The Dogs

The Dogs

By Matt Hall and Katie HallSportsFootballBaseball
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The Dogs episodes

  • Episode 5: Mac McClung is gravity’s arch nemesis

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    Mac McClung went from small-town Virginia to three consecutive Slam Dunk Contest wins, reviving an event fans had almost given up on. Matt and Katie break down his journey, why sticking in the NBA has been so tough, and why his story fits exactly what this podcast is about. BONUS: Hear our ill-informed Super Bowl predictions and important Giannis and Philip Rivers updates.

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    51 min
  • Episode 4: F1’s Mark Webber was playing 200-mph chess while we were still buckling in

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    Episode 4 puts the spotlight on Mark Webber — Aussie Grit himself — as we (imperfectly but enthusiastically) explain Formula One, the chess match at 200 mph, and how a 6'1" plumber’s apprentice became a nine-time F1 race winner who nearly grabbed a world title. Along the way, we unpack Red Bull drama, and hit Big Dogs of the Week with Olympic figure skating history and an all-time SkiMo qualifying moment.

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    54 min
  • Episode 3: Are Drew Brees and Tommy Rees the same person? It depends who you ask.

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    What do Drew Brees and Tommy Rees have in common? Our first Seven Dogs of Separation episode starts with an all-time embarrassing confession, then somehow turns into Katie’s unlikely redemption arc as she connects the dots in true underdog fashion. Expect big laughs, a real-life Heated Rivalry Olympic love story, and a spicy little history lesson on the legendary Peanut Punch.


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    57 min
  • Episode 2: I like it when you call me Big Sexy (Bartolo Colón)

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    Dive headfirst with Matt and Katie into the legend of Bartolo “Big Sexy” Colón—a 21-season, 11-team odyssey and absolute ROLLERCOASTER of a career. Buckle up because this is a wild one. Plus, the Big Dogs of the Week highlight a feel-good comeback and a roundup of the very good boys (and girls) who are changing the game. 


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    1 hr 3 min
  • Pilot Episode: Thanasis Antetokounmpo will have one Shirley Temple, please

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    Katie and Matt kick off their podcast diving into the story behind Giannis's most important teammate off the stat sheet - his brother Thanasis, the NBA's ultimate energy guy and locker-room glue. They wrap the episode with two wild stories that prove greatness doesn't always look the way you expect.

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    1 hr 5 min

About The Dogs

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The underdogs, the overlooked moments, the unsung heroes. The Hall siblings share wonderful and wildly underrated sports stories that tickle the minds of stat nerds, casual fans, and even those…