Takedowns and Touchdowns

Takedowns and Touchdowns

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  • Episode 18 - One more to go

    In this episode, the hosts recap the championship weekend games and discuss the performances of the teams. They analyze the losses and discuss who should be blamed for the defeats. The MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Assistant Coach of the Year finalists are also discussed. The episode concludes with a discussion about Bill Belichick's job status. This part of the conversation covers coaching changes in the NFL, including the departure of Jim Harbaugh from Michigan and the Titans' hiring of Brad Callahan as head coach. It also discusses the promotion of Dan Morgan as GM for the Panthers and the firing of Joe Barry by the Packers. The conversation touches on the Las Vegas A's stadium dilemma and the Hall of Fame finalists for MLB. It concludes with the news of Netflix acquiring WWE's Monday Night Raw and predictions for the Royal Rumble. The conversation covers a scandal and allegations surrounding Vince McMahon, AEW matches and moments, and the impact of the scandal on WWE and its sponsors. In the closing remarks, the speakers express their appreciation to the listeners and discuss their plans for the weekend, including watching the Royal Rumble. They also talk about cooking ribs and share some tips.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 17 - Staying Alive

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to

    sports, including the discontinuation of Sports Illustrated magazine, the
    recent NFL playoffs, coaching changes, and other news in the sports world. The
    conversation covers various topics including the coaching carousel in the NFL,
    Super Bowl performers, NBA news, NFL playoff predictions, Jesse Ventura's
    documentary, and a recap of a TNA pay-per-view event. The conversation covers
    various matches and moments from a TNA event and AEW Dynamite. It includes
    discussions about Joe Hendry, Rich Swann, Nick Namath, Zaya Brookside, PCO,
    Chris Bay, Josh Alexander, Will Ospreay, Okada, Motor City Machine Guns, Scott
    D'Amore, and The Young Bucks. In this episode, the hosts discuss various
    matches and storylines in the world of professional wrestling. They cover the
    upcoming international title match, the victory of Bullet Club Gold in the ROH
    6-Man Tag Titles, and the furthering of the storyline with The Acclaimed and
    Bullet Club Gold. They also talk about Deanna Perrazzo's win, Private Party's
    return, and Samoa Joe's retention of the title against Hook. The hosts engage
    in a discussion about finishers and kickouts, addressing the criticism of
    certain moves. They conclude the episode with closing remarks and an invitation
    for guests to join the show.

    1 hr 41 min
  • Episode 16 - Playoffs?!?!?! playoffs?????

    In this episode, Ice One and EdoStar discuss various sports

    news and updates. They cover NBA trades, NFL coaching changes, college football
    news, and preview the upcoming NFL playoffs. They also talk about the drama and
    storylines in the NBA, including Draymond Green's return and suspension. The
    episode concludes with a recommendation to watch the comedy special Kings of
    Comedy. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various sports
    matchups, including the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs
    vs. Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers
    vs. Dallas, Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles vs.
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They also speculate about Mercedes Monet's future and the
    potential signing of a big name by TNA. The hosts express their excitement for
    the upcoming wrestling events and share their thoughts on the new TNA belts.
    The conversation covers upcoming wrestling matches, Tony Khan's issues with
    Jinder Mahal's title shot, the Jericho Cruise 2 tribute to Brody Lee, the tag
    team match with Lance Archer, Brian Cage, and Adam Copeland, and the AEW
    women's division. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics
    related to wrestling. They talk about the possibility of a Women's Continental
    Classic and how it could jumpstart the division. They also mention a match
    between Darby Allin and Sting against Takeshita and Powerhouse Hobbs. The hosts
    express concern about dangerous moves and ropes in wrestling. They jokingly
    criticize the Young Bucks' mustaches. The conversation then shifts to the
    possibility of Amazon acquiring the rights to Raw and how it could be
    monetized. Finally, they briefly mention the Chiefsaholic story and conclude
    with closing remarks.

