Jeff and Jay are live from the Icebox — Jay's frozen basement — fresh off Portillo's. They recap the Winter Olympics: US hockey gold, Connor Hellebuyck's heroics, Alysa Liu's legendary live NBC F-bomb, curling rules, and the Olympic Village running out of condoms. Then it's the Chicago Bears stadium saga, AI content creation, Google NotebookLM, and Jason's near-death experience coaching men's league baseball in a feels-like 13°F windchill. Plus youth baseball coaching philosophy, surveillance tech, GPU shortages, and digital ownership.

=== TIMESTAMPS ===

0:00 - Welcome to the Icebox and the broken window heater situation

1:53 - Portillo's rodeo cheeseburger review and Sox vs. Cubs basement decor

4:11 - US Hockey gold: 46 years in the making and Hellebuyck's 40+ saves

7:00 - Alysa Liu drops an F-bomb on NBC and wins figure skating gold

8:58 - Alysa Liu's backstory: retired at 16, came back, dominated

11:21 - Curling 101: hammer, shot rock, the button explained

13:46 - Norway's cross-country skier breaks the all-time Olympic gold record

15:25 - Olympic Village runs out of condoms again

17:37 - Chicago Bears stadium: Indiana vs. Arlington Heights

20:01 - Why the Bears simply cannot play in Indiana

24:34 - Is Indiana just leverage? Breaking down the negotiation

27:00 - Could you clone FOJ entirely with AI and fool listeners?

29:22 - Google NotebookLM: AI podcasts and video from your own documents

31:48 - How to build a passive income YouTube channel with AI slop

33:55 - Jeff's AI music update: Spotify plays and the Greek god industrial metal album

36:01 - Turning 52 and 53: AARP cards and feeling every bit of it

38:06 - Feels like 13°F: lungs burning, winter coats in the batter's box

42:59 - Baseball cold weather rules: high school 40°F, college 30°F

45:27 - Coaching men's league vs. youth baseball: managing vs. teaching

49:46 - Jason's coaching philosophy: keep kids in the game and make it fun

51:56 - Tough parent conversations about their kid's actual talent level

58:09 - The IHSA playoff roster rule that ended Jason's senior season

1:40:59 - Michelle buys Dirty Dancing on DVD: who even owns anything anymore?

1:43:07 - AI is buying all the GPUs and it's going to affect everything you own

1:45:16 - Will your digital life survive for your great-great-grandkids? Goodbye.

=== KEYWORDS ===

FOJ podcast, FOJ 67, winter olympics 2026, us hockey gold, connor hellebuyck, alysa liu, alysa liu f-bomb, curling explained, olympic village, chicago bears stadium, bears indiana, arlington heights bears, google notebooklm, ai podcast, ai youtube channel, ai content creation, baseball in cold weather, men's league baseball, youth baseball coaching, baseball coaching philosophy, GPU shortage, digital ownership, chicago sports, portillos, jeff and jason podcast, foj sports

Jeff and Jason power through the post-Super Bowl sports drought covering everything from homemade dog food to whether Jesus will return before 2027. Dog updates kick things off, then they dive into Winter Olympics hockey and the Canadian curling scandal. The NBA All-Star Weekend gets roasted, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi spark a deep conversation about ethics and insider trading, and they debate student walkouts and First Amendment rights for minors. The episode wraps with drone talk, the SR-71 Blackbird, and Star Wars recommendations.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro: The post-NFL sports hangover

2:00 - Michelle's homemade dog food operation

3:30 - Jason's dogs and the basement poop incident

7:30 - Pepper the puppy and invisible fence training

17:26 - The post-Super Bowl sports void

17:40 - Winter Olympics: Team USA hockey recap

20:10 - The great Canadian curling scandal

26:30 - NBA All-Star Weekend: Nobody cares

27:25 - Caleb Williams goes 2-for-15 in the celebrity three-point contest

29:00 - The death of the slam dunk contest

31:40 - Why baseball's All-Star game is the only one that works

35:00 - World Baseball Classic and growing the sport internationally

38:40 - Prediction markets: Intro to Polymarket and Kalshi

41:05 - Giannis investing in Kalshi: Conflict of interest?

