From the Land Monthly - A Cleveland Sports and More Podcast

From the Land Monthly - A Cleveland Sports and More Podcast

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From the Land Monthly - A Cleveland Sports and More Podcast episodes

  • Episode 156 – Super Bowl Baby! The Guys are staying up late for instant reaction to another Chief’s world title and to talk red-hot Cavs, off season Buckeyes and the first Grab Bag of 2024

    Super Bowl…. Super… well… Its Episode 156 ! – With big technical issues… please enjoy the best fix we could come up with...

    Gerber, Danko and Chuck get together right after Super Bowl 58 ends to talk football and more in the Land. The Guys start the Show in Vegas with an instant recap of the big game. The Guys talk storylines, on field mistakes, Travis Kelce’s (non-Taylor) viral moment, legacy and the D-Word (destiny) for the Chiefs. The Guys also talk commercials and make their first bets on next year’s Super Bowl Champion. Next, the Guys come back to the Land (19:23) to talk about the Cavs finishing up another undefeated week. The Guys hand out a Toast of the Town to the best player of the week, break down Darius Garland’s slow return from injury and look ahead to the last two games before the All Star Break. The Guys also discuss a weird offseason for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Off the Field (38:30), the Guys dive into their first Grab Bag of 2024 and discuss random topics from dragons, to Cleveland real estate, to local community news, to the year of the Dragon and to the Bear and… more dragons. Stick around after the closing music (59:20) for bloopers, outtakes, gambling talk and more!

    Missed Joke – The Land Bridge in French is “Le pont Terrestre”

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 155 – Its football night in the Land! The Guys look back at the Browns season for the final time, look ahead to the Super Bowl and look for ways to lose money on prop bets and bad parlays

    Vegas … here we come! Its Episode 155 -  Gerber, Danko and Chuck get together (and Danko toughs through a sore throat) to talk football and nothing else in the Land. The Guys start the Show with their One Word Hot Take on the Browns season and discuss the ups and downs of a resilient Browns team. The Guys also bring back the Sendejo Moment, grade some up and coming Browns, hand out one last MVB and discuss their confidence in Deshaun Watson heading into next season. In the next segment (27:55), the Browns look ahead to next week’s big game and the matchup between the 49ers and the Chiefs. The Guys talk big time matchups, the winner based on local cuisine, coaching legacies and make their predictions for who will win the championship. In the final segment (44:18), the Guys close the show with their annual look at Super Bowl related prop bets. The Guys take sides on multiple Taylor Swift related bets (spoiler alert – no proposal is coming) and discuss colors in bets related to the halftime show outfits and Gatorade. The Guys also break down bets on commercials and the likelihood of an Octopus showing up at some point. Finally, the Guys dive into the world of single game parlays and agree to go in together on a 10 leg Danko Parlay that could get them to an early retirement… but probably won’t. Stick around after the closing music (1:04:14) for outtakes, Cavs talk and real time reactions to the Grammys.

