Against Better Judgement

After covering some of the lighter, more tawdry details of the Depp/Heard divorce proceedings, Jeff and Nate discuss one of the unlikelier folks entangled in that mess; Elon Musk....and more importantly his potential purchase of Twitter......and the guys break down what their Master's Champions Dinner menus would look like. Is the Augusta National kitchen staff familiar with the culinary stylings of Betty Crocker? Well, they are now.

This episode, Jeff and Nate bid farewell to one of the all time great sports villains (or heroes depending on where you stand) in Coach K.....then after the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, we wonder where the line is in comedy and how far is too far (20:00)....finally, we pick who will join us to create our ideal golf foursome (36:08).....will a swimsuit model be paired with one of the great spiritual leaders of our lifetime? Does Jeff even care if these people actually play golf? Stick around and find out.

We lament/celebrate (depending on your point of view) a Vanderpump Rules breakup, and wonder if Pete Davidson could fill Buzz Aldrin's space boots.....then we break down how online outrage really impacts celebrities who cross certain lines, and wonder why we aren't more collectively outraged about bigger picture issues along the same lines.....finally we figure out our ideal destination and activities for couples trips, and quickly catch up on Oscar contending movies. 

We are BACK! ABJ returns with news on the ABJ family and our schedule going forward….after some travel highlights, we check in on some of our favorite things we watched during our hiatus; like Yellowjackets, Station Eleven, and 1883…..how to get and how to not get gifts for your spouse…..and we check in on how we’re faring with our New Years resolutions. Back with lots more content for 2022!!

After a brief review of Pete Davidson's ever-expanding resume, it's time to dig into the return of Succession; what makes this show so appealing to some, but not to others.....next we break down Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain....and finally we rank our top five favorite soups. Is chili a soup? Is Pete Davidson taller than Cousin Greg?  Is Paul Giamatti really into......that?? We're not sure...but we'll try to find some answers.

Jeff and Nate celebrate the return of Succession and lament the engagement of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian....then they're joined by their illustrious friend and ABJ General Counsel Lauren Sabo to discuss the Elizabeth Holmes trial, and what it says (if anything) about women in seats of power in business....they also dig into the Britney Spears conservatorship case....the evolution of standup comedy....and some do's and don'ts for Halloween costumes and Halloween candy. 

Jeff and Nate break down Jon Gruden's idiocy and hubris, and Kyrie Irving's latest confounding off court situation.....next they weigh in on ubiquitous pumpkin flavoring, and some of their favorite scary movies.....finally the dive deep into Netflix phenomenon Squid Game; what worked, what didn't, and what even they'd choose to compete in if their life depended on it. 

Vaccine mandates....sending nudes at work....confronting Michael Myers....competing against an enormous motion sensing doll.....plenty of questionable decisions are under review this week.

We're all over the road on this one....Jeff and Nate recap a thrilling US blowout win in the Ryder Cup....dig into the Manning brothers Monday Night Football broadcast and what it means for the future.....try to find a path forward with the immigration crisis at the Southern border....and pick their favorite sidekicks; real and fictional. So many topics, but only one question remains: Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a shit about the rules?

Jeff and Nate get fired up for the Ryder Cup and wonder why golf can't always be this fun....they discuss the Gabbie Petito case and America's fascination with murder mysteries....they break down their favorite types of burgers; ingredients, condiments, preparations and all....and finally pick the world historic moments they'd most like to be present for. Steve Jobs was such a visionary, he knew the impact Dwight Eisenhower would ultimately have on Eva Longoria.......just listen it'll make sense later.

Jeff throws down the gambling gauntlet on himself and apologizes to Nate for jinxing his favorite team's best player....we cover the news of the Texas abortion law....kick around the idea of our favorite style of restaurant seating, what works and what doesn't.....discuss a critical update in the world of snacks and fast food.....and decide what our ideal retirement gig would be.....if you're a fan of Pringles, high top tables, or jokes at Mitch McConnell's expense, this is the pod for you.