The Flip Side

Galen’s back from a weekend at the IACS conference in Phoenix. Brian has research envy and taco envy. OK. Just taco envy.

The boys talk about the conference and the state of sports communication research. They talk a lot about that … less than entertaining … NCAA Championship game, why officiating in college basketball is so bad and what can be do to improve it, and why sports need full time officials. They also do a deep dive into the art of the octopus taco.

Brian’s drink: Confiscator Doppelbock Lager - Three Heads Brewing

Galen’s drink: Arizona Peach Ale - Four Peaks Brewing

The Taco Guild

Doppelgängers - This American Life

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A lot of great reader questions lead to the boys helping a lot of people. Here are some of the pressing issues Galen and Brian tackle this week

• Is “Golden Knights” the worst nickname in all of professional sports?

• What is the best meat alternative?

• How is a Bob Dylan concert like Steph Curry sitting out basketball games?

• They take their now weekly spin down the 1990s alternative rock rabbit hole.

• What movies/TV shows do they quote more than any other.

• What are the limits to multitasking while driving?

• Why did Live storm off the stage at St. Bonaventure?

• Why did Nelly climb a fence at Indiana?

The boys also get serious and talk about the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement. If you have the means, please consider donating and joining.

Alzheimer's Impact Movement

Bush League Factor

Major pro sports teams, US and Canada

Mallrats

True Romance

[Seitan](https://www.google.com/search?q=seitan&oq=seitan&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.533j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Brian’s drink: 12 Gates West Coast Style IPA

Galen’s drink:Los Rijos Reposado

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Galen’s done five podcasts in the past week (Indiana fired its basketball coach. Perhaps you heard?), so what’s one more? After some short follow up about Indiana basketball and their sorry NCAA brackets, the boys get down to business. There’s a deep dive down the 1990s alternative rock rabbit hole, and the boys talk about what makes a good question for a journalist. And they discuss what kind of clothing they would like to see able to immediately order take-out food.

Pizza Hut High Tops

Crimson Cast

Brian’s drink:Tanqueray and Tonic

Galen’s drink:Champagne Velvet

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The boys are recording at NOON (GASP!) instead of their usual 9 p.m. Does this lead to a new vibe for the show. A less cynical, more optimistic outlook on life and sports and media?

Well …

There’s lots of bracket talk, specifically about the criteria used by the NCAA Selection Committee. Brian wants more 20-loss teams in the tournament. Galen’s fine with things as they are. They also talk about their (sure-to-be-terrible) brackets. They also do a deep dive on the deep doo-doo Indiana Basketball finds itself in these days.

Brian’s drink: Faro House Roast coffee

Galen’s drink: Desani Sparkling Tropical Pineapple

(Come on. They’re not gonna drink at noon. They’re not undergrads.)

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It’s a Very Special Episode of The Flip Side. It’s an Old-School Episode of The Flip Side.

Whatever label you put on it, the boys are back and they are struggling with their pronunciation of the Spanish “j”. Galen is back from spending the weekend at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. He talks about what he learned about virtual reality in sports and about What’s Next in sports, which leads to a really interesting discussion about how we as educators can best prepare students for careers.

They also discuss how many pieces of bacon you can eat at breakfast before violating accepted breakfast norms.

Brian’s beer: Jai Alai IPA

Galen’s drink: Los Rijos

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A day after the Oscars, Brian and Galen unpack the burgeoning Annette Bening conspiracy. Has anybody said where she was when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway read the wrong Best Picture winner? Didn’t think so …

In addition to breaking down all the nonsense at the Academy Awards, the boys also talk about what alcoholic drink is the most contemplative, the potential of an IU-St. Bonaventure NIT game, break down the best fast-food fried chicken, and talk about beloved regional restaurant chains.

Brian’s drink: Patio Ale—Fairport Brewing Company

Galen’s drink: Sweetwater 420

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Brian’s back from a nasty bout of the flu, Galen’s got hard out to watch Indiana basketball play Iowa, but the boys have plenty of time for some important discussions. They talk about tape. They talk about the L.A. Lakers and Eddie Donovan. And they do a surprisingly fun deep dive into the 1967 TV ratings, the portability of culture and the greatness of Adam West–era Batman.

It’s Not The Program: IU Basketball in 2017 and Beyond

Get Smart

Batman TV Series

Batman 66 Labels

Rise of the Warrior Cop

Brian’s drink:Wegman’s Orange Juice

Galen’s drink:Gold Standard Abbey Strong Ale — Taxman Brewing Company

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It’s an overflow of topics. More topics than the boys can get through in one episode. And yet, they manage to pull it off, with all their usual charm and charisma. Discussions about the future of Indiana basketball, college basketball’s ridiculous new experimental rule, Law and Order SVU, the Grammys, Charles Oakley, Trump and the nuclear football, and a guest appearance by Flo Rita in the mall.

I helped create the Milo trolling playbook. You should stop playing right into it

Lady Gaga and Metallica at the Grammys

From Trump’s Mar-a-Lago to Facebook, a national security crisis in the open

Brian’s beers:Dogfish Head Punkin Ale

Bells Two-Hearted

Galen’s beers: Jai Alai IPA

Invasion Pale Ale

Last night they handled the Super Bowl. Tonight, the boys bare back with their usual witty repartee and insightful banter. Why does St. Bonaventure men’s basketball keep getting screwed? Why are college basketball referees systematically so bad? When will IU basketball win in Wisconsin? Is a Fantasy Masterchef Junior League crossing the line?

Brian’s beer: FCA IPA

Galen’s wine: 667 Pinot Noir — Noble Vines

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After the Patriots incredible 34-28 come-from-behind victory over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Galen and Brian host an emergency podcast to talk about the Falcons' poor coaching, the sustained excellence of the Patriots, and Verizon's BDSM.

Regular podcast coming on Tuesday, as usual. Enjoy this bonus one.

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