THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE SERVING UP CHAOS, CONTROVERSY, AND COMEDY IN A GLASS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A WILD MIT STUDY THAT CLAIMS APPS—AND EVEN CHATGPT—MIGHT BE MAKING PEOPLE LAZIER. IS THIS THE DOWNFALL OF PRODUCTIVITY OR JUST MODERN EVOLUTION? THEN WE THROW A BOLD PITCH AT THE SPORTS WORLD, CALLING FOR MAJOR LEAGUES TO COLLABORATE SO FANS AREN’T LEFT IN A SPORTS DEAD ZONE FROM JULY TO AUGUST. NBA TALK GETS SPICY AS ALEX CARUSO THROWS SHADE AT THE LAKERS’ BUBBLE TITLE, CALLING HIS LATEST WIN A REAL CHAMPIONSHIP. WE BREAK DOWN OKC'S SURPRISE FINALS VICTORY, THE LATEST TRADE CHAOS INCLUDING KEVIN DURANT, LEBRON’S RANT ABOUT RING CULTURE, THE ACHILLES INJURY DILEMMA, AND EVERYTHING BUZZING AROUND THE NBA DRAFT. OVER IN BASEBALL, WE DEBATE WHETHER BENCH-CLEARING BRAWLS AFTER HIT-BY-PITCH MOMENTS ARE GOOD FOR THE GAME OR JUST PURE DRAMA. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE DROP A MOVIE GAME UPDATE, PINA GIVES HIS TAKE ON 28 YEARS LATER, AND WE SUGGEST MUST-WATCH TV SHOWS TO SURVIVE THE SUMMER SPORTS DROUGHT. GRAB YOUR DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTER—IT’S A LOADED EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.

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THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR HOT TAKES OF THE WEEK AND DIVE INTO THE ART OF MISLEADING MOVIE TRAILERS—WHY DO THEY MAKE A FILM LOOK LIKE A BANGER WHEN IT’S NOT? WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE SURPRISING REQUEST FROM U.S. MEN’S SOCCER FOR A SABBATICAL… NOT THE BEST LOOK FOR A TEAM THAT HASN’T ACHIEVED MUCH ON THE WORLD STAGE.

FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NBA PLAYOFFS, A WILD ORLANDO MAGIC TRADE, AND SPECULATION ON WHERE KD MIGHT LAND NEXT. ON THE BASEBALL SIDE, TIM IS FIRED UP ABOUT THE GIANTS TRADING FOR RAFAEL DEVERS, AND WE THROW IN SOME FRIENDLY SHADE FOR PADRES FANS—GO DODGERS!

WE WRAP IT UP WITH AN UPDATE ON OUR MOVIE CHALLENGE GAME AND SHARE BOTH SPOILER-FREE AND SPOILER-FILLED TAKES ON WHAT WE’VE WATCHED RECENTLY.

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THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO THE CHAOS WITH OUR LATEST BANTER TAKES:

· IS ALL THAT WHINING HURTING ATHLETES' LEGACIES?

· WEMBY TRAINING LIKE A MONK—WILL ZEN BRING RINGS?

· AARON RODGERS GETTING MARRIED—GOOD FOR LOVE, BETTER FOR FOOTBALL?

· SYDNEY SWEENEY + DR. SQUATCH = BATH WATER SOAP COLLAB? YEP, IT’S REAL.

WE THEN BREAK DOWN THE FIRST TWO NBA PLAYOFF GAMES AND WHAT WE EXPECT MOVING FORWARD. NEXT UP, THE BALDONI VS. LIVELY LAWSUIT—WAS LIVELY SAVED BY THE DISMISSAL?

FINALLY, WE EXPLORE THE RISE OF HANDHELD GAMING WITH THE NEW XBOX ALLY X. ARE HANDHELDS THE NEXT CONSOLE WAR BATTLEGROUND

COME FOR THE LAUGHS, STAY FOR THE TAKES, AND DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US LIVE ON TIKTOK DURING EACH RECORDING. DRINKS IN HAND, ALWAYS.

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On today’s episode of Banter on the Rocks, we start by remembering John Brenkus and reflecting on what Sports Science meant to us growing up.

