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  • Disaster on the Mound & Celtics Catch a Tough Draw

    Description:

    Buckle up, sports fans — the crew is fired up. Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby break down what might go down as the worst Red Sox starting pitching performance in franchise history. From Alex Cora’s public self-blame to Tanner Houck’s meltdown on the mound, we’re digging deep into the ugly numbers and what this means for Boston’s season.

    Then we shift to the hardwood, where the Celtics — despite a dominant season from beyond the arc — draw a nightmare first-round matchup against the Magic. Can Boston’s shooters break through Orlando’s league-best 3-point defense? We’ve got the matchups, stats, and takes you need ahead of the NBA Playoffs.

    📋 Show Notes:
    ⚾ Red Sox Meltdown:
    • Manager Alex Cora: “I’ll take the blame…”
    • Tanner Houck: 2.1 IP, 12 runs (11 ER), 10 hits, 2 walks, 1 K
    • Historic low: First Sox pitcher since 1901 to allow 11 ER in 2⅓ or fewer innings
    • Houck's 2025 ERA: 9.16 over 18.2 IP
    • Red Sox team record: 9-10
    • Red Sox Team Stats:

      • Pitching:
      • ERA: 4.38 (22nd)
      • BA Against: .265 (26th)
      • Strikeouts: 153 (11th)
      • Walks: 56 (18th)
      • Hitting:
      • OPS: .706 (13th)
      • AVG: .251 (9th)
      • HR: 16 (20th)
      • Walks: 68 (6th)
      • Strikeouts: 190 (1st)
      • Runs: 85 (7th)
      • Fielding:
      • Errors: 20 (Most in MLB)
      • 🏀 Celtics vs Magic – Round 1 Preview:
        • Orlando owns the 3rd best winning percentage vs Celtics this season (1-2)
        • Celtics went 7-14 when out-shot from 3
        • Magic held Boston to 15-of-73 from 3 in their two wins
        • Orlando ranked 1st in 3-point defense (makes & attempts allowed)
        • Celtics 3-Point Stats:

          • NBA record: 1,457 made 3s
          • Attempts: 3,955
          • Effective FG%: .561 (5th)
          • Individual 3-Point Leaders:
          • Derrick White (265)
          • Payton Pritchard (255)
          • Jayson Tatum (250)
          • Jaylen Brown: Knee reportedly at full speed – ready for the playoffs

            🔥 NBA Playoff Picture:

            Eastern Conference:

            • Play-In: Heat vs Bulls → winner plays Hawks → winner plays Cavs
            1. Celtics vs 7. Magic
            2. Knicks vs 6. Pistons
            3. Pacers vs 5. Bucks
            4. Western Conference:

              • Play-In: Kings vs Mavs → winner plays Grizzlies → winner plays Thunder
              1. Rockets vs 7. Warriors
              2. Lakers vs 6. Timberwolves
              3. Nuggets vs 5. Clippers
              4. 🎧 Listen now for takes hotter than Houck’s ERA and bolder than a Jayson Tatum heat check.

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                25 min
              5. With the 4th overall pick the Patriots select..

                The NFL Draft is almost here and the Patriots are sitting at #4 overall. What does it mean? What should they do? And will they screw it up anyway? The boys break down three takes—Ballsy, Savvy, and Safe—and debate which direction New England might go.

                Plus:

                • The NFL Draft is the most overrated event in sports (and we’re not holding back)
                • The Red Sox suffer what might be the worst loss in franchise history
                • Celtics get tough news before the playoffs even start
                • “This or That” with Chief Bobby returns
                • And of course, the Simplest Minds of the Week
                • If you're tired of 9-hour draft coverage with wrong predictions and dumbass catchphrases… welcome home.

