The Chris Ham podcast

The Chris Ham podcast

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The Chris Ham podcast episodes

  • 20. Guest- Jen Aloisi Ham- Wife Banter Part 2- Pregnancy, Parenting, &Halloween is OVERRATED mostly

    LONGER SHOW than usual. Part 2 of 2 with my wife Jen.

    I start talking about the ebb and flows of Halloween as we go through the phases of life.  I then go into how Halloween originated, evolved, and the weird symbols/traditions we accept.  I don't really like it!  (0:00-8:13).

    TURN UP THE SOUND- Jen and I are back at it and we dive into pregnancy  #2- halfway through, breast milk versus formula, finding out gender is always a f*cking "surprise" regardless of when you find out (8:15-22:48)

    Hardest versus easiest things parenting our 3 year old; Does an easy first kid mean a harder second kid or vice versa??; Boys are battering rams; Our dog pi$$e$ off other dogs (22:49-39:03)

    Rapid fire questions about preferences(39:03-53:03)

    Pillow talk- GENDER REVEAL & cute Halloween annecodate(53:45-1:09:19)

    1 hr 10 min
  • 19. Guest- Jen Aloisi Ham- Wife Banter Part 1- Your Beloved QBs suck- NFL Week 7 to Week 8 Bridge

    LONGER SHOW than usual. Part 1 of 2 with my wife Jen.  My usual NFL meat is at the end!

    I start with an episode outline.(0:00-0:55)

    My wife Jen is finally featured on the pod!  She starts with a Romo rant and thinks he is a overrated of an announcer as he was as a player. She comes with plenty of sass and we start with the description of our couch studio, go through her historicly accurate sports predictions(Cam, RG3, Rodgers, Cutler, Arians), all while being given a lot of $hit for Sam Darnold and my historic Jets excitement(1:00-45:48)

    Halfway point judgment day coming soon for my NFL 2019 predictionsand week 8 storylines(46:32-52:20)

    My 2019 piss poor(SO FAR)Picks ATS(52:23-56:41)

    HOT TAKE- The Yankees clean cut rule is stupid but I am a tradionalist for jersies when it comes to home whites in the NBA and NHL(56:45-58:56)

    59 min
  • 18. Chiefs in Convertibles, Ghosting, Toddler Negotiations, and NFL Week 6 to 7 Bridge

    I wanted my wife Jen on this week but life happened and we are delayed(0:00-3:19). I begin talking about the adopted word “chief”, why I love it, and a local example of one(3:20- 9:48). I then talk about why it’s cowardly to ghost people.(9:51-12:28). I then give a few updates on parenting a 3-year old(12:31-15:44). Then we jump into the NFL-why Darnold is better than Sanchez by a mile and better currently than the other NY QB(16:28-22:04).Week 7 storylines and picks ATS(22:05-29:24).Hot Take- You shouldn't drink water only with certain meals & Rant- Stop being lazy with double doors(29:27-31:32)

    32 min
  • 17. Am I prengant or are we preganant? Limited Outcomes & NFL Bridge Week 5 to 6
    I start with tip jars- I'm all for them but I want to be seen putting money in them!  I do. (0:00-4:00)
    I then segue to the unspoken nuances of early pregnancy- awkwardness around "trying", first trimester hiding, Jen almost got into a fight 1st trimester when we were preganant with our first. (4:01-15:50)
    I discuss the philosophical concept that we simplify people and situations but overcomplicated outcomes.(15:54- 20:05). I discuss how people jump on teams like the Jets more quickly because they’ve sucked historically but I rant about Adam Gase as a low point (20:44-30:44)I cover week 6 NFL story lines
    Ham picks temporarily demoted to BUTTER KNIFE picks(30:47-37:42)
    Rant about street philantrhopic solicitors(37:42-39:46)
    40 min
  • 16. Always a Groomsman Never a Best Man, Aristotle & NFL Week 4 to Week 5 Bridge
    I start this episode talking about how we are on the brink of a new decade and reflect more about friend/family dynamics.  I talk about how everyone has a bandwidth when it comes to friendships and family time and a good metaphor is a parking lot.  We talk about the classification of friendships and  look at data from psychologists and anthropologists.(0:00-14:05)
    NFL week 4 to week 5 storylines- Danny Dimes, Cousins, and the machines of the Pats/Chiefs(14:50-20:49)
    Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks for week 5- my knife needs sharpening!(20:50-27:00)
    Rant about the "Queen's English" and "diaries"(27:04-28:28)
    29 min
  • 15. September Insects, Fur Coats, Matt Ryan 700 years ago, and NFL Week 3 to Week 4 Bridge
    I start the episode discussing the great weather this time of the year but boy do I hate insects(0:00-3:49). 
    I then share an unexpected commuting delay(3:50-7:34).
    Beware of the "no offense" disclaimer from people and a big personal announcement(7:35-10:44).
    Upcoming episode topics(10:45-12:59).
    A few philosophical debates- do actions speak louder than words?  what would athletes be centuries ago? (13:06-18:14).
    NFL week 3 to 4 storylines(18:59-23:20).
     Ham Sharp Hot Butter Knife Picks ATS.(23:25-29:00).
    Hot Take- Fur Coats  (29:01-31:36).
    32 min
  • 14. Neck Tattoos, Road Rage& NFL Week 2 to Week 3 Bridge
    I start the episode discussing the direct relationsip between tattoo coverage and craziness.(0:00-3:50)
    I then segue to the romantacism of Eli Manning and yes he is a clutch hero but not a first ballot NFL Hall of Famer. (3:51-13:10)
    Matt Ryan is overrated and Russell Wilson is underrated.(13:15-18:18)
    Why Roger Goodell is a lackluster commissioner.(18:19-20:45)
    Recap of storylines going into week 3 of the NFL.(21:30-23:25)
    Ham Sharp Hot Butter Knife Picks ATS.(23:26-27:18)
    Road Rage story & Oblvious restaurant departers.  (27:23-31:50)
    32 min
  • 13. 9/11 sucked, Antonio Brown Zone, and Pump the Cleveland Brakes- NFL Week 1 to Week 2 Bridge
    I start on a somber note discussing the magnitude of 9/11 and how even though I didn't lose loved ones, as I get older, I feel the pain more acutely.  I recount how that day unfolded for me. (1:20-10:00)
    NFL week 1 to week 2 bridge and what to expect every week.(10:03-11:08)
    Antonio Brown can't surprirse you anymore and the reactionary response to the Patriots-  calm down!  It's one week and they always kick the Steelers a$$!(11:09-19:36)
    The Jets are bad but not THAT bad.   Games are played on paper dude.(19:37-24:47)
    The Browns hype machine is abusrd.(24:48-27:00)
    NFL picks ATS using sharp analysis(27:45-37:08)
    Ham rants-  Angry about lack of signaling story & "He wasn't cool in high school"(37:13-41:20)
    42 min
  • 12. NFL 2019 Preview Part 2 & Hard Knocks Season Finale Recap
    The NFL 2019 season is here!  Mitch Trubisky ain't good!  Why are people surprised?(0:00-5:15)
    NFL high level trends- there is parity.  You should always forecast a handful of playoff turnover(5:15-6:50)
    AFC breakdown(6:51-19:50)
    NFC breakdown(20:36-
    Seaons finishses, awards, hot takes summarized(32:56-35:13)
    Hard Knocks recap(35:14)
    Hot Take- Hurricane names(39:47-41:08)
    42 min

About The Chris Ham podcast

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A podcast with no boundaries when it comes to topics. Nuanced topic themes that aren’t widely discussed. It bundles sports, politics, and philosophy with a cross section of guests.