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Celebrating the Bobcat's Hockey Championship with OU player Graham Broadfoot...plus MLB two weeks in...March Madness recap...The Masters on tap and the Cavs head for the playoffs

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Celebrating the Bobcat's Hockey Championship with OU player Graham Broadfoot...plus MLB two weeks in...March Madness recap...The Masters on tap and the Cavs head for the playoffs

March Madness Preview! Our Picks, Upset Specials and more! Plus: James Beard and a National Champion from Ohio?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

March Madness Preview! Our Picks, Upset Specials and more! Plus: James Beard and a National Champion from Ohio?

We're back! It's conference tourney time in College Hoops! Plus, can Miami go undefeated? And yeah, I saw that...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We're back! It's conference tourney time in College Hoops! Plus, can Miami go undefeated? And yeah, I saw that...

Super Bowl is set! Prop Bets for you! Winter Olympics are here! Plus...whose fans are worse off? Maestro decides!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Super Bowl is set! Prop Bets for you! Winter Olympics are here! Plus...whose fans are worse off?

Indiana wins it all! Who will make the Super Bowl? Plus Unnecessarily Complicated Trivia returns!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Indiana wins it all! Who will make the Super Bowl? Plus Unnecessarily Complicated Trivia returns!

The College Football Playoffs Roll On! NFL Coaching Carousel! Tantrums and Taunting and Kickers...Oh My!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The College Football Playoffs Roll On! NFL Coaching Carousel! Tantrums and Taunting and Kickers...Oh My!

The College Football Playoffs are here! Hot Takes on Stranger Things new season...plus Over and Underrated returns!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The College Football Playoffs are here! Hot Takes on Stranger Things new season...plus Over and Underrated returns!

Greatest Movie Rivalries! F1's Championship Weekend! College Football lukewarm takes!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Greatest Movie Rivalries! F1's Championship Weekend! College Football lukewarm takes!

Too Early Super Bowl Picks! Over Rated, Under Rated or Properly Rated! Plus: Your Thanksgiving Table MVP...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Too Early Super Bowl Picks! Over Rated, Under Rated or Properly Rated! Plus: Your Thanksgiving Table MVP...

300th Episode Live Show! The Second Greatest Sports Call of All time! Unnecessary Complicated Trivia! Recs and Disses galore! Live from Aficionado's!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

300th Episode Live Show! Second Greatest Sports Call of All time! Unnecessary Complicated Trivia! Recs and Disses galore! Live from Aficionado's!

Expectations vs. Reality! Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Who should Penn State hire? Who's your QB: talented rookie or seasoned vet?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join us for our 300th episode Live at Afficionado's on Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7 pm: 8909 South Old State Road, Lewis Center, Ohio, 43035. Today's show: Expectations vs. Reality! Can the Brewers beat the Dodgers? Who should Penn State hire? Who's your QB: talented rookie or seasoned vet?

Wild for Baseball's Wild Card Round....College Football Frauds and Emerging Threats...Plus, Ryder Cup Fans...C'mon!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Wild for Baseball's Wild Card Round....College Football Frauds and Emerging Threats...Plus, Ryder Cup Fans...C'mon!

The Guardians move into first place! Are the Browns Super Bowl bound? EPL kicks off! Max is back in F1! plus...the Big Ten's a Mess and the SEC is confusing...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The Guardians move into first place! Are the Browns Super Bowl bound? EPL kicks off! Max is back in F1! plus...the Big Ten's a Mess and the SEC is confusing...

College Football two weeks in! The Bobcats huge win! NFL Kicks off! Baseball's wild card teams and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We catch up with the college football season two weeks in, plus we recap the Ohio Bobcats huge win over West Virginia! And a few medium takes on the NFL's first week and baseball's playoff picture...

College Football Preview Episode! Can the Buckeyes Repeat? Best teams...Biggest Games...Most Compelling Storylines: We've got it all!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:45:00 -0400

It's our annual College Football Preview Episode with special guests Tall Sean and Jaime Escalante...Can the Buckeyes Repeat? Best teams...Biggest Games...Most Compelling Storylines: We've got it all!

Talking Tailgate Turkey! Would You Rather, Sports edition, plus BMOC faces a hard conversation...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

With college football on the horizon, we're talking turkey about all things tailgate, plus Coach and Maestro take on a sports-themed set of would you rathers and BMOC faces a tough conversation

Gambling and the Guardians! Big Amish at the bat! Recalling the British Open; plus Pelotonia weekend nears and the cancer question returns!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Gambling and the Guardians! Big Amish at the bat! Recalling the British Open; plus Pelotonia weekend nears and the cancer question returns!

Horner out at Red Bull! The Dodgers are losing ballgames...Le Tour has rolled off...People are going crazy out there...plus: it's been the summer of what?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Horner out at Red Bull! The Dodgers are losing ballgames...Le Tour has rolled off...People are going crazy out there...plus: it's been the summer of what?

Ultimate Backyard Olympics! A hot night on the patio! Plus, has pickleball gotten out of control?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

We spec out the Ultimate Backyard Olympics in a hot night on the patio! Plus, has pickleball gotten out of control?

The Can You Do It episode? We speculate on the sports tasks we can still pull off... Plus the Lakers sell for $10 Billion, the Guardians need some hits and Lando got frustrated in Canada ...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400

The Can You Do It episode? We speculate on the sports tasks we can still pull off... Plus the Lakers sell for $10 Billion, the Guardians need some hits and Lando got frustrated in Canada ...

Parity! The NBA has it, but do we really want it? Plus Old School Sports Movies...Plenty of Recommendations and the PBR Can Miracle

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Parity! The NBA has it, but do we really want it? Plus Old School Sports Movies...Plenty of Recommendations and the PBR Can Miracle...Sports Wednesday: It's Oddly Listenable.

Hot takes on Golf, F1 and the Pittsburgh Steelers...plus the best sports memorabilia you've got...and the awesomeness that was the MISL

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Hot takes on Golf, F1 and the Pittsburgh Steelers...plus the best sports memorabilia you've got...and the awesomeness that was the MISL

Can the Cavs turn it around? Fiddling with the Guards lineup...plus the dumpster diaries continue!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Can the Cavs turn it around? Fiddling with the Guards lineup...plus the dumpster diaries continue!

Kentucky Derby! NFL Draft! Let's Go Cavs! Our Andor review is here! Plus John Mayer...c'mon! And a BIG announcement from Big Swing Games!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Kentucky Derby! NFL Draft! Let's Go Cavs! Our Andor review is here! Plus John Mayer...c'mon! And a BIG announcement from Big Swing Games! Brought to you by Signature Carpet and Floor care!

Hot Takes: Rory's Master's win...NFL Draft...Cavs playoff prospects and more...plus Easter candy and Coach's origin story!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0400

Hot Takes: Rory's Master's win...NFL Draft...Cavs playoff prospects and more...plus Easter candy and Coach's origin story!

We're Talkin' Baseball! Teams to beat and the Guards and Reds prospects...plus Comedy Movie Madness reaches its epic conclusion...and the return of final thoughts...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We're Talkin' Baseball! Teams to beat and the Guards and Reds prospects...plus Comedy Movie Madness reaches its epic conclusion...and the return of final thoughts

The Final Four is here! Comedy Movie Madness continues...Plus: College baseball's new rule and a whole lot of cauliflower buffalo wings

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Final Four is here! Comedy Movie Madness continues...Plus: College baseball's new rule and a whole lot of cauliflower buffalo wings

Sweet Sixteen Picks! Comedy Movie Madness Continues! Plus: Red wine, chicken and best movie candies!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sweet Sixteen Picks! Comedy Movie Madness Continues! Plus: Red wine, chicken and best movie candies!

March Madness is here! Upset specials! And will the CBJ make the playoffs? Plus: Coach's Comedy Movie Showdown, bracket 1

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We're talking college hoops, upset specials and the CBJ. Plus, how can we determine the greatest comedy movie of all time? Brackets, man. Brackets.

Season 8 Begins: Cleveland Cavaliers...Columbus BlueJackets...Drive to Survive and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We kick off a new season talking medium-level sports: Cavs basketball, BlueJackets hockey and more...plus we talk Drive to Survive, Righteous Gemstones and what to do about the wooden spoon that fell behind the stove.

Superb Owl Preview and Prop Bets Galore! Season Ending Extravaganza! Cucho and Garrett and Luka and more! Plus: BMOC's Three Game Challenge!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500

We break down the NFL Championship game and make a ton of prop bets...It's our season-ending extravaganza: Cucho and Garrett and Luka...Plus BMOC's three game challenge!

The Buckeyes are National Champs! NFL Conference Championships! Hall of Famers, the CBJ and good snacks...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Buckeyes are National Champs! NFL Conference Championships! Hall of Famers, the CBJ and good snacks...

Ohio State - Notre Dame for all the marbles! NFL Divisional Round...Is time up for Mike Tomlin? Are the Rams sneaky good? Plus we take a big swing....

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ohio State - Notre Dame for all the marbles! NFL Divisional Round...Is time up for Mike Tomlin? Are the Rams sneaky good? Plus we take a big swing....

NFL Wild Card Weekend! CFP Semifinals: Texas-Ohio State, ND-Penn State, plus resolutions, dry January and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500

NFL Wild Card Weekend! CFP Semifinals: Texas-Ohio State, ND-Penn State, plus resolutions, dry January and more...

The College Football Playoffs are here! Who's coming to Cleveland: Messi, Cousins or both? Plus Figgy Pudding and Toasters...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:45:00 -0500

The College Football Playoffs are here! Who's coming to Cleveland: Messi, Cousins or both? Plus Figgy Pudding and Toasters...

The Ohio Bobcats are MAC Champions! CFP Hot Takes! Ryan Day on the hot seat...Gimenez to the Blue Jays and Pierre Gasly's immaculate season

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Ohio Bobcats are MAC Champions! CFP Hot Takes! Ryan Day on the hot seat...Gimenez to the Blue Jays and Pierre Gasly's immaculate season

Thanksgiving episode! Rivalry week is upon us! Are you watching Penguin? The NBA Cup courts look janky...plus the Peanuts gang goes for a beer.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Thanksgiving episode! Rivalry week is upon us! Are you watching Penguin? The NBA Cup courts look janky...plus the Peanuts gang goes for a beer. Brought to you by Signature Carpet and Floor Care.

Rapid Takes! CFP Projections...Cavs-Celtics...F1 in Vegas...Belichik to Jacksonville? Plus the confusing story of the werewolf and the pig

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Rapid Takes! CFP Projections...Cavs-Celtics...F1 in Vegas...Belichik to Jacksonville? Plus the confusing story of the werewolf and the pig

College Football Playoff Rankings...Mike Gundy, F1 Brazil and Let's go, Cavs!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Tepid takes on the CFP rankings...Coach has beef with Mike Gundy...Let's Go Cavs...F1 Brazil, plus some recommendations and wagers of the week.

Sports Potluck: NCAAF, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS? Plus EPLand F1, a Gentleman's Sweep and what do you eat when you're all alone?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Sports Potluck: NCAAF, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS? Plus EPLand F1, a Gentleman's Sweep and what do you eat when you're all alone?

Guardians! ALCS and NLCS Takes! Buckeye loss and the Browns befuddlement...plus live event recaps, F1 in Texas and the mild inconveniencing of BMOC

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We talk alot of Guardians and ALCS and NLCS tepid takes, plus breaking down the Buckeye's lossm F1 comes to Texas and BMOC is mildly inconvenienced.

The Pete Rose Episode...plus Wild Card predictions, Messi in Columbus and and RV Update!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Pete Rose Episode...plus Wild Card predictions, Messi in Columbus and and RV Update!

The RV is back! Tepid takes on NFL, NCAA and MLB, plus Cybertrucks, Songwriters and John Fisher's Sad Lament

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The RV is back! Tepid takes on NFL, NCAA and MLB, plus Cybertrucks, Songwriters and John Fisher's Sad Lament

Anticipating playoff baseball! NFL and College Football takes three weeks in...plus ManCity's punishment, Strangers on a Plane and a talking lime.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Looking towards playoff baseball! NFL and College Football takes three weeks in...plus ManCity's punishment, Strangers on a Plane and a talking lime.

NFL Preview Episode! College Football's first two weeks! Recommendations, Fred and Barney and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We preview the upcoming NFL season, plus recap the first two weeks of college football. As always, a few recommendations to send your way and Maestro shares a diss. It's all oddly listenable, people.

College Football Preview Episode! NIL, Megaconferences and Playoffs, oh my! Plus special guests, new recommendations and an RV that's totally sus.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

We breakdown the upcoming 2024 College Football season - new coaches, NIL, megaconferences and a new playoff system - lots to discuss with special guests Tall Sean and Jaime Escalante...plus a raft of recommendations and rampant speculation about a mysterious RV.

Olympic Reviews! QB Salaries! Sweet mustaches! Hot Mustard Doritos! Plus...White Sox vs the As...the saddest game ever?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Olympic Reviews! QB Salaries! Sweet mustaches! Hot Mustard Doritos! Plus...is the White Sox vs the As the saddest game ever? And a Pelotonia recap...

Baseball! Guards at the break...Revisiting the new rules...Worst Anthems Ever...plus Cheesesteaks, House of Dragons and Alanis Morissette

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Baseball! Guards at the break...Revisiting the new rules...Worst Anthems Ever...plus Cheesesteaks, House of Dragons and Alanis Morissette

The Euro Episode! Euros...F1...Wimbledon...plus new reccs: Dark Matter, Dodger Blue Dream and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

The Euro Episode! Euros...F1...Wimbledon...plus new reccs: Dark Matter, Dodger Blue Dream and more!

Stanley Cup Game 7! Guardians and Reds! The Cavs new coach! Recommendations, Car Rentals and Concert-going Protocol

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Live from the patio: instant reactions to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup, plus we're talking Guardians and Reds, the Cavs new coach, passing along some show recommendations, and more!