44:00 - Polymarket deep dive: Epstein's Island, Elon's tweets, and more

46:35 - OBJ's Bitcoin salary and crypto discussion

49:05 - Prediction markets, insider trading, and ethics

53:05 - Cisco travel freeze and corporate expense games

56:10 - FOJ Listener of the Week: Lake Zurich High School

57:30 - Student walkouts and protests across Chicago

1:00:05 - Should students be allowed to protest during school?

1:08:55 - First Amendment rights for minors

1:11:55 - Savannah Guthrie's mother kidnapping case

1:16:05 - James Van Der Beek, GoFundMe, and healthcare costs

1:20:10 - Jeff's trip to Richmond and the SR-71 Blackbird

1:22:25 - Drones at the Winter Olympics

1:23:30 - Jeff's DJI Neo vs. Jason's $8 Temu drone

1:31:50 - Jason's Star Wars viewing odyssey begins

1:36:20 - Polymarket bet of the week and closing thoughts

KEYWORDS

FOJ podcast, FOJ 66, sports podcast, Winter Olympics 2026, Team USA hockey, curling controversy, NBA All-Star Weekend, Caleb Williams, prediction markets, Polymarket, Kalshi, sports betting, Bitcoin, insider trading, student walkouts, First Amendment, Savannah Guthrie, healthcare, World Baseball Classic, invisible fence, DJI Neo drone, SR-71 Blackbird, Star Wars, Chicago Bears, Travis Kelce, GTA 6, current events, pop culture

Jeff and Jason break down a Super Bowl that was high on defensive dominance but low on excitement. They dive into the 29-13 Seattle victory, Sam Darnold’s journey to a ring, and the record-breaking performance of kicker Jason Myers. The guys also tackle the off-field spectacles, comparing Bad Bunny’s massive halftime production to Kid Rock’s controversial alternative show. Plus, Jason realizes he has 26 Star Wars projects to catch up on, and they debate the Hall of Fame class—questioning why Bill Belichick and Eli Manning are still waiting for their call to Canton.

Chapters

00:00 Super Bowl Recap: A Boring Game?

02:56 Defensive Dominance: Seattle's Strategy

05:49 Quarterback Performances: Darnold vs. May

08:44 MVP Controversy: Who Deserved It?

11:52 Super Bowl Records and Stats

14:50 Commercials and Halftime Show Highlights

17:56 Food and Experience at the Super Bowl

27:01 Super Bowl Halftime Show Highlights

28:51 Critique of Alternative Halftime Shows

31:14 Lip Syncing in Performances

34:57 Dream Halftime Show Lineup

39:10 Future Super Bowl Halftime Show Speculations

42:11 National Anthem Performances

53:33 Nostalgic Concert Memories

58:16 Star Wars Revelations

01:06:42 The Expanding Star Wars Universe

01:10:48 Football Hall of Fame Inductions

01:18:31 Hall of Fame Discussions

01:21:41 Quarterback Comparisons

01:24:28 Super Bowl Winning Metrics

01:27:41 Current Quarterbacks and Their Futures

01:31:37 Active Quarterbacks and Hall of Fame Potential

01:34:37 Future of the Bears and Stadium Talks

01:37:38 Family Super Bowl Traditions

01:40:30 Reflections on Music and Life

01:41:33 Exploring North Carolina's Geography

01:42:03 Travel Plans and Excitement

01:43:21 Richmond: A City of Interest

01:44:03 Weather and Seasonal Changes

01:45:21 Dog Ownership and Outdoor Activities

01:46:32 Neighborhood Dynamics and Challenges

01:49:49 Homeowners Association Insights

01:53:13 Community Concerns and Regulations

01:59:53 Traveling and Road Trips

02:01:30 Dog-Friendly Venues and Business Ideas

Keywords

FOJ Podcast, Super Bowl Recap, Seattle Seahawks, Sam Darnold, Jason Myers, Bad Bunny Halftime, Kid Rock Lip Sync, Star Wars Timeline, The Mandalorian Movie, NFL Hall of Fame, Bill Belichick, Eli Manning, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Chicago Bears Stadium, Arlington Heights, AI Super Bowl Ads, Levi's Stadium Food, HOA Stories, Dog Park Bar.

