Sports R Dumb

Sean plays in a hockey league with multiple divisions based on talent level, yet he had to encounter one team who signed up for a league far below their skill level. Is there really any enjoyment out of demolishing someone THAT badly in a sporting event?

Plus, we're sharing some of our favorite school projects from high school, discussing the tire on fire flight debacle, and Sean wonders what if Nelson Cruz had caught that fly ball during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.

Links from this episode:

That Gotye Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY4xE9rAY8k

Marcell Ozuna's misguided catch:

Joey is thriving, but Sean is barely hanging on thanks to a bug that has conquered him. Nevertheless, we're powering through.

Joey recaps his visit to Frisco, Texas, known as Sports City USA—and wouldn't you know it, it has a bunch of fun video game stuff, too! We're waxing nostalgic about The Oregon Trail and Pokemon Stadium.

Plus, the introduction of a new Sean segment! What a time. And here's that Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers dressed as cowboys: https://www.mlb.com/cut4/this-photo-of-adrian-beltre-dressed-as-a-texan-belongs-in-an-art-museum-c2497061

When Sean and Joey were kids, there seemed to be no shortage of funky batting stances. Tony Batista. Jeff Bagwell. Craig Counsell. Chuck Knoblauch. Kevin Youkilis. Those seem to largely be a relic of the past. Are we just getting older? Do we simply not care as much? Am I so out of touch? Probably yes to all three. Shout out to Sports R Dumb listener Chris for the topic suggestion!

Sean also tries to accurately predict World Series participants from the past decade or so, with only modest success. Sounds about right.

Peek at some links below:

Batting Stance Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m0cyvfvMK0

Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FJ4_Pn8YyA

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Right after a season ends, shows, writers, and fans will start creating their "way too early" lists for the next year. This is often before any transfers, drafts, or free agency periods take place. So, you know, no team is going to look like it does now. How silly!

Plus, we dissect what we'd do with the Stanley Cup if we won an NHL title and got to parade the cup around town. The creativity is quite impressive, if we do say so ourselves.

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There have been a lot of fights in the WNBA lately. Caitlin Clark is involved in a handful of them, largely because the entire league seems to dislike her. Yet some of the reactions and coverage of these fights is very holier than thou.

Plus, Joey had the most active vacation one could possibly indulge in, with kayaking, golfing, surfing, and yoga on the beach in Port Aransas. And then he went to Chicago and watched the White Sox win a 1-0 game with nary a single giveaway. But he did get to see a play at the plate and a catcher throw a runner out at third after a strikeout, so that’s something.

Also, apologies for the audio on this one. Joey accidentally recorded on his computer mic instead of his high-quality mic. WHOOPS. Good to know we still make mistakes even after multiple years of doing this podcast. 

Finally, here's Fergie’s rendition of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMA2iF6RuXk 

Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won this year's NBA championship. Unfortunately, the victory was marred by a first quarter injury to Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. Hali tore his Achilles, and the wind was suddenly taken out of the season.

We're also diving into some of our favorite moments from the season, as well as the types of plays we need more of next year. And here's that video of silly moments we mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGa_7DIUuVk

Thanks for listening to Sports R Dumb!

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a wildly entertaining NBA Finals. Yet quite a bit of media coverage has centered around the New York Knicks' absurd coaching search, where Kevin Durant is going, and the legacy of players who aren't anywhere near the Finals.

Of course, we're giving a little bit of attention to those things, too. Maybe we're part of the problem.

Plus, do you enjoy watching sports games when you already know the outcome? Or do you only want fresh results?

We watched Texas Tech softball pitcher NiJaree Canady doing fantastic things on the mound, yet the discourse was only around her name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. We typically don't see this during men's sports. Funny how that works, isn't it?

Plus, Joey gives a recap on his adventures trying to get dumb promotional giveaways and items during his trip to Camden Yards and Nationals Park. What an ordeal—but worth it in the end.

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Joey is taking a little MLB stadium tour to Camden Yards and Nationals Park. One of those games has a cool giveaway; the other has nothing. Why is that?

Plus, Sean and Joey share their favorite unusual giveaway memories from their game attendance over the years.

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ESPN canceled long-time program Around the Horn, a staple for both Sean and Joey during their formative years and into adulthood. The show had a terrific run, but we're more concerned with what ESPN is replacing it with: nothing of note.

We're running out of shows that highlight sports journalism and instead just want talking heads that can either break news or yell at each other. And sure, ATH had those moments of banter, as well, but it was often grounded with respect and journalistic integrity. It's going to be rough having less of that on the airwaves.