     

    Chapters

     

    00:00 Introduction and Sports News

    03:04 NBA Updates

    05:10 NBA Trades

    07:28 NFL Coaching Changes

    09:39 College Football News

    13:30 NFL Playoffs Preview

    19:08 NBA Drama and Storylines

    21:47 Draymond Green's Return

    25:57 Upcoming NFL Games

    28:09 Draymond Green's Suspension

    29:07 Recommendation: Kings of Comedy

    29:33 Sports World and Punishments

    34:31 Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans

    37:31 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins

    39:23 Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

    41:14 Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas

    42:37 Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions

    46:17 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    51:07 Mercedes Monet's Future

    53:09 Will Ospreay and Okada in Vegas

    57:56 TNA's Huge Signing

    58:21 Impact Wrestling Rebranding

    59:06 New TNA Belts

    59:37 Discussion about upcoming wrestling matches

    01:03:08 Tony Khan's issues with Jinder Mahal's title shot

    01:06:02 Jericho Cruise 2 and the tribute to Brody Lee

    01:09:23 AEW Dynamite tribute to Brody Lee

    01:14:26 Sammy Guevara, Ricky Starks, and Adam Page

    01:19:05 Tag team match with Lance Archer, Brian Cage, and

    Adam Copeland

    01:21:49 Willow, Thunder Rosa, Chris Statlander, and Anna

    Jay vs. Sky Blue, Soraya, Ruby, and Julia Hart

    01:28:05 Discussion about the AEW women's division

    01:29:24 Nailah Rose attacking Athena at the training site

    01:29:46 Women's Continental Classic

    01:31:03 Darby Allin and Sting vs Takeshita and Powerhouse

    Hobbs

    01:32:05 Dangerous Moves and Ropes

    01:33:12 The Young Bucks' Mustaches

    01:34:05 Amazon Getting Raw

    01:35:20 Monetizing Raw on Amazon

    01:37:06 Chiefsaholic Story

    01:38:13 Closing Remarks

    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 15 - Still Mad

    In this episode, Ice One and EdoStar discuss various sports topics. They start with

    baseball news, including a mishap on Fox News and recent trades and signings.
    They then move on to NBA and college basketball updates, including the Pistons
    breaking their losing streak and the Rookie of the Year race. The conversation
    shifts to golf and college football, with discussions on the Sentry Tournament
    and the college football playoffs. They also touch on UFC news and the ongoing
    drama in the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers' feud with Jimmy Kimmel. The episode
    concludes with predictions for upcoming games and potential head coaches for
    the Raiders. The conversation covers various topics including the Miami vs.
    Buffalo game, Tyreek Hill's house fire, playoff scenarios, Pro Bowl snubs, and
    the Lions being screwed by the refs. They also discuss the comeback player of
    the year, the picks for the week, and the championship. The chapters are
    organized based on the different games and topics discussed. In this part of
    the conversation, the hosts make their NFL playoff predictions and discuss the
    upcoming games. They also transition to the topic of wrestling and talk about
    potential returns in WWE and AEW. They review recent matches in New Japan Pro
    Wrestling and discuss the debut of Diana Parazoa in AEW's women's division. In
    this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to AEW,
    including the women's division talent, the possibility of making Rampage the
    women's show, the review of the World's End event, the formation of the
    Undisputed Kingdom, Samoa Joe as champion, Adam Cole and The Undisputed
    Kingdom, the eight-man tag match, Deanna Parazzo's debut, Julia Hart vs.
    Abadon, Eddie Kingston winning the Continental Classic, Malakai Black and Buddy
    Matthews challenging FTR, Orange Cassidy vs. Dante Martin, and Christian Cage's
    promo. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Brian Cage's
    potential and the need for him to find his place in the wrestling industry.
    They reminisce about their encounter with Cage at Dragon Gate and his friendly
    demeanor. The conversation then shifts to memorable matches they've watched,
    including the SoCal Battle Royale and Swerve's victory over Daniel Garcia. They
    also discuss the comparison between Hangman Page and Swerve to Austin and Rock.
    The hosts conclude by expressing their gratitude to the listeners and setting
    goals for the future.