                  📋 Show Notes:

                  🏈 Patriots Draft Talk

                  • What does the #4 overall pick really say?
                  • Ballsy: Abdul Carter, unknown WR
                  • Savvy: Trade back, Mason Graham
                  • Safe: Will Campbell, any LT not named Campbell
                  • Stick and pick? Or blow it up?
                  • 📉 The NFL Draft is Overrated

                    • 9/10 picks won’t pan out
                    • Coverage is a circus
                    • Why you’ll still hate your team Monday morning
                    • Travis Hunter: “I’ll quit if I can’t play both ways”
                    • Prime effect: Retired numbers for Hunter and Sanders?
                    • ⚾ Red Sox Collapse

                      • Legitimate candidate for worst loss in franchise history
                      • Is this rock bottom… again?
                      • 🏀 Celtics’ Round 1 Trouble

                        • Bad injury news just before the playoffs
                        • What it means for the championship run
                        • 🎯 This or That with Chief Bobby

                          • Get ready for nonsense and hot takes

                          🧠 Simplest Minds of the Week

                          • You know 'em, you love 'em… or maybe you are one



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                          27 min
                        • Springtime Smorgasbord 10 Questions from Boston Sports

                          This week on the Simple Minds Sports Show, the crew dives into the chaos and controversy swirling around the Patriots, Red Sox, and more. With so many questions and barely any answers, Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby each take their swings at the biggest stories in New England sports. From conspiracy theories around COVID vaccines to Kendrick Bourne's continued existence, to whether Wilyer Abreu is actually real—nothing is off-limits.

                          Segments include:

                          • 10 Questions: Patriots & NFL Draft
                          • 10 Questions: Red Sox See-Saw
                          • 10 Questions: Celtics & NBA Playoffs (teased for next episode)
                          • Simplest Minds of the Week
                          • Grab your tinfoil hat and get comfy. It’s a heater.

                            Show Notes:

                            🎧 Intro – “So many questions.” The boys get loose early.

                            🔥 Opening Takes
                            • Ray’s thoughts straight off the dome
                            • Bobby’s got beef
                            • Rich plays referee (kind of)
                            • 📋 Show Rundown10 Questions – Patriots/NFL Draft
                              1. Is perfect OTA attendance meaningful or meaningless?
                              2. Jack Jones cut—how soon until the orange jumpsuit?
                              3. Is Vrabel over-indexing on “culture”?
                              4. Did the COVID vax ruin Rich and Ray’s bodies? (Short answer: yes.)
                              5. Josh McDaniels is “smitten” with Drake Maye—mutual?
                              6. Do Abdul Carter’s red flags scare you off at pick 4?
                              7. Why is Kendrick Bourne still employed here?
                              8. What would actually excite you about this year’s draft?
                              9. What would make you throw something at your TV?
                              10. Are the Krafts destined to botch the Vrabel Era?
                              11. 🎙️ QUICK BREAK

                                Sponsored by: Dr. Big Mac’s Gallbladder Support Group – “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.”

                                10 Questions – Red Sox See Saw
                                1. Do they have enough pitching? (We see you, IL list.)
                                2. Is Crochet that dude?
                                3. Bregman: worth the money or walking error machine?
                                4. Bobby names his all-time favorite Sox player
                                5. CLIP – Abreu: Is Wilyer legit or just hot in April?
                                6. Netflix doc talk: Duran’s mental health, Casas vs. homophobes
                                7. Alex Cora: Still the guy? Or just another guy?
                                8. Serious question: How much of your own fart stench can you tolerate?
                                9. ABS Challenge system – Are robot umps inevitable?
                                10. Are you still emotionally invested in the 2025 Red Sox?
                                11. 🧠 Simplest Minds of the Week
                                  • You’ll have to listen to find out who wore the dunce cap this week.



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                                  44 min
                                12. Kancho! Pew Pews & Cum Rings. Guess What's Next & Simplest Minds of the Week

                                  Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby are back with another wild episode of the Simple Minds Sports Show! This week, we kick things off with Guess What's Next with the BotPod, where we try to predict the future of sports and beyond. Then, in Simplest Minds of the Week, we break down:

                                  💥 A Hawks fan literally breaking down—blowing out an ACL in the most ridiculous way possible.

                                  🔫 Ja Morant at it again? The NBA is "looking into" his latest questionable hand gestures.

                                  🏆 And finally, we ask the age-old question: Is this beautiful or do we need a war?

                                  Oh, and yes, there’s a Cum Ring clip. You’ve been warned.

                                  Strap in, crack a cold one, and get ready for some of the dumbest (and best) sports talk on the internet.