The AI Episode: Sports Time Travel...Walk-up Songs...Fictional Dinner Guests...plus Preakness + NHL picks, a now-outdated MLS Rant and some show recommendations

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The AI Episode: Sports Time Travel...Walk-up Songs...Fictional Dinner Guests...plus Preakness picks, a now-outdated MLS Rant and some show recommendations

Kentucky Derby Preview and Picks! Miami Grand Prix and Top Three Cereals...plus MLB parlays for the upcoming week

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Kentucky Derby Preview and Picks! Miami Grand Prix and Top Three Cereals...plus MLB parlays for the upcoming week

NFL Draft Preview! F1's Missed Opportunity...Soccer, Overtime and Beers, plus Snacks for the Ride and the Fire

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We're talking NFL Draft - who will we remember ten years down the road? Plus, why did F1 spurn team America? And BMOC needs to brush up on soccer rules, while Maestro asks us about gum, candy, chips, drinks and more. Oh, yeah~!

The Weird Episode! NBA Playoffs and Picks...Defunct Sports Teams...Bad Drivers and Old School Sporting Goods

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0400

The Weird Episode! NBA Playoffs and Picks...Defunct Sports Teams...Bad Drivers and Old School Sporting Goods

March Madness Wrap-up!..Calipari's choice...Arsenal and Liverpool...Pittsburgh dive bars...plus MLS picks and some speculative sport fiction

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

March Madness Wrap-up! Calipari's choice...Arsenal and Liverpool...Pittsburgh dive bars...plus MLS pick and some speculative sport fiction

Sweet Sixteen breakdown! Egg Talk...Opening Day and a documentary review

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

We're talking Sweet Sixteen: the teams to watch, the games to catch...plus it turns out we have a lot to say about eggs...Coach talks opening day baseball and BMOC reviews a 2008 documentary that will tear you in two.

March Madness is here! We pick our favorites, plus upset specials...and space shows, jelly beans, EPL in the 614 and Duke

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

We're back from break talking hoops, outer space, jelly beans, Duke and the EPL in CBus

Super Bowl Preview! Keys, Props and Commercials...plus Road Trip snacks and a load of rants and reccs

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Super Bowl Preview! Keys, Props and Commercials...plus Road Trip snacks and a load of rants and reccs

NFL Conference Championship Preview! Divisional Round recaps...plus OSU's NIL/Portal Haul and reviewing the dinner train

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

NFL Conference Championship Preview! Divisional Round recaps...plus OSU's NIL/Portal Haul and reviewing the dinner train

NFL Playoffs Continue...Reflections + Predictions for the Divisional Round...plus Hella Recs, Banjo the Fish and Poopin' on a Train...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

NFL Playoffs Continue...we break down the Wild Card outcomes and prognosticate perfectly for the upcoming Divisional matchups...and we've got recomendations upon recommendations, introduce new show intern Banjo the Fish and discuss the pros and cons of poopin' on a train (Hint: It depends on what country you're in).

NFL Wild Card Preview Episode! Natty Wrap-up! Plus: Jameis Winston and Running Up the Score...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

NFL Wild Card Preview Episode! Natty Wrap-up! Plus: Jameis Winston and Running Up the Score...

College Football National Championship Preview! Lukewarm takes on the Semifinals! New Year Resolutions!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

College Football National Championship Preview! Lukewarm takes on the Semifinals! New Year Resolutions!

NFL Pretenders and Contenders! Fixing the Bowl season! Holiday traditions!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:45:00 -0500

NFL Pretenders and Contenders! Fixing the Bowl season! Holiday traditions!

The Crew are Champions! MLS Cup review...Revisiting our preseason College Football predictions...plus our college football playoff playoff picks...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0500

The Crew are Champions! MLS Cup review...Revisiting our preseason College Football predictions...plus our college football playoff playoff picks...

CFP Implications...Revisiting The Game...Turkey legs, Saturday morning cereal and cartoons

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We talk through various scenarios regarding the College Football Playoff, revisit The Game and talk turkey, Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast cereal

2-MINUTE DRILL: NCAA and NFL Football…Turkey Bowl memories…Celery Salt and Extension Cords…plus rants and recommendations

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

2-MINUTE DRILL: NCAA and NFL Football…Turkey Bowl memories…Celery Salt and Extension Cords…plus rants and recommendations

Can the Huskies make the playoff? OSU-Penn State Review! What up, AFC North? And more and more football...plus greatest Halloween memories and betting on your own team

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Can the Huskies make the playoff? OSU-Penn State Review! What up, AFC North? And more and more football...plus greatest Halloween memories and betting on your own team - we're live from Maestro's patio for a corker of a show

OSU-Penn State! Baseball Championship Series! Plus: Best Drinks for Sweater Weather

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We talk all about this weekend's big OSU-Penn State game...touch base with baseball...plus we share our best drinks for sweater weather...and we've got reccs, rants and wagers galore.

Bold predictions...MLB Playoffs...Horror and SciFi Reccs...plus BMOC's Dicey Road Trip

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Bold predictions...MLB Playoffs...Horror and SciFi Reccs...plus BMOC's Dicey Road Trip

Ryan Day and the Irish...Bold Predictions...plus the things that haunt our brains...Peter Gabriel review...Travis loves Taylor and Coach loves Mesopotamia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Ryan Day and the Irish...Bold Predictions...plus the things that haunt our brains...Peter Gabriel review...Travis loves Taylor and Coach loves Mesopotamia

Don't watch the Chubb injury! Plus: Defense rules...OSU-Notre Dame prognostications...EPL at Fado...Indiana Jones and Mowing Your Yard Diagonally

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We're talking football: Pro, college, English: you name it. Plus should you watch Nick Chubb's injury? You should not. Coach reviews Indiana Jones, Maestro had some beers at Fado while watching Arsenal and BMOC is mowing his yard diagonally, Life's fucking great, everybody. Just fucking mint.

2023 College Football Preview episode!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We take a look at the upcoming college football season and answer the burning questions...plus our playoff picks, wagers of the week and the 2-minute drill...

We're back! What were the Guards and Reds thinking?...Soccer catch-up...Football in the air...plus the Ohio Cup fizzles, we recc some documentaries and Maestro's parking problems persist

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:15:00 -0400

We're back! What were the Guards and Reds thinking?...Soccer catch-up...Football in the air...plus the Ohio Cup fizzles, we recc some documentaries and Maestro's parking problems persist

"Almost" recommendations...MLB pitchers...Run DLC...Wembymania...Clubber Lang, Disco Demolition Night, 5K medals and the pointlessness of existence

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

What shows/music and movies have we almost recommended, but decided not to? Can you make contact vs an MLB pitcher? Elly De La Cruz is fun to watch...Clubber zinged him...5K medals...Disco Demolition...What's Djokovic drinking? and more

Talkin' Baseball! The Rays are Unreal. The AL East is really good! Are the Reds for real? Plus: USA-Mexico reactions, side quests and BMOCs new favorite cereal

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Talkin' Baseball! The Rays are Unreal. The AL East is really good! Are the Reds for real? Plus: USA-Mexico reactions, side quests and BMOCs new favorite cereal

The Jersey Question...Nuggs-Heat and Knights-Panthers...Memorial wrap-up...AL Central...Vegas as a sports town...plus Roids, Recommendations and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

How many jerseys do you own and how often do you wear them? Plus NBA and NHL Finals takes...Memorial Wrap-up...the AL Central is just bad...Roids...Recommendations and more!

Greatest Yard Games! Preakness Picks! Celtics-Heat and Lakers-Nuggs! Plus: F1 Baby Drivers...Bronny the Trojan and Genoa's best Jason Day

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Greatest Yard Games! Preakness Picks! Celtics-Heat and Lakers-Nuggs! Plus: F1 Baby Drivers...Bronny the Trojan and Genoa's best Jason Day

Kentucky Derby Picks! NBA Semi-finals! Horses, Hoops and Hockey!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Kentucky Derby Picks! NBA Semi-finals! Horses, Hoops and Hockey!

CJ Stroud, Aaron Rodgers and Cavs-Knicks...plus Arsenal-ManCity and F1 P10 Picks!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

CJ Stroud, Aaron Rodgers and Cavs-Knicks...plus Arsenal-ManCity and F1 P10 Picks!

Talkin' Baseball! New rules, predictions and more! Plus: Coach calls out the Big Apple

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Talkin' Baseball! New rules, predictions and more! Plus: Coach calls out the Big Apple...

Madness and Masters and Trash Talk...oh my! Plus: Frank Solich, Bradley Beal and Han Solo

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Wrapping up March Madness and looking ahead to the Masters...plus Caitlin and Angel, Shohei's Millions, Frank the Tank, Bradley Beal and Han Solo...

Final Four episode! Tourney Pool Results! Plus the Masters, Opening Day and Lamar's conundrum...and The Maestro takes stock

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Final Four episode! Tourney Pool Results! Plus the Masters, Opening Day and Lamar's conundrum...and The Maestro takes stock

The Madness Continues! Sweet 16 picks! Plus Martina, LIV Golf's compelling footage and Vegas knows, baby. Vegas always knows.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The Madness Continues! Sweet 16 picks! Plus Martina, LIV Golf's compelling footage and Vegas knows, baby. Vegas always knows.

The Madness of March! Bracket breakdowns! Upset Specials! Plus Run Ruled at the WBC, a BMOC cautionary tale and a pickleball faux pas

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

The Madness of March! Bracket breakdowns! Upset Specials! Plus Run Ruled at the WBC, a BMOC cautionary tale and a pickleball faux pas...

College Hoops Conference Tourneys! Baseball's New Rules! Plus Maestro explains how they get you...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

College Hoops Conference Tourneys! Baseball's New Rules! Plus Maestro explains how they get you...

The Super Spectacular! Who wins the big game? Best prop bets! Snacks! Plus: What's the deal with vests?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The Super Spectacular! Who wins the big game? Best prop bets! Snacks! Plus: What's the deal with puffy vests?

Talking Joey B! Championship Game Predictions! Best Winter Beverages! Plus: The Return of Final Thoughts

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We talk all things Joe Burrow...break down the AFC and NFC Championship games, and share our best Wintertime beverages...plus the epic return of Final Thoughts

Playoff picks! Wild Card tepid takes! OSU's undefeated! Now Streaming Reccos! The $500 Million Man

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Playoff picks! Wild Card tepid takes! OSU's undefeated! Now Streaming Reccos! The $500 Million Man...

NFL Wild Card Previews! Georgia Squeaks Past TCU! Crazy 2023 Predictions...Plus: the Mysteries of Jacksonville

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:00:00 -0500

We preview the upcoming Wild Card games, share some final thoughts on Georgia-TCU and ponder the Mysteries of Jacksonville.

OSU-Georgia recap! National Championship Preview! Santa's greatest hits! Resolutions! Plus: We gotta spend Brudda's money...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

OSU-Georgia recap! National Championship Preview! Santa's greatest hits! Resolutions! Plus: We gotta spend Brudda's money...

Football, Futbol and Snacks: CFP, NFL and World Cup takes, plus we rank mini-bags of snacks

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Football, Futbol and Snacks: Quick takes on college football, pro football, the World Cup, plus you know how you can buy big bags of mini-bags of chips? We rank those from 10 to 1.

USA! USA! USA! World Cup hot takes...Plus: What happened to the Buckeyes...Conference Championship picks! Fickell, Freeze and the AFC North

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

USA! USA! USA! World Cup hot takes...Plus: What happened to the Buckeyes...Conference Championship picks! Fickell, Freeze and the AFC North

MACtion Road Trip Episode 2: Electric Bugaloo! Ohio Wins MAC East Live! Plus: World Cup Reactions...OSU-Michigan Preview! Crunch vs. Krackle! Going gloveless and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:45:00 -0500

We hit the road to watch Ohio win the MAC East Live! Plus: World Cup Reactions...OSU-Michigan Preview! Crunch vs. Krackle! Going gloveless, Pickleball Ed and more...

World Cup Preview! CFB Chaos Playoff Scenarios! What's wrong with Buffalo? Tough Questions with Coach!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Maestro previews the world Cup! We talk American football: chaos scenarios for college football playoffs, Buffalo blues, Saturday takes charge in Indy, plus Coach asks some tough questions, and wagers of the week.

What just happened? CFB week 10 reacts...Plus: who's a slouch? RIP Ray Guy, Coach's Leadville quest and wagers of the week

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

What just happened? CFB week 10 reacts...Plus: who's a slouch? RIP Ray Guy, Coach's Leadville quest and wagers of the week

Road Trip Episode! Join Coach and BMOC on a road trip for Tuesday Night MACtion! Plus: World Series...Full Size Candy Bars for Halloween...Being on National TV and an Interview with a Guy in a Cowboys Hat and Pirates Jacket

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Road Trip Episode! Join Coach and BMOC on a road trip for Tuesday Night MACtion! Plus: World Series...Full Size Candy Bars for Halloween...Being on National TV and an Interview with a Guy in a Cowboys Hat and Pirates Jacket...and we contemplate the University of Buffalo...

Word Series Preview! OSU-Penn State! Game Day at The Shoe! Nottingham Forest!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We break down the World Series, talk OSU-Penn State and recap our recent adventures at The Shoe...plus: Nottingham Forest!

Goal post tear-downs! Ridiculous College Football Claims! Guards-Yanks wrap-up! Quicksand review! Little Debbies! Baseball Salary trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Special Thursday edition: We talk goal post tear-downs! Ridiculous College Football Claims! Guards-Yanks wrap-up! Quicksand review! Little Debbies! Baseball Salary trivia!

Guards-Yankees Preview! Wild Card Recap! $8 Snack Challenge...plus a man called Potatoes

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Special Tuesday edition! We preview the Guardians-Yankees series, recap the Wild Card games, speculate on Seattle''s chances against Houston and take the $8 snack challenge. Plus wagers of the week, rants, corrections and recommendations and a man called Potatoes.

Last minute punt! BMOC stops by to explain why the SW team made the late call to punt on this week's show

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Last minute punt! BMOC stops by to explain why the SW team made the late call to punt on this week's show

The Guardians Guide to Immortality! FOMO vs Imposter Syndrome...Big Swing Games update...K-State's huge win...wagers of the week

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Coach and BMOC discuss the Guardians Guide to Immortality! Plus FOMO vs Imposter Syndrome...Big Swing Games update...K-State's huge win...Wagers of the week...Where's Maestro?

