Participation Trophy Podcast

Joe’s back! The guys kick off the show with their Thanksgiving recaps and what foods are absolute staples for them to every year (0:55). In Open Gym, we talk Nate Robinson getting destroyed and the NFL’s Week 11 COVID problem (25:00). We then pivot to the NBA and give our thoughts on our hometown Wizards and other movement around the league (52:10). In Theater, Jamal shares his thoughts on the finale of The Undoing (1:08:25). We wrap on maybe why you shouldn’t twerk in front of someone’s French Toast (1:22:15).  

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Jamal opens the show with sharing his first impressions of his new PlayStation 5 (2:15).  The guys then jump into a very busy NBA week with their analysis of the draft and key trades (10:53).  We also give quick takes on NFL Week 11 (37:27).  In TV/Media, *SPOILER ALERT* Jamal runs down what series he’s watching (43:12), and Zain gives the story behind the much talked about Jeezy and Gucci Mane Verzuz (52:30).  Finally, Rud y Giuliani’s in Detention...again (1:01:05). 

The guys kick off the show giving their thoughts on the 2020 election results and how they’ve been impacted by the Trump presidency (1:45). We next jump into NFL Week 9 (20:00), the NBA’s busy next two months (28:25), and Gervonta Davis delivering the KO of the year (40:35). We then talk Chappelle’s Show coming to Netflix and our favorite stand-up comedians (44:20). Finally, if you’re holding a presser outside a landscaping company or impersonating a gay black man, you’re going to Detention (59:50).

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In a Halloween edition of the podcast, the guys open with an in-depth discussion on Eminem and where he ranks among the greats (0:45). Next, we recap NFL Week 7 and how bad the Cowboys are (28:00) before shifting gears to Khabib’s retirement from UFC (48:05). We then jump into the great Halloween candy debate (54:45) and our favorite horror films (1:08:30).  Finally, Kim K just can’t relate to us and that’s why she’s in Detention (1:21:30). 

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Abdullah kicks things off by sharing how he and his wife celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary and how marriages are always better the second time (0:45).  The guys jump into coaching changes in the NBA (12:15) and how bad the NFC East really is (35:25).  Jamal gives his thoughts on the Lovecraft Country finale and the movie Charm City Kings (57:45). Finally, we try to figure out exactly how Jeffrey Toobin got into such a sticky situation (1:19:15).

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Jamal kicks off the show with his early voting experience (0:50) and the guys discuss what family holiday gatherings may look like with COVID (14:15). We then jump into a discussion on Dak Prescott’s future post-injury (18:40) and all things LeBron (44:30). In theatre, we set our expectations for Coming to America 2 (53:40) and Jamal recaps Lovecraft. Finally, find out why the Saints’ Michael Thomas and Carlos Boozer both landed in detention (1:10:50).

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Abdullah speaks on what he can remember of his birthday weekend (0:40); the guys give an NBA Finals update (18:50); Zain goes in depth on why Dwayne Haskins needs more time (26:35); Lovecraft and the Space Shuttle Challenger Netflix series (53:50) and a heated rant about Clay Travis (1:07:40)

Neil kicks things off with a story of how a Karen tried to crash an otherwise good party...or maybe she was having a bad trip.  Jamal gives hope to sneaker-heads in “First Day Fly” before the guys pivot into NBA drama and how some of our favorite athletes would navigate social media back in the day.  Zain closes us out with a rant about that girl who’s always hot and ready, Uber Eats. 

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Wtf is that smell?  Jamal gives a recap of his 40th birthday weekend, including how his sick dogs almost derailed it.  Speaking of sick, who eats pineapple pizza?  And why are boneless wings a thing?  Finally, the guys also get into the mutiny of NFL Week 2, and how maybe LeBron needs to get over himself.

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Zain — fresh off the plane from Vegas — kicks us off with a recap of his trip, some sports betting tips, a time-traveling story, and a review of cheap sushi (but he says it’s good!).  The guys also talk Week 1 of the NFL, how the NBA playoffs aren’t unfolding like most expected, and who’s worse this week: Chiefs fans, Offset, or SKIP!

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