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 154 – The Guys are back and talking winning Cavs, new Browns Coach, NFL playoffs, NFL coaching jobs, a little baseball (yeah!) and new music from Timberlake, Strings and a French guy
    Detroit… We know how you feel… its Episode 154 - Gerber, Danko and Chuck get together to talk sports, and more, in the Land. At Home, the Guys start the show leading off for the first time this year with A Sip of Wine and Gold and their recap of a good week of Cavs basketball. The Guys talk about a big win over Milwaukee, the best Cav of the week and the potential return of Evan Mobley. The Guys also talk Browns and the newly announced hiring of OC Ken Dorsey. On the Road (20:39), the Guys start with NFL playoffs, the Chiefs win in Baltimore and breaking Taylor Swift News. Then, the Guys move on to console Detroit fans and share some wisdom on painful losses after the Lions let one get away in the NFC Championship. The Guys also talk NFL Coaches and uncomfortable TV jobs for Bill Belichick before talking a little baseball and their favorite professional volleyball teams. Off the Field (39:58), the Guys get jiggy with their first music talk of the year. The Guys listen to a slew of newly releases songs from known guys (Justin Timberlake), lesser known guys (Shane Smith and the Saints) and their first ever French guy (Thomas Argouin – enjoy Gerber’s efforts to say his last name). The Guys also talk boy bands, translate French and pronunciation of “cochlea”. Gerber also seeks advice from the leaders of the Guys weekly fantasy music league as he drifts further into last place. Stick around after the closing music (59:30), for outtakes, real time reaction to the Lions loss and more French.
    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 153 – The Guys are back to help each other through a tough Browns playoff loss and then to talk Cavs, NFL Playoffs, NFL coaching carousel craziness, Bowl Pick ‘em winner and the Emmys
    Not how we drew it up, but, its still Episode 153! - Gerber, Danko and Chuck get together to talk sports, and more, in the Land. The Guys start the show with a difficult, but still somewhat upbeat talk about the Browns big loss to the Texans. The Guys talk failed defense, the end of the Flacco era and the silver linings that may be found in the loss. Moving on to better things, the Guys talk a resilient Cavs run over their last 10 games and look ahead to a potential winning week of basketball. On the Road (23:59), the Guys make their picks for the rest of the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and talk about the coaching changes in the NFL and at Alabama. The Guys also try to predict what current Wild Card teams may be looking for a new coach by Tuesday and try to make some long term plans for Bill Belichick. Off the Field (45:49), the Guys talk TV and keep the award show season rolling with their look at the upcoming 75th Prime Time Emmy Awards. The Guys talk about the Bear, Succession, Ted Lasso and try to predict winners on the big night. The Guys also select the “Second Best” network of the year for TV and wonder out loud why there is a category for commercials. Stick around after the closing music (1:04:59) for outtakes and more Browns talk.
    Big Happy 4th Birthday wishes to Chip Rambaldo! Have a great day bowling!
    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 152 – The Guys are back to kick off the new year talking Browns, NFL Playoffs and the 3rd Annual Golden Tower awards show celebrating the greats in sports, and more, during 2023
    The stars are out for Episode 152! - Fresh off the holiday break, Gerber, Danko and Chuck get together to talk sports, and more, in the Land on the biggest night in sports. The Guys start their first show of 2024 with the Golden Towers pre-awards red carpet. Danko and Chuck stroll the red carpet answering questions about the Browns meaningless final game loss to the Bengals, the biggest surprises of the 2023 season, the upcoming Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans and their predictions for next week’s winner. The Guys also talk NFL Playoffs and pick the AFC team that wont be around after the first round and the NFC wild card team most likely to pull the upset next week. At the end of the red carpet (27:23) the Guys hand out the hardware in the 3rd annual Golden Towers award show. The Guys hand out Golden Towers for the best young athlete in the land, the C-Town Goat and for the best sports moment of 2023 in the Land. The Guys also look back at their own work in 2023 and hand out Golden Towers for the best outtake of the year, the best scale, best album reviewed and best episode of 2023. Stick around after the closing music (1:09:00) and hear the first bloopers of 2024, a throwback outtake from Mitchell’s 71 and quiet podcasting so as not to wake the baby.
    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com
    1 hr 19 min
  • Bonus Episode – The Guys get together for instant reactions to the Browns big Thursday Night Football win over the Jets

    Cleveland Browns Thursday Night Football Bonus Episode - During their Holiday Break, Gerber, Danko and Chuck are together, late night, to talk Browns v. Jets. The Guys celebrate the Browns big win, Joe Flacco, the Defense, Coach Stefanski and a playoff berth. The Guys give their 60 second takes on the win, one word hot takes on Stefanski, look ahead to the final week of the regular season and draw Super Bowl inspiration from Gerber’s historic fantasy football playoff run. The Guys then look forward to the final game of the year and start talking playoffs. Before closing the show, the Guys make another week of picks in the FTL College Bowl Pick ‘em Challenge and learn a little more about Ohio law. Stick around after the closing music (37:59) for some bloopers, outtakes and more Browns talk.

    Errors – At one point Danko mentions “Coughlin” coaching the Browns’ offensive line. That’s a different guy. Pretty sure be meant Bill “Auto Parts” Callahan.

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    48 min
  • Episode 151 – Christmas is coming and the Guys are spreading holiday cheer after a wild Browns win, a tough Cavs week, NFL week 15, college bowls holiday movies in their final Holiday Extravaganza!