NFL and CFB Games of the Week! Can the White Sox catch the Guards? What's the over/under on unapproved pets? Plus: Wagers, Sibling trivia and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

NFL and CFB Games of the Week! Can the White Sox catch the Guards? What's the over/under on unapproved pets? Plus: Wagers, Sibling trivia and more...

NFL Week One Tepid Takes! Bold Predictions! Super Bowl darkhorses! Welcome to Wrexham...plus EPL, F1 and Tennis

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Our lukewarm takes on week one of the NFL, a few bold predictions for the season and dark horse picks for the Super Bowl...plus Maestro catches us up on EPL, F1 and tennis!

College Football, Golf Carts and 12-letter Sportles

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Coach and Maestro hit the patio to discuss college football, pro football, semi-pro football, semi-foot pro ball, golf carts and the epic 12-letter Sportle puzzle from this past week. It's a BMOC-free Thursday edition of Sports Wednesday...

It's here: College Football Preview Episode

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Breaking down the upcoming college football season: Playoff predictions, great games, compelling stories, and of course, unnecessarily complicated trivia...

Maestro's College Football Preview Preview

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

No show this week. Maestro breaks out his guitar to explain why.

Coach's College Football Preview Preview

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

No new episode this week...The Coach explains why.

CFP Preseason Rankings...Stadium Bucket Lists...Did you climb the rope in gym class? Arnold at the Junction...Plus: Serena, Lewis and the Franimal

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

CFP Preseason Rankings...Stadium Bucket Lists...Did you climb the rope in gym class? Arnold at the Junction...Plus: Serena, Lewis and the Franimal

We're back from break and talking about Deshaun's Suspension...Padres Rising and other trades...Judge's dingers...plus reconsidering Charlie Brown's work on the mound...OSU ticket prices...LIV and Seb and Jai Alai, oh my

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

We're back from break and talking about Deshaun's Suspension...Padres Rising and other trades...Judge's dingers...plus reconsidering Charlie Brown's work on the mound...OSU ticket prices...LIV and Seb and Jai Alai, oh my

200th Episode Live Event! Greatest Ohio Sports Moment of the 21st Century So Far...Our best moments from 200 episodes! Plus: Baker's gone...Big Ten changes...Carlos Sainz...Wimbledon and Best of Three Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

200th Episode Live Event! Greatest Ohio Sports Moment of the 21st Century So Far...Our best moments from 200 episodes! Plus: Baker's gone...Big Ten changes...Carlos Sainz...Wimbledon and Best of Three Trivia

Nordiques! 54! Red buds vs River Birches...plus basebrawl, Wimberdun and Baby Arch

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

From the Stanley Cup to the 54, we discuss things we know nothing about...Ole Miss wins the CWS...Wimbledon begins and a Guardians rant goes sideways...And we ponder: Can a playlist inspire BMOC to exercise more?

NBA Finals breakdown with the Norseman! Who wins in a fight: Whatchamacallits vs Take 5...More details on our Live Show...Unnecessarily complicated 14 questions

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

NBA Finals breakdown with Max Green! Who wins in a fight: Whatchamacallits vs Take 5...More details on our Live Show...Unnecessarily complicated 14 questions...

Big Announcement! Lift your spirits moments! NBA finals and StephCurry's legacy...plus the Cancer Question

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We release our plans for our upcoming 200th episode...you'll want to be there! Plus...what moments in sport lift your spirits when you think of them? Does Boston have a chance in the NBA finals? What is Steph Curry's legacy? Plus updates from Big Swing Games and the Cancer Question returns.

The Unnecessarily Complicated Episode: As we flirt with dropping below the Podcast Mendoza line, Maestro's patio hosts a bourbon-fueled, wide-ranging conversation on how we unnecessarily complicate our lives...plus: The Cancer Question returns...Sportle shout-outs...Indy 500 v. NASCAR...EPL wrap-up

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The Unnecessarily Complicated Episode: Maestro's patio hosts a bourbon-fueled wide-ranging conversation on how we unnecessarily complicate our lives...The Cancer Question returns...Sportle Shout Outs...Can you make the Pro Bowl worse? Roger Goodell says "Challenge Accepted."

The Suburbs Episode: Grills, Cars, Mulch and Mid-life Crises: Plus: Baseball's fan problem, EPL and F1 and "Bets with Friends"

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Not going to lie: With The Coach out, this episode is basically what it is like to eavesdrop on the dumb conversations two middle-aged suburban Dads have on the regular.

The Comeback Episode! Rich Strike! Josh Naylor! Wally Pipp vs Willie Pep...Going yard...North London Derby...Zen and the Art of Sprinkler Maintenance

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Comeback Episode! Rich Strike! Josh Naylor! Wally Pipp vs Willie Pep...Going yard...North London Derby...Zen and the Art of Sprinkler Maintenance

Kentucky Derby picks…Maestro’s arthritis cream reccs…Top Secret golf clubs…NFL draft and BMOC’s life choices…tepid takes on MLB, NBA, NHL, EPL and F1…plus, mowing the lawn in your dress socks…Mother’s Day plans

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Kentucky Derby picks…Maestro’s arthritis cream reccs…Top Secret golf clubs…NFL draft and BMOC’s life choices…tepid takes on MLB, NBA, NHL, EPL and F1…plus, mowing the lawn in your dress socks…Mother’s Day plans

AAA Ball Game Review! A lonely Coach stares into the abyss...Golf Cart Jeremy's bold pick...Everything you need to know about Wally Pip

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

BMOC and Maestro head to a AAA ballgame while the Coach ruminates sadly on the troubles weighing on his soul...

NBA Playoff Picks...C's, Suns, Nets and Dubs...World Cup Soccer...in November? Ads on unis, really, MLB? The Whatchamacallit controversy rages!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We talk through the NBA playoffs and pick our winner...locks of the week...wagers are flying...Why is the world cup in November? Will MLB put ads on their Unis? The Whatchamacallit controversy rages!

Sportle is here! Masters recap...RIP Dwayne Haskins...Maestro Rant-a-thon...This week's best wagers...Let's go Guards!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Coach and BMOC discuss their new game, Sportle.pro...We remember Dwayne Haskins...plus Maestro's got rants ' plenty, we review this week's best wagers and and hey, Let's go, Guards! Brought to you by Sportle.pro.

The End of Madness! Prize Bucket pulls! Baseball's back! A Bold Candy Bar Offer! Plus pondering a problem for future BMOC and future Coach...a 100% Maestro-free episode

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:30:00 -0400

We recap March Madness and pull prizes for our bracket winners...Baseball is back and BMOC wants to catch a foul ball...Coach contemplates a bold candy bar offer...plus a problems gets sent to future BMOC and future Coach...It's a Maestro-free episode...

What just happened? Taylor Hawkins, Will Smith and more. Plus March Madness tepid takes and bracket update, great Spring Break trips and conversation starters for awkward introverts. It's a 100% BMOC-free episode.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

March Madness Tepid Takes and SW Bracket update. Current Event bit... “What Just Happened?!” Featuring Taylor Hawkins RIP, Will Smith smackaroo, Toto Wolf turtleneck, Andrew Miller retirement and Spring Break trip memories. Plus we talk Conversation Starters/Ice Breakers for awkward introverts. It's a 100% BMOC-free episode.

Greatest Villains in Sports, Movies and more! Bracket Updates and more Mascot Madness! Plus F1's new season, Against the Ice (is not a hockey movie), Batman and Jellystone

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Laimbeer, McEnroe, Tyson and ? We're talking great villains in sports, film and life: like the guy who takes the last cup of coffee and doesn't make a new pot! Plus we talk March and Mascot Madness, F1's new season and Batman, Yogi Bear and not a hockey movie Against the Ice.

March Madness preview! Upset specials...Heavy favorites, plus a complete Mascot v Mascot breakdown

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We breakdown the NCAA basketball tournament, offer up some upset specials and we run through the entire bracket on the basis of mascot v. mascot.

The Underrated Episode: Underrated athletes, sports, shows, films, actors, board games and more! Plus: Bobcat + Buckeye coaching woes, an FCF Wild Aces Update and a haircut makes a triumphant return to F1

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

The Underrated Episode: Underrated athletes, sports, shows, films, actors, board games and more! Plus: Bobcat + Buckeye coaching woes, an FCF Wild Aces Update and a haircut makes a triumphant return to F1

Doldrum relief episode: A collection of beans about baseball, music, streaming series, wrestling and of course, Underdog. Good times. Good times.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Doldrum relief episode: A collection of beans about baseball, music, streaming series, wrestling and of course, Underdog. Good times. Good times.

S5 premiere: "Endings" ... We experiment with a new format to kick off Season 5 of the show...what are the great endings in life? Plus, Super Bowl takes, S4 wrap-up and the two minute drill

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

S5 premiere: Endings...We experiment with a new format to kick off Season 5 of the show...what are the great endings in life? Why is BMOC's 11-year-old self so disappointed in him...what was Ricky Gervais thinking when he filmed the steamy garbage finale of After Life? Where is Ted Williams frozen head right now? Plus, Super Bowl takes, S4 wrap-up and the two minute drill (Let's go, Team Schuster!)

The Super Show! We break down the big game and share our favorite prop bets in our S4 finale! and...Chicago Joe checks in! Plus we talk Olympic monobob, Harbaugh, Buckeye Turf and make one final tribute to the Dreamweaver

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Super Show! We break down the big game and share our favorite prop bets in our S4 finale! and...Chicago Joe checks in! Plus we talk Olympic monobob, Harbaugh, Buckeye Turf and make one final tribute to the Dreamweaver...

What an NFL weekend! AFC/NFC Conference Championship medium-level analysis and trivia! Baseball HoF still snubs the 'roidsters! Plus, a dark and bitter BMOC muses on Cryptocurrency, Ostrich Pillows and the old AFL

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

What an NFL weekend! Conference Championship medium-level analysis and trivia! Baseball HoF still snubs the 'roidsters! Plus, a dark and bitter BMOC muses on cryptocurrency, Ostrich Pillows and the old AFL

NFL Playoff Picks! Tom Selleck vs. Harrison Ford ... Sports Gambling comes to Ohio ... KLove + 1st Round pick for Ben Simmons, anyone? ... Jamaican Bobsled returns ...Ohio Bobcats...Florida A&M Rattlers

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500

A quick recap of the Wild Card round and we break down divisional round matchups...plus would Tom Selleck have made a better Indiana Jones? The Jamaican Bobsled team returns! Would you trade for Ben Simmons? Bobcats bounce Miami...Red Bull's engine issues...and the Florida A&M Rattlers

NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview! Georgia-Alabama Wrap-up! Plus: It's gray? and Stetson Brenner, Rachel Balkovec, Novak Djokovic, Marty Schottenheimer and the Monobob!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview! Georgia-Alabama Wrap-up! Plus: It's gray? and Stetson Brenner, Rachel Balkovec, Novak Djokovic, Marty Schottenheimer and the Monobob!

Football Movie Trivia! Big Ben's legacy and the Browns-Steelers Garbagefest! Who’s watching the CFP championship? It’s a 100% BMOC free episode!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Football Movie Trivia! Browns-Steelers Garbagefest! Who’s watching the CFP championship? It’s a 100% BMOC-free episode!

How to beat Saban! 2022 Predictions! Plus new TV, film and documentary recommendations!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Can Alabama and Nick Saban be beat? We discuss how...plus we breakout the crystal. ball for some 2022 predictions and some TV, film and documentary recommendations

F1's Final Lap! PKs in the MLS...Bowl Game Season is upon us...Buckeye Hoops...AFC middlin' chaos and what the heck is Tailgreeter?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

F1's Final Lap! PKs in the MLS...Bowl Game Season is upon us...Buckeye Hoops...AFC middlin' chaos and what the heck is Tailgreeter?

How Cincinnati wins the CFP...Heisman hopefuls...Lewis vs Max in the last F1 Race...Stuff about the Browns, George Harrison and Eric Clapton...Coach returns and Maestro is fussy

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

How Cincinnati wins the CFP...Heisman hopefuls...Lewis vs Max in the last F1 Race...Stuff about the Browns, George Harrison and Eric Clapton...Coach returns and Maestro is fussy

Buckeye, Browns and Steelers have fallen and they can't get up! New CFP top 4: what would a 2-loss Alabama mean?...plus LeBron's legacy...and Coach's string of consecutive shows ends at 173!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Our first-ever show sans-Coach: BMOC and Maestro pick up the pieces after a rough sports weekend: Buckeyes, Browns and Steelers all lose...We contemplateLeBron's legacy...plus locks, rants and some chat about F1.

Give Thanks for the Bearcats>>>CFP Hot Takes...RIP Doug Jones...Mini-recs...Sleep vs Bourbon and the WORST URKEL YOU HAVE EVER HEARD!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500

Give Thanks for the Bearcats>>>CFP Hot Takes...RIP Dog Jones...Mini-recs...Sleep vs Bourbon and the WORST URKEL YOU HAVE EVER HEARD!

NFL Super Bowl Pivots! LSU's Coaching Search! Lewis' amazing drive! Plus the return of the Fun Spot...a double sawbuck wager with Bruddah and Coach and Maestro are a coupla' softies.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

After 10 weeks of NFL football, we revisit our Super Bowl picks...plus, who will LSU hire next? Lewis Hamilton's weekend in Brazil was toit! Plus the Fun Spot returns....a double sawbuck wager with Bruddah and Coach and Maestro are a coupla' softies.

CFP's New Top 4...Do Oklahoma or Cincy stand a chance...Taunting penalty: is that a joke?...The Dubs are back...Is the Lewis v Verstappen race over? Brudda loses a big bet...and the return of Final Thoughts...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

CFP's New Top 4...Do Oklahoma or Cincy stand a chance...Taunting penalty: is that a joke?...The Dubs are back...Is the Lewis v Verstappen race over? Brudda loses a big bet...and the return of Final Thoughts...

