overview of it all. Top moments from the game! The best (and worst) commercials! That halftime show with roller skates! Plus, the first time Sean cried while watching sports, brutally sobering flag football moments, what constitutes a game-winner in …

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Over-Officiating Sports During Pickup Games Is Whistle-Blowing Dumb 17:34

5M ago17:34

17:34

Joey recently had a pickup basketball experience where one player kept calling fouls. Like…on every play. We don’t have time for that! And why is it so easy to lose track of the score when you’re only counting by 1s and 2s? One other PSA: If you’re wearing something sharp while playing a sport, PLEASE reconsider. We all have other things to do afte…

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Complaints About Defense During Historical Scoring Outbursts R Missing the Point Dumb 17:16

5M ago17:16

17:16

In the time it took to read the title of this episode, another NBA player just scored at least 60 points. Rather than celebrating these impressive achievements, many fans are waxing poetic about the good ol' days, back when defense MEANT something, you know? And that's pretty dumb. It's still very hard to score many baskets in a game. Plus, that Pe…

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Unnecessary Breaking News Updates R Urgently Dumb 22:28

5M ago22:28

22:28

If you spend any time on social media, you'll likely come across a "breaking news" post from the sports world. Yet when you read the story, it's about something that could happen. There's no news to be found! That's pretty dumb, isn't it? Plus, the demise of Sports Illustrated, unfortunate seatmates on airplanes, and the evolution of Super Bowl com…

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Playoff Hopes R Eternally Dumb 18:48

5M ago18:48

18:48

Hope springs eternal, but as sports fans know, it typically lets you down. And Sean's Dallas Cowboys let him down in a BIG way. How silly that we fall for this trick every single season when only one team can end as the champion. We also cover Chicago Bulls fans booing former GM Jerry Krause, complete with Stacey King's angry Nationwide ad read and…

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The Last Two Weeks of Sports R Jam-Packed Dumb 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

We took a couple of weeks off and it was CHAOS in the sports world. Luckily, we’re covering all the good stuff. Here’s a taste: Sean’s experience watching Texas against Washington at the Sugar Bowl, the last play of the Cowboys/Lions game, the last play of the Alabama game, the NFL playing games on Christmas to ruin the NBA’s joy, David Tepper thro…

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A Dumb Naughty List and Equally Dumb New Year's Resolutions 36:09

6M ago36:09

36:09

It's that time of year to be making holiday lists, and we've got TWO great lists for you. First, we're going over our 2023 Naughty List to folks who really haven't made the sports world a better place. Then, it's our New Year's resolutions that we absolutely will stick to in 2024. Plus, putting out cookies for Santa, sending risque photos on airpla…

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Choosing Only Quarterbacks as MVP or Heisman Candidates Is Constrainingly Dumb 17:02

6M ago17:02

17:02

LSU's Jayden Daniels won this year's Heisman Trophy. All of the contenders for the award were quarterbacks, and the same seems to be true of the NFL. Do the other positions not matter at all? Plus, we're diving into Patrick Mahomes being very upset over an official's call, the NBA in-season tournament, and a sports cliche about when certain sports …

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The College Football Playoff Rankings R Unfairly Dumb 21:09

7M ago21:09

21:09

Sean is thrilled because his Texas Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State fans are less than thrilled after their team finished an undefeated season and won't be included in the festivities. Basic math suggests picking from five power conferences to select four teams to represent the nation's best will lead to controversy. Goo…

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Overreactions to Clearly Fake Sports Stories R Angrily Dumb 15:41

7M ago15:41

15:41

This show loves your support! Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram, Sean on Twitch, and Joey on Fun Fact Friyay. Across social media, but especially on the site formerly known as Twitter, you’ll see quite a few parody accounts — such as Ballsack Sports — that only exist to share news and stories that aren’t real. These accounts are often very obvious,…

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These Classic Thanksgiving Foods R Tummy-Turning Dumb 18:39

7M ago18:39

18:39

It’s Thanksgiving here in America, and we’re celebrating by eating copious amounts of food. But Sean has a handful of things that you will not find on his plate. Let’s count ‘em down! Plus, the voodoo of Aaron Rodgers’ achilles injury, what plant-based eggs are made from, the struggle to going to a game live on Thanksgiving, and what if football st…