Then we dive into our banter takes, covering LeBron’s comments about taking a month off before the NBA Playoffs, the future of Inside the NBA as it heads to ESPN, the infamous Madden Cover Curse, and Paul Skenes trade rumors—plus our pitches for why he should come to our teams.

We break down the NBA Playoffs, sharing our final thoughts on the Conference Finals, what the Knicks need to do next, and who we think is winning it all.

Next up, it’s summer blockbuster season! We do a snake draft of upcoming movie releases to see whose picks will earn the most at the box office on opening weekend.

We also “glitch” into an AI conversation, talking about Google’s Veo 3 video generator, prompt creativity, and where we think AI is headed.

Finally, we react to T-Pain’s mysterious announcement and share our thoughts on who else might be due for a retirement tour.

Great laughs, real talk, and plenty of drinks. Catch us live on TikTok every Monday!

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ON TODAY’S EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE SERVE UP OUR LATEST HOT TAKES, STARTING WITH THE AMA MUSIC AWARDS—WHY WE THINK THEY FLOPPED, AND WHICH SURPRISE WINNERS CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION.

NEXT, WE BREAK DOWN THE CINCINNATI BENGALS’ CONTRACT BLUNDERS AND WHY THEY NEED TO FIX THEIR PLAYER DEAL DRAMA BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. THEN, WE WEIGH IN ON TYREEK HILL’S BOLD CALLOUT OF TRAVIS HUNTER AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BOTH ATHLETES.

IN THE SECOND HALF, WE JUMP INTO THE NBA PLAYOFFS AND CONFERENCE FINALS—WHAT SHOCKED US, WHAT IMPRESSED US, AND OUR PREDICTIONS AS WE INCH CLOSER TO THE FINALS.

WE ALSO TALK OLYMPICS AND THE NFL’S MOVE TO LET PLAYERS PARTICIPATE IN FLAG FOOTBALL. WE DRAFT OUR DREAM NFL FLAG TEAMS AND DEBATE WHETHER THEY’LL ACTUALLY SUIT UP, AS PUSHBACK FROM THE FLAG FOOTBALL COMMUNITY GROWS.

FINALLY, WE DIVE INTO SOMETHING SPOOKY: THE ANNABELLE DOLL’S HORROR TOUR ACROSS THE U.S. WE COVER EERIE INCIDENTS TIED TO ITS STOPS AND THE WILD RUMOR THAT IT MIGHT HAVE GONE MISSING. PLUS, MORE CHILLING HORROR TALK TO WRAP IT UP.

GRAB YOUR DRINK AND JOIN THE CHAOS—THIS ONE’S PACKED.

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In today's episode, the yapping doesn't stop as Pina and Tim dive into a wide range of hot takes and debates: Chip Kelly’s surprising impact on Ashton Jeanty’s role as a running back. A deep dive into Andor — why we think it’s one of the best Star Wars series ever made. Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: Reactions to their first showdown of the season. Our favorite movie franchises — including Final Destination — and why some picks might surprise you. NFL talk: Tim (our resident 49ers fan) weighs in on Brock Purdy’s new contract. NBA Conference Finals predictions — who’s making it to the big stage? A revisit to Streamer University after the official attendee list drops — and why it’s not what we expected

Grab a drink and settle in — it’s another round of laughs, debates, and wild takes at the bar. Cheers!

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On today’s episode of the Banter on the Rocks, things get banter-heavy as we dive into a wide range of hot takes, wild theories, and nerdy excitement.

We kick things off debating whether the Cowboys still deserve the title of “America’s Team.” Then things get weird as we theorize if Metallica skipping Enter Sandman in California was a move to avoid triggering an earthquake chain reaction (yes, we went there).

Next up, we break down what changes Disneyland in California desperately needs to make—and we don’t hold back.

We jump into the NBA Playoffs, how the Celtics game is shaking up the Pineda household, and dive into more spicy playoff takes. Then, we unpack the NBA Draft and our very suspicious thoughts on how the Dallas Mavericks landed the #1 pick. Something’s fishy…

Plus, Michael Jordan is BACK—on TV. We talk about his upcoming project on Peacock and what it means for MJ fans.