                                  Show Notes:Guess What's Next with the BotPod
                                  • The BotPod is back to predict the unpredictable. Will it nail the next big sports moment? Or just spew nonsense?
                                  Simplest Minds of the Week

                                  🦿 Hawks Fan Blows ACL

                                  • PLAY CLIP – HAWKS FAN
                                  • A reminder that sometimes, being a die-hard fan is dangerous… for your ligaments.
                                  • 🔫 Ja Morant – Pew Pew

                                    • PLAY CLIP – Ja Morant
                                    • Ja just can’t help himself. After suspensions for flashing a real gun, he’s now out here throwing finger guns at the Warriors bench. The NBA is “looking into it” (again). How long before Adam Silver has had enough?
                                    • 💍 A Game: Is This Beautiful or Do We Need a War?

                                      • PLAY CLIP – Cum Ring
                                      • We’ll let the clip speak for itself. You decide: art or atrocity?
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                                        25 min
                                      • NFL Owners Meeting, Draft Plans, Hall of Fame Debate

                                        The NFL Owners Meeting just wrapped up, and we’ve got plenty to break down. From the miraculous Joe Milton trade to the Patriots’ Over/Under set at 8.5 wins, we analyze the latest moves and what it means for the season ahead. Plus, we get into the biggest question of all: Is Eliot Wolf a Kraft plant or just a holdover?

                                        Next, we shift gears to the NFL Draft. With the No. 4 pick, who will the Patriots take? Is Hunter destined for the Giants at No. 3? What about Mason Graham, Ashton Jeanty, or Tyler Warren later in the draft? And most importantly, who’s actually making the call in Foxborough? We dive into all the draft buzz and the looming questions surrounding the Patriots’ future.

                                        Finally, we tackle the Patriots Hall of Fame. Bill Parcells is getting inducted as a contributor—about time! But who’s next? The debate gets heated as we weigh the cases for Adam Vinatieri, Julian Edelman, and Logan Mankins. Who deserves to be enshrined in 2025? We make the arguments and take our sides.

                                        Strap in for another high-energy episode of the Simple Minds Sports Show—where takes are hot, debates are fiery, and no one is safe.


                                        Show Notes

                                        NFL Owners Meeting
                                        • Joe Milton traded with a 7th-round pick to the Cowboys for a 5th-round pick. RIP Bobby’s soul.
                                        • Patriots’ Over/Under in Vegas set at 8.5 wins – Are they heading in the right direction?
                                        • Key offseason moves: Filling needs with familiar faces, maintaining coaching continuity.
                                        • Eliot Wolf – Turd in the punch bowl? Is he really running the show or just a Kraft plant?
                                        • Clips:

                                          • Vrabel 1
                                          • Wolf 1
                                          • NFL Draft Discussion
                                            • Hunter to the Giants at No. 3? Consensus says yes.
                                            • Who will the Patriots take at No. 4?
                                            • Is Campbell a real option, or will the Patriots go elsewhere?
                                            • Who’s actually making the final call in Foxborough?
                                            • Potential later-round targets:
                                            • Mason Graham (DL – Michigan)
                                            • Ashton Jeanty (RB – Boise State)
                                            • Tyler Warren (TE – Penn State)
                                            • Clips:

                                              • Vrabel HUNTER
                                              • Vrabel CAMPBELL
                                              • Wolf 2
                                              • Patriots Hall of Fame Debate
                                                • Bill Parcells inducted as a contributor.
                                                • Led Pats to the Super Bowl.
                                                • Drafted the core of the first dynasty: Bledsoe, Brown, McGinest, Law, Bruschi, and more.
                                                • 2025 Finalists Debate:

                                                  Adam Vinatieri

                                                  • 10 seasons in New England (14 in Indy).
                                                  • The clutch kicker: Two Super Bowl-winning kicks, greatest kick in NFL history (Snow Bowl).
                                                  • 3x Super Bowl Champion.
                                                  • Pats All-Time Stats:
                                                  • 2nd in Games Played
                                                  • 2nd in FGA & FGM
                                                  • 3rd in FG%
                                                  • 6th in XP%
                                                  • Julian Edelman