    Takeaways

    Pay

    attention to accurate reporting and fact-checking in sports news.

    The college

    football playoffs and NBA Rookie of the Year race generate discussion and
    debate.

    Player

    drama and controversies can impact team dynamics and performance.

    Predictions

    and analysis of upcoming games and potential coaching changes add excitement to
    sports conversations. The Miami vs. Buffalo game is expected to be a close and
    exciting matchup.

    Tyreek

    Hill's house fire was a scary incident, but luckily no one was hurt.

    The Lions

    were unfairly treated by the refs in their game.

    The Pro

    Bowl snubs have caused controversy and debate among fans and players.

    The

    conversation also highlights the importance of family and the resilience of
    players in the face of adversity. Brian Cage needs to find his niche in the
    wrestling industry to fully utilize his size and athleticism.

    Memorable

    matches, such as the SoCal Battle Royale and Swerve vs. Daniel Garcia, leave a
    lasting impact on fans.

    The

    comparison between Hangman Page and Swerve to Austin and Rock highlights their
    potential for a long-lasting rivalry.

    Setting

    goals and striving for success is essential in any endeavor, including
    podcasting.

    01:09:48Transition

    to Wrestling

    2 hr 1 min
  • Episode 14 - Happy New Year

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various sports topics,

    including A-Rod's empire building, Manny Pacquiao's next fight, the NFL playoff
    picture, Aaron Rodgers' vaccination controversy, and the MVP race. They also
    make predictions for Week 16 of the NFL season. In this part of the
    conversation, the hosts make NFL predictions, discuss wrestling awards, and
    preview the Worlds End event. In this conversation, Iceone and EdoStar discuss
    the matches scheduled for AEW Full Gear. They go through each match and share
    their thoughts and predictions. The conversation covers a range of topics,
    including the participants in each match, potential outcomes, and the overall
    excitement for the event.

    Takeaways

    A-Rod is building an empire with his investments in sports

    teams.

    The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape.

    Aaron Rodgers' vaccination controversy has sparked debate.

    The MVP race is heating up in the NFL. AEW Full Gear is an

    upcoming event with a stacked card of exciting matches.

    The matches discussed in the conversation include Julia Hart

    vs. Abaddon, Keith Lee vs. Swerve, Adam Copeland vs. Christian in a No DQ match
    for the TNT title, Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley, Toni Storm vs. Rio for the
    women's title, and an All-Star 8-Man Tag featuring Claudio, Danielson, Briscoe,
    and Garcia vs. Lethal, Roush, White, and Brody King.

    The main event of AEW Full Gear is MJF vs. Sam Wajow for the

    Triple B.

    Iceone and EdoStar share their thoughts and predictions for

    each match, adding to the excitement and anticipation for the event.

