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Take No Offense episodes
- Covid lab leak theory not crazy anymore, Military spots UFO's, tennis pro won't talk to media
In this week's episode we discuss the way the media has handled the investigation into the origins of Covid 19, the upcoming release of an intelligence report regarding UFO sightings by the military, and the refusal of tennis star Naomi Osaka to speak to the media.
48 min - Media silence on anti-semitic attacks, Chicago mayor not doing interviews with white reporters, Phil wins PGA Champ, NBA Playoffs recap
In this jam packed episode we discuss the relative silence from the media on the wave of anti-semitic attacks across the US. The mayor of Chicago will only do interviews with reporters of color. This is bad and racist. The Republican party opposes a January 6 commission, because of course they do. And Phil Mickelson wins a major at 50! We also recap the first week of the NBA Playoffs.
47 min - CDC says no masks, Israel and Hamas, NBA Playoff preview, Freshman is offensive
Quite a mix in this one. We cover everything from the word freshman being deemed offensive to the current conflict in Isreal. Plus we make our picks in the NBA playoffs. Enjoy!
53 min - Gas shortage, Liz Cheney debacle, Facebook Trump ban, Bill Gates divorce lessons
In this episode we talk about the takeaways from the gas shortage on the east coast, dive into the cowardly move by Republicans to dump Liz Cheney from leadership in the House, discuss the ramifications of Donald Trump's Facebook ban, and lessons from the Bill Gates divorce.
54 min - NFL Draft recap, trans girls in high school sports, rating Biden's first 100 days
In this episode we discuss the NFL Draft and all that was. This includes everyone not wearing a mask being vaccinated (allegedly). We do a deep dive on the Steelers draft picks and their short arms, move on to discuss Caitlyn Jenner's opinion on biological boys playing girls sports, and end on rating Biden's 100 days in office.
56 min - Chauvin Verdict, LeBron Jumps to conclusions, DC Statehood, Caitlyn Jenner for Governor
In this episode we discuss the meaning of the guilty verdict in the Chauvin trial, why people like LeBron James jump to conclusions in police shootings, if DC statehood is a good idea, and Caitlyn Jenner's run for Governor.
57 min - Adam Toledo shooting, COVID vaccine messaging, packing the Supreme court
In this episode Eric and Brian discuss the Adam Toledo shooting in Chicago. The federal government's awful messaging on the Covid Vaccine. We end with Eric very upset about the potential of the Dems packing the Supreme Court. Brian does a very poor Mitch McConnell impression that turns into a very decent Mitch McConnell impression. Ned does not appear this week, sadly.
1 hr 1 min - Daunte Wright murder, Bernie Madoff dies, War in Afghanistan, Ned barksHi everyone! This is a jam packed episode with a lot happening in the last couple of days. We start discussing the Daunte Wright murder and how the officer possibly mistook a firearm for a taser. We seamlessly transition to the death of Ponzi scheme extraordinaire Bernie Madoff and end with War in Afghanistan and Joe Biden's decision to remove all troops. I (Brian) ramble as usual but the star of this show is Eric's dog - Nedard (Ned, Neddie, Neddie Poo) Stark. He, or at least his bark, appears. A lot.47 min
- The Masters, Q into the storm (Qanon), and D. Watson's massage habits.In this episode Brian and Eric discuss how boring the Masters is without Tiger Woods. Then there's a deep dive into the rabbit hole about the HBO Max documentary Q into the storm on the QAnon conspiracy, We also make an Andy Griffith / Don Knots reference. Because one of us is very old. At least at heart. We hope you enjoy!55 min
- Georgia voting law, George Floyd Murder, and baseball cards explosion
In this episode Brian and Eric discuss MLB's reaction to the recently passed Georgia voting laws. We move onto the murder of George Floyd and the likelihood of conviction. We end on a lighter note with the recent boom in the sports trading card market.
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About Take No Offense
From the publisher's feed
Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff.
We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.