                                                    • 12 seasons with the Patriots.
                                                    • Super Bowl MVP (28-3 comeback).
                                                    • 3rd all-time in NFL playoff receptions & yards.
                                                    • Played both sides of the ball.
                                                    • Pats All-Time Stats:
                                                    • 4th in Receiving Yards
                                                    • 3rd in Games Played by a WR
                                                    • 2nd in Receptions
                                                    • 1st in Targets
                                                    • 9th in TDs
                                                    • Logan Mankins

                                                      • 8 seasons with the Patriots.
                                                      • No Super Bowls, but a rock-solid lineman.
                                                      • 6x Pro Bowler, 1x All-Pro, 5x 2nd Team All-Pro.
                                                      • Who should get the nod? The debate gets heated—tune in and let us know your take!


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                                                        41 min
                                                      • The Red Sox Lock Em Up

                                                        The Red Sox are locking them up! This week, Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby break down Boston’s latest strategy of securing their young talent early. Is it a genius move to save money long-term, or a disaster waiting to happen? Plus, we analyze the Red Sox’s rough start to the season—Devers struggling, Crochet dealing, and the offense looking shaky.

                                                        We also dive into the latest from the NFL Owners Meeting, debate the Patriots Hall of Fame candidates, and take some wild guesses about what’s coming next with the BOTPOD. And of course, we wrap things up with our favorite segment—Simplest Minds of the Week.

                                                        Buckle up. It’s another wild ride with the Simple Minds Sports Show!

                                                        Show Notes:

                                                        Intro: Red Sox Are Locking 'Em Up
                                                        • Rich: Your favorite Red Sox are all going to be let go
                                                        • Ray: TBD
                                                        • Bobby: TBD
                                                        • Show Rundown:Red Sox Strategy for the Future
                                                          • Brayan Bello (March 2024): 6-year, $55M deal, free agent at 30.
                                                          • Ceddanne Rafaela (April 2024): 8-year, $50M deal, free agent at 30.
                                                          • Garrett Crochet (March 2025): 6-year, $170M deal, free agent at 31.
                                                          • Kristian Campbell (April 2025): 8-year, $60M deal, free agent at 30.

                                                            Is locking up young talent early the right strategy?

                                                            • Avoid big free agent spending later.
                                                            • Lower overall cost for key players.
                                                            • Risks: Players underperform, get disgruntled, or leave when they peak.
                                                            • Red Sox Start to the Season
                                                              • Record: 2-4 (depending on today’s game), last in AL.
                                                              • Devers struggling: .087 BA, 2-23, 2 RBI, 15 Ks to start the season.
                                                              • Garrett Crochet dominates Game 2: 8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K.
                                                              • Middle of the lineup struggling:
                                                              • Devers: .087 BA
                                                              • Bregman: .231 BA
                                                              • Casas: .095 BA
                                                              • Story: .263 BA
                                                              • Bright spots:
                                                              • Kristian Campbell looking solid as the rookie cornerstone.
                                                              • Wilyer Abreu is on fire.
                                                              • Other Topics:
                                                                • NFL Owners Meeting – Key Takeaways
                                                                • Patriots Hall of Fame Debate
                                                                • Guess What’s Next with the BOTPOD
                                                                • Simplest Minds of the Week
                                                                • Tune in and subscribe to the Simple Minds Sports Show for all things Boston sports!


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                                                                  33 min
                                                                • Opening Day and the Celtics avoid Tragedy

                                                                  It’s Opening Day for the Red Sox, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know as they take on the Rangers! We’re diving into the lineup, the surprising roster moves, and whether the Sox can get a long-term deal done for their new ace. Plus, Jayson Tatum survives a near-disaster, and Celtics new ownership brings some… interesting off-court headlines. Buckle up for a wild ride!