World Series hot takes for every outcome! OBJ: Disappointment, Curse or Cancer? CFP rankings stick it to Cincy...Golfers, Goons and D3 mascots...and we make a massive bet with Coach's brudda!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400

As Game 6 plays out live, we record takes for every outcome...OBJ: not traded, so play him or cut him? Is he a cancer, a curse or just a disappointing #3 receiver? Coach and BMOC duke it out. We make a bold bet with Coach's brudda and try to separate goons from golfers...plus fluffernutter annoited by dictonary people...F1 heads south of the border and the triumphant return of D3 mascots!

Coach eats crow as listeners react to our Baker v. Burrow debate! Are you watching the World Snoozies? Why is Alabama #3? Illinois-Penn State was the best game of the year...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Fans react to the Baker v Burrow controversy...Coach loads his plate with a feast of crow...Who's watching Atlanta-Houston? Bama is overrated? 9 OTs in Illinois-Penn State...

Baker v Burrow: Controversy Explodes! New nicknames for Boots! Are the Dodgers toast? NHL picks...Oklahoma's new direction...Guest-a-palooza part II and the 2-minute trivia drill

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Coach and Maestro THROW DOWN over Baker v Burrow...We consider better nicknames for Valterri Bottas...Are the Dodgers done? Way too early NHL picks...Oklahoma's got a new direction...we make way-too-early NHL champ picks...Guest-a-palooza continues and the 2-minute trivia drill returns...

WTF Nate?!? (Ted Lasso finale spoilers)...Who should outrank Alabama? NBA champ picks...Flying Finn challenge! Plus slightly stale MLB thoughts and other tepid takes!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Ted Lasso season finale continutes to inspire controversey on the show...Coach thinks Alabama should fall further...Who will win the NBA...Why are there so many dang Flying Finns? Slightly stale takes on MLB and Gruden...and finally: is BMOC being nostalgic or is he a guilt-wielding puppet master?

MLB Playoffs! Ted Lasso…WTF (Spoilers)? Undefeated CFB Teams: Real or Not Real? Matt Amodio's Jeopardy run…Plus…what happens when Maestro meets Coach at Drug Mart…

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We talk through the MLB playoff matchups and decide which undefeated college football teams are real and which are not...plus we debate Ted Lasso Season 2, wager with Coach's Bruddah, and learn what happens when Coach runs into Maestro at Drug Mart...

NFL and NCAA Hot Takes! Say it ain't so, Reds! OSU-Tulsa live game reviews! Plus: Vampires, Bourbon and the Ryder Cup!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We set a new record for bleeped out jokes as we discuss the NFL and NCAA football seasons, the Cincinnati Reds, and the OSU-Tulsa Live Game Experience. Plus: Some stuff about vampires, bourbon, the Ryder Cup and Tennis, maybe?

NFL Preview! Super Bowl Picks! NFL Trivia! Week One NFL locks and NCAAF Lessons Learned! Hot Dog rant! Plus Maestro's Ode to the Estonian Women's Epee Team is in, and It. Is. Amazing!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It's our NFL preview episode, where we make ridiculous Super Bowl picks...plus NFL trivia and locks of the week...What did we learn from week one of NCAA football? Plus: Can the Reds do it? And Maestro's ode to the Estonian Women's Epee Team is finally in! and It. Is. Amazing.

College Football Preview with Tall Sean and lots of crickets! We make our preseason Natty Champ picks....and an Epic Trivia Showdown! Plus FI returns in Belgium! MmmmmBop!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400

One of our least-favorite guests Tall Sean returns to break down the upcoming College Football Season. We make National Champion predictions...F1 returns in Belgium, plus an epic trivia showdown with an even more epic prize...This show was live-recorded on Maestro's patio, and I'm sorry to say, the crickets win the shouting contest at times.

Good times!

We're talking baseball! Who fears the Reds? Field of Dreams game causes feels...World Series predictions...plus we review Lacorsa racing game and Eddie the Eagle meets the Black Crows...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We're talking baseball! Who fears the Reds? Field of Dreams game causes feels...World Series predictions...plus we review Lacorsa racing game and Eddie the Eagle meets the Black Crows...

Great Olympic Moments! Westbrook the Laker and Scherzer the Dodger! Maestro eats a Zagnut! Pelotonia training update and a final Cancer Question for 2021...and Toonces the Driving Cat plus Olympic Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

We're live and oustide as we discuss our favorite moments of this olympics (so far)...Hot Takes on Russell Westbrook, Jason Preston, Max Scherzer, Frank Solich and more...plus two minutes of Olympic trivia, a few show recommendations and the super-compelling audio of Maestro eating a Zagnut during the show.

We're back! And we're talking Guardians! Olympics! Lydia Jacoby! Air Supply and the return of The Cancer Question! We pick F1 Midfield Drivers! Plus final thoughts on the NBA and NHL...and Coach gets triggered over "fake" punk rock, Bob Costas and mainstream skateboarding

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

We're back! And we're talking Guardians! Olympics! Lydia Jacoby! Air Supply and the return of The Cancer Question! We pick F1 Midfield Drivers! Plus final thoughts on the NBA and NHL...and Coach gets triggered over "fake" punk rock, Bob Costas and mainstream skateboarding...

NBA Finals: Is there a compelling matchup ahead? Plus What's the sport of the future? And...Carl Nassib, Black Summer, 2-Minute Trivia and Coach's Baseball Pants

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Can we find a reason to watch between the Hawks, Bucks, Suns and Clippers? Who should be more embarassed at this year's performance: LeBron or KD? What's the sport of the future? Plus hot takes on Carl Nassib and Black Summer. and the 2-minute Trivia Drill...

Best and Worst of 2021 (So far)...We Geek Out about F1 Drive to Survive on Netflix! Plus, Coach is mad at baseball...again!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We're halfway through 2021, so we check in with our Best and Worst of 2021 (So far)...We Geek Out about F1 Drive to Survive on Netflix, and share hella spoilers about S3E9 Man on Fire...Plus, Coach is mad at baseball...again! We bet Major League Soccer with Bruddah and the 2-minute Trivia Drill returns for part 2!

Hot Takes! The Memorial...The Lakers...The Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Plus USMNT's huge win...Locks of the Week, Trivia and Baseball's Licorice Spit Situation

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Hot Takes! The Memorial...The Lakers...The Azerbaijan Grand Prix! Plus Locks of the Week, Trivia and Baseball's Sticky Situation...

The Uplifting Episode: Good times with Phil Mickelson, Simone Biles, Juantarius Bryant, Coach's Brudda, Columbus Crew and America

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Uplifting Episode! We're focused on the good stuff happening in the world of sports...We talk Phil Mickelson, Golf, MLB debuts, Backyard Games, Coach's Brudda, the Columbus Crew, Bob Dylan and Fathers and Sons and Baseball and America #FTW

The Wednesday Court settles our Medina Spirit controversy! Uninformed NBA Play-in Picks...Preakness wager results...101 Marv Albert jokes and some smack talk for Coach's Bruddah!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 18 May 2021 22:00:00 -0400

Special guest the honorable Gary Strohspounder settles Maestros suit against Coach over the Kentucky Derby in our first ever edition of The Wednesday Court! We inexplicably make NBA Play-in Picks...Our Preakness wager results are strong...1001 Marv Albert jokes and some smack talk for Coach's Bruddah!

Columbus Crew's disastrous rebrand strikes a nerve! Medina Spirit's 'Roid Rage and our Preakness and EPL picks...plus Westbrook's historic triple double, Reds-Pirates STANDOFF and Rush is not Led Zepplin

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Columbus Crew's disastrous rebrand strikes a nerve! Medina Spirit's 'Roid Rage and our Preakness and EPL picks...controversy erupts over Tom Clancy's Without Remorse! plus Westbrook's historic triple-double, Reds-Pirates STANDOFF and Rush is not Led Zepplin

The Weirdest Rules in Sports...Preds-Canes...Star Wars trivia...Riff requests...Mr.Irrelevant

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We play is it a rule or not a rule? We get all Preds-Canes with Coach's Bruddah...Star Wars Trivia...Mr. Irrelvant

NFL Draft Preview! MLB's 7-inning rule! Kingdom Come! A Sonnet About Michael Chabon! Plus, Tall Sean's Inspiring 17th Place Win!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We preview the top 3 picks in Thursday's NFL Draft...Coach rants about 7-inning Double Header Games...BMOC delivers the long-delayed sonnet about Michael Chabon...Maestro gets it on...Tall Sean inspires fans everywhere with a miraculous 17th Place win! It's sports as only three idiots could present it...

Catching Up on The Masters, the NBA and the NHL, plus Three Things about baseball, a proposal about your hat and a kickass outro by Maestro!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Catching Up on The Masters, the NBA and the NHL, plus Three Things about baseball, a proposal about your hat and a kickass outro by Maestro!

Baylor Rules! So does Coach's Brudda! Plus..Does 'The Natural' hold up? Fluffernutters? Who is Carl Hopsniffer?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We take the week off but still deliver an all-bean compilation episode...excerpts from our Cappuccino daily podcast digest cover Baylor's destruction of Gonzaga...Coach's take on 'The Natural'...Our reactions to our mounting debt to Coach's Brudda...plus who is Carl Hopsniffer? And Irish Guy returns to preview something about something...

Final Four Breakdown with former Wright State Raider Dr. Drew Burleson! Plus...Opening Day World Series Predictions...The World's Worst Golf Cart Driver...Recommendations...and what's eating BMOC? Petey the Intern investigates....

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Former Wright State Raider, 2007 Horizon Tournament Champion and NCAA Tournament participant Dr. Drew Burleson joins the show to break down the Final Four and answer our questions about life as a DI College Hoopster...Plus, the World's Worst Gold Cart Driver almost comes on the show...Show recommendations from Coach and Maestro...our way-too-early World Series picks and our deepening debt to Coach's Brudda...and what's eating BMOC? Petey the Intern investigates....

Sports Wednesday is out on Friday this week! Join us April2 for our Final Four breakdown!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Sports Wednesday is out on Friday this week! Whaaaat? BMOC explains...

March Madness Continues with former college hoopster Max Green: OHIO'S Rise and Fall...Sweet Sixteen Upset Specials...WTF, Big Ten? Plus the WILD ACES are Champs! and Maestro gets weird about hockey

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

March Madness Continues...former college basketball player Max Green joins the show to talk Sweet Sixteen, plus OHIO'S Rise and Fall...Upset Specials...WTF, Big Ten? And the WILD ACES are Champs! BMOC talks Snyder Cut and Maestro gets weird about hockey...

LIVESTREAM Rebroadcast: Tourney Upset Specials! The Weakest #1 Seeds! Bettin' With Coach's Brudda with special guest former Soap Box Derby racer: Coach's Brudda...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Special Guest Coach's Brudda joins the show as we pick the NCAA tourney best upset specials outside of Ohio-Virginia...plus the FCF Wild Aces are headed to the People's Choice Bowl...Which #1 seeds will fall first...and everything you didn't want to know about Soap Box Derby is revealed... This show was streamed live on 03.17.21...

Sports Wednsday Worldwide Live March Madness Show Preview! We're live at 10 pm EST / 7 PCT tonight March 17!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A quick preview of our first-ever attempted live show with video! Tune in tonight, March 17, 2021 at 10 pm EST / 7 PCT to see the car wreck it is sure to be, or check in tomorrow for the recording. We're live on YouTube bit.ly/SWWLive, Twitter.com/sportwednesday and Twitch.tv/sportswednesday.

Be there for a March Madness preview! Bettin' with Coach's Brudda! BMOC pays a bet! and more!

March Madness Preview Preview! 1-seed, Big Ten and MAC picks! FCF Aces Update! Arsenal-Spurs Wager! Trevor Bauer's One Eye, Dak's contract and WTF is up with McDonald's shake machines?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

March Madness Preview Preview! We preview next week's March Madness preview with 1-seed, Big Ten and MAC picks! Maestro-BMOC nd Coach negotiate an Arsenal-Spurs Wager! Trevor Bauer's One Eye, Dak's contract and WTF is up with McDonald's shake machines? Seriously, MCDonalds. It's Shamrock Shake season! Get your shit together, man!

Plus, the Wild Aces are playoff bound! Fan-controlled football for the win!

We did it! Wednesday Nation part owners of FCF Wild Aces! Plus Coach and Maestro reveal their EPL teams...Sports Franchise trivia...plus Coach's Brudda beats us again and BMOC and Maestro throw down over Tiger's red shirt...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We did it! Wednesday Nation becomes part owners of Fan-Controlled Football team the Wild Aces! Plus Coach and Maestro reveal their EPL teams of choice...and Unecessarily Complicated Sports Franchise trivia...plus Coach's Brudda beats us again and BMOC and Maestro throw down over Tiger's red shirt...

S4 Premiere! Sports Wednesday Worldwide! Help Us Buy a Pro Football Team! College Hoops...What up? Coach's Brudda and the Deep Heart of Texas...plus, are you on Cappucino? So are We!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Season 4 Premiere! Unveiling our new name: Sports Wednesday Worldwide! And, will you help us buy a share of a prof football team? College Hoops...What up? Coach's Brudda and the Deep Heart of Texas...plus, are you on Cappucino? So are We! What is Fan Controlled Football? Besides, AWESOME, that is...And can we beat the ALL-NEW SWW SHOT CLOCK...

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Fan Controlled Football https://www.fcf.io/

S3 Finale! The Buc's Front Four, Brady, The Weekend and a load of crap-tastic ads...How our wagers panned out...plus: are the Cavs any good?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

02.10.21: Season 3 Finale! Final thoughts on the Super Bowl: The Buc's Front Four, Brady, The Weekend and a load of Crap-tastic ads...What is it that wins championships again?....How our wagers panned out...plus: are the Cavs any good? The answer might surprise you...what happened to America's Cup and Dennis Conner? Don't ask Coach...

Special Edition: Cleveland Brown Great JOSH CRIBBS breaks down the Super Bowl for Wednesday Nation! Whaaaaaat?!?! Plus Josh Cribbs fun facts...the amazing story of how a loyal listener made it happen...and a super brief history of the Refrigerator Bowl and the

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

In this special edition of Sports Wednesday....Cleveland Brown great JOSH CRIBBS breaks down the Super Bowl courtesy of loyal listener Hoopes! That's a legit guest, people! Plus we've got Josh Cribbs fun facts, the amazing story of how this came together, and a brief history of the Refrigerator Bowl.

