Hosts: Brian Beckner & Ed Daly
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Brian and Ed are back with a jam-packed 45 minutes for the free show — and even more for Patreon subscribers. In this episode, the guys talk guilty pleasures, Paul Thomas Anderson’s new thriller One Battle After Another, tragic deaths in the news, a wild Mark Sanchez story, skydiving mishaps, and the eternal mystery of Mike Trout’s back acne. Plus, Lori Loughlin’s back on the market, Quincy Jones nicknames Michael Jackson “Smelly,” and Kodak Black clears up meth rumors (kind of).

OPENING

Brian visits his son at Berkeley for homecoming — only to watch Cal lose to Duke and a section full of smug “Dukies.”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another gets rave reviews from Brian.

Ed and Brian debate the concept of “guilty pleasures” and why you should never feel guilty for liking a good tune (even if it’s Captain & Tennille).

R.I.P. SEGMENT

Arthur Jones, NFL vet and brother of Jon & Chandler Jones.

Pro climber Balen Miller’s tragic fall from El Capitan sparks a discussion on thrill-seeking vs. staying grounded.

Jane Goodall’s passing — and the guys’ hilarious reflections on Darwin, nature, and why camping sucks.

Syracuse legend Lawrence Moten dies at 53.

Two DJs in Mexico found dismembered — and Brian and Ed unpack the “OnlyFans femme fatale” angle.

SPORTS

Mark Sanchez arrested after drunkenly attacking a 69-year-old grease truck driver while doing wind sprints in an alley.

Angels drama: Mike Trout’s “pimple biter,” drug dealers, and team dysfunction.

Ben McDonald refuses to fake enthusiasm for hockey on air.

A skydiving instructor’s fatal accident prompts Brian and Ed to reaffirm their fear of heights — and hot air balloons.

VOICEMAILS & EMAILS

Bowling correspondent Ben Ennis calls in furious about lane replacements mid-season.

Listener mail about mechanical pencils and catching up on old episodes.

G Fish’s deep dive into Jason Stewart’s tweets, NFL “predictions,” and the pursuit of “full consistency.”

NON-SPORTS

Lori Loughlin & Mossimo Giannulli divorce after 28 years — Brian’s couch is available.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s “Cocaine Clause” could cost her $11M.

Lionel Richie says Quincy Jones nicknamed Michael Jackson “Smelly.”

Kodak Black insists “I don’t be on meth.”

Kevin Hart loses it when a Twitch streamer hits on his daughter.

The guys rip Twitch streamers, influencers, and the sorry state of online “content.”

A reflection on what it means to be funny, middle-aged, and podcasting for the right reasons.

“Have these guys not tried out pussy yet? Because pussy’s great.”

“You small beers!” – Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another

“Mark Sanchez has made some bad decisions, but wind sprints in an alley before assaulting a grease truck driver might be top three.”

“Mike Trout’s back looks like a pepperoni pizza — and someone’s eating the toppings.”

“If Lori Loughlin needs a place to stay, my couch has great depth and firm cushions.”

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Extended listener emails

Bachelor Lifestyle & Love Is Blind coverage

The full, uncut show with extra rants and surprises

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