We dive into Rico Dowdle's historic "buckle up" performance against his old team, a 40-year-old quarterback's unlikely new chapter in Cincinnati, and the salty ending to a hard-fought game in Kansas City.

NFL Week 5 was the year of the Comeback! We break down four impossible upsets and award Game Balls to Baker Mayfield, Rico Dowdle, and Emeka Egbuka. Plus: Our full review of Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and a look at Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' film. Listen now to hear the analysis recorded after the host got staples in his head!

This week on TORG Stories: We break down the biggest NFL headlines, from the Chiefs getting back on track to the Ravens' recent struggles and the Bears' dominant defensive play. Plus, a deep dive into the WNBA playoffs with the Fever forcing a Game 5 and Boston's historic night.

NFL Week 3 Chaos: Eagles' Wild Finish, Fever Upset Aces and Torg Game Ball Winners

Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. On this week’s episode Anne and I discuss the Colts thrilling win, the back and forth overtime game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants and the rest of the NFL Week 2 games. We also get a report on Anne’s LA Staycation and then wrap up … Continue reading "Cowboys and Colts Win Thrillers, NFL Week 2, WNBA Playoffs, and Anne’s LA Staycation"

Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. Today’s episode is called Spitting and Sportsmanship: NFL Week 1 Look Back, Anne’s in Vegas, and a Los Angeles Staycation. We’re recording on Mon Sept 8, 2025. Anne, you’re fresh off the drive back from Vegas… What Happened in NFL Week 1? Bets for First Sunday of NFL Season:  … Continue reading "Spitting and Sportsmanship: NFL Week 1 Look Back and Anne in Vegas"

Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. On this episode we discuss The NFL Kicks off the Season, the stakes are high as the WNBA Regular Season ends, and Anne’s $100 Bet.   What I’m looking forward to watching to start this NFL season:  What seem to be 3-5 storylines as the season starts?  Anne, what’s the … Continue reading "NFL Kicks Off The Season, WNBA Regular Season Winds Down, and Anne’s $100 NFL Bet"

It’s David Foster Wallace’s article “Ticket to the Fair” on this week’s episode of the Torg Stories Podcast.  Wallace’s article tells the story of his August, 1993 visit to the Illinois State Fair, and Anne and I use the article to remember some of the fairs of our youth.  As for what I was doing … Continue reading "David Foster Wallace’s “Ticket to the Fair” and County Fair Memories on the Torg Stories Podcast"

It’s TORG FAVORITE BOOKS, MOVIES, MUSICAL ARTISTS and TELEVISION SHOWS on this edition of the Torg Stories Podcast.  BOOKS OR ESSAYS: Bill’s  Favorite Books or Essays of All Time… (Anne’s lists appear further down on the page.) MOVIES: Bill’s 5 Favorite Movies of All Time… MUSICAL ARTISTS OR GROUPS: Bill’s Favorite Musical Artists or Groups … Continue reading "Torg Favorite Books, Movies, Musical Artists and Shows"

Welcome to the Torg Stories Podcast. This week, Anne and I watched at least one quarter of all 13 of the WNBA teams. Anne, what was that process like?  We’ve also got a special guest today. Charlotte Torgerson will be a sophomore basketball player and sports management major at Lees McRae in Banner Elk, North … Continue reading "WNBA Podcast: This Week, We Watched All the Teams"