02.03.21: Super Bowl Extravaganza! Predict the headlines! Prop bets! Side best! Guest picks! Plus...a final verdict on Clark Bars and the Stafford for Goff trade

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We're all about the Super Bowl this week...we play "predict the headline" for the big game...and we've got picks galore...plus: prop bets...side bets...and big double or nothing with Coach's Brudda...and a final verdict on Clark Bars and unecessarily complicated trivia reaches new heights of unecessary complication...

01.20.21: We talk NFL Playoffs, the Browns' loss and Conference Championship weekend and corrupt college football program trivia...plus Coach needs someone to dumb down Tenet for him

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

01.20.21: We talk NFL Playoffs, the Browns' loss and Conference Championship weekend...plus corrupt college football program trivia...and Coach needs Christopher Nolan to dumb it down

01.13.21: Tepid Takes on OSU-Alabama...NFL Divisional Round picks...plus the EPIC PEP TALK that America needs to hear...and a shocking revelation about Hamburglar and Mayor McCheese

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We recap Alabama's big win over Ohio State...preview the NFL playoffs, including the Depends Bowl that pits Brady vs. Breesus...plus Coach lets loose with the pep talk you need to hear...BMOC deduces something shocking about Hamburglar and Mayor McCheese...Coach's brudda is hiding in a closet somewhere crying and Maestro takes down Herbstreit and pimps McGregor...AT&T needs a new agency...Coach explains why Mark Cuban is the greatest owner in sports...lactose intolerance: the sturggle is real

01.06.21: OSU-Alabama National Championship preview! NFL Wild Card Weekend picks! D3 Football Mascots! Plus...don't get poop on the camera!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We break down next week's college football national championship game between Ohio State and Alabama, plus our picks for NFL Wild Card Weekend and the return of D3 football mascots. Plus...don't get poop on the camera!

12.30.20: Three Years of SW! College Football Playoffs! 2021 Predictions!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We celebrate our third anniversary of Sports Wednesday by breaking down the College Football Playoffs, asking Zoltar for his 2021 predictions, and trying to square up with Coach's Brudda.

12.16.20: The Crew are the Champs! Lamar Jackson Was Totally Pooping! The Buckeyes Must Crush Northwestern...plus new names for the Cleveland Indians...Rants and Corrections Galore and the Someone Must Humble the Paul Brothers

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

12.16.20: The Crew are the Champs! Lamar Jackson Was Totally Pooping! The Buckeyes Must Crush Northwestern...plus new names for the Cleveland Indians...Rants and Corrections Galore and the Someone Must Humble the Paul Brothers

12.09.20: The Mt. Rushmore of Christmas Movies...Let's Go Columbus Crew! Plus OSU-Michigan Canceled! Homer NFL takes...the Ohio Bobcats 40-0 run...and we start bettin' with Coach's brudda once more

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

12.09.20: We debate the Mt. Rushmore of Christmas Movies...MLS Cup? Let's Go Columbus Crew! Plus OSU-Michigan canceled! Homer NFL takes...the Ohio Bobcats roll off a scoring run unlike any other...and we start bettin' with Coach's brudda once more and what happens if you watch all four Bourne movies back to back?

12.02.20: Sizing up the Columbus Crew...Eating imported O'Henry! bars...Naming Maestro's Basement...Tight End Trivia, Tottenham Tops the Tables and the LA Rams disastrous rebranding

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

12.02.20: Sizing up the Columbus Crew...We try eating O'Henry! bars imported from Canada...Naming Maestro's Basement...Tight End Trivia, Tottenham Tops the Tables and the LA Rams disastrous rebranding...hey man, not evey episode can be a home run...you've gotta have a few singles in there...

11.25.20: Turkey Day football locks! Our disastrous gambling problems! And the return of D3 mascots! Plus BMOCs rants go off the rails...and Coach hears the joke he's needed to hear.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Things have gone sideways in our wagers with Coach's brudda...we strategize a comeback...And the obligatory Thanksgiving-themed bit, plus your Turkey Day locks, the return of D3 Mascots...and what's eatin' at BMOC? An epic rant...Finally, BMOC tells Coach the joke he's been needing to hear.

11.18.20: Can Indiana beat Ohio State? Experts weigh in! Plus...the MLS playoffs and our disturbingly large debt to Coach's Brudda...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

11.18.20: Big Ten savant Tall Sean lays out how Indiana could beat Ohio State...our hot takes on the Big Saturday game...plus win a Sports Wednesday mug picking the MLS playoffs...and we try to escape our mounting debt to Coach's Brudda...plus Chubb's Choice, the Hail Murray and Coach explains how The Bronx is really just Brooklyn...

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11.11.20: Are the Irish for real? Will Harbaugh get canned? Who will in The Masters? Plus: Maestro betrays Bobcats everywhere...twice!!!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

We answer the three timeless questions of college football: Are the Irish for real? Will Harbaugh get canned in Michigan? Who will win the MAC? Plus we preview The Masters and Maestro betrays Bobcats everywhere...twice! And Coach has some stern words for Notre Dame...

10.28.20: Predicting Last Night's World Series Game! Big Lessons from the Big Ten! QB Trivia, Mr. Hero and a Double Showcase Showdown Winner!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We predict the winner of last night's World Series game (yup)...Plus what did we learn from the Big Ten's first week? Plus NFL QB Trivia, Mr. Hero comes to Columbus and Maestro rants, Maestro corrects and Maestro wins a double showcase showdown!

10.21.20: Big Ten Preview! World Series Picks + Trivia! Tottenham Hotspur! Kershaw's legacy...Nadal's legacy...and the Legend of Pants Rowland!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Big Ten football kicks off Saturday and we preview the season and pick the champs...Coach makes a bold prediction about Michigan...plus, World Series picks, trivia and Clayton Kershaw's legacy and Rafael Nadal's legacy...Tottenham Hotspur and the legend of Clarence "Pants" Rowland...

10.07.20: NFL Week 4 Lukewarm Takes...AFC rules! AFC rules! MLB Wild Card recaps, a filly wins the Preakness! plus, Coach loves the Astros and a Terry Haddock documentary? and sugar is sweet and so is maple syrple!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

10.07.20: NFL Week 4 Lukewarm Takes, MLB Wild Card recaps, a filly wins the Preakness! plus, Coach loves the Astros and a Terry Haddock documentary? and sugar is sweet and so is maple syrple!

09.30.20: MLB Baseball Playoff Hot Takes! NBA Finals Locks! Coach's Unending Search for an O'Henry Bar! Preakness Picks! And Still Maestro's Guitar Gently Weeps...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We break down the Wild Card matchups and make our World Series picks...plus, who will win the NBA Finals and who will nab MVP? Preakness picks that are not Authentic, and Coach exposes the nationwide O'Henry shortage that nobody is talking about, BMOC chants 'K-State! K-State!' for 20 seconds...plus we give Tall Sean a mulligan and Maestro's guitar gently weeps.

09.23.20: Sports glut! What're you watching in a world where all the sports are happening at once? Plus...a 6-pack of locks...Jerry Macguire is not the answer....BMOC blows a joke...and HBD Joe Morgan

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:15:00 -0400

09.23.20: Sports glut! What're you watching in a world where all the sports are happening at once? Plus...a 6-pack of locks...Jerry Macguire is not the answer....BMOC blows a joke...and HBD Joe Morgan

09.16.20: NFL Week 1 Takeaways! NBA Conference finals locks! Karate Kid and the Washington Senators...plus NBA Championship trivia...Cindy Gruden! Tiger Woods! Big Sexy Goes Yard...and we discover the legend that is Duff Tallahassee...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

What did we take away from week one of the NFL? BMOC views the Karate Kid in a whole new light...Cindy Gruden! Tiger Woods! Big Sexy Goes Yard and discovering the legend that is Duff Tallahassee.

09.09.20: NFL Predictions! Baseball card values! Kentucky Derby Recap...Way complicated QB trivia...plus Coach can't stop talking about Tom Brady...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

09.09.20: NFL Predictions! Baseball card values! Kentucky Derby Recap...Way complicated QB trivia...plus Coach can't stop talking about Tom Brady...

09.02.20: Wheeling and a Dealing...MLB Trades...Baseball cards...Switch Hitter Trivia...College Football Locks and What's the matter with tennis?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Hot takes on the MLB deadline trades...we swap baseball cards...Switch Hitter Trivia...College Football Locks and BMOC breaks down what's the matter with tennis...

08.26.20: Would you rather? NBA Playoff edition...Coach's Pelotonia recap...NHL locks...BMOC's 54 MPH heater...A new team for David Blatt? Historic Maestro tweets and of course, a Judge Parker recap

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

08.26.20: Would you rather? NBA Playoff edition...Coach's Pelotonia recap...NHL locks...BMOC's 54 MPH heater...A new team for David Blatt? Historic Maestro tweets and of course, a Judge Parker recap

08.19.20: The upside down episode goes awry...Will there be college football? Unwritten rules of baseball...Plus How much would you pay for a Larry Bird tomato? And, as always, more TS Eliot and George Brett's poopy pants...Special Guest Tall Sean joins the show...Uncharacteristically Disappointing Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0400

08.19.20: Will there be college football? Unwritten rules of baseball...How much is a Larry Bird tomato actually worth? TS Eliot and George Brett's poopy pants...Special Guest Tall Sean joins the show and confirms or denies Tall Sean fun facts...Uncharacteristically Disappointing Trivia is saved by Maestro's knowledge of the late 1960's Orioles dominance over KC ... Over/Under on Coach getting Covid

08.05.20: What stinks? Is it the NBA, MLS, MLB or NHL? Plus Beers and Stadiums! Ice Cream vs. Novelties...BMOC tries to buy the XFL and MLB - what are you doing??

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We catch up on the NBA, MLB, the MLS tournament and the start of the NHL playoffs...plus, can we guess what beers go with what stadiums? Also, BMOC tries to buy the XFL and Coach's rant on accessing the MLB never ends...

07.29.20: Baseball is back! (But for how long?)...Ranking ballpark snacks! MLS knockout round hot takes...And...Release the Kraken! and the weirdo NBA court...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Baseball is back, but for how long? Ranking great ballpark snacks...Plus, quick takes on the MLS knockout round. And...Release the Kraken! and the weirdo NBA court...and inquiring minds want to know: WHY DO THE WHITE SOX HAVE THREE CATCHERS ON THEIR 30-MAN ROSTER? WHAT DO THEY KNOW?!?

07.15.20: New names for the Washington NFL team! MLS group play hot takes! Defunct pro soccer teams from California! We eat candy! An Atlanta Braves rant + an unusual correction!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We brainstorm new names for the Washington NFL team! Hot takes on MLS group play! Want unecessarily Complicated Trivia? How about defunct pro soccer teams from California! Plus: We eat candy! An Atlanta Braves rant + an unusual correction! NHRA Summernationals Locks! Hey, Only a Game might have been cancelled, but damn't, we're still here!

07.08.20: Mahomes' Millions! MLS Locks! Coach's Golf-Related Brush with Death...Plus, We Eat Candy: Zagnut Edition, BMOC Mascot Takes and the 2-minute Drill

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Hot takes on Patrick Mahome's $475 million dollar deal! We've got your Major League Soccer Locks! Coach's Golf-Related Brush with Death...Plus, We Eat Candy: Zagnut Edition, BMOC has Mascot Takes All Day and the 2-minute Drill...

07.01.20: Baseball is back! Patriot Cam? BMOC tries a 5th Avenue bar LIVE and Maestro dominates at longshot trivia...Soccer jersey sponsors and the Bundesliga championship

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Major Lague Baseball is coming back for a 60 game season and we've got predictions and wild ass guesses...Cam Newton is a Patriot...what does it mean? BMOC tries a 5th Avenue bar and Maestro dominates at longshot trivia...What's the deal with soccer jersey sponsors? Did they cost Wolfsburg the Bundesliga title? Plus we've got Women's Professional Soccer League locks and the 2-minute drill...

06.17.20: Will the MLS meet its moment? Talladega, NBA and NHL picks...Long Home Runs, plus Coach breaks up with baseball...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

06.16.20 We think big things are in store for Major League Soccer, plus we make our NHL and NBA tournament picks, talk Talladega, Dick Trickle, Bristol and NASCAR, Coach sets a new bar in making trivia unnecessarily complicated AND he breaks up with baseball in a totally healthy way. Plus the 2-minute drill.

06.10.20: Sports are (almost) back! We review 'The Last Dance' and talk left-footed kickers and the soul-restoring magic of garage beers...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

06.10.20: Sports are (almost) back! We walk you through the latest MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS plans...plus, we review 'The Last Dance,' talk left-footed kickers and left-footed punters, plus a reflection on the soul-restoring magic of drinking beer in the garage...

05.20.20: Beer! Beer! Beer! Something, something, something, Sports!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

05.20.20: A mini-podcast suddenly appears in the middle of our podcast, like a small blossom on a...nevermind. We're talking beer, beer slogans, craft beer, vinyl records and just a wee bit of sports at the end. If medium-level sports talk is too basic for you, this is episode for you!

05.13.20: MLB's proposed season...Punchdancing classics...Unnecessarily complicated MJ Trivia...BMOC's grocery store beef

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We discuss MLB's proposed 82-game mini-season and put Coach on the spot: would he go to a game...plus, we select some of the greatest punchdancing songs of all time, engage in unnecessarily complicated Michael Jordan trivia and BMOC's got some beef with people at the grocery store. Plus: the time the Cavs took a ship to Detroit!

Sports Wednesday Punchdancing Playlist on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3a9OAnwNjYEauV1fxxncRv?si=c-WBAkooQg2WWaA3ApJBBQ

05.06.20: Don Shula and the '72 Dolphins vs. the '07 Pats...Rocky IV review and boxing card unboxing...BMOC tries 35-year-old gum...Undisputed heavyweight trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 May 2020 01:00:00 -0400

05.06.20: We consider Don Shula's legacy and things get heated when we compare the '72 Dolphins vs. the '07 Pats...Maestro's Rocky IV review and a live unboxing of a pack of Rocky IV cards...Plus...BMOC tries 35-year-old gum and it doesn't go well...We manage to make undisputed heavyweight trivia unnecessarily complicated...a Hulu rant and the 2-minute drill.

