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Frank and James slide headfirst into the baseball talk with a fun fact about the last time the MLB had a 60-game season. They give a quick overview of the Tribe and then run through their picks for MLB Division winners, along with WS takes, and breakdown some of the changes we'll be seeing this season. They even talk a few bets that they're taking on the season and some of the stats they based their decisions on.  Other sports quick hits include MLS and PGA recapping Rahm's win at the Memorial. A few Glad Beats to speak of revive that segment!! Market talk is a brief one that covers the fact that banks now can have custody over Crypto currency which should open the door for more boomers to incorporate that into their holdings and a few notes on earnings season. Song of the Week wraps it up as always: Dance Macabre by Ghost.

Frank and James talk about all things bubbles in this episode starting with a few fun facts about them. Sports updates include the NBA bubble and other measures leagues are taking to come back. Quick hits on MLB, MLS, PGA Tour as they stick in Dublin, OH for the 2nd straight week for the Memorial where Tiger will be back. Market talk covers the history of bubbles and could we be in a bubble right now? Buy or Sell: bubbles in general of course, a few romantic comedies, and other movies that are mostly buys...SOTW: Bubbly Toes by Jack Johnson

Frank and James start off with a This Day in History fun fact about Satchel Paige coming from the Negro League to the MLB as they tackle name changes for the Redskins and Indians. They S/O Miki and Nick for coming on last week and their great performances at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, but then dive into the naming news for baseball and football franchises. Quick hit updates in the basketball world for the NBA with a few camps being shut down due to positive tests and The Basketball Tournament currently going on preventing cases as best they can! Check out the TBT as Carmen's Crew tries to repeat with former OSU stars. As for the market, Frank and James play a game over what will happen in the next 6 months. Commenting on the roughly -4% YTD return for the S&P/Dow yet +13% gain for the NASDAQ. Buy or Sell covers acceptable team names (Cleveland Naps), cigars, and sparklers/pop-its. SoTW: Song of the South with special regards to Joe Conway's cover of "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran

Frank and James start with a fun fact about the holiday Juneteenth celebrating an official reading of freedom from slavery in Texas 1865. They rattle off a few random facts on their minds before jumping into a golf recap from the Charles Schwab Challenge last weekend. They then look ahead to the weekend's RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head, SC. They give a few betting picks and their personal favorites for the event on Father's Day weekend (Frank: Fowler/Koepka, James: Furyk). Market talk consists of the market's yack and rally over the course of the past week. They dive a little deeper into the Fed's pledge to action and how Hertz is trying to survive by issuing what could likely be worthless stock! Buy or Sell: restaurants that have been closing branches, worth keeping? SOTW: Dad songs in general, play something he'd like.

Frank and James start with a quick overview of the episode and a fun fact about saving website links as apps on your phone. They then welcome Abe Mohmed on as a guest (~3:45-35:00) to chat about social injustice, the NBA return, and his company Courtside Media. They rundown the important issues we've seen resurface in society lately, their picks for the NBA finals and a few sleepers as well in the revised 22-team format when the league resumes July 31st. Following the interview, the fellas talk golf! The PGA Tour is resuming this weekend with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX. A few bets are discussed as the hosts are pumped for some live sporting events back on TV. Market talk revolves around the Fed's intention to keep rates as is through 2022, the Robinhood day trader movement, and how the NASDAQ (tech heavy composite) has achieved ATH. Buy or Sell: Fauci vs. the WHO, college textbooks, and naming your car? SOTW: Meek Mill - Otherside of America (James butchers lyrics twice).

Frank and James start the episode explaining the invention of the GPS, and who owns and manages the technology today. Then, they dive into the sports world, first discussing the action from this past Memorial Day Weekend. This includes a rundown of The Match: Champions for Charity Golf  Event where Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning took down Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady in an exciting round of wet golf. Next, the duo discusses the NHL's hopeful new plan for a 2020 playoff and the MLB's 'nopeful' dilemma between the players & owners, leaving baseball fans worried they may not get a half season after all. 

After that, the pair moves into discussing why the Stock Market is absolutely on fire lately. As all 50 US States begin to reopen and the economy feels some positive developments, the stock market has reached prices not seen since before any of the shutdowns. The S&P 500 is only 11% off ATH's, however, James & Frank believe there is a slew of ugly economic data coming out soon and a strong possibility of a 2nd wave of the outbreak that could continue to jar the economy and world. It's sure to be a bumpy ride throughout the rest of the year in the markets!

The duo finishes with their classic Buy or Sell segment, this time discussing Fractional Shares, Space Exploration, HBO Max (another streaming service), and bopdrop (an awesome new social-music platform that connects to Spotify). James sends you off with the song of the week, Living in a Ghost Town by The Rolling Stones. Find this song and more on our bopdrop accounts (@JamesZaj & @RealFrankGeib) and make sure to follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@Pay2PlayPod). If you're still reading, we hope you have a great week and appreciate all of your support!

Frank and James start the episode off with a fun fact about Chuck E. Cheese's rebranding before getting into the golf! A quick note on the XFL bankruptcy situation before diving into the Taylormade Driver's Relief Challenge where Rory saved the day to take down Rickie and Wolff. Then, the tandem of co-hosts delve into previewing the THE MATCH (starting roughly 10:15): Tiger/Peyton vs. Phil/Tom. They breakdown the rules for the match play event, the betting odds, the history of the QBs on the golf course, and a little bit of an inside scoop too.  After the preview, the two make a 1v1 bet versus each other over their own golf outing this weekend and then hit the market! They recap the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and explain the fact that the market has rebounded a bit, but they're not quite sold on buying in just yet. Buy or Sell follows that up with some camping essentials ahead of their weekend getaway: bunk beds, moonshine, and then a few random ones including Facebook's acquisition of GIPHY. SOTW: Anything that has to do with rain, Have You Ever Seen the Rain by CCR covered by Lumineers, Fool in the Rain by Led Zeppelin covered by OAR, you name it. Rain all around.

Frank and James start with a fun fact of who owns Antarctica and then run through potential plans for sports to return as the MLB has had discussions of a July start. The other big storylines are the Vince McMahon-Oliver Luck lawsuit action and California possibly not letting teams play in the state. The fellas transition into the markets and explain Bitcoin's halvening process and then they run through Cisco's earnings release and detail what an earnings call is actually composed of and what the markets care about in their reaction. Buy or Sell: Rams new uniforms, air fryers, and WFH in the future. SOTW is a banger from up and comers (and Columbus-based) Handmedowns.

Frank and James try to scrape up any news that they can as the economy begins its reopening, earnings season is winding down, and sports are still nowhere to be seen. The fellas rundown how the NBA tried to do an all-players call as a few teams returned to their practice facilities. They talk about their confusion around Elon's baby name and TSLA's stock drop after his tweets. Buy or Sell covers Wendy's meat troubles, J Crew bankruptcy, and investing in art among others. Last but certainly not least, the fellas cover how they'll be celebrating Mother's Day and give some tips on how to surprise your mother!