8 Guys, 1 Pod

We switch it up a bit on this one as Kaleb makes his hosting debut and puts his guest, former host Michael, to shame! Covid is everyone and even infects our podcast talk as Kaleb asks Michael about the brief NHL pause, and how the virus may affecting the NFL, NBA and Olympics going forward. They also discuss the NFL scheduling disasters in week 16. We see if Michael thinks the top 3 golfers on this pod could beat a 12 year old on the links. Michael creates the ultimate 8 guys 1 pod triathlon, and predicts the winners of the first (and last) annual 8 guys 1 pod triathlon. 

In the longest podcast yet, Donny and Michael talk everything. Starting with the UFC, Donny tries to make sense of the Amanda Nunez loss, debates whether Poirier is a bit overrated, and why it does or doesn't make sense for Oliveira to fight McGregor. Michael and Donny rant about those refusing to accept NIL, how A&M will go 9-3 with the #1 recruiting class, and our most confident bowl games. They talk about the wich NFL teams you don't want to see in the playoffs this year. Donny talks about why people don't give Ray Allen enough respect. Finally, since everyone else had a chance to talk video games and reality TV, Donny talks Lucifer and Manifest. 

After a week of whining about not being able to talk Survivor on the pod, Max, Kaleb, and Jeremy get to talk about the series and predict the winner. Michael and the guys talk about the league standings, and what everyone's plan is going forward. As New Years approaches, they each discuss their New Years Resolution. Michael almost forgets the most important part, luckily noted Pokemon fan, Max, reminds him. 

On this episode we talk about Kendall's 2 favorite things, video games and sports. We start by discussing what we *will* do when our $30 million a year contract is awarded. Kendall and Michael talk about what Super Smash Bros character resembles which NBA team. Kendall picks what modified NBA 2K player he would prefer. Kendall decides who would be the best player in a hypothetical NFL Street reboot. Michael Tricks Kendall into deciding his NFL playoff field using Madden. Finally, Kendall and Michael pick their All-Time Non-Legendary Pokemon team. 

After an hour and a half unrecorded podcast, Erick and Michael hit their stride in this one. Erick starts by waxing poetic about new LSU head coach, "Bayou" Brian Kelly. The two talk about the rest of the coaching carousel. They start by going through their must watch, and probably avoid bowl games ahead of the New Years six. They then discuss the best non-CFP New Years game and then give their College Football Playoff predictions. Finally, Erick discusses the options for the Bowl Pick'em league that you the fans can choose on Twitter. 

After a short break, Cam and Michael come back refreshed and ready to talk MMA, MLB, NCAA, and more. Cam tries to knock Michael off his Rangers high. Michael asks why on earth any human woman is willing to step in the octagon with Amanda Nunez. Cam and Michael discuss the NCAA coaching carousel and the conference championship predictions. There was nothing really to talk about in football, so Cam uses that time to talk about Survivor. Finally, Michael congratulates Kenny Vaccaro on his plans after retirement. 

Jeremy and Michael have some one on one time talking about an unpredictable week in sports. Jeremy writes an apology letter to Max, Arsenal, and West Ham. Jeremy fights through the pain of Chelsea's dropped points, and talks the implications of Liverpool's loss. They analyze what is going on in the NBA Eastern Conference. Jeremy takes a stab at who is real, and who will fall. They discuss how Michael's Warriors start hot and stay hot, while Kendall's MVP, Russell Westbrook, and the Lakers may be stuck in another play in game. Finally, Michael gets to talk Titans. They discuss what happened in the NFL this week, and how much this told us about the league. Finally, Jeremy writes a screw you to the NFL refs. 

Erick and Michael talk college football, starting with the rise and fall of coach O and ending in why Michael HATES the college football playoff committee. They discuss the World Series, and why the Astros losing may or may not be good for baseball. Michael tries to convince everyone (but mostly himself) that the Titans can still survive after the injury to Derrick Henry. Meanwhile, Erick goes all doom and gloom over the loss of Famous Jameis. Finally, Michael and Erick do record their yearly tradition of picking the wrong NBA award winners and champion. 

With the league in full swing, and 4 of the 5 fantasy leagues in action, Donny and Kendall discuss what it takes to make an intra-league trade,. Kendall has the BEST NBA MVP take you will hear this year. Donny discusses the strategy behind playing NHL and NBA fantasy. Kendall is officially no longer so mad at Jameis that he wants to trade Alvin Kamara.

Cam lives out Kodak Black's dream, and gets to drive the boat. Mortal rivals locked in an ALCS clash, die hard Stros fan talks BASEBALL IN OCTOBER with newly reinvigorated Sox fan Max. They also talk football, UFC, and how hard hard it is to stop watching sport in October, not that anyone should.