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Out of Bounds: After last week's Thor review, we have to jump into the MCU news out of Comic Con. We react to and give our first impressions of the Black Panther trailer as well as discuss what we're looking forward to most in the coming phases.

Side A (30:40): Have you been sticking it out with us on this ride waiting for us to mention something baseball related? It's your lucky day. Tyler watched the Home Run Derby.

Side B (54:00): Lots of new singles this week, and Ward is feeling the new Jack White album. The pair discuss it as well as new music from Norma Jean, Julien Baker, and more.

Side A: Not much on the sports front this week, but we do discuss the impact of Ayton staying with the Suns and the possibility of Mitchell going to the Knicks.

Out of Bounds (26:55): We're covering some other topics while sports are slow. Tyler talks about what movies he's watched lately including Thor Love and Thunder, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Men along with a new must-see TV show, The Bear. Big dive into Thor and MCU phase 4. **Spoiler Warning**

Side B (1:21:45): Do you collect vinyl? What record(s) do you want to add to your collection? Are any what could be called a 'white whale' record? Ward & Tyler discuss what makes a white whale record and share stories of obtained whales and lament ongoing searches.

Side A: Peak sports are winding down, but there's a little time to spend discussing the Baker Mayfield trade, James Wiseman's return, and the looming fantasy football season.

Side B (30:45): Finally we bring to you in all its glory, The Art of Playlists! We've been discussing this as a main episode topic for months. It's time to discuss all things playlists: how to build them, vibe or purpose, shuffle or determined order, single or multiple genres. Whatever it is we have you covered!

Tyler’s playlists:

shuffleupagus v2.0 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dNYPhNrHpxebNO5QwoFr9?si=kPREYNSjSvqM0dmozieUFw

New Wave (of Emo) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1GkkOMjgCkWpkslg2pfjeS?si=QX87TVH7QhyDDcA54X1ksw

#nightvibes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oet8TxkmScDGmzvbLn9Iw?si=UV8E2aGTQGahCxvXBYQWOw

LA Daze https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iBEI3gDuXWRj1tRKYGQjF?si=b82wRuoeSu238JRHYCazOQ

Sunday Soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tjgnyTNCq6XTfGMqbGlNH?si=hBMKlo62R_K0hFzpnMXUDA

Hipster Trash, Indie Garbage https://open.spotify.com/playlist/274WLzX35KKDqs61hKK6Ql?si=8kDEa6pqSAmWLznjA007hw

Influenced https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22v8xyns77CW3c8syY4knD?si=1g9vV_cFRH-2u91ou7oeRA

12.19.16 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rtRy2TIukZglIs1FAB5NS?si=Lz12oujkQxSsFoLWWetaBA

Lo/Chill https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5a218xLRYL4tVKT413kywH?si=IZDBQxF0Tnez30vVl5sPKQ

in the clouds. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3t1rDTVnIEGQkTin73JF79?si=jsegyiQUSF-EmawBMpxWHw

Ward’s playlist:

Summer 2022 https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/summer-2022/pl.u-YMXyTP6pE0r

Side A: For those of you that enjoy the music talk more, you'll be happy to know we're headed into a drought so music will be amplified in the coming weeks (no pun). We recap the NBA draft and talk about some players that could be on the move as free agency approaches. 

Side B (49:22): Soccer Mommy, Alexisonfire, and Coheed & Cambria all released new albums this week. We give you our first impressions before Tyler discusses attending the Motion City Soundtrack anniversary tour for Commit This to Memory.

Here is the link to the birthday playlist (listen on shuffle): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0tTwisxa386wcGKoZTKs0N?si=1b4fff3ba338443b

Side A: Jumping into music to start this week. Why do people hate the new Drake album? What do the guys think of it? Last week, Ward & Tyler discussed diving into Friend Club Records bands. This week they sharing their findings and what bands on the label caught their ear. Tyler gives some thoughts on the new Foals album.

Side B (1:30:00): Time to put a bow on the NBA season. Tyler and Ward talk about what they saw from the Finals from each team and what each can do in the off-season. Who should Ward's beloved Magic draft with the #1 pick this Thursday?

Side A: What a game! Steph Curry put on a show in game 4. Ward and Tyler discuss how the W's pulled it off and preview game 5.

Side B (41:00): On side B, they guys talk about shady business that some brick and mortar stores are pulling with the new Halsey album. When is it okay, if ever, for a record store to flip? Ward recaps his Jason Isbell/Sheryl Crow/Waxahatchee concert experience. The duuo show some love to the small bands and labels that make being a music fan such a rewarding experience. 

Side A: Tyler and Ward go live after the NBA Finals for instant reactions to game 2 and recap the changes from game 1. 

Side B (1:00:27): Ward loved seeing Phoebe in concert and wants to discuss it in greater depth. The Ward Birthday Tour continues with a Jason Isbell concert looming on the horizon. Valleyheart lived up to Ward's expectations, but did Poliça live up to Tyler's?

We HAD to get an episode recorded before the Finals start. What kind of sports podcast would we be without one? We decided to hit you with an EP length episode before Ward's trip and on his birthday no less. Ward and Tyler offer brief thoughts on the Miami/Boston series before diving into their Finals takes and how they think it'll play out. A few music thoughts are weaved into the end.

Side A: Sorry folks, we never had a chance to jump on for a mini episode and discuss Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness more. We start out wrapping up our thoughts of it and the current state of Marvel Phase 4. Tyler is finally ready to talk Kendrick. Where does Mr. Morale stack up against his other albums (27:16)? Ward is stuck in a 90s time warp with Tonic & RHCP while Tyler anticipates the new Poliça album. A Phoebe Bridgers concert is on the horizon...

Side B (1:21:27): Hopefully you like the NBA because Ward & Tyler discuss the conference finals at length.

Side A: The game 7s were a letdown to say the least. Brief thoughts on them before previewing the conference finals. Tyler and Ward's friendship will be put to the test during the W's/Mavs series. 

Side B (40:50): Tyler doesn't feel prepared for Kendrick analysis, but Ward give his initial reactions. What else have the guys been digging this week? 

Out of Bounds (1:46:28): Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness released recently, and we MUST discuss it. We mention it on the show, but as one would guess, watch out for spoilers.