04.29.20: NFL Draft recap...Anti-Recommendations...Baseball Skippers who were catchers...and the living, breathing Outside Magazine issue guy checks in...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

04.29.20: NFL Draft recap...KJ Hill a 7th rounder?...Anti-Recommendations...Baseball Skippers who were catchers...and the living, breathing Outside Magazine issue guy checks in...plus good advice for hitting yourself over the head with a baking sheet...

04.22.20: NFL Draft predictions! Card, Board and Video Game Recommendations...Mix up a "Quarantini"...MLB Multi-MVPs...40-yard dash times...plus, nobody likes Roger Goodell (still)

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We break down the first five picks in Thursday's NFL draft...plus we talk dry, dirty and vodka martinis and the elusive "Quarantini," speculate about our 40-yard dash times...engage in some MLB MVP UCT (Unecessarily Complicated Trivia), and in case you were wondering, nobody likes Roger Goodell. Still.

04.15.20: Pro Baseball is back (in China)! 80's Sitcom Recommendations, Movie Franchises and Documentaries...plus unnecessarily complicated Bundesliga Baseball trivia, the XFL bankruptcy and more

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Pro Baseball is back (in China)! We pick the next 7 games in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (Go Monkeys!) 80's Sitcom Recommendations, Movie Franchises and Documentaries...plus unnecessarily complicated Bundesliga Baseball trivia, the XFL bankruptcy and more...

04.08.20: Spring Sports: What are you really missing? Comedian, Spotify and YouTube recs...Caddyshack's staying power...Epic BMOC rant...Lactose Intolerance...Circus Peanuts and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

04.08.20: Spring Sports: What are you really missing? We have new recommendations in Comedians, Spotify and YouTube channels...plus: Caddyshack's staying power...and Epic BMOC rant...and the connection between Lactose Intolerance...and cocaine...Also: Coach reconsiders Circus Peanuts...

04.02.20: We talk with Voice of the Bobcats RUSS EISENSTEIN!!! The Big Cheese! Quarantine Recommendations! Best Unsung Metal Album of 1990! The Battle of Balls Bluff!! and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Voice of the Ohio Bobcats Russ Eisenstein joins us to talk OU sports, sports broadcasting, the old school Brew Crew and the Big Cheese...plus quarantine recommendations...the best unsung metal album of 1990...and the best Baker statue and it's connection to the Battle of Balls Bluff...

03.25.20: Dancin' in the Streets with Buccaneer Brady...Hidden Gems on Netflix...the Rise of Maestro's Rant and the Rams Garbage Logo

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

With BMOC out, Coach and Maestro talk Brady and Bucs and other somehow wrong mashups, plus hidden gems on Netflix, Maestro reviews The Rise of Skywalker and Coach has some harsh words for the LA Rams.

03.18.20: Recommendation City! Best Vinyl, Craft Beer, Candy and Comedies to Get You Through the Quarantine! Plus…Great Game Replays and Unnecessarily Complicated Sports Movie Trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

With the sports world shutting down, we turn to our other passions: craft beer! vinyl records! candy! and bingeable comedies! We've got great recommendations for all of them, PLUS unnecessarily complicated sports movie trivia and the games we want to watch replays of...

03.11.20: We're back! #1 Seed Predictions...Emergency Goalies...The Big Cheese...Wendy's Breakfast... and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We're back from a 4-week break with a new format to discuss all things sports in a medium sort of way: Our #1 Seed predictions...The Emergency Goalie on Hockey...Ohio Bobcat's Big Cheese...Wendy's breakfast fail...plus Unnecessarily Complicated Trivia!

https://www.instagram.com/sportswednesday/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/petebrownsays

02.12.20: 100th EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! Top 10 SW Moments! Best bits and Worst Bits! NFL Draft Analyst Cole Medvec! This episode will never end....

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

02.12.20: 100th EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! Top 10 SW Moments! Best bits and Worst Bits! NFL Draft Analyst Cole Medvec! An Ohio Bobcat as an NFL QB? Listener mail! BMOC's History Corner! Minor Leaguer Updates! Maestro decides: Twizzlers v. Swedish Fish! Big Bucket o' Cards! Trivia! D3 Mascots! What hat are you wearing? Cancer question! + a 2-minute drill that Tall Sean called "glorious!" This is the episode that will never end....

02.05.20: Lukewarm Super Bowl takes! The Jeter-Nirvana Connection! Gritty clears his name! NFL Odds Trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Our hot takes on the Super Bowl have gotten a week bit lukewarm, but hey, it's Wednesday, broseph! Do you even lift, Bro? What's the connection between Derek Jeter and Nirvana? Gritty clears his name, but would you hire him to babysit? Plus Coach's 26-part, 19-minute trivia question and we crown the Season 2 Pick'em Champ!

01.22.20: Super Bowl Preview! MVP Trivia and Perfect Prop Bets...Coach rants about the Chiefs at home....plus Soup invades the 2-minute drill!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500

We break down the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the 49ers, plus pick the perfect prop bets. Some final thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games, including Coach's impassioned defense of the 'Chiefs suck at home' thesis...and Soup invades the two-minute drill...

01.15.20: AFC/NFC Championship Games Preview...Final Thoughts on College Football...Coach's Browns Interview...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500

We break down the AFC and NFC Championship games...share our final thoughts on college football...plus, exclusive audio of Coach's interview with the Browns, Championship Week trivia and the always gutsy 2-minute drill...

01.08.20: Wild Card Takeaways...Say Something Nice about the NBA...Playoff Picks and Pee Pee Predictions

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Our takeaways from Wild Card Weekend. A Quick Lookahead to the National Championship game. Plus, we try to say something nice about the NBA, make our NFL Divisional Round picks and a bold prediction pertaining to pee pee.

01.01.20: Buckeyes and Burrow and Browns! Oh My! Plus your National Championship and NFL Wild Card weekend picks and non-human-animal trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

What happened to the Buckeyes? Can Joe Burrow be stopped? Plus we revisit our Browns pre-season predictions...it's ugly! And we tackle some non-human animal trivia that confuses and upsets Coach and Maestro.

12.18.19: All the NFL Wants for Christmas...HOOPSTERS SHOUT-OUTS YO!!!!...Heisman Trivia...Why LeBron was REALLY in Columbus

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

We've got the NFL's secret Wish List...plus we know why LeBron was REALLY in Columbus...Heisman Trivia...catching up with the NBA, NHL and College Hoops...and 13 solid minutes of HOOPSTERS SHOUT OUTS!!! Woo-hoo...it's an old school show, f'sure!

12.11.19: College Football Playoff Predictions! Plus, Our Greatest Disappointments! And the Idaho Potato Bowl (Oh, Yeah!!!), Locks of the Week and a Very Special Cleveland Browns Trivia Segment

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

We make our college football playoff predictions, share our greatest disappointments in life, preview the Idaho Potato Bowl and roll out a very special Cleveland Browns trivia! Plus: A Starsky and Hutch reference, a Queensryche reference, a Spergon Wynn reference AND a Marv Marvin reference. That's a lot of references, peeps.

12.04.19: Conference Championship Picks! Plus: the furiously handsome takeaways from Rivalry Week...Coach turns on TB12...and the final D3 football mascots of the year!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

12.04.19: Conference Championship Picks! Plus: the furiously handsome takeaways from Rivalry Week...Coach turns on TB12 and Dabo in the same episode...NFL MVP Trivia...and the final D3 football mascots of the year! As always, we've got locks of the week and Irish Guy returns for the 2-minute drill!

11.27.19: Ohio State - Michigan! Rivalry week picks! Jim Brown v. Franco Harris! Maestro calls out BMOC! Hoopsters is happening!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

We break down the upcoming Ohio State - Michigan game, and we have your picks for Rivalry Week. Plus BMOC's History Corner returns to share the tale of Jim Brown v. Franco Harris...and Maestro's rant calls out BMOC...plus locks of the week, Dallas Cowboy receiving trivia and the 2-minute drill!

11.20.19: Helmet Gate! Resurrected NBA Stars! Running Back Trivia! BMOC's Pep Talk Results...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

We've got lukewarm takes on helmet gate...ponder what former NBA star we'd like to resurrect and put in today's game...Running Back trivia and BMOC provides an update on last week's pep talks...

11.13.19: Which undefeated CFB team will be the next to lose? Who has a pep talk that can get BMOC off the couch? How many MISL teams can you name? Why are soccer benches so weird? So many questions....

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

11.13.19: Which undefeated college football team team will be the next to lose? Who has a pep talk that can get BMOC off the couch? How many MISL teams can you name? Why are soccer benches so weird? Who's predicting Minnesota vs. Baylor for the National Championship? So many questions....

11.06.19: First CFP Rankings Hot Takes...College Football's 150th Anniversary...Ohio-Miami on ESPN2...BMOCs new soundboard and Robo-Maestro

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Super hot takes on the first College Football playoff rankings...the real story of college football's first game...Ohio plays Miami on ESPN2 and BMOC's new soundboard totally rocks...it's a Maestro-free episode...

ESPN's top 150 College Football Games: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/page/CFB150games/the-150-greatest-games-college-football-150-year-history

11/6/1869: First college football game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1869_New_Jersey_vs._Rutgers_football_game

Kevin Harlan's call of a black cat on the field is EPIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS2CahrVnnk

10.30.19: WTF, Browns?!? Plus World Series insights from Zoltar the Great...BMOC's Pick'em Supremacy...NFL Against the Spread Trivia and Maestro's first-ever correction...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:30:00 -0400

10.30.19: WTF, Browns?!? Plus World Series insights from Zoltar the Great...BMOC's Pick'em Supremacy...NFL Against the Spread Trivia and Maestro's first-ever correction...

10.22.19: World Series Preview! Greatest World Series of the 80's, 90's and 00s! World Series Trivia! Plus...Locks and Hat of the Week, a hockey sweater rant and the untold story of Steve Prefontaine and the NBA

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400

10.22.19: World Series Preview! Greatest World Series of the 80's, 90's and 00s! World Series Trivia! Plus...Locks and Hat of the Week, a hockey sweater rant and the untold story of Steve Prefontaine and the NBA

Some music is courtesy of the website Audionautix.com, and some sound effects are courtesy of freesound.org. Both licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. Additional music and sfx licensed from podcastmusic.com.

10.10.19: What we know for sure after NFL Week 5...NBA and NHL predictions...D3 Football Mascots...Tiger trivia and an epic BMOC Wild Card rant

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:30:00 -0400

We share what we know and what we want to know after 5 weeks of the NFL...D3 Football Mascots returns...BMOC lays out an epic wild card rant...and why are there so many Tigers in the mascot world?

10.03.19: MLB Postseason Hot Takes...Is Field of Dreams still dreamy?...College QB Trivia...Locks of the Week and 2-minute drill

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:15:00 -0400

We break down the Major League Baseball post-season matchups, revisit 'Field of Dreams,' take on some 'where did he play in college?' trivia...and share locks of the week, a response rant from Maestro and try out our first ever 2-minute drill...

09.25.19: Mount Rushmore of Worst Free Agent Signings Ever...Sports Memorabilia Thrift Store Finds...Locks of the Week and Buckeye Super Bowl Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We revisit some of the worst free-agent signings ever, plus we share the best sports memorabilia we could find in the local thrift shop. Locks of the Week and Buckey Super bowl Winer trivia.

09.18.19: NFL QB Disturbances in the Force...World Series Matchups we'd love to see...Locks of the Week, Big 10 QB Trivia, Fantasy recommends and more

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

09.18.19: NFL QB Disturbances in the Force...World Series Matchups we'd love to see...Locks of the Week, Big 10 QB Trivia, Fantasy recommendations and more...

09.11.19: Luckiest. Plays. Ever. Plus: NFL Week 1 Hot Takes...Fantasy Not Top 10 Start'ems...Locks of the Week...TB12 Trivia and Weeping for Serena

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We break down the luckiest. plays. ever. Plus our Week 1 NFL hot takes...your Fantasy Football "Not Top 10" start'ems...Locks of the Week...TB12 Trivia and Maestro weeps for Serena and BMOC adopts a French accent

Immaculate Reception! https://youtu.be/dHIXFKrrUhA

The Helmet Catch https://youtu.be/_vKDygyOxH0

Longest Punt Return Ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHHzbhVTBG0

Hoopsters! https://hoopsters.store

09.04.19: Football! Football! And more Football! Our NFL Preview Episode includes Super Bowl picks, Week One Locks + Trivia! Plus, College football upsets!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

09.04.19: Football! Football! And more Football! Our NFL Preview Episode includes Week One Locks + Trivia! Plus, College football upsets!

08.28.19: College Football Preview Episode! Week 1 Upset Specials! Plus Andrew Luck, NFL QBs named Matt and the death of modern football

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

The big stories for the coming season of college football, plus conference champ predictions and what ranked teams will lose in week one...will the PAC12 finale make the playoff? Plus, What's Andrew Luck thinking? And how good are QBs named Matt?

08.21.19: Little League World Series! D3 Mascots! An Epic Goose Gossage Rant and We Officially Retire a Long-Running Joke

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0400

We talk about the Little League World Series; Coach goes on an epic Goose Gossage Rant, and we retire (with honors) a long-running joke on the show...plus NFL Preseason Week 3 Locks, a Trivia Segment that goes off the rails fast. Join the SW Fantasy Football league at bit.ly/SWFFL19

08.14.19: Cleveland Hype Machine! Antonio's Helmet and other superstitions...Premier League locks and NFL Preseason Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:15:00 -0400

We fire up the Hype Detector and aim it at the Browns and the Indians...plus Antonio Brown's Helmet has us recalling our favorite sports superstitions...plus Premier League locks and NFL Preseason trivia.

08.07.19: MLB teams in the driver's seat...Pelotonia Recaps...Lou Gehrig and Zeke Elliott...First Baseman trivia and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400

08.07.19: MLB teams in the driver's seat...Pelotonia Recaps...Lou Gehrig and Zeke Elliott...First Baseman trivia and more!

