Chris and I start talking about changing Christmas traditions as you start a family.(0:00-12:04) 

We then segue to the Eagles division clinch last Sunday, the lack of self-awareness by bad coaches like Kitchens, and Jason Garrett.  We then dive into the NFL coaching landscape, debate the best/worst open jobs, the top 5 coaches in the league, why Redskins fans are so delusional, Fitzmagic, and universal Pats hatred(12:04-42:55) 

We discuss the states of the teams we love-  

The New York Jets-Gase sucks, what will it take for the Jets negative culture to change? (42:55-50:40) 

The Philadelphia Eagles- Wentz and his injury reputation overshadowed by other injuries, Miles Sanders is damn good, The Eagles thriving as dogs(50:40-57:12)

Playoff Predictions then Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks & Chris B gives his picks- Do great minds think mostly alike? (57:13-1:14:07)

We start with  discusing  the signifance of transtioning a decade!  2020s are upon us! (0:00-3:50)

AFC & NFC playoff picture- unpacking what could happen!(3:52-9:27)

Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS(10:11-19:42)

Rants-Chocolate Lab Aggression; Candy Selling Solicitors(19:46-24:10)

Hot Take- Good Customer Service has gotta roll downhill(24:13-28:00)

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I'm excited for a holiday party tonight,and I start talking about our quirky dog Bruno and what about him Iove and annoys me.(0:00-11:23)

I then segue to contemplate the 7 phases of life that comrpise years 0-40.  I didn't think about them until after they happened. (11:26-18:46)

Then our usual NFL storylines- The Ravens buzzsaw, (19:30-26:24)

Ham HOT SHARP Butter Knife Picks ATS(26:27-33:39)

Road Rage Story, HOT TAKE- Be careful in assuming too much from Joe Burrow, RANTS- sketching patrons, Kwanzaa(33:42-41:51)

I start with talking about the gratitude of having a stomach virus.  NO BULL$HIT- how little bouts of illnesses give a window into real sickness & the challenges around a stomach flu with a 3-year old(0:00-15:09)

I give a top-down playoff overview in both the NFC and AFC(15:53-26:57)

Ham HOT Sharp Butter Knife Picks(27:00-34:13)

Hot Takes & Rants- Shirley Temples, Line Anguish, Poor Etiquette(34:16-40:40) 

I start the episode recapping Thanksgiving and sharing a local pizza gem contrasted with some other famous New York area pizzerias. Yes the pizza is better here and we call them pies!  (0:00-10:21)

I then segue talking about hair and mixed race dilution and how people have a tendency to racially pidgeon hole and it shows up in many ways.  Beware of how this same cognitive distortion might show up elsewhere in yoru life too. (10:24-15:47).

Toddler Tales-  a segment on the real-time challenges of parenting a toddler.  Dogs DO prepare you for kids, toddlers want to touch $hit, and they get scared easily(15:50-22:19)

NFL Bridge- Storylines- Drew Brees is..GULP...OVERRATED; Lamar Jackson, Myles Garrett, Jason Garrett, Trubisky, and the Raiiiiiders! (23:00-31:01)

NFL sharp advice and Ham HOT SHARP BUTTER KNIFE PICKS ATS(31:04-37:46)

Hot Take/Rant- Hair loss embrace, RIDICULOUS baby names (37:49-41:21)

If you like my pod- please RATE and REVIEW IT! (0:00-0:43)

I start talking about holiday music classics to start how even Ivy League educated people aren't exactly sure when Thanksgiving is and what an incredible holiday it is.(0:44-7:12)

I then talk about how a cognitive distortion causes a lot of us to feel fearful of Trump getting re-elected even beyond rationality as we were burned in 2016.(7:15-12:17)

I talk about how neither Colin Kaepernick nor his situation is BLACK OR WHITE.  Reverting back to his old haircut would help him get signed. (13:02-16:30)

NFL Bridge Week 11 to Week 12- storylines- Pats/Ravens; the Browns, seasons within seasons, washed up Rivers, Trubisky trouble (16:38-22:37)

Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS(22:42-28:31)

Rants- Don't force a square peg in a round hole with friendships; Airpods in the office kitchen!(28:34-31:31)

I start with a strange carding experience while buying vanilla extract at Trader Joe’s. I then recap our quick impromptu family Disney World vacation- airport travel, boarding, other kid meltdowns, Murica represented, and how toddlers ask funny questions. I talk about two cognitive distortions that manifested in my day to day life. I then hop into NFL storylines- Lamar vs. DeShaun, the Bungles, and more. Finally I give my red hot picks ATS End with a rant about naked old men at the gym and how when you fly, you should wear sweats

I need more acceptance and less rigidity- I discuss challenges of lack fo sleep in toddlers and my sleep deficit(0:00-3:22)

Show housekeeping and why being nice is overrated and edgy is desirable(3:23-9:14)

Predictions going into 2019 NFL- where was I right and where was I wrong?(9:19-14:40)

Hot takes and storylines(14:43-19:47)

Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS(20:31-25:30)

Hot Takes- Self-appointed nicknames & skid marks(25:31-26:58)

Looking for hot button guests(27:01-28:41)

As we are around the midway point of the 2019 NFL season, I dive into key storylines with another football junkie.  

Chris B's stadium tour as an Eagles fan and witnessing Wentz' secret rage under the blue tent after his 2017 season ending knee injury(0:00-9:03).

 The Bills/Eagles "cat fight" in Orchard Park(9:03-15:05) The coolest NFL stadiums(15:05-19:30).

 The Eagles have a favorable schedule and the Jets are an absolute disaster- what would it take for me to want Tua? Who saw this coming with Gase?  EVERYONE except for the Johnsons(19:30-34:10).

 Storylines- Coaching is really bad across the league in addition to officiating; I told you about Trubisky!; less impact injuries, schedule expansion (34:10-53:12) 

More storylines- IQ and spirtuality reciple for successful QBs, Pats are going to the Superbowl again, Niners are damn good, QB changing of guard, (53:15-1:07:56) 

Having a baby metaphors (1:07:56-1:12:00).