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The Michigan Spying Scandal Details R Secretly Dumb 19:26

7M ago19:26

19:26

Connor Stalions, a man with so-so decision-making but a fantastic name, got caught stealing signs from opposing sidelines. He likely wasn’t the only one involved, but he’s remained stoic and has not snitched. Sean doesn’t like the discourse around this event. Since Connor Stalions is such a delightful moniker, we look at some of our other favorite …

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All These Silly Complaints R Irritatingly Dumb 27:00

8M ago27:00

27:00

World Series champion Sean is still beaming from the Texas Rangers’ championship, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have gripes. In fact, this whole episode is critical of certain types of complaints. We’re covering quite a bit in this episode. Here’s what people are complaining about: World Series ratings, the NBA in-season tournament, college play…

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Scary Situations In Sports R Spookily Dumb 20:37

8M ago20:37

20:37

It’s Halloween, which means we’re due for a good ol’ fashioned spooktacular! We’re breaking down the top five situations that scare us in sports. Plus, a breakdown on Halloween candy, a mishap at the Museum of Ice Cream, and the benefits of public transportation in Europe. Here’s the Hawaiian Punch commercial we listen to during the episode.…

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6 Dumb Predictions for the NBA Season 23:56

8M ago23:56

23:56

The NBA is back! It officially tips off tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers playing the world-champion Denver Nuggets, while the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors welcome new players onto their already pretty good rosters. But we don't really care about those games in particular. Instead, we're looking at the season as a whole as we make dumb …

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EMERGENCY POD! 🚨 Sean's Texas Rangers R Not Dumb 14:30

8M ago14:30

14:30

It's an emergency podcast — against all odds, the Texas Rangers are in the World Series! They won Games 6 and 7 with their backs against the wall, and Sean couldn't be more excited. You want to hear an excited man, don't you? We're also talking about weird airport stories, the fairly obscure The Adventures of Willy Beamish game from the 1990s, and …

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Not Taking a Knee to Win the Game is Machismo Dumb 21:09

8M ago21:09

21:09

The Miami Hurricanes had the most spectacular loss in perhaps all of college football history. And it largely boiled down to their coach being too macho to follow conventional wisdom and have his players take a knee and win the game. And it RUINED Sean's vacation to the Bahamas. We also recorded this episode during Game 2 of the American League Cha…

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Photoshopped Jerseys R Deepfake Dumb 21:09

8M ago21:09

21:09

Sean is feeling exceptionally old today and in full “get off my lawn mode.” What’s the cause of his ire? TikToks and spin classes, naturally, but the main culprit is Photoshopped jerseys. A player gets drafted or sent to a new team but hasn’t played a game yet? Let’s make an image of them wearing the latest jersey. A player is rumored to be traded?…

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Obsessing Over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Is Dumb in 1989 and Evermore 20:33

9M ago20:33

20:33

NFL fans and Swifties have been crossing paths lately, with Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs. And now everyone is talking about it. Are they just friends? Are they secretly dating? Did she merely want a ticket in a press box? Kelce jersey sales have gone up by 400%, and girlfriends are trolling their boyfriends by sayin…

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Fans Sending Death Threats to Players R Illegally Dumb 19:58

9M ago19:58

19:58

Recently, Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison fumbled the ball a couple of times in an NFL game. Also recently, Texas beat Alabama on the road. In both cases, fans were shouting death threats, spouting racial epithets, and just being complete fools. This happens across sports. Why do so many fans feel obliged to personally attack peop…

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Officials Not Giving The Fans Want They Want Is Unreasonably Dumb 13:47

9M ago13:47

13:47

No matter the sport, fans love complaining about the officials. Sometimes, we want them to blow the whistle, but they opt not to make a call. Other times, we want them to be wrong so that it favors our team or a more fun outcome, and the officials ultimately make the right decision. Don't they know we want to be entertained?! The first down from th…

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Knee Jerk Reactions to College Football Rankings R Excitedly Dumb 13:37