In our final segment, it's time for Pixel Drinks! We talk gaming: Kai's Streaming University and what we hope to see from it, the Battlefield release date, and Rockstar hyping us up with a new GTA trailer for the big release next year.

Grab your drink, hit play, and join the banter. Let’s go!

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EPISODE 35

THIS WEEK, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST ACTION FROM THE NBA PLAYOFFS — OUR THOUGHTS ON THE ELIMINATIONS, ROUND 2 MATCHUPS, AND WHICH TEAMS WE THINK ARE HEADED TO THE FINALS.

THEN WE SWITCH GEARS AND GET NOSTALGIC (AND A LITTLE WILD) BY ASKING: WHICH CELEBRITIES WOULD WE INVITE TO OUR BIRTHDAY PARTIES — AS KIDS VS. NOW? YOU NEVER KNOW... MAYBE ONE OF THEM SHOWS UP NEXT TIME. 👀

WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE GTA 6 DELAY AND WHY FANS ARE FRUSTRATED, PLUS SHARE OUR TAKE ON TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON FILMS SHOT OUTSIDE THE U.S.

TO WRAP THINGS UP, WE EXPLORE WHY SOME BRANDS ARE DITCHING TRADITIONAL ADS IN FAVOR OF DEVELOPING THEIR OWN TV SHOWS, MOVIES, AND CREATIVE CONTENT TO PUSH PRODUCTS.

TUNE IN FOR HOT TAKES, LAUGHS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

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SPORTS BEATS

EPISODE 35: IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH KATY PERRY’S VIRAL LIGHTSABER MOMENT ON STAGE AND HOW IT LED US INTO A DEEPER LOOK AT THE REVENGE OF THE SITH RE-RELEASE. WE DEBATE WHAT STAR WARS NEEDS TO DO TO REGAIN ITS ICONIC STATUS IN POP CULTURE. THEN WE SHIFT TO THE NBA, WHERE LEBRON JAMES AND THE LAKERS FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF EXIT — IS THIS THE END OF AN ERA?

WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE THAT HIT SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, BREAKING DOWN THE GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT CYBER WARFARE AND GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITIES. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM THE NFL DRAFT: SHEDEUR SANDERS SURPRISINGLY DROPPING TO THE 5TH ROUND, TRAVIS HUNTER’S RISING STOCK, AND KEY MOVES MADE BY THE 49ERS AND RAVENS.

WE WRAP UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR AND CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH A FUN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RUMORS AND WISHLIST FOR COACHELLA’S FUTURE LINEUP.

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EPISODE-34:

DISCLAIMER: WE WANT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE LOWER AUDIO AND VIDEO QUALITY IN THIS EPISODE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST IN-PERSON RECORDING, AND UNFORTUNATELY, THE MIC AND VIDEO DOWNLOADS DIDN’T SYNC UP PERFECTLY. WITH LIMITED TIME, WE DID OUR BEST TO MAKE IT WORK. AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND MONETIZE THE PODCAST, WE’RE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING OUR PRODUCTION AND ENSURING EVERY EPISODE MEETS A HIGH STANDARD. OUR NEXT IN-PERSON RECORDING WILL BE MUCH SMOOTHER—PROMISE!

THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: WE'RE FINALLY IN THE SAME ROOM! IN THIS EPISODE, WE DIVE INTO THE UPCOMING NFL DRAFT—WHO’S RISING, WHO’S TRADING, AND WHAT TEAMS MIGHT BE PLANNING. THEN, WE THROW OUT A HOT TAKE ON HOW TO MAKE GOLF (AND EVEN TENNIS!) MORE EXCITING. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE NBA PLAY-IN GAMES—IT WAS A NAIL-BITER FOR TIM’S TEAM, THE WARRIORS. AFTER SPORTS, WE SHIFT GEARS TO TALK ABOUT BLUE ORIGIN AND SOME OF THE EYEBROW-RAISING VIDEOS AND THEORIES SURROUNDING THEIR RECENT “MISSION.” FINALLY, WE TOUCH ON FYRE FEST—YEP, IT’S OFFICIALLY CANCELLED (AGAIN).

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Song: Happiness

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com