(03:57) We talk about episode 3 of The Language of Love, couples getting stronger, some in limbo & new contestants being savage. Celebs go dating & talking about how listening to music has changed in the past 20 years. Gunna’s new album & all the hype around .

(09:28) Going over NFL results & breakdown of the games. Both Aaron Rodgers & Tom Brady loosing, Josh Allen playing a great game & was the coin toss at extra time fair? Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson who you picking, 49ers QB situation & predictions for next weeks games. Could Aaron Rodgers retire?

(28:04) Premier League results, state of Arsenal & are Tottenham Chelsea’s biggest London rivals? What to make of Harry Kane’s season so far, can Arsenal improve under Arteta? Would Dembele be good in the Premier League? Thoughts on only 8 players allowed out on loan next season, FIFA men’s starting 11, comparing how Cristiano Ronaldo & Messi’s seasons.

(53:04) Lakers troubles & could the trade Westbrook? Sixers & Ben Simmons saga continues, should they trade him now or wait till summer? Joel Embiid playing at MVP level & All-Star standings.

(01:02:46) UFC 270 Eds gives a breakdown of Francis Ngannou fight vs Ciryl Gane

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Start, Bench or Drop started as segment on the main podcast, but with good feedback & us enjoying it we decided to make it it's own show. The great thing about this show is that its mixes past with current players in all sports, takes you down memory lane, whilst also sparking debates.  This episode we're accompanied by Eds friend Anthony and we discuss past & current footballing greats. Hope you enjoy :)

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The difficulties of living in London & seeing family & friends. (03:18) Boris Johnson & MP’s having social gatherings during the middle of lockdown. (07:50) A breakdown of Episode 2 of Language of Love. Luke making his match look bad & Tracy starting to form a connection with her match. (10:16)Talking about the state of UK rap & of its becoming repetitive?

(11:59) NFL starts with us giving a breakdown of the weekend results. What players we’ve been impressed with this season, trades that could actually happen & our thoughts on them.

(25:14) NBA & we start be discussing Cam Reddish being traded to the Knicks & how long till Zion Williamson joins them. Sixers trying to trade both Ben Simmons & Tobias Harris? This is the most talented the league has ever been? If you’re a GM would you give Rudy Gobert a Max contract? Should Joel Embiid be more talked about in MVP race, categorising teams with how they’ve played this season. 2020 NBA re-draft

(39:39) We’re joined by Eds Friend Anthony & we talk about all things Premier League. Results, should the Arsenal game been called off? The current state of Chelsea, Man United vs Villa, Rashford’s best position & who’s better Bruno Fernandes or Paul Pogba? Has the Premier League become a farmers league? The current state of Arsenal & Anthony’s early memories of Arsenal. (01:17:10) How he started watching Cricket & a brief breakdown of what is currently happening.

Adjusting back to normal life after the holidays. We talk about people not being able to talk in their heads/ hear their thoughts, not being able to wink & other stuff. China making their own sun, talking about the new Channel 4 show The language of love, first thoughts & have the got the casting right?

(08:31) NFL talk starts with us discussing Coach Mike Tomlin of Pittsburgh Steelers never having a loosing season & what the Steelers do after Ben Roethlisberger leaves. Antonio Brown sneaking OnlyFans model into his hotel room night before game. Aaron Rodgers has to win MVP. Ethan winning our Fantasy NFL league & breaking down the results of Sunday.

(31:41) Conversation turns to football, going over the FA Cup results. Chelsea’s performance, Arsenal loosing to Nottingham, is going out on loan still the best way to develop players? Chelsea’s loan system being ridiculous, do most fans care for the FA Cup? Should the Premier League have an all-star game between North & South & other activities? More investment for grassroots football, Barcelona big spending project failed & has the Premier League become a farmers league? Most valuable u23 players in Europe.

(55:19) NBA & is it time to break up Tatum & Brown? Should Lakers consider trading Anthony Davis? Will Suns regret not offering Ayton Max contract? Klay Thompson first game back after 2 year injury & people questioning if Melo first ballot Hall of Famer.

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This started as a segment we would do after covering different sports. After getting amazing feed back we decided to make it it’s own show. So Start, Bench, Drop:

Football:

Andy Robertson, Alphonso Davis, Luke Shaw

Eden Hazard, Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di Maria

Neymar Jr, Gareth Bale, Marco Reus

Sergio Ramos, Tiago Silva, Gerard Pique

Who was the better LB Ashley Cole or Roberto Carlos?

NBA:

Tracey mcGrady, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce

Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Anthony Davis

NFL:

Jarvis Landry, Mike Evans, Amari Cooper

Jalen Ramsey, Xavien Howard, Denzil Ward

Myles Garret, Joey Bosa, Chase Young

Music:

Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J Cole

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Back from the holidays! Starts with the boys discussing how they spent the holidays then Eds gives a breakdown of his favourite artist of the past year. Thoughts on the Bayern Munich documentary. How did Ethan start watching the NBA/NFL & which is the more popular sport in the UK. Do we as people secretly love toxicity?