    Chapters

    00:00Introduction and New Year's Reflection

    01:15Sports: A-Rod's Empire Building

    02:00Sports: Manny Pacquiao's Next Fight

    03:12Sports: NFL Playoff Picture

    06:39Sports: NFL Christmas Games

    07:55Sports: Aaron Rodgers' Vaccination Controversy

    09:07Sports: Green Bay Packers' Coin Toss Mishap

    10:22Sports: Russell Wilson's Future

    11:34Sports: NFL Playoff Picture

    15:18Sports: Baltimore Ravens' Dominance

    16:52Sports: AFC Playoff Picture

    18:37Sports: MVP Race

    20:40Sports: Kansas City Chiefs' Struggles

    25:47Sports: Week 16 Predictions

    31:21NFL Predictions

    36:28Closing Remarks

    37:26Wrestling Awards

    45:00Breakthrough Wrestler

    46:20Promo of the Year

    46:54Male Wrestler of the Year

    47:45Best Storyline

    49:13Worlds End Preview

    59:27Preview of AEW Full Gear Matches

    01:01:27Julia Hart vs. Abaddon

    01:02:05Keith Lee vs. Swerve

    01:02:33Adam Copeland vs. Christian - No DQ for the TNT

    title

    01:03:22Eddie Kingston vs. Jon Moxley

    01:03:59Toni Storm vs. Rio for the women's title

    01:04:39All-Star 8-Man Tag: Claudio, Danielson, Briscoe, and

    Garcia vs. Lethal, Roush, White, and Brody King

    01:05:19MJF vs. Samoa Joe for the Triple B

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 13 - Super Lucky

     In this episode, Ice One and Edo Star discuss various topics in sports, including MLB free agency, the Clippers' winning streak, the Lakers' in-season tournament banner, and the Detroit Pistons' losing streak. They also talk about Trevor Lawrence's return from a concussion, Tony Devito’s  pizza signing story, and the NFL MVP candidates. The episode concludes with a review of their picks and standings. The conversation covers game predictions for various NFL matchups, including the speculation about Mike Tomlin's future with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The hosts discuss the potential outcomes and factors influencing each game. They also touch on the impact of the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger on the wrestling industry. The chapter titles reflect the broad themes of each game prediction discussed. In this episode, the hosts discuss Cody's future in wrestling and speculate on Tony Khan's long-term plan. They also predict the WWE Hall of Fame inductees and discuss the impact of AEW talent on the Hall of Fame. The hosts review the progress of the Continental Classic tournament and make predictions for the remaining matches. They highlight the matches and promos from AEW Dynamite and discuss Kenny Omega's health issues. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action for listeners to share the podcast.

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction and Dodger Blue Bandwagon

    01:01

    Yamamoto Mania and MLB Free Agency

    03:13

    NBA: Clippers' Winning Streak

    05:14

    Alex Verdugo's Controversial Tweet

    06:03

    Lakers' In-Season Tournament Banner

    08:16

    Trevor Lawrence's Return from Concussion

    09:15

    Detroit Pistons' Losing Streak

    12:02

    DeVonta Smith's Pizza Signing Story

    14:12

    NFL MVP Candidates

    17:32

    Picks and Punishments

    22:41

    Review of Picks and Standings

    27:36

    Closing Remarks

    29:49

    Speculation about Mike Tomlin's future

    31:00

    Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals game prediction

    32:24

    Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers game prediction

    34:31

    Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons game prediction

    35:22

    Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans game prediction

    36:34

    Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game prediction

    39:21

    Washington Commanders and New York Jets game prediction

    40:49

    Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers game prediction

    42:06

    Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans game prediction

    43:01

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars game prediction

    43:33

    Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears game prediction

    44:23

    New England Patriots and Denver Broncos game prediction

    45:11

    Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins game prediction

    45:52

    New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles game prediction

    47:23

    Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers game prediction

    59:43

    Cody's Future

    01:00:21

    Speculating Tony Khan's Long-Term Plan

    01:00:47

    Predicting WWE Hall of Fame Inductees

    01:01:58

    Possible Impact of AEW Talent on WWE Hall of Fame

    01:04:36

    Teddy Long's Claim of Being Too Old for AEW

    01:05:12

    Criticism of AEW and Wrestling Fans

    01:07:06

    Continental Classic Update

    01:09:00

    Continental Classic Predictions

    01:10:27

    Discussion on the Quality of the Continental Classic

    01:14:36

    Highlights from AEW Dynamite

    01:19:35

    Kenny Omega's Health Issues

    01:22:02

    Moxley's Promo and AEW's Booking

    01:23:27

    Closing Remarks and Call to Action


    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 12 - Role Reversal

    This week the crew tries out the new format suggested by several loyal listeners. we start off with sport including week 15 of the NFL and all of the news from the professional wrestling world.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 10 - Still Standing

    In this Episode the T & T crew talk about AEW Dynamite, WWE Survivor Series including the return of Pepsi Phil, NFL week 13 and other stories in Sports. Theme Song Courtesy of Black D 916!

    1 hr 24 min

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Two Best Friends and occasional guests discuss professional wrestling, the NFL and any other top sports stories that come up throughout the week.