ED/BC Podcast
Sports talk, parenting tips and mishaps, dad rock and staggering amounts of useless information.
Episodes
279 episodes
A Familiar Super Bowl, UConn’s Malaise, and An Appreciation of Tom Selleck
A Super Bowl rematch from two years ago, the greatness of Patrick Mahomes, and can UConn basketball get back on track?
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38:52
College Football’s Problem, the Dodgers Open Checkbook, and Championship Sunday Picks
Erik and Brian recap the NFL’s Divisional Round weekend and make their picks for Championship Sunday. Plus, college football’s scheduling problem and Pete Alonso’s losing gamble.
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39:04
Wild Card Weekend Review and NFL Divisional Round Picks
Turns out NFL Wild Card weekend wasn’t that wild, thanks to five blowouts. So, it’s on to the divisional round, featuring a heavyweight matchup between the Ravens and the Bills. Erik and Brian make their picks.
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37:07
The NFL Coaching Carousel and Our Picks for Wild Card Weekend
The Giants and Patriots make quick decisions on their head coaches. Erik and Brian also make their picks for Wild Card Weekend.
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37:44
New Year, New Gripes, New Predictions
It’s the first ED/BC Podcast of 2025. Erik and Brian discuss problems plaguing the College Football Playoff, realistic Super Bowl contenders, and those we lost as 2024 ended.
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38:08
Matt Singer, Author of Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever
Remember choosing a movie based on thumbs up or thumbs down? Matt Singer does. He joins Erik and Brian to discuss his book on legendary film critics Siskel and Ebert.
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The NFL MVP, the Yankees Make Moves, and Remembering The New York Sack Exchange
The NFL MVP race is over, the Yankees land a stud starting pitcher, and (thanks to a new documentary) Erik and Brian remember The New York Sack Exchange.
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38:55
Juan Soto Makes An Amazin’ Decision
The Mets made baseball superstar Juan Soto an offer he couldn’t refuse. Yankees fan Erik and Mets fan Brian give their thoughts on the mega deal and what happens next for both teams.
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38:17
UConn Stumbles, the Greatest Jameis Game Ever, and Beverly Hills Cop Turns 40
UConn’s men’s team takes a huge tumble in the rankings, Aaron Rodgers looks old, and Axel Foley turns 40 (kind of).
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The Cowboys and Commanders Get Wacky, the Giants Get Worse, and the College Football Playoff Picture Remains Cloudy.
Not hyperbole to say the Cowboys-Commanders game might be one of the weirdest NFL games ever played. It’s also not hyperbole to say the Giants are the worst team in football.
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The Game of the Year (So Far) in the NFL and Are the Red Sox Serious Players in the Juan Soto Sweepstakes?
Erik starts the show by sharing his experience watching the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson spectacle, and then he and Brian review an exciting NFL Sunday.
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37:55
Our Football Teams Stink
The Jets, Cowboys, and Giants stink. Erik and Brian discuss why and how NFL Sunday has become a bummer.
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39:36
Good Times for Cowboys and Yankees Haters
Times are tough for the Cowboys, and things will likely get worse. The Giants need to consider a quarterback change. Plus, what should the Yankees do after their World Series loss?
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38:42
Will the Yankees Rebound? Will the Jets Win Another Game?
The Yankees look to rebound in the Fall Classic after dropping the first two games in LA. Speaking of fall and dropping, is this rock bottom for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets?
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39:56
The World Series Preview You’ve Been Waiting For
The Fall Classic is almost here and Erik and Brian have some BOLD predictions. Plus, NFL talk, and Erik’s awkward exchange with Rick Pitino.
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38:31
Breaking News from the Jets, Lots of Mets/Yankees Playoff Talk, and Pulp Fiction Turns 30
The Jets complete a long-rumored trade. Will it help turn their season around? Also, why Erik DOESN’T want to see a Mets-Yankees World Series.
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38:31
Breaking News: Jets Fire Robert Saleh
Breaking news as Erik and Brian discuss the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh. Then, the Mets and the Yankees are still chasing October baseball glory.
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38:03
The Resilient Mets, the Same Old Jets, and a Big Addition for the Knicks
The Mets are flying high, the Jets are grounded, and the Knicks make a big move. Plus, wecremember Pete Rose and Kris Kristofferson.
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39:29
The Mets vs The Braves vs a Hurricane
The Mets face the Braves in a huge late-season series in Atlanta, but will a Hurricane force a change in plans? Plus, can the Giants finally beat the Cowboys? Thursday night is must-see TV.
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Bonus Podcast: Miami Vice at 40 with Director Thomas Carter
A special episode as Brian is joined by sportswriter/Miami Vice enthusiast Jerry Beach. Actor/director Thomas Carter joins them to discuss his experience directing the groundbreaking TV movie pilot that premiered 40 years ago this week.<...
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Week Two Upsets and Anniversaries of Iconic TV Shows
Up was down, down was up in an upset-filled Week Two in the NFL. Plus, let’s remember some iconic television shows celebrating anniversaries this month.
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38:39
A Wacky Week One in the National Football League
Are the Pats good? Are the Giants this bad…again? And what are the Jets? Erik and Brian break down Week One in the NFL.
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39:04
2024 NFL Predictions!
Football is back and Erik and Brian are here with their predictions for the 2024 NFL season.
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