Why Yes, We're Friends

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 42nd episode! They start by talking about the most important athlete to ever wear 42 in Jackie Robinson, and a short history on his impact in the world. Ronnie fires off some trivia about other athletes to wear the number, and Brendon singles out one that is very close to his heart. Then, they go from "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey" to Deep Thought, the super computer built to give the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Along the way, the fellas lament that injuries robbed us all of more games with Ken Griffey Jr., ponder how the Dodgers' recent salary deferrals work, and reveal the most important item to carry with you when hitchhiking the galaxy.

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Brendon and Ronnie are sleigh-bell-ringing in the Christmas season by talking about their favorite media to consume during December. They throw their opinion on the "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" fire, discuss the phenomenon that was Christmukkah in the mid 2000s, and introduce everyone to a donkey named Dominick. Along the way, Brendon claims that he can count backward from 3 and confirms that Hamburger Hill is real. Ronnie knows a lot about Canadian provinces and casually throws out that "It's A Wonderful Life" is deeply anti-capitalist.

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Brendon and Ronnie are hyped for the WWE's Survivor Series! Listen as they rundown how both Bloodlines fighting in the men's WarGames match is worthy of being called cinema while the women's match is cobbled together and meaningless. In the second half, they talk about the not-so-serious wrestlers like Orange Cassidy and Chelsea Green. Along the way, Brendon compares himself to Bartolo Colon (again), the guys celebrate a progressive mascot choice made by a SoCal high school, and Ronnie marvels how a professional wrestler named Yoshihiko reveals the poetry and beauty within this "fake" sport.

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Brendon and Ronnie are feeling thankful! And with it comes another conversation about food; namely foods for Thanksgiving. Along the way they talk about what they're thankful for, distinct buildings that used to be Taco Bells or Pizza Huts, and teach everyone how to pronounce Willamette. Brendon finished putting a disc golf basket into the ground and has an affinity for spaghetti during Thanksgiving. Ronnie remembers how Animal Crossing took over in 2020 and recalls the chapter in Don Quixote where everyone vomited. Everyone.

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Brendon and Ronnie talk about the programming that has dominated MTv, VH1, and Fuse for most of their existences: the shows that have nothing to do with music! From comedy like The Tom Green Show to adult animation like Beavis & Butthead to music adjacent shows like Pop-Up Video, the guys wax nostalgic for their television viewing pasts. Along the way, the guys talk about the fringy years that separate Gen X and Millennials, and the creepy lyrics that are ever-present in pop music. Brendon goes deeper than anyone would expect about Hanson's "MmmBop!" and emphasizes his love for Ken Burns's Baseball. Ronnie hasn't forgotten who Jordan Catalano was, and recalls the shameful day he lost to a marathon of My Super Sweet 16.

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Brendon and Ronnie make a confection connection and talk about the best and worst in candy. In the second half, they tender bar for famous football coaches, both real and fiction, by figuring out their likely drink orders. Along the way, the two celebrate the New York Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA Finals, show a lot of love for Puerto Rico, and open up the coastal debate for Twizzlers and Red Vines. Brendon thinks teenagers Trick-or-Treating is a good thing and explains what it means to see a house with a teal pumpkin. Ronnie is re-reading The Lord of the Rings series and recalls why it took so long to discover how good 3 Musketeers is as a candy.

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Brendon and Ronnie talk about one of the best ways to spend the bye week of your favorite football team: by watching football movies. This week, the fellas talk about an impressive group of movies that celebrate Football, American style. Along the way, the two notice that James Caan and Jon Favereau show up in multiple films, that racism is so easily solved by the bonds of a football team, and they remember the weird things John Madden said in commentary. Brendon instills smart lessons to his boys on the basketball court, and for some reason knows the zip code to Dawson's Creek. Ronnie talks about the best gig on a pro football team, and how the filming of Leatherheads messed up John Krasinski's iconic hair for The Office.

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Brendon and Ronnie welcome their first guest to the show! Alex Kozina, known on the internet as "Kozibear," joins the fellas with a gameshow segment, and then a short series of the types of questions he regularly submits to podcasts. The experience inspires Brendon and Ronnie to ask each other similar questions in the second part. Figure out which classic slasher films are being described by Amazon Reviews, remember the one-of-a-kind aesthetic of tiki bars, and ready yourself for following some new social media accounts. -- Oh, and hear the coolest thing everyone did in 2004.

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Brendon and Ronnie return again with the rest of The Athletic's Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings. The list finishes strong by celebrating every Stanley Cup winner since the era started. Included are some of Brendon's favorite teams, the teams of a couple of all-time generational players, and two teams who, despite their rankings, have arguably failed to live up to expectations... Along the way, Brendon regales us with an explanation of the Butterfly Stance in goaltending and offers up a Bar Trivia Night freebie. Ronnie checks in with the show's choices for underdog NFL teams, and remembers the weirdest things about corporations sponsoring sports venues.

Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649544/2024/07/29/nhl-franchise-rankings-2024/

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Brendon and Ronnie are getting ready for the new NHL season by reading a list of franchise rankings compiled by The Athletic. In this first part, they cover the bottom 15 franchises. Along the way, the fellas recall the 2004 lockout that cancelled an entire season, try to make sense of how there are two different franchises with histories tied to the name "Winnipeg Jets," and talk about the impact and loss of Johnny Gaudreau. Brendon tells us all who the Macaroni Rascals are and Ronnie says something nice about the Philadelphia Flyers. Ew.

Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649544/2024/07/29/nhl-franchise-rankings-2024/

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Brendon: @MyBwongings (Twitter/X), @bwongings (Instagram & BlueSky)