In this episode of FOJ, Jeff and Jason catch up after a brutal winter storm that dumped over a foot of snow on North Carolina and sent temperatures plummeting in Chicago. Jason shares a "neighbor from hell" story involving a $150 ticket, a surprise visit from the Joliet police, and a weekend spent fixing his fence in 15-degree weather. The guys dive deep into the "joke" that the NFL Pro Bowl has become, test their knowledge with a massive Super Bowl trivia session, and run through the record-breakers (and losers) of the Grammy Awards. Finally, they get real about the current state of the country, discussing political divisions, immigration enforcement in Minnesota, and the "distraction tactics" of modern politics.

Timetamps

• 00:00 - Winter Storm crushing North Carolina and Chicago

• 01:18 - Living in the mountains: 50 MPH wind gusts

• 06:02 - Jason’s backyard dog park project

• 08:36 - The "Poop Police": Jason gets a $150 ticket

• 11:03 - Animal Control and Joliet city ordinances

• 19:22 - The Boxer who lost his toupee mid-fight

• 23:03 - Why the NFL Pro Bowl is an absolute joke

• 28:11 - Coaching carousel: Patriots, Steelers, and Bears updates

• 36:14 - Super Bowl Trivia: Ticket prices then vs. now

• 45:41 - NFL Records: Most wins, most losses, and the cold games

• 51:25 - Refrigerator Perry’s massive ring and the 7lb Lombardi Trophy

• 58:07 - Grammy Talk: Beyonce, U2, and the youngest/oldest winners

• 01:05:20 - The "Never Won a Grammy" club: Snoop Dogg & Post Malone

• 01:10:39 - Music deep dive: Faith No More and Hole

• 01:13:20 - Jeff’s AI music side projects (Latent Space/Stead States)

• 01:18:06 - Remembering Chicago sports radio legend Terry Boers

• 01:21:33 - Jeff’s world tour: Speaking at conferences

• 01:31:53 - The grind of running a podcast for 6 years

• 01:41:36 - Getting real: Political divisions and the "fire" in the country

• 01:54:45 - Immigration enforcement in Minnesota and political distractions

• 02:11:59 - Super Bowl 59 Predictions & The problem with sports betting

Keywords

FOJ Podcast, Jeff and Jason, Chicago Sports, Winter Storm, Joliet Police, Dog Training, Pro Bowl Replacement, Shador Sanders, Super Bowl Trivia, Super Bowl Tickets, Lombardi Trophy, Grammy Awards, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Faith No More, Terry Boers, Cybersecurity Conferences, Political Discussion, Minnesota News, NFL Predictions, Sports Betting, AI Music

In this episode, Jason and Jeff dive into the chaos of life with three dogs after Jason welcomes a new foster named Peppy. The guys break down the Chicago Bears' narrow playoff exit, discussing Caleb Williams’ spectacular plays and whether the season counts as a massive success despite the final interception. They move into "win now" mode, exploring potential blockbuster trades for elite pass rushers and debating if DJ Moore is still the long-term answer. Jason also loses his mind over the Dodgers' latest massive signing, while Jeff shares a first listen of his new AI-driven music project called SteadStates.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Career updates and balancing work with the pod

• 00:38 - Jason’s new foster "Peppy" makes it a three-dog house

• 05:17 - Puppy training and the "Nightly Battle Royale" wrestling matches

• 09:21 - Bears vs. Rams: Caleb Williams' magic and the "best possible loss"

• 14:49 - Setting expectations: Is anything less than 10 wins a failure now?