9M ago13:37

13:37

We rank teams at the start of every college football season even though we don't know how good these teams actually are. Then we all overreact and yell about upsets when many of these teams may just actually not be very good. Why do we do this to ourselves? Plus, does it seem like there are fewer roly poly bugs and fireflies out in the world? And w…

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Football Is Back! And It's Doing Lots of Dumb Things 24:25

10M ago24:25

24:25

Are you ready for some footballlllll? College football is underway, and the NFL starts this week. That means there are plenty of opportunities for dumb moments. We're covering absurd start times in heat waves, suspensions from the NCAA around transfer rules, coaches getting too cute with late-game decisions, and much more. Plus, dumb predictions fo…

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This Blind Side Story Is Deceptively Dumb 16:07

10M ago16:07

16:07

The movie The Blind Side depicted football player Michael Oher in a less than flattering light. And his adoptive parents, the Tuohys, helped raise him into a man. Well, as it turns out, Oher is saying this "adoption" was actually a "conservatorship." As a result, Oher has missed out on millions of dollars from the movie. It seems like there's a lot…

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This James Harden and Daryl Morey Situation Is Pathologically Dumb 18:57

10M ago18:57

18:57

We're starting this episode off with FLAIR. James Harden joined the Philadelphia 76ers largely because of 76ers president Daryl Morey. But now, Harden has said Morey is a liar, and he will never be in an organization that he's a part of. And then he REPEATED it. Just in case there was any doubt, you know? This comes on the heels of Harden requestin…

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Conference Realignment Moves R Geographically Dumb 23:52

10M ago23:52

23:52

Sean and Joey are dressed in Christmas colors, even though it's early August. But lamenting about how college football is destroying conferences is fashionable any time of year! The Big Ten has 18 teams in it. The Big 12 has 14 teams. The Atlantic Coast Conference is considering adding schools from the Dallas and San Francisco metro areas. It makes…

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Hazing Rituals R Tormentingly Dumb 17:19

11M ago17:19

17:19

After student journalists at Northwestern University uncovered a culture full of hazing within the football program, we're once again left wondering why this barbaric practice still exists. Sean recounts how his innocent charm protected him from any teammate hazing in high school, while Joey shares that his teammates were too goofy for any hazing t…

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Outrage Over Record-Setting Contracts Is Historically Dumb 19:18

11M ago19:18

19:18

This episode is a big moment in Sports R Dumb history! To commemorate, we’re talking about historical contracts in pro sports — particularly, how UP IN ARMS everyone gets about every contract setting a new record of some kind. Jaylen Brown’s historical deal broke NBA records. Justin Herbert will be making more money per season than anyone before hi…

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This Damian Lillard Trade Saga is Demandingly Dumb 12:12

11M ago12:12

12:12

Damian Lillard is arguably the greatest player the Portland Trail Blazers have ever had. But the team wants to head in a new direction, and Lillard has asked for a trade. The twist: He only wants to go to the Miami Heat. No other options. That's led to a month-long impasse where, nearly every day, we get an update that neither side is willing to bu…

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All-Star Games R All Over the Map Dumb 20:37

11M ago20:37

20:37

In sports like basketball and football, the annual All-Star Game and Pro Bowl, respectively, are filled with low-effort attempts at defense, with flashiness the main item on the agenda. In the Major Leagues, there's TOO much effort, which makes the All-Star Game feel a bit like every other contest of the 162-game season. Ancillary events can be pre…

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Victor Wembanyama's Introduction to the NBA Life Was Pop Star Epic Chorus Dumb 21:19

12M ago21:19

21:19

Victor Wembanyama has a wingspan that goes around the Earth. Yet his security team still found it necessary to backhand national treasure Britney Spears. Then, after a terrible first game, Britney stans had a field day mocking Wemby's struggles on the court. What an introduction to the NBA. Plus, awkward moments in TRL history, how Sean's glorious …

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Backyard Fireworks R Explosively Dumb 17:57

12M ago17:57

17:57

America is celebrating its 247th birthday today! And as with most Fourth of July celebrations, there are a ton of backyard fireworks going off. That's a great way to injure yourself, disturb others, and ruin the animal ecosystem. Plus, Mel Gibson movies, Bowling for Soup lyrics, and getting dates while buying a mattress. Joey also tells a story abo…

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