                                                                  Show Segments:Red Sox Opening Day
                                                                  • Red Sox vs. Rangers matchup breakdown
                                                                  • Pitching duel: Garrett Crochet vs. Nathan Eovaldi
                                                                  • Opening Day Lineup:
                                                                  • Jarren Duran (LF)
                                                                  • Rafael Devers (DH)
                                                                  • Alex Bregman (3B)
                                                                  • Triston Casas (1B)
                                                                  • Trevor Story (SS)
                                                                  • Kristian Campbell (2B)
                                                                  • Wilyer Abreu (RF)
                                                                  • Connor Wong (C)
                                                                  • Ceddanne Rafaela (CF)
                                                                  • Kristian Campbell makes the team over Marcelo Mayer:
                                                                  • Campbell: MLB Pipeline’s #7 ranked prospect
                                                                  • Mayer: MLB Pipeline’s #12 ranked prospect
                                                                  • Roman Anthony: MLB Pipeline’s #2 ranked prospect
                                                                  • Campbell’s insane rise from redshirt at Georgia Tech to Eastern League MVP in just two years
                                                                  • Devers shifts to full-time DH—what does it mean for the Sox?
                                                                  • Contract talk: Red Sox fail to extend Crochet before the season—will he be their long-term ace?
                                                                  • Celtics Avoid Tragedy and Get Kinky
                                                                    • Jayson Tatum goes down—Domantas Sabonis nearly ends the Celtics’ season
                                                                    • Mazzulla saw his Providence College coaching career flash before his eyes
                                                                    • Jaylen Brown prepped for another summer of absurd trade rumors
                                                                    • Tatum is immortal—back to full-speed workouts the next day
                                                                    • Celtics' new owner, Billy Chisholm, has an intriguing better half
                                                                    • Meet Kimberley Ford Chisholm, author of Hump: True Tales of Sex After Kids
                                                                    • A real page-turner—Billy C. bringing the spice to Celtics ownership
                                                                    • And yes, Celtics fans, let’s stop complaining about money already

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                                                                      30 min
                                                                    • Aaron Hernandez CTE & Bron Bron tempts fate

                                                                      Podcast Episode Description:

                                                                      Simple Minds Sports Show - The Dumbest Smart Sports Talk Around

                                                                      Hosts Dr. Big Mac, Rich, and Chief Bobby are back for another episode of the Simple Minds Sports Show, where sports takes are reckless, opinions are loud, and the nonsense is nonstop.

                                                                      This week, we tackle the 10 Questions from a Guy Named Rob, covering everything from the NBA MVP race to Jameis and Russell potentially blowing up in New York, and even the shocking story of Xavier Worthy suing his ex. Plus, we ask the hard-hitting question: How long would it have taken Ime Udoka to make a move on the Celtics owner's wife?

                                                                      Then, in Simplest Minds of the Week, we dive into a wild NCAA moment that had us questioning reality and break down the ongoing Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James beef, featuring courtside confrontations, podcast rants, and LeBron’s Instagram trolling.

                                                                      Buckle up. This one gets messy.


                                                                      Show Notes:

                                                                      10 Questions from a Guy Named Rob
                                                                      1. Who is the NBA MVP this year? – Our takes on the frontrunners and who should take home the award.
                                                                      2. Are the Giants the worst franchise in the NFL? – A deep dive into New York’s downward spiral.
                                                                      3. Should the Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers or finally bottom out? – Is Pittsburgh trying to stay relevant or should they embrace the tank?
                                                                      4. Xavier Worthy is suing his ex. Have anyone you want to sue? – Personal grudges and hilarious hypothetical lawsuits.
                                                                      5. Is it a lock that the Titans draft Cam Ward with their first pick? – Breaking down Tennessee’s draft strategy.
                                                                      6. How long would it have taken for Ime Udoka to bone the wife of the new Celtics owner? – A classic Udoka discussion.
                                                                      7. Is Jameis and Russell a ticking time bomb for the Giants? – What could go wrong with these two in New York?
                                                                      8. Is this the saddest MLB Opening Day ever? – Why this year’s start to baseball feels lackluster.
                                                                      9. Mocks are showing the Pats landing Carter or Hunter. Do you believe them? – Can New England fans trust the mock drafts?
                                                                      10. Puka Nacua says he wants to retire at 30. Is he a softie or making a smart call?