07.31.19: MLB Trade deadline! Robot Umpires! Should we kill the shift and other baseball innovations...BMOC's History Corner and Maestro's last cancer question and Sports Trade trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:30:00 -0400

07.31.19: We break down the likely moves at the MLB Trade deadline! Plus...Robot Umpires! and should we kill the shift and hot takes on other baseball innovations...BMOC's History Corner and Maestro's last cancer question of the year . Finally: Sports Trade trivia!

07.17.19: NBA Free Agency Breakdown with guest analyst Cole Medvec of FilmGrinders.com! We salute a truly heroic Cleveland Tweet! And, we talk Wimbledon; Coach reviews The Replacements, plus Trivia, MLB Locks of the Week and a shocking final thought that dares to ask: Coach no more?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:15:00 -0400

Guest analyst Cole Medvec of FilmGrinders.com shares what the numbers tell us about NBA Free Agency; Coach delivers a long overdue apology and we salute the a truly heroic Clevelnd tweet; Plus, we talk Wimbledon, which BMOC pronounces 'Wimberdun,' and take on some Wimberdun trivia. Coach reviews The Replacements, we deliver baseball Locks of the Week, and our final thought asks: Coach no more?

07.10.19: World Cup Champs! MLB at the All Star Break...What the heck is going on in the NL Central? Juiced balls? Plus Coach's new impressions, another hilarious Cancer Question and LeBron James Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:00:00 -0400

07.10.19: World Cup Champs! MLB at the All Star Break...What the heck is going on in the NL Central? Juiced balls? Plus Coach's new impressions, another hilarious Cancer Question and LeBron James Trivia...

07.03.19: USA! USA! USA! Plus Hot Dogs, Bandwagons, All Star locks and July 4th Trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400

We break down Team USA's win over England and preview the World Cup Final, plus we admit to our worst bandwagon seasons, wonder if the hot dogs are juiced in the Hot Dog Eating contest, talk through the big bucket o'cards, listen to BMOC's very lonely livestream and break out some 4th of July trivia...

06.26.19: USA-France: What You Need to Know….plus the awards the NBA should give out, The Coach-BMOC feud escalates...plus locks of the week and indoor sports trivia…

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400

Women's World Cup: USA-France: What You Need to Know….plus the awards the NBA should give out, Coach and BMOC's friendship continues to fracture, a new segment born live, locks of the week and indoor sports trivia…

06.19.19: All Star Improvements! Will Kawhi stay? Are the Lakers competitive with AD? Plus, all hail the St. Louis Blues, US Open recap and Pittsburgh baseball trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:30:00 -0400

Maestro is mack and we wonder how we can improve baseball's All Star game? Will Kawhi stay with NBA Champion Toronto Raptors? Are the Lakers suddenly competitive with Anthony Davis? Plus, all hail the St. Louis Blues, Maestro talks US Open and we dabble in some Pittsburgh baseball trivia!

06.12.19: NHL Game 7 Breakdown...Did the Raptors blow their chance to win the NBA Championship? Plus, more talk about 1970s and 1980s Cleveland Indians than you thought was even possible

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400

We take advantage of Maestro's absence to go all in on the 1970s and 1980s Cleveland Indians...plus we breakdown Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and Coach tells us if Toronto has blow their one shot to beat the Warriors...and World Cup locks and a Cautionary Tale about betting the ponies online...

06.05.19: If You Were a Goat...Not So Hot Takes on the NBA and NHL Finals...Tennis, Golf, Baseball Trifectas and Summertime Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:30:00 -0400

We ponder what sports we'd choose if we could be a GOAT...Plus, not so hot Takes on the NBA and NHL Finals...A visit to the Hills at Maestrowood for Tennis and Golf updates, plus we pick Baseball Trifectas and enjoy some smooth-sippin' Summertime Trivia

05.29.19: Indy 500! Remembering Buckner...plus NBA and NHL Finals, Motorsports Trivia and Locks of the Week.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 May 2019 00:30:00 -0400

Is Game 6 Bill Buckner's legacy? Is the Indy 500 still relevant? How can the Raptors beat the Warriors in the NBA Finals? Bruins or Blues in the NHL? Plus...gambling on independent league baseball, an update on our Midwest MLB Stadium Showdown, motorsports trivia and the 3 celebrities you'd most like to motorboat.

05.15.19: Greatest Last Second Wins! NBA and NHL Playoff takes! Hot Corner Trivia and the SW Thrift store challenge!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

In appreciation of Kawhi Leonard's amazing game- and series-winner against the 76ers, the crew shares their favorite last second wins. Plus we catch up on the conference finals in both the NBA and the NHL. Plus, locks of the week, third baseman trivia and the SW thrift store challenge.

05.08.19: Derby disaster! Bruins-Jackets Hot Takes! Catching up with our MLB prospects...racing trivia and introducing the all-new Sports Wednesday workout plan

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 08 May 2019 00:30:00 -0400

05.08.19: Revisiting the Kentucky Derby disaster! Our Bruins-Jackets Hot Takes! Plus catching up with our MLB prospects...racing trivia and introducing the all-new Sports Wednesday workout plan

05.01.19: Baseball's Avengers...The Worst Secondary Mascot Ever...New SW Logo Reveal...Playoff Updates...NFL Draft Recap and Sports Movie Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 May 2019 00:15:00 -0400

If baseball players were Avengers, who would they be? What was the worst secondary mascot ever? Plus NFL draft recap, updates on the NHL and NBA Playoffs and Sports Movie Trivia. This episode is so athletic. It's got a lot of upside. There's just a lot to like in this episode.

04.24.19: NFL Draft Predictions! Baseball Stadium Showdowns! Toronto's Beauty Moment, Eh? Plus NBA/NHL playoffs, A Golf World Record and a Rant turns into a Maestro Decides

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

NFL Draft Predictions! Baseball Stadium Showdowns! Toronto's Beauty Moment, Eh? Plus NBA/NHL playoffs, A New Golf World Record and a Rant that turns into a Maestro Decides...plus a new logo is on the way, Coach toots his own horn and the return of stadium trivia

04.17.19: Comeback Tiger! Underdog BlueJackets! Plus NBA Playoff Picks, Dual-Sport Trivia and The Nastiest Cereal You've Ever Tried

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

04.17.19: Coach and Maestro talk Tiger and Golf. Will the Columbus BlueJackets sweep top-seeded Tampa Bay? Plus NBA Playoff Picks, Dual-Sport Trivia and The Nastiest Cereal You've Ever Tried

04.10.19: Final Four Wrap-up, NHL Playoff Predictions, Mascot Trivia and the thrilling conclusion to Sports Wednesday: The Death of BMOC...?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 01:45:00 -0400

What happened to BMOC at the end of our last episode? Find out! Plus, we wrap up March Madness, preview the NHL playoffs, throw around a few rants and dabble in mascot trivia. It's a Party All the Time, people.

04.03.19: Your Final Four Locks are here! Plus: the Death of BMOC? When making right on a bet goes wrong...and NHL playoff trivia and the triumphant return of What Hat Are You Wearing?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400

04.03.19: Your Final Four Locks are here! Plus: the Death of BMOC? When making right on a bet goes wrong...and NHL playoff trivia and the triumphant return of What Hat Are You Wearing?

03.27.19: What #1 seed is in dire straits? NCAA tourney recap and Sweet 16 breakdown, plus a Master's preview like no other and Coach gets unhinged about baseball in this 100% BMOC-free episode.

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:30:00 -0400

With BMOC MIA, Coach and Maestro recap the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and preview the sweet 16. Plus Coach loses himself inside a baseball thought and we share a Master's preview unlike any other.

03.19.19: Bracket Breakdowns! Upset Specials! March Madness! Join our pool! Hoops Hoops Hoops! Join our pool at on.ncaa.com/SWPodPool

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400

03.19.19: Bracket Breakdowns! Upset Specials! March Madness! Hoops Hoops Hoops! It's a special Tuesday edition of Sports Wednesday as we breakdown the NCAA brackets hone in on the upset specials, and talk hoops and hoops and more good hoops. Join our NCAA pool at on.ncaa.com/SWPodPool

03.13.19: College Hoops Conference Championship Picks! College Basketball Live Audio Experience, Bryce Harper's $330 million, and Coach Throws Shade at Celery!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Our picks for the upcoming College Conference Championship Tournaments, plus a live audio experience fresh from the Convo, our take on Bryce Harper's $330 million and Coach throws down about our new sponsor: Celery.

02.27.19: Great Underdog Upsets! Plus the best way to do cuts, new sports for Americans to love in February, the NBA G-League and defunct team trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

02.27.19: Great Underdog Upsets! Plus Coach asks: what's the best way to do cuts? We suggest new sports for Americans to love in February, breakdown the NBA G-League and bring back defunct team trivia!

02.20.19: Greatest Hockey Movies, Machado's $300 million, plus Sports Movie trivia, Hockey locks and Maestro's secret Canadian girlfriend

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

We fight out our top 6 greatest hockey movies of all time, break down what the Padres $300 million buys them in Manny Machado, BMOC makes San Diego an offer they can't refuse, plus Sports Movie Trivia, Hockey locks and all about Maestro's secret Canadian girlfriend.

02.13.19: We make crazy Lavar Ball-sized claims, pick our Final Four teams way too early, and try to spell Kryzewski…plus a correction that makes your jaw drop…

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0500

02.13.19: We make crazy Lavar Ball-sized claims and try to back them up, then we pick our Final Four teams way too early. You gotta hear Coach and BMOC try to spell Kryzewski…plus a correction that makes your jaw drop…and coach brekas down this week's Albany Great Danes vs. UMass-Lowell RiverHarks game...it's HUUUUGE.

02.06.19: Has the Super Bowl jumped the shark? Plus we reveal the Lakers best possible lineup, make good on some prop bets gone bad and go one an epic Insta-rant!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:30:00 -0500

Has the Super Bowl jumped the shark? Plus we reveal the Lakers best possible lineup, make good on some prop bets gone bad and go on an epic Insta-rant!

01.30.19: Super Bowl! Locks! Snacks! Prop Bets! Commercials! Trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:15:00 -0500

We're all about the Super Bowl: Our Super Bowl locks, the 2nd greatest snacks of all time, your best prop bets, and Super Bowl trivia! Plus Coach tells us what it's like to share a chablis with his A-list posse and Maestro ruminates on LeBron and Instagram.

01.23.19: The Saints got jobbed! And the Chiefs got Brady'd! All about the AFC and NFC Championship games, plus Bad Call trivia, NFL coaching carousel and the return og the Big Bucket o' Cards

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Man, did the Saints get shafted in the NFC Championship game! And what happened to the Chiefs? or, more accurately, who happened to the Chiefs (cue Dreamweaver). Plus we talk about the NFL head coaching carousel, share some Bad Officiating trivia and bring back the Big Bucket o' Cards...

01.16.19: Best Movie Quarterbacks, NFC/AFC Championship Breakdowns, Remembering Second Place teams, and when you should and shouldn't celebrate a big play

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

We debate the greatest movie QB of all time, plus we recap last week's NFL playoff games and look ahead to the NFC and AFC championships; we try to remember who came in second place in a bunch of games, and discuss when you should and shouldn't celebrate a big play.

01.02.19: NFL Playoff Predictions, Alabama - Clemson , plus Wild Card trivia, the final D3 Football Mascots of the year, locks of the week and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:30:00 -0500

NFL Playoff Predictions, Alabama - yawn - Clemson, plus Wild Card trivia, the final D3 Football Mascots of the year, locks of the week and more...

12.28.18 College Football Playoff Preview! Plus New Year's Resolutions for the Major Sports Leagues, the secret origins of the name 'Dabo,' and Locks of the Week, CFB Trivia and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

It's our College Football Playoff Preview! Plus we learn the secret origins of the name 'Dabo,' make New Year's Resolutions for the Major Sports Leagues, share our locks of the week, dabble in CFB Trivia and break down the sources of Coach's implicit contrarianism...

12.19.18: Top Sports Stories of 2018, plus We can't figure out the NFL! and Big Contract trivia: who earned the most money last year?

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

We each pick our personal top story for 2018, plus we try to figure out the NFL: Are the Chargers charging? Are the Chiefs chiefing? And we talk the big numbers as we take on sports contract trivia. Brought to you by Hoopsters.store.

12.12.18 If CFP teams were rock bands...What's in Urban's head...The Bowls are upon us, plus Wide Receiver Trivia, Locks of the Week and the MLS Championship

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:15:00 -0500

Who would the top 4 college football playoff teams be as rock bands? We speculate about what's going on in Urban's head...Hooray! The Bowls are upon us! Plus Wide Receiver Trivia, Locks of the Week and the MLS Championship

11.28.18: Rivalry Recaps, Turkey Day Pigskins, Conference Championship Trivia and the Dominance of Mariano Rivera

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

We recap last week's rivalry games in college football and look ahead to conference championship week with some trivia, break down the NFL's Turkey Day ballgames and discuss the dominance of closer Mariano Rivera.

11.21.18 College Football Rivalry Week, NFL Turkey Day matchups and Thanksgiving Sports Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Can Ohio State beat Michigan? Can anyone beat Alabama? We make our Rivalry Week picks, talk about the NFL's Turkey Day matchups plus locks of the week and Thanksgiving Day sports trivia.

11.14.18: Let's talk Tanking: solid strategy or betrayal of the game? Plus D3 mascots, Heisman trivia and great fan moments

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

More teams are tanking than ever before - deliberately losing games in order to get better draft picks. Is this a legit rebuilding strategy or a betrayal of the fans? We also share great fan moments, D3 mascots, Heisman trivia and, as always, locks of the week.

11.07.18: College Football Playoff Picture, NFL Wild Card Speculation, Maestro's Time Machine and knee-jerk reactions! Plus, games to watch, lineman trivia, locks of the week and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:00:00 -0500

We talk through this past weekend's college football games and how the CFP is impacted, pluswe make our NFL wildcard picks, explore Maestro's idea for a time machine, stumble through a segment called "knee-jerk reactions" and, as always, have lineman trivia, locks of the week and final thoughts about LeBron, LeVeon and unresearched claims about youth sports. It's a hot mess of goodness.

