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Recorded June 29th, 2026

Sports don’t slow down in the summer, they just get weirder. We start with a simple weekend check and somehow end up in a whirlwind of nostalgia, scandal, and real-life perspective shifts that hit way harder than a box score.

We talk about Linda Cohn signing off from SportsCenter and why that matters to anyone who grew up building their sports fandom around ESPN highlights and familiar voices. From there we vent a little about the Mets, the manager firing, and why fans always end up arguing about the same question: is it the roster, the clubhouse, or the front office pulling the wrong strings?

Then the tone changes with Chris Johnson (CJ2K) sharing his ALS diagnosis. We look back at how unreal his peak was and how sobering it is to watch an all-time athlete face something bigger than football, including the technology that helps him communicate. After that, the chaos returns with Phil Mickelson’s ongoing fallout, the PGA Tour’s late tee times, Victor Hovland getting back in the winner’s circle, and a pace-of-play rant about AimPoint putting. We also hit the Champions Tour spotlight with Michael Block, shout out Mike Tree chasing another U.S. Senior Open, and close with the modern sports betting reality check as the Malik Beasley story brings the “you can’t hide anymore” era into sharp focus.

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Recorded June 22nd, 2026

Golf at Shinnecock Hills does not care about your feelings, and neither do we. After the U.S. Open wraps, we sit down to unpack what “Let Shinnecock be Shinnecock” really looks like when the greens are firm, the margins are tiny, and par feels like stealing. If you love major championship golf, this one is a masterclass in picking spots, accepting bogeys, and surviving the kind of test that exposes every weak decision.

Wyndham Clark gives us the perfect case study. We talk through how he wins without needing to flush it for 72 holes, why his par saves are the real highlight reel, and how a hot putter can carry you when everything else is wobbling. We also revisit the Oakmont locker story and ask a tougher question: why do fans hold grudges against some players while giving others a lifelong pass for behavior that is objectively worse?

Then we get into the part that had us fired up: the crowd. Heckling, cheering for balls to roll off greens, phones out for live betting, and people chasing social clips instead of watching the competition. We debate a clean solution inspired by the Masters: limit phones, cut the beer culture at majors, and make removals actually mean something. If the game is growing, we want it to grow the right way.

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Recorded June 17th, 2026

Shinnecock Hills has a way of making professional golfers look human, and that’s exactly why we love the US Open. We sit down on a Wednesday night, crack one open, and get right to the good stuff: the course, the wind, the setup, and the bets that make the weekend even more fun to watch. We also react to the surprise news that the USGA and R&A are delaying the golf ball rollback, and we talk through what that might actually mean for the modern power game, dispersion, and scoring. 

From there, we zoom out to the state of pro golf and the “two-tier” vibe around elevated events, sponsors, and how often the biggest names really show up. Then it’s full Shinnecock preview mode, including the legendary history, the scars from past setups, and why a course can have wide fairways but still demand total control into firm, exposed greens. With 30 to 40 mph winds in the forecast and the USGA planning to syringe greens between waves, we break down the biggest variable at any US Open: getting the right tee time draw. 

Finally, we build our card with a simple structure: favorites, mid-tier picks, and long shots. Graham rolls with Matt Fitzpatrick, Scott lands on Xander Schauffele (with plenty of love for Tommy Fleetwood), and we dig into names like Patrick Reed, Russell Henley, Sam Burns, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, and Harris English. If you’re watching Shinnecock all weekend, come sweat it with us. Subscribe, share the show with a golf buddy, and leave a quick review. Who’s your pick to win, and what score takes the trophy?

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Recorded June 7th, 2024 

A four-goal lead with 13 minutes left should be a cruise control win, right? Not in this Stanley Cup Final. We come in hot on the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes chaos, from lightning-fast goals and blown leads to reviews that change the entire mood of a building. By the time it hits double overtime, we’re not just talking strategy and matchups, we’re talking about what playoff sports does to your sleep, your stress levels, and your ability to speak without jinxing your own team.

