Excruciating Minutiae

In the final episode of a five-part series, Randy and Steven look back at technology in the year 1989, which was highlighted by the invention of the world wide web.  The guys discuss how the internet has completely changed our lives, mostly for the better.

Randy and Steven discuss current news items including the arrest of Julian Assange, the box office numbers of 2019 movies and Kim Kardashian's next career.  Randy also goes off on an epic rant on MLB managers and their inability to manage a bullpen.

In the fourth of a five-part series, Randy and Steven look back at sports in 1989, which was highlighted by the banning of Pete Rose for gambling, the subsequent death of commissioner Bart Giamatti and the World Series being interrupted by an earthquake.

Randy and Steven discuss the first week of the MLB season, touching on some teams rough starts, the plethora of major injuries and the trend of contract extensions over free agency.  They also pay their last respects to the AAF and it's rapid demise.

Randy and Steven discuss an article from WalletHub.com that rated the most and least stressed states in the nation, with Louisiana winning another bad award as the most stressed state.

Randy and Steven make their predictions about the upcoming MLB season, including win total over/unders, World Series winner, and AL & NL MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards.

Randy and Steven discuss the hilarious and unprecedented events at the 27th Annual HCBB Fantasy Baseball auction, including tales about Shirtless Joe, four plungers, potential body swapping and a starter-eligible reliever.

In the third of a five-part series, Randy and Steven look back at the music of 1989, which was marked by the beginning of the transition from 1980’s pop and glam/hair rock to the beginnings of grunge and the continuation of rap into the mainstream.

Randy and Steven discuss some of the major trades and signings during the first week of the NFL free agent period and also touch on the ongoing college admissions scandal dominating the news headlines.

Randy and Steven discuss current news items including Robert Kraft and his spa day, R Kelly's interview with Gayle King, the fallout from the Michael Jackson documentary, fake Melania and some NFL signings.