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John and I catching up on some things we have missed happening around the world and discuss our trip to Indy for John's birthday...oh and why John is incapable of texting and driving. Enjoy. 

Tyvis is a former Ohio State defensive back who started all 15 games during the Buckeyes 2014 National Title run. After a victory over Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, Ohio State went on to defeat Oregon in the first ever CFP. Tyvis was named defensive MVP of that game. We discuss that, his NFL days, and some trips down memory lane being a college student. Tyvis is a better dude than he is a football player, and that's saying a lot. Enjoy

The great American holiday that is the SUPER BOWL!! Just covering what's important... like chips and dips and nachos and pizza and alcohol, half-time shows, commercials etc. We cover some of our favorite memories, classic moments and what the day means to us. Enjoy. 

As middle aged men and women, we are all sons and daughters of the baby boomer generation. Are they the last generation with a clear identity or one that can shape our country? Find out the answer to that and what drives us crazy about our aging parents. 

On this episode we discuss the effect that American sports, American Football specifically, has on our society. John gets to finally discuss something positive after a 33 year draught for his beloved Bengals. Enjoy. 

Lets get back at it! John and Jeff sit down and review 2021 to some degree, make fun of the holiday season with family and discuss what's ahead in 2022. 

The greatest rivalry in all of sports. You'll never convince me otherwise. Its Ohio State vs Michigan. John and I break down the history and what it means to us and share some of our favorite stories from the past. It's all on the line when the last Saturday in November arrives. 

You can't touch it, you can't see it, but rest assured it's there. Whether you are a victim of it, or an agent of it, it's something that's touched your life in one way or another at this point. A statue? Perhaps a fave celebrity? Check The Tapes breaks down the skinny on Cancel Culture and it's evil wrath on American society. And just in time, the Anti Cancel Culture troops arrive to save the day. 

Youth sports are critical to the development of children in many factors. So why can they be so toxic in America? Is it the kids? The refs? The parents? The coaches? John and I let you know in this episode as we break down what's really happening and whose to blame. 

Coming out of High School in 2001, Brandon was the #1 ranked basketball recruit in the state of Pennsylvania, and was nationally ranked at #3 at the point guard position. Brandon played his entire collegiate career at The Ohio State University, and when a professional career wasn't in the cards for him, he had to adjust as all former athletes do to "what's next"? Over the last decade and a half Brandon has become laser focused on being an entrepreneur and has a had a lot of success doing so. This is still the beginning of his journey.