                                                                      11. Simplest Minds of the Week

                                                                        NCAA Madness – PLAY CLIP

                                                                        Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James Feud – The breakdown of their public beef:

                                                                        • January 28: Stephen A. calls out Bronny James' NBA readiness.
                                                                        • March 6: LeBron confronts Stephen A. courtside, goes viral.
                                                                        • March 7: Stephen A. defends himself on First Take.
                                                                        • March 11: Stephen A. on Gil’s Arena, calls LeBron’s approach "weak."
                                                                        • March 15: LeBron vents to Richard Jefferson about parenting criticism.
                                                                        • March 26: Stephen A. claims he was ready to swing if LeBron got physical.
                                                                        • March 27: Shannon Sharpe calls for peace.
                                                                        • LeBron trolls Stephen A. with an Instagram boxing clip.
                                                                        • LeBron’s Pat McAfee Show interview, doubling down on protecting his family.
                                                                        • Stephen A.’s 15-minute rant on First Take, refusing to back down.
                                                                        • Oh, and remember… Bronny better be careful. Ain't no party like a Diddy party.


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                                                                          30 min
                                                                        • Haza for Stef Diggs

                                                                          Intro:

                                                                          • The Patriots made a splash with Stefon Diggs. Should we be excited, or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment?

                                                                          Opening Takes:

                                                                          • Rich’s take
                                                                          • Bobby’s take
                                                                          • Ray’s take
                                                                          • Show Rundown:

                                                                            1. Haza for Stefon Diggs
                                                                            • Breaking down the contract: 3 years, $69M ($26M guaranteed)
                                                                            • Diggs’ declining production and ACL recovery timeline
                                                                            • History of WRs returning from ACL injuries—what’s realistic for Diggs?
                                                                            • Patriots’ WR struggles and why they overpaid
                                                                            • The franchise’s reluctance to change its outdated team-building strategy
                                                                            • Other WRs who turned down the Patriots
                                                                            • Is Diggs a game-changer or just a decent addition?
                                                                            • The Patriots’ spending problem: Cash spending vs. league average
                                                                            • Potential veteran WR additions (Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen) and the need for a LT
                                                                              1. Red Sox Opening Day
                                                                              • Early impressions, expectations, and potential surprises
                                                                              1. Celtics Escape Tragedy
                                                                              • On and off the court—how we saved the day
                                                                              1. 10 Questions from a Guy Named Rob
                                                                              • The most ridiculous, thought-provoking, and unnecessary questions we’ve received
                                                                              1. Simplest Minds of the Week
                                                                              • Who outdid themselves in stupidity this week?

                                                                              The Draft:

                                                                              • Giants’ wild QB room—what it means for the Patriots
                                                                              • Worst-case scenario at #4 overall
                                                                              • Best-case scenario: Trade down, trade back into Round 1, secure a WR and LT

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                                                                                36 min
                                                                              • Handicapped or Lines & King of the Cuck. This or That & Simplest Minds of the Week

                                                                                Rich, Dr. Big Mac, and Chief Bobby are back with another Simple Minds Sports Show episode, packed with ridiculous debates, absurd news, and all the nonsense you love.

                                                                                🔥 This or That with Chief Bobby 🔥

                                                                                Chief Bobby faces the toughest decisions yet:

                                                                                💩 Pick up dog poop with a baggy or scoop with a shovel?

                                                                                🚗 Always park in a handicapped spot or never wait in lines?

                                                                                🍗 Chick-fil-A or Popeyes?

                                                                                🙏 Church every weekend or nightly prayers?

                                                                                🍽 Someone feeds you every meal or always need a chaperone?

                                                                                🥔 Rice or potatoes?

                                                                                👶 A 5-year-old who doesn’t talk or isn’t potty trained?

                                                                                👖 No sweatpants ever again or no sweatshirts?

                                                                                🍅 Ketchup or BBQ sauce?

                                                                                🧠 Simplest Minds of the Week 🧠

                                                                                • Belichick Cuckec – The internet remains undefeated.
                                                                                • Announcers Don’t Like Dick – Sometimes, phrasing is everything.
                                                                                • Carny Gets Tossed – The Rays give us another viral classic.
                                                                                • Rays Nut Shot of the Week – Ump down, game on.

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                                                                                  22 min

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