We also zoom out to the golf world because the nerves don’t stop at the rink. The Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus place gives us pressure swings, a playoff finish, and the moment everyone replayed all weekend: Scottie Scheffler laying into caddie Ted Scott after a number goes wrong. That turns into a real conversation about why elite players snap, how putting can humble the best ball-strikers on the planet, and why you can’t expect anyone to win every week even when they’re world No. 1. Then we hit the US Women’s Open at Riviera, where Nelly Korda and Charley Hull remind us that a “short putt” is only short in theory until a major title is on the line.

Finally, we jump to the NBA Finals with Knicks vs Spurs, where the contrast is everything: New York’s poise and late-game execution versus San Antonio’s youth, talent, and a few mistakes that only show up under the brightest lights. We talk Jalen Brunson’s clutch runs, what one inbound can do to a series, and the jaw-dropping Madison Square Garden ticket prices that have everyone doing math they don’t want to do.

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June 1st, 2026 

Standing room only for a Finals game costs how much? That ticket-price gut punch turns into a bigger conversation about what championship pressure feels like when your team is actually there, and why the quiet days before Game 1 can be the most nerve-racking part of the whole run.

We bounce through the biggest headlines first, because the NFL decided to hijack June 1st. We react to the Rams going full “win now” with the Miles Garrett move, what it signals about roster building, and why teams like LA treat draft picks like poker chips. Then we dig into the AJ Brown trade to the Patriots, what New England is really buying for Drake May, and why the NFC East still feels like a weekly coin flip depending on which offense shows up.

From there it is Finals mode on two fronts. We break down the Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes: who faced the tougher road, where the physical edge shows up, why goaltending and shot blocking can flip a series, and what Vegas needs to steal on the road. On the NBA side, we talk Spurs vs Thunder Game 7, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander navigates contact, what happens when a team’s No 2 disappears, and why Victor Wembanyama changes the entire geometry of a series. Plus, we debate the viral sports betting story of the $2,500 parlay that turns into a $1.7 million sweat and the cash-out decision everyone argues about.

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Recorded May 25th, 2026

A referee gets picked for the Final Four and can’t even leave the hotel to grab dinner without risking getting sent home. That detail alone tells you how deep sports betting pressure runs behind the scenes, and it sets the tone for a Memorial Day hang that bounces between real sports talk and the kind of stories you only get when the group chat becomes a road trip.

We take you with us to Georgia for a golf weekend that swings from Augusta sightseeing to private-club rounds near Lake Oconee. Think lightning delays, sideways rain, a brutal false-front par 3 at Champions Retreat, and that perfect-strike heartbreak when your ball lands by the cup and then rolls all the way back down the hill. Then the trip gets even better: a host sits down at lunch and slowly realizes he’s playing with Taylor Heinicke, and a water-front par 3 turns into a Waste Management-style scene with boats yelling like it’s a stadium.

On the pro sports side, we unpack the Golden Knights’ playoff run, the coaching chatter that doesn’t add up, and the stats that make a comeback feel impossible until it isn’t. We also hit the NBA playoffs, why the Knicks being good matters, and why foul hunting and inconsistent officiating can make fans lose their minds. We close with a surprisingly practical golf takeaway: switching to a yellow golf ball can be the simplest fix if you’re struggling to track shots in the air.

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Eleven months away changes how you see everything, including the “small stuff.” We sit down with our friend Chris for our 200th episode right after he returns from a marathon Navy deployment, and he doesn’t sugarcoat it. From a fire that wipes out part of the laundry space to the routines that keep sailors sane, Chris explains what life on a ship really looks like when the timeline keeps moving and you still have to deliver every day.

The conversation gets heavier when the crew thinks they’re headed home, then gets redirected back to Fifth Fleet and into the Red Sea. Chris walks us through leading sailors on their first deployment through extensions, frustration, and uncertainty, plus the family strain that comes with missed holidays and missed milestones. He also shares a firsthand, boots-on-the-ground stretch in Saudi Arabia that he calls the worst experience of his life, while still being proud of the work.