    A Day late… but still on the nice list… Its Episode 151!  Holiday Cheer, and Covid, are in the air as Gerber, Danko and Chuck are together again to talk sports,  and more, in the Land. The Guys start the holiday countdown at home with a discussion about curses and whether the recent injuries to the Browns and Cavs are a curse… or something worse. The Guys move on to talk about another crazy Browns come from behind and hold on for dear life win over the Bears. The Guys also discuss the Cavs after the Garland and Mobley injury news and the players that will need to step up to keep the Cavs season afloat. On the Road (29:37), the Guys talk NFL Week 15 storylines, the Loserville NFC South, the tied up AFC South and the legitimacy of the Dallas Cowboys. The Guys also run through another week of picks on their College Pick ‘Em Challenge. Off the Field (46:22), the Guys wrap up their Holiday Extravaganza, and Gerber hands over control of the Show, talking holiday movies. Stick around after the closing music (1:08:22) for outtakes, dads, more football and more Christmas.

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com


    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 150 – The Guys are back and feeling the holiday cheer after a nervous Browns win, the Cavs big week, wild NFL, college bowls and drinks with their week two Holiday Extravaganza!

    Hark! Its Episode 150!  Gerber, Danko and Chuck are together again to talk sports,  and more, in the Land. With the holiday spirit all around and their Holiday drink selections in hand the Guys start the Show at home celebrating another Browns win with Grinch Mimosas. The Guys talk play calling, Most Valuable Brown (the original MVB) Browns fan psychology and a maybe tougher than expected game next week against the Bears. On the Road (25:07), the Guys get after a busy sports week with Maple Bourbon Old Fashioneds and Talk NFL Week 14, the NFC South “race” and the crowded AFC Playoff picture. The Guys also make their first picks in the annual From the Land College Bowl Pick ‘Em Challenge and celebrate the return of a legend to the Land. Off the Field (43:00), the Guys share bountiful glasses of Bourbon Milk Punch while celebrating their Week 2 Holiday Extravaganza! The Guys rate their holiday drinks, talk office Christmas parties and holiday music before selecting holiday movies to watch and discuss on next week’s show.  Stick around after the closing music (1:01:34), for the holiday drink fueled outtakes, more Christmas music talk and a great NIL idea for Marvin Harrison, Jr.  

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 149 – The Guys get together to talk another Browns loss, the Cavs up and down week, NFL week 13 storylines, their Holiday Cool takes and the first week of the first ever Holiday Extravaganza!

    Its beginning to look a lot like … Episode 149! Gerber, Danko and Chuck gather to talk sports,  and more, in the Land. The Guys start at home talking about the Browns loss to the Rams, the beginning of the Joe Flacco era, the possible end of the elite defense era and next week's big game against the Jags. The Guys also talk Cavs, their surprising loss to Portland and Evan Mobley expectations for the rest of the season. On the Road (24:25), the Guys discuss the statement win for the 49ers, the state of the NFC South and the teams on the outside looking in for a playoff spot in the AFC and NFC. The Guys also throw out their holiday cold shots, their “cool” takes from around the sports world including takes about the Carolina Panthers owner, the College Football Playoffs and the end of the regular season in the Worst Fantasy League Eva 2. Off the Field (43:09), the Guys start their first ever Holiday Extravaganza as they gear up for Christmas. The Guys talk reindeers, re-scheduling Christmas, White Elephant Exchange etiquette and make their picks for holiday cocktails for next week’s Holiday Extravaganza episode. Stick around after the closing music (1:00:40), for the outtakes, Don Strock and Buckeye bowl game chatter.

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 148 – The Guys close out the holiday weekend with a quick look at some bad sports news in the Land. Browns lose, Buckeyes lose, Cavs lose some and win some. Everyone is tired.

    No more turkey… Its Episode 148!  Gerber, Danko and Chuck hang out to end the long holiday weekend and run a quick show full of lots of no fun. The Guys run a quick Turkey Trot and start with their look back at an ugly #Browns loss to Denver. The Guys talk bad play calling, bad defense, bad injuries and some bad ideas lurking about the playoffs. The, not so good, time keeps rolling as the Guys try to assign blame for the #Buckeyes 3rd straight loss in the game and discuss whether this was ever truly a playoff caliber team. The Guys do get to end things on a slightly higher note as the #Cavs finish a .500 week,  look ahead to an upcoming (hopefully) winning week and talk about their favorite off seasons additions to the roster. Stick around after the closing music (29:42) for some outtakes, dating advice and more In Season Tournament talk.

    From the Land is available on Twitter @Pod_FromtheLand, on Instagram @fromthelandpodcast, on YouTube @fromtheland, on Threads @fromthelandpodcast and the world wide web at www.fromthelandpodcast.com

    36 min

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A monthly conversation about Cleveland sports, pop culture, fatherhood and life between a group of old friends who grew up together in the Land. The Guys, now in their mid 40s, get together at the end…