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It's the Super Bowl Special! This month, the guys welcome comedian Neil Rubenstein to the show to talk about the intersection of comedy and music, the philosophical aspects of finding your audience and burning material, and how much Neil knows Bo (Jackson).

Riley and Graham also discuss the importance of finding community and being kind when times are tough, the beauty of domestic cup soccer, the insanity of the NBA trade deadline, their favorite Super Bowl LIX commercials and more.

Special thanks to Neil Rubenstein for making us laugh and sharing his traumas this episode.

You can watch Neil's first comedy special Have Some Dignity here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSq7bYmdW2w&t=205s. You can also check when Neil is performing near you here: https://neilrubenstein.com/. 

Timestamps:
0:58 - What Made You Think?
6:21 - What Did You Like?
11:33 - #3: European Domestic Cup Upsets
19:49 - #2: The Luka Doncic Trade and the NBA Trade Deadline
32:52- #1: Super Bowl LIX
47:03 - Interview with Neil Rubenstein on Stand-Up Comedy
1:15:27 - What Did You Learn?

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
You, The Acrobat by MUZZLE
Fortynine by Grief Mop

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Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2025, Riley and Graham are joined by Ali Levine to talk about New Year's resolutions, making personal transformations, childbirth, the impact of breathwork and, somehow, a New York sports team.

Also, the guys talk about getting back to normal after the holidays, Alex Ovechkin's amazing recovery, the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, our favorite College Football bowl games and more.

Special thanks to Ali Levine for sharing her personal journey with us and for giving us a tutorial in breathwork.

Download Ali's app Breathe & B on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also connect and work with Ali at https://pensight.com/x/alilevinedesign and sign up for her free newsletter at https://alilevine.myflodesk.com/c5r0wy1zle.

Timestamps:
1:41 - What Made You Think?
6:30 - What Did You Like?
12:35 - #3: Alex Ovechkin & Chasing The Great One
19:33 - #2: The NFL Playoff Wild Card round
33:17 - #1: The College Football Playoff & Our Favorite Bowls
52:10 - Interview with Ali Levine on Breathwork
1:26:32 - Alie Levine's Breathwork Exercise
1:30:10 - What Did You Learn?

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
I Wish I Were Levar Burton (Feat. Big Fat Meanies) by Samaritan Snare

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For our last episode of 2024, Riley and Graham take a break from guests and our typical monthly segments to reflect on the past year on a personal, professional and sports level. Riley and Graham talk about how sports are (or aren't) all about money, how this year's changes have affected college football, all of the 2024 champions, the practicality of a four-wheeler as a children's Christmas gift and much more.

Timestamps:
1:48 - What Made You Think?
11:34 - What Did You Like?
17:41 - #3: The Impact of the First-Ever College Football Playoff
33:16 - #2: Caitlin Clark & The Rise of Women's Basketball
40:46 - #1: Recognizing the Champions of 2024
49:13 - The Best & Weirdest Gifts of Our Christmas Past
1:11:25 - What Did You Learn?

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
In The End by Star Funeral
A Wonderful Christmas Time by The Republic of Wolves

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On episode 07, Matt Preston joins the pharmacy to talk about his experience as a collegiate basketball player, his professional basketball journey in Europe and the physical, emotional and mental connection of physical sports.

Also, Riley and Graham talk about amateurism in professional sports, Thanksgiving, the current college football landscape, the upcoming NBA season and more.

Special thanks to Matt Preston for sharing his insight on this episode.

Timestamps:
1:10 - What Made You Think?
7:47 - What Did You Like?
14:37 - Upset of The Month
20:21 - #3: MLS Playoff Upsets
27:25 - #2: College Football Update
35:37 - #1: NBA Season Preview
45:19 - Interview with Matt Preston on his Basketball Experience
1:20:29 - What Did You Learn?

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Friends for Never by Truth In Transit
Sail Away by The Standstill 

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This month, Riley and Graham welcome Logan Phillips of Race to the White House. Logan shares his insight into election polling, election forecasting and where things stand with Election Night less than a week away.

