All The Small Takes

John tries to sell the gang on Centigrade over Fahrenheit. Jeff is (maybe) Minnesota bound for the MLS playoffs and (maybe) a tattoo? Cooper is despondent over his real and fantasy losses from the weekend. And amidst it all, the Small Takes cover all things NFL and CFB, take stock of Notre Dame's loss/moral victory in Athens, and bask in Michigan's implosion.

The guys, much like summer weather, are back and sizzling. They start off with EPL and MLS updates, including Jeff's impending Minnesota FC tattoo. Then, it's a round-up of the first two weeks of NFL followed by the always electric Pick Six. Plus, the return of the Heisman Hype Train and America's most correct CFP rankings.

The Small Takes have at last made it to the Promised Land of college football... and EPL, but mostly college football. Cooper first shares the sights & sounds of his pilgrimage Old Trafford, as well as the equally prestigious Hell is Real rivalry. Then, it's a conference preview palooza as the guys whip through ACC, SEC, Big 10, and Notre Dame thoughts. And of course, with Week 1 looming, it’s the triumphant return of the Pick Six.

It's officially the dog days of summer at the Small Takes, but thankfully the guys have no shortage of content on deck anyway. An update from around the soccer world is followed by their second conference preview: the Big 12. Then, in true summer fashion, it's a Fire Four of Rewatchable Games to pass the time until football.

This week's Small Takes celebrates the dominance of the USWNT on the heels of their World Cup win. Then, the guys dive into NBA Free Agency reactions and settle a bet from Episode 88 with some creative middle name ideas for John. Plus, a surprise Pac 12 preview (just to get it out of the way) and a definitive ruling on the sports we could do professionally (hint: zero).

The Small Takes make a triumphant return after a solid two months off, and there’s far too much to catch up on. So instead, they focus their attention the now, which means World Cup (it’s coming home?) and NBA Free Agency.

Just like Tiger, Game of Thrones, and the NBA playoffs, the Small Takes are back. After catching up on the latest in the EPL and MLS, the guys quickly review the redemptions of both Virginia and Tiger Woods. Then, it’s a special Game of Thrones edition of One Up One Down before finishing with some first round NBA playoff thoughts.

First and foremost, this week John introduces the Small Takes' newest feline member, Dante. Then, after the usual EPL relegation and MLS talk, the guys have a rare baseball discussion on the eve of Opening Day to pick the winners of each division. Plus, a March Madness check-in (perfect brackets all-around) and, lastly, a very special Fire Four of things that happened the last year LeBron missed the playoffs (2005).

The Relegation Update returns in full glory this week, as John basks in the glow of Arsenal's win over Man U. Then, after a quick MLS update, the guys discuss the latest NBA news, including the streaking Celtics, fading Lakers, and Eastern Conference favorites. Plus, Jeff faces the music on his KU slap bet with Cooper.

It's officially March, which means one thing on the Small Takes... the MLS is back. The guys make their Shield and Cup picks and then, in the spirit of Bryce Harper's 13-year contract, return to the Hot Take Time Machine to travel forward to 2032 and report back on the headlines. Plus, an update on the free-falling Lakers and Celtics, as well as an AAF update.