(15:50)Football & breakdown of the Premier League results. Arsenal being robbed vs City, should Everton sack Rafa Benitez? Chelsea vs Liverpool. Man United vs Wolves, United not pressing from the front, do they have a style of play & Wan-Bissaka not the same player. Thoughts on the Lukaku situation.Do Dortmund get credit for developing players, Does AfCom get the respect it deserves?

(47:06) NFL Antonio Brown situation, break down of results, Aaron Rodgers for MVP? Joe Burrow is a problem, Jalen Hurts proving doubters wrong.

(56:47) People debating Steph could overtake LeBron as face of this generation? LeBron’s recent run of games & how Lakers can improve. Early predictions for MVP, DPOY & Eds’s 2019 NBA re-draft.

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Normal catch up, Christmas shopping & Eds wanting to do his football coaching badges. We then go on to talk about BT Sports South of the River documentary & our thoughts on it.

(10:00) Talking NBA & starts with the Indiana Pacers going into a rebuild? Damian Lillard situation in Portland & trade possibilities for him & the team. Could a Ben Simmons for Kyrie Irving trade work? Zion’s injury setback, Eds’s 2018 NBA re-draft, best era of Kevin Durant? Is Steph Curry a Top 5 all-time player? NBA segments finishes with start, bench or trade?

(27:47) Football & we start with the Premier League results. Arsenal recent performances, Lukaku coming back from injury, should Chelsea bring back Gallagher & Aubameyang being dropped vs Southampton. Reese James or Trent Alexander-Arnold? Would Jamal Musiala have gotten the same opportunities at Chelsea? Anthony Martial wanting to leave Manchester United.

(51:33) Eds’s brother joins to talk Formula 1 final race of the season Abu Dhabi Grand Prix & the controversial finish. Did the FIA want Max Verstappen to win, as it helps him become the new face of the sport?

(01:01:23) NFL, how we did in fantasy football & breakdown of the weekends results. Patrick Mahomes getting his groove back, Micah Parsons is DPOY? Is Trevor Lawrence bad or is it the system? Can Aaron Rogers be considered a all time great if he finishes his career with 1 Super Bowl?

This episode starts with a catch up of the past week. Eds was meant to go on a date, but he cancelled & Ethan going to the theatre to watch Lion King. Guys who kiss girls in public & have their make-up on their face. (05:54) NFL & we start with a game of naming 3 players to which we ask do you Start, Bench & Trade. Ethan has decided the NFL he’ll be supporting,

(11:19) F1 & Eds brother joins to give a breakdown of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton winning, is Max Verstappen a dirty driver, who’s he thinks will win the title & if Lewis win will he retire?

(22:49) NBA segment starts with talking about the Suns win streak, Lakers troubles & asking should they have traded for Russell Westbrook. Eds did a re-draft of the 2017 draft class to re-rank what number players would’ve been picked. If DeMarcus Cousins didn’t get injured what could’ve been with that New Orleans team? Ending NBA with Start, Bench or trade.

(32:14) Premier League results starts with a Chelsea vs West Ham breakdown & rest of the games. Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund, Jude Bellingham comments, Robert Lewandowski not winning Ballon D’or & Can Neymar ever win one? Ending with Start, Bench, Sell.

(52:43) Episode ends with Boxing, Ethan gives a breakdown of the latest fights.

Recorded 16/11/2021 we Normally record on Monday but we were both busy.

This episode starts with a brief review of James Bond No Time To Die, because we went to watch it on the weekend.

(10:29) Formula 1 & Lewis Hamilton win in Brazil, if he wins title & does he retire next year, what’s his legacy on the sport? 

(16:24) NFL starts with talking about Cam Newton rejoining the Carolina Panthers. OBJ signing with the Rams, does it make sense over Greenbay? Finish the segment by going over the results of the week & fantasy football.

(28:06) What to make of David Griffin’s time as GM of New Orleans Pelicans. Andre Igoudala said Kyrie Irving is the 4th best PG of all time? Kyrie Irving or Damian Lillard, who you picking? Fantasy league & stand out performances of the night before.

(38:22) Ending the episode with football! Steven Gerrard new manager of Aston Villa & Dean Smith new manager of Norwich. Thoughts on the Proposal of the World-Cup being held every two years. We then discuss some players who were brought when they were 21 & look at their career now & ask who’s been the best bargain. Sancho saying he was shocked at the pace of the game vs Newcastle, was United the best fit for his style of play? Do Arsenal have the best young core moving forward & is Declan Rice the best CDM in the world.

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