The guys also talk about college football, the NFL, the World Series and more

Timestamps:
1:07 - What Made You Think?
7:16 - What Did You Like?
11:57 - Upset Of The Month
17:25 - #3: College Football Monthly Recap
26:42 - #2: NFL Monthly Recap
33:11 - #1: MLB World Series Preview
49:24 - Interview with Logan Phillips on Election Forecasting
78:39 - What Did You Learn? 

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Sleeping Pills by The Part You Left Out
Marigold by Honeycrush

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In Episode 05, Riley and James are joined by Chris Harris, an award-winning fantasy football writer and podcaster. Chris talks about the history, evolutions and cultural significance of playing fantasy football in America.

Also, the guys talk about Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani's magical seasons in baseball, the new USMNT manager hire, how much Florida State sucks, and more.

Special thanks to Christopher Harris (@HarrisFootball) for his time.

Timestamps:
1:19 - What Made You Think?
4:20 - What Did You Like?
8:33 - #5: MLB Season Winding Down
14:51 - #4: The Premier League is Back
24:44 - #3: USMNT Manager Hire & Alex Morgan Retirement
33:38 - #2: College Football - Week Recap
40:44 - #1: NFL Preview & Predictions
50:22 - Interview with Chris Harris on Fantasy Football
79:59 - What Did You Learn? 

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Undertow by All Grown Up
Boo by Sleepy Limbs

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Riley and Graham's didn't have a guest this month, which allowed them to focus on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the upcoming NCAA College Football Season. The guys talked about what they watched, what they loved, and what made them scratch their heads during the Olympics. Riley and Grama also give a full college football preview, including preseason stories, the best and worst coaches of 2024, new teams in old conferences, the consequence of the new 12-team College Football Playoff, and a whole lot more.

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Lead by NUMBFLOWER, coming on 8/21/24. Pre-save at NUMBFLOWER - "LEAD" (feat. Prairie Fire) (found.ee)
Glass Jaw by I Am Not An Earth 

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Former Cracker and Gold Record drummer Frank Funaro joined Graham and Riley to provide insight on rock and roll, playing festivals, the grind of a tour, his career-ending injury, playing drums with a Cy Young winning pitcher and plenty more. 

The guys also discuss the first Presidential Debate, Copa America, the death of Willie Mays, Bronny James, the upcoming Olympics, and much more.

Special thanks to Frank Funaro for joining us for this episode.

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Leave Me Be by The Giveaway
Rope by Crash The Calm, coming on 7/24/24. Pre-save at https://found.ee/ctc-rope

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On this episode of Sports & Other Drugs, Riley and Graham are joined by Rob Stone of FOX Sports to talk about the 2024 Copa America the summer of soccer at FOX and FS1. Rob discusses a busy summer for the folks at FOX, how the team has learned to scale the coverage of the United States compared to other countries, and what he has done to prepare for this tournament.

The guys also talk about Harrison Butker, stomach bugs, the Motorsports Christmas and more.

Special thanks to Rob Stone for joining us for this episode.
Find him on X: @RobStoneonFOX, or watch the Euros and Copa America this summer on FOX

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Nightjar by The Republic of Wolves
Let You In by Alex Stanilla

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Welcome to the pharmacy! On the inaugural episode of Sports & Other Drugs, Riley and Graham chat with IndyStar Motorsport reporter Nathan Brown about the upcoming Indianapolis 500, its impact of Indy Car in American sports, the modern age of the sports documentary, and how racing physically affects drivers.

Additionally, the guys talked about the life and death of OJ Simpson, Caitlin Clark, the rap beef with Kendrick and Drake, and more.

Special thanks to Nathan Brown for joining us for this episode.
Find him on X: @By_NathanBrown and read his work at the IndyStar

Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James
Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco
Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ

Music featured in this episode:
Tilt by Prairie Fire 
Giving Up The Gun by Cassandra House

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