Then we swing back into classic Bald Guys energy: golf stories, a quick round of sports trivia, a PGA Championship recap with wild weather and clutch moments, and playoff talk across the NHL and NBA. We even unload on the NFL schedule and what “rest disadvantage” feels like as a fan. If you’re here for military stories, sports talk, or both, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us your favorite moment.

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Recorded May 11th, 2026

Rickie Fowler goes from a rough opening round at Quail Hollow to lighting the place up, and the reaction online is exactly what you’d expect: loud, certain, and often clueless. We break down the full Truest Championship roller coaster, including the 63-after-74 bounce back, the Sunday charge from seven shots behind, and the late-stretch pressure on the Green Mile that turns one swing or one putt into a whole narrative.

From there, we shift into a PGA Championship preview with real betting talk: favorites, long shots, and the “pizza money” plays we actually like. We hit the odds board and the form guide with names like Cam Young, Ludvig Aberg, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Nikolai Hojgaard, and of course Fowler, plus the bigger point we keep coming back to in golf: confidence and consistency move everything, even before a win shows up.

We also keep it true to the vibe with some fast sports hits: a chaotic NFL team-name quiz that turns into shenanigans, Stanley Cup playoff stress with the Golden Knights, and NBA playoff thoughts as the series tighten up. If you’re into PGA Tour storylines, golf betting picks, and the kind of sports talk that sounds like your group chat, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who says “choke” too easily, and leave a review with your PGA Championship winner pick.

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Recorded May 3rd, 2026

A 23 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner, a wire-to-wire PGA Tour takeover at Doral, and playoff hockey that makes you question reality, we had all of it on the screen at once and we talked through every twist. We’re Graham Cohen and Scott Wasco, and our Sunday-night recap turns into the kind of sports conversation you’d have at the bar or in the group chat, only with the mics on and the bets, grievances, and big takes fully logged.

We break down Cam Young’s statement win and the moment that says a lot about a player: calling a penalty on himself and still making par under pressure. Then we look at Rickie Fowler’s momentum, the world ranking math behind major championship spots, and why Quail Hollow always changes how we think about form, course fit, and outright bets. If you’re into PGA Tour storylines, golf betting angles, and the lead-up to the next major, you’ll feel right at home.

From there it’s Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA playoffs chaos. We hit the shockers, the goalie conversations, the “shots on goal” stat debate, and the emotional swings that only playoff hockey delivers. We also map the NBA bracket, talk injuries, depth, and which matchups feel real versus inflated by regular-season narratives. We wrap with NFL Draft reactions, roster-building reality checks, and the schedule release anticipation that makes every fan base start dreaming.

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Recorded April 26th, 2026

The sports calendar tried to do too much in one weekend, so we did what any sane fans would do: turned on the games, argued about what we were seeing, and followed the chaos wherever it went. One minute it is Stanley Cup playoff bedlam and the next it is a PGA Tour finish that comes down to a long bunker shot with a tournament win and career-changing exemptions on the line. 

We dig into the Zurich Classic team format, why alternate shot ramps up pressure, and how the Fitzpatrick brothers turned a wobble into a signature moment. From there we hit Ryder Cup buzz, then jump to the PGA Club Pro Championship at Bandon Dunes and why those spots in the PGA Championship matter so much to working pros. That leads to a real debate about what “earning it” looks like in golf, and who actually lives the job day to day. 

Then it is back to playoff hockey where logic goes to die: sweeps, shock series leads, goaltending changes, and the never-ending argument about whether shots on goal mean anything. We break down the Golden Knights situation, give love to the Wild vs Stars chaos, and set the table for the next round. 

Finally, the NFL Draft takes over with big-picture team building: trenches versus highlight picks, trading up when you are scared to lose “your guy,” and the Rams using a premium pick on a quarterback while still sitting among the Super Bowl favorites. We also get into one of the best draft-night stories: the Eagles hiding a $100 bill inside a playbook to see who actually studies it. If you like Stanley Cup Playoffs talk, PGA Tour storylines, and NFL Draft analysis with zero patience for lazy takes, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review.

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