• 16:55 - Comparing the ceilings of Drake Maye and Caleb Williams

• 26:06 - Super Bowl Preview: Patriots vs. Seahawks

• 28:41 - The DJ Moore Debate: Did he give up on the final play?

• 36:04 - Trading for a Game Wrecker: Max Crosby, Miles Garrett, and Aiden Hutchinson

• 48:40 - FOJ Sports Machine: Offseason defensive blueprints and safety crisis

• 1:08:06 - Salary cap logistics: Could the Bears move on from Montez Sweat?

• 1:13:50 - The NFL Coaching Carousel: Harbaugh to the Giants and Tomlin stepping down

• 1:23:48 - The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker: Is baseball officially broken?

• 1:32:00 - The end of the Luis Robert Jr. era in Chicago

• 1:35:14 - Jeff’s Music: SteadStates album release and Brutalist Mythos preview

• 1:48:12 - Surviving "Storm Fern" and freezing temperatures

Keywords:

FOJ Podcast, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, Max Crosby, Miles Garrett, NFL Offseason, Ryan Poles, Ben Johnson, Dodgers, Kyle Tucker, MLB Salary Cap, White Sox, Luis Robert Jr, Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, AI Music, SteadStates, Brutalist Mythos, Dog Rescue, Puppy Training.

Jeff and Jason celebrate a "glorious" Sunday night following an emotional rollercoaster of a Chicago Bears playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers. After a disappointing first half that left both hosts feeling they were playing with "house money," the Bears pulled off a historic 25-point fourth-quarter comeback. The guys break down Caleb Williams’ record-setting performance, the emergence of Colston Loveland as a superstar tight end, and the "exorcism" of finally beating their arch-rivals when everything was on the line. They also look ahead to a tough matchup against the Rams, discuss the chaotic NFL coaching carousel, and recap a massive weekend for Chicago sports that included the Cubs signing star third baseman Alex Bregman.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro: A "glorious" night and the gamut of emotions
• 02:01 - "House Money" and the disappointing first half
• 04:04 - Kings of the Halftime Adjustment: Turning it on in the 2nd half
• 06:55 - The "Over the Top" moment: 25 points in the 4th quarter
• 08:10 - Manifest Destiny: Skill vs. Luck in the Bears' wins
• 10:45 - The atmosphere at Soldier Field: Al Michaels and literal shaking
• 13:25 - The Exorcism: Slaying the Green Bay dragon
• 16:25 - Caleb Williams stats and Colston Loveland’s historic rookie night
• 21:49 - Ben Johnson’s 4D Chess: The wide receiver screen for the win
• 24:50 - Post-game locker room vibes: Good, Better, Best
• 29:42 - Caleb Williams' leadership and the "Painted Nails" critics
• 33:09 - Analyzing Jordan Love and the Packers' QB scouting
• 38:57 - Divisional Round Preview: Bears vs. Rams in the cold
• 49:41 - Offseason Outlook: Fixing the defense and hard roster decisions
• 55:42 - Tom Brady’s broadcasting and the Raiders ownership
• 58:36 - NFL Coaching Carousel: LaFleur, Harbaugh, and the hot seats
• 01:13:11 - Playoff Recap: Niners, Bills sneak by, and the "Tush Push"
• 01:23:58 - Chicago Sports Roundup: Bulls blowout and a goalie shutout
• 01:27:23 - Huge News: Cubs sign Alex Bregman for $175M
• 01:36:07 - The Simulation Theory: Is the system broken?
• 01:49:06 - Jeff’s New AI Music Project: "SteadStates"

Keywords

FOJ Podcast, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, NFL Playoffs, Caleb Williams, Colston Loveland, Jordan Love, Ben Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs, Soldier Field, NFL Wild Card, Rams vs Bears, John Harbaugh, SteadStates, AI Music, Chicago Sports, Matt Stafford, Puka Nacua.

Jeff and Jason kick off the new year by discussing the "resolution breaker" margarita from Chili's and Jeff's new life with a puppy. The guys dive deep into the Bears' uninspired loss to the Lions, debating whether the defense is too slow and if the team is truly ready for their playoff matchup against the Packers. They also analyze Caleb Williams' rookie season, specifically breaking down alarming stats regarding his "bad throw percentage" versus his "on-target" rate, and how drops have impacted his yardage. Later, they look at the NFL coaching carousel ahead of Black Monday, speculate on veteran QB options for the Chiefs (including a potential Mitch Trubisky reunion), and Jason shares a tense story about dog park etiquette gone wrong.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & New Year's Resolutions (The Chili's Margarita)

07:15 Bears vs. Lions Recap: Uninspired Football

12:00 The Bears Defense Problem: Lack of Team Speed

17:00 DJ Moore's Disappearance vs. Other Receivers

22:50 Bears vs. Packers Playoff Preview

29:00 Ben Johnson's Conservative Play Calling Discussion

34:30 Caleb Williams Stats: Bad Throw % vs. Accuracy

46:35 Drops vs. Yards Lost (Caleb Leads the League)

57:35 Trivia: Head Coach with More Rushing Yards than Bo Jackson

59:00 Jets Set Historic Record (Zero Interceptions)

01:00:20 Black Monday: Coaching Carousel Predictions

01:08:15 Chiefs QB Dilemma: Who Backs Up Mahomes?

01:21:00 Free Agent QB Options (Trubisky, Wilson, Wentz)

01:40:00 Dog Park Etiquette: Jason's Story

Keywords

FOJ Podcast, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, NFL Playoffs, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, NFL Black Monday, Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, Dog Park Etiquette, Sports Podcast, Football Analysis, Mitch Trubisky, NFC North, New Year Resolutions.

Jeff and Jason ring in the New Year with Episode 60! Jeff kicks things off with a review of "Telly," the free dual-screen TV that pays for itself by showing ads constantly. The guys then dive deep into the absolute offensive slugfest between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers, analyzing Caleb Williams' performance, the lack of defense on both sides, and the chaotic end-of-game management. They discuss the current NFC playoff picture, potential matchups against the Packers or Rams, and speculate on aggressive offseason moves for pass rushers like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson. Later, Jason recaps his Fantasy Football playoff exit, Jeff shares a nightmare customer service experience at Buffalo Wild Wings, and the guys trade stories about their growing vinyl collections and new puppies, Pepper and Tux.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Episode 60 Celebration

00:27 Jeff's Review of the "Telly" Free TV

08:25 NFL Scoreboard Watching: Rams vs Falcons

10:45 Bears vs 49ers: The 936-Yard Slugfest

15:14 Analyzing Bears' Clock Management & Caleb's Play

22:16 NFC Playoff Picture & Seeding Scenarios

31:09 Bears Roster Talk: Contracts, O-Line, & Free Agency

41:13 Trade Speculation: Maxx Crosby to Chicago?

49:25 Fantasy Football Recap & League Woes

55:45 Fun Fact: The Origin of the Cheese Grater Hat

01:00:05 Caleb Williams: Rookie Stats vs Year 2 Expectations

01:15:15 The Buffalo Wild Wings Disaster

01:29:35 Vinyl Records: Fleetwood Mac, CCR, & Stevie Wonder

01:34:03 Puppy Updates: Meet Pepper and Tux

01:47:01 Outro & Plans for 2025

Keywords:

FOJ Podcast, Jeff and Jason, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Caleb Williams, Telly TV Review, NFL Playoffs 2024, NFC North, Fantasy Football, Maxx Crosby Trade, Buffalo Wild Wings Review, Vinyl Collecting, New Puppies, Beagle Puppy, Foster Dog, NFL Recap Week 17, Rams vs Falcons, Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, NFL Free Agency.

Jeff and Jason celebrate a wondrous day for Chicago sports as the Bears defeat the Packers and officially clinch a playoff berth. The guys break down the insane ending to the Steelers/Lions game, Caleb Williams' continued development, and the current NFL playoff picture.

Life updates abound as the hosts introduce the newest members of their families: Jeff’s new puppy, Pepper, and Jason’s foster dog, Tux. Later in the show, they discuss the White Sox signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, debate their "Top 10" albums to own on vinyl, and dive deep into the controversial world of AI-generated music and Jeff's new hobby using Suno.

Timestamps00:00 - Intro: A wondrous day for Bears fans01:40 - Breakdown of the crazy Steelers vs. Lions ending04:00 - Bears vs. Packers: Playing with "house money"19:30 - Is this the biggest Bears moment since the Hester Super Bowl return?30:00 - NFC and AFC Playoff Picture47:30 - Jeff introduces his new puppy, Pepper50:15 - Jason introduces his new foster dog, Tux01:00:50 - White Sox sign Munetaka Murakami01:07:00 - Vinyl Talk: Top 10 albums you need to own01:20:00 - The rise of AI Music and Suno01:41:00 - Jeff’s secret AI music YouTube channel01:50:00 - Shoutout to Jeff Cruz and the Texas A&M loss01:55:00 - Jeff's 49th Birthday & Wrap Up

KeywordsChicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Caleb Williams, NFL Playoffs, NFC North, Detroit Lions, Dog Adoption, Beagle Mix, White Sox, Munetaka Murakami, Vinyl Records, Led Zeppelin IV, AI Music, Suno, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Texas A&M, Podcast.

In Episode 58, Jeff and Jason celebrate a dominant Chicago Bears victory over the Cleveland Browns, moving them to 10-4 and the #2 seed in the NFC. The guys break down Caleb Williams' efficient performance, the defense's 5-sack day, and look ahead to a massive showdown with the Packers. They also discuss the wild NFL Week 15 slate, including 44-year-old Philip Rivers' return for the Colts and the end of the Chiefs' dynasty.

Beyond football, the duo covers the concerning injury to Blackhawks star Connor Bedard, the "Backyard Sports Network" startup idea, and a live reaction to breaking (and confusing) news about Rob Reiner. Plus, Jason shares a heartwarming update on expanding his family with a new dog adoption.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Bears dominate the Browns

05:12 - Defensive dominance: 5 sacks & 3 picks

08:28 - NFC Playoff Picture & Standings

13:58 - 44-year-old Philip Rivers starts for the Colts

17:45 - Trevor Lawrence & Jaguars surprise season

19:40 - Caleb Williams stats & rookie records

24:36 - Previewing Bears vs. Packers (Saturday Night)

30:26 - Are the Chiefs & Mahomes era over?

39:48 - Fantasy Football "Game of Throws" update

46:00 - Caleb Williams vs. Jordan Love comparison

52:13 - Connor Bedard injury update & Blackhawks woes

59:03 - Bulls update & Hornets team dinner

01:04:15 - The "Backyard Sports Network" business pitch

01:11:58 - NFL Next Gen Stats: Fastest ball carriers

01:19:16 - Trivia: The only artist with #1 movie, album, & song (2002)

01:23:31 - Jason’s dog adoption saga: Meeting Tux

01:43:15 - Live reaction: Rob Reiner death hoax/rumor

01:47:00 - MLB Offseason: Dodgers spend big again

Keywords

FOJ Podcast, Jeff and Jason, Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams, Cleveland Browns, NFL Week 15, NFC Playoffs, Philip Rivers Colts, Connor Bedard injury, Chicago Blackhawks, Green Bay Packers, NFL Standings, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Fantasy Football, Backyard Sports, Rob Reiner, Dog Adoption, MLB Free Agency, Dodgers, Edwin Diaz.