10.31.18: BoSox Reign, the Ghost Coaches of Cleveland, Best Non-bar Candies, College Football Playoff Rankings, plus the strangest technical glitch of all time, D3 mascots, Pro Soccer trivia and Locks of the Week

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400

10.31.18: BoSox reign supreme, we make our 2019 World Series picks, we're haunted by the Ghost Coaches of Cleveland, We debate the Best Non-bar Candies, and review the College Football Playoff Rankings. Plus, experience the strangest technical glitch in the history of podcasts, learn some new D3 mascots, listen to us struggle with Pro Soccer trivia and as always, Locks of the Week...

10.24.18 World Series! Ohio State's Fall from Grace...Plus Cavs Win Watch, D3 College Mascots and Defunct Team Trivia!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0400

The Fall Classic is underway and we break down this World Series, plus we look at Ohio State's fall from grace, discuss the new top 4 college teams, fire up our Cavs Win Watch ticker and have some fun with D3 college Mascots and defunct sports teams.

10.17.18: Greatest Sports Mustache Champion Crowned, plus #SavedTheCrew, NHL Preview and loads of NCAA and NFL football talk! Not to mention Games to Watch, D3 College Mascots, Hockey Trivia and more!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:30:00 -0400

MustacheMadness comes to an end as we crown the greatest sports mustache of all time! Plus the Columbus Crew has been #saved, we look at the upcoming NHL season, talk loads of NCAA Pretenders and Contenders, NFL football parity, highlight the games to watch this weekend and have D3 college mascot and hockey trivia.

10.10.28: Mustache Madness Finals! Baseball League Championship Series, NBA Preview, D3 college mascots andmore

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:45:00 -0400

10.10.28: Mustache Madness heads into the finals. We preview the matchup for our effort to determine the greatest mustache in sports history. Plus, we talk ALCS and NLCS and possible series matchups, make our 2019 NBA picks, locks of the week, October trivia and D3 college mascots.

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10.03.18: FIGHT NIGHT! Hats of the Week gets nasty! MLB Playoff predictions, Mustache Madness update, NFL picks, D3 College Mascots and more

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:00:00 -0400

FIGHT NIGHT! Coach and BMOC throw down over hats of the week, plus MLB playoff predictions, Mustache Madness update, a new card is drawn from the big box o'cards, D3 college mascots, locks of the week and Wild Card trivia...

09.26.18: Greatest Sports Mustaches, Winner, Winner Browns and Tiger, D3 Mascots and Listener Mail

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400

09.26.18: We seed the top 8 sports mustaches of all time in preparation for Mustache Madness, plus we have live audio of the Brown's win, talk Tiger Woods and Tinder, plus Listener Mail, D3 Mascots, and Baseball Playoff trivia

09.20.18: NFL, NCAAF - What we do and do not know after 2 weeks; plus Patriot Josh Gordon, MLB regular season winds down and

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:30:00 -0400

We're a few weeks into the NFL and College Football seasons. What do we know and what do we not know at this time? Plus, the Browns send Josh Gordon to the Patriots and sign a new kicker: is this the week they get their win? And Major League Baseball's regular season is winding down. We have what you need to keep an eye on. As always: locks of the week, hats of the week, trivia and more.

09.04.18: Football, Football and also Football: College, NFL and more

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 00:30:00 -0400

Are you ready for some football? The SW crew recaps week one of college football and makes bold and insane predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Plus we talk tennis, alumni soccer and an all-new Maestro Decides.

08.29.18: Nicknames on Jerseys! Plus CFB Week One Picks, Urban Update, No Way - Yes Way and Maestro's upcoming match

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

What the heck is MLB "Players Weekend" and why are there nicknames on their jerseys! Plus College Football Week One Picks, Urban Meyer update, No Way - Yes Way, Mickey Klutts Update, and we talk about Masetro's upcoming Alumni Soccer Game.

08.22.18 College Football Predictions, Cupcake games, MLB Update, Rants, Trivia and Hats of the Week

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:00:00 -0400

The SW team picks conference winners for College Football, explores the cupcake game phenomenon, talks through the Cubs-Nationals trade, predicts how many games out the last place teams will finish, plus rants, trivia, hats of the week and more. Sponsored by Hoopsters.store and the GOAL ringtone.

08.15.18: The Urban Meyer Sitch, We Review 'American Fiasco,' plus CFB picks, the death of Logo Madness and when it's OK to retire a hat

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:30:00 -0400

How hot is the water OSU coach Urban Meyer finds himself in? We review the podcast 'American Fiasco' about the USMNT in soccer, plus we pick our CFB national champion, finally put #LogoMadness out of its misery and discuss when it's OK to retire a hat. And hats of the week, locks of the week and trivia!!

08.01.18: The Giant Gumball, One Thing I'd Change..., Baseball HoF, Logo Madness Post-mortem

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:30:00 -0400

Having lost a bet to Coach, the Big Man on Campus has to complete a segment while chewing a giant gumball, plus we decide one thing we'd change about a sport, weigh baseball hall of famers and NFL training camp, plus hats of the week, locks of the week, trivia and an all-new BMOC rant.

07.25.18 The Minimum Viable Fan, plus Tiger Woods, Mickey Klutts and Last Place Trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0400

What's the minimum bar you have to clear to be a fan of a team? Plus is Tiger Woods back on track, have we tracked down Mickey Klutts and Last Place Trivia...

07.18.18: MLB Trades, World Cup breakdown and the Big Bucket o' Cards

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:00:00 -0400

What are the big trades probable baseball trades ahead of the July 31 trade deadline? We recap the World Cup, update on #LogoMadness and we unveil the Big Bucket o' Cards. This episode is 100% Maestro-free.

07.11.18 Mt. Rushmore of Baseball Villains, plus All Star Game trivia, World Cup, #LogoMadness, Wimbledon and an all new Maestro decides

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:00:00 -0400

We argue out the Mt. Rushmore of Baseball Villains. Plus, were at the All-Star break in Major League baseball, and we talk possible MVPs, All-Star trivia, Wimbledon, World Cup and an all-new Maestro decides.

07.04.18 Laker LeBron, Croatia Rising, NL West Breakdown and Coach Says the Reds Still Stink

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 23:00:00 -0400

What can LeBron expect in LA and where does this leave the Cavs? Can Croatia win the World Cup? Plus we break down the NL West, revisit #LogoMadness, and Coach explains why he thinks the Reds still stink. And...the cancer question returns, we dare to ask "what hat are you wearing?" You'll learn all about Tony Gwynn in NL West trivia, and some zany final thoughts.

06.27.18: Logo Madness update, NL Central Breakdown, World Cup locks, NBA MVP

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

The Sports Wednesday crew breaks down the results from week one of Logo Madness, breaks down the NL Central, and picks the sure-things in the World Cup's knockout round of 16. Plus we talk NBA MVPs, hats and baseball trivia.

06.20.18: Best American League logos, World Cup picks, NL East break down + trivia, plus 'what hat are you wearing?,' another fantasy baseball loss, and final thoughts

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:45:00 -0400

The Sports Wednesday team argues out the top 8 American League logos and sets up a two weeks of Twitter polls to decide the winner.
Plus:

This week's World Cup picks
Breakdown: The NL East
NL East trivia
Fantasy baseball update
Minor Leaguer update
Final Thoughts

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06.13.18: Tattoo vs. Urkel, LeBron's New Home, Justify's Triple Crown, plus AL West breakdown and trivia, Stanley Cup and Maestro's Shame

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Who would you rather jockey your horse: Tattoo from "Fantasy Island" or Urkel from "Family Matters"? We debate, along with our NBA finals recap, LeBron predictions, Justify's triple crown and the Stanley Cup, plus we break down the AL West

05.30.18: Cavs-Warriors IV and Rocky IV; AL Central breakdown, Stanley Cup Finals and Maestro's Oddball Sport Roundup

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 30 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

We've been anticipating Cavs-Warriors IV as the NBA Final for months. Now that it's here, can the Cavs upset the heavily favored Warriors? How does the matchup compare to Rocky IV? Plus, we talk Stanley Cup finals, break down the AL East and listen to Maestro discuss the world of sports outside the Big 4 leagues.

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05.23.18: AL East breakdown, NBA Playoffs, plus the Roper vs. Furley Smackdown

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

We kick off a division-by-division look at MLB, starting with the AL East, break down the East and West conference championships in the NBA, plus locks of the week, upset specials, trivia and for our GenX listeners, we share an all-new Maestro Decides that pits Mr. Roper against Mr. Furley.

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05.16.18: Save the Crew! Plus Cavs-Celtics, Bad Baseball Trivia, Cargo Shorts and Maestro's Shame

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 15 May 2018 23:45:00 -0400

We're talking Major League Soccer and the movement to keep the Columbus Crew SC in Columbus, plus we break down Cavs-Celtics, talk NHL Knights-Jets and have Bad Baseball Trivia, a Cargo Shorts Controversy and explore Maestro's deep shame...

05.09.18: Cavs-Raptors live audio experience, NHL playoffs, defunct soccer team trivia, plus Coach's Mother-in-Law and Cobra Kai!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 09 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400

What was it like inside the Q for LeBron's Game 3 buzzer beater? In a word - insane. Our live audio experience gives you the visceral thrill of being there. Plus, we talk NHL playoffs, try out some defunct soccer team trivia and check in with the Cobra Kai. It's gonna be great!

05.02.18: NFL Draft review with guest RotoCole.com, Shortstop Trivia, plus NBA and NHL playoffs

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 02 May 2018 00:30:00 -0400

05.02.18 Football analyst Cole Medvec from the website RotoCole.com joins the SW crew to break down the 2018 NFL draft and look ahead at the 2019 QB class, plus we've got Baseball Shortstop trivia, we catch up with the NBA and NHL playoffs, Maestro finally gets his prize for winning the NCAA tourney pick'em and of course the intense "What hat am I wearing?"

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04.25.18: Fake Baseball Rules? NFL Draft Predictions, plus NBA and NHL playoff recaps

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:30:00 -0400

The Coach challenges Maestro and the Big Man on Campus to spot the fake baseball rule. We head into Week Two of the Non-stop 24-hour David Blatt Coaching Job Watch, recap the first round of the NBA and NHL playoffs, predict the top 5 NFL draft picks, try some NFL Draft Trivia and update you on our fitness streaks and more...

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04.18.18: Greatest Sports Streaks, NBA/NHL Playoff Update, Baseball Catcher trivia and more...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:00:00 -0400

The NBA and NHL playoffs got underway this past week and we've got the medium-level scoop for you. Plus, we talk greatest sports streaks of all time and have Baseball Catcher trivia. Yep: catchers only. Plus Locks of the Week, Fantasy Baseball update, Corrections and Final Thoughts...

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04.11.18: NBA Playoff Preview, Around-the-Bases Recap, NHL playoff picks, plus guess what hat I am wearing...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:15:00 -0400

The Sports Wednesday team looks at the NBA playoffs and picks key first round matchups...plus our take on the first 10 games of MLB, the Ohtani hype, NHL Stanley Cup predictions, plus a live audio experience from this past weekend's around-the-bases physical challenge, locks of the week and trivia.

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04.03.18: Wrapping up the Madness, Opening Day, NHL Live Audio Experience, plus the Zinger vs. Twinkie Throw-down you won't want to miss...

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:00:00 -0400

We wrap our March Madness 2018 with a bow, talk about opening day and enjoy a live audio experiences from a recent NHL game. Plus, we argue Zingers vs. Twinkies in a new edition of Judge Maestro and clips from the lost episode of Sports Wednesday...

03.21.18: Mad March and Coach's Regrets, Sweet 16 preview, plus Cavs - Warriors injury reports and NHL playoff preview

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:30:00 -0400

This week we're all about March Madness: we review the first two rounds and mourn our terribly busted brackets, and preview the Sweet 16 matchups and identify upset specials in the remaining games. Plus we check in on the Cavs and Warriors and take a peek at the NHL's stretch run.

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03.14.18: The Madness of March, the Cleveland Browns and Jingles in a Minor Key

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:30:00 -0400

We're all about March Madness: we talk brackets, seeds and upset specials. Plus we break down the 36 hours of trading madness conducted this past week by Cleveland Browns. And we have a few things to say about the NIT. Sponsored by Hoopsters.store.

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03.07.18: We take the Wonderlic, College Hoops a'plenty and Judge Maestro presides

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:15:00 -0500

03.07.18: We talk about the NFL Draft combine and share our experiences taking the Wonderlic test.

Then it's college basketball conference championship week, and we pick our winners and predict the 4 #1 seeds.

Plus, we provide updates on our adopted MLB prospects and dive into 1980s baseball trivia.

Finally, Judge Maestro presides over a dispute between the Coach and the Big Man on Campus.

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02.28.18: Teams that Tank, Minor League Mascots and Olympic Reflections, plus conference tourneys, trivia, upset specials and some hockey

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:30:00 -0500

The Sports Wednesday crew checks in with the NHL following their trade deadline, talks NBA teams that are tanking, visits Spring Training and picks our favorite minor league mascots, plus final thoughts on the Olympics, our locks of the week, upset specials, trivia and more.

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02.21.18: Old men kicking field goals in the snow, plus NBA All Star weekend, Winter Olympics and College Hoops

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0500

The Sports Wednesday team makes good on the field goal kicking challenge issued in our Feb 07 episode. Hear what happens when two men in their late 40s wearing sneakers attempt to kick field goals during a snowstorm. Plus, we talk "Shut up and dribble," the NBA dunk contest, Winter Olympics update, Spring Training prospects and College Hoops. Plus trivia, Locks of the Week, upset specials, episode corrections and, as always, an all-new jingle from the Maestro.

02.14.18: Who are these Cavs? Return of the Flying Tomato, and the march to March

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:15:00 -0500

The Cleveland Cavaliers reinvented themselves overnight. Will the gamble pay off? Plus we talk Winter Olympics: Curling, Luge and Snowboard, and breakdown what went wrong in Coach's lock of the week. Plus College hoops, baseball trivia and we make our World Series picks for 2018...

Links:
Go Fund Me page for Westerville Police Officers families: https://www.gofundme.com/FOPLodge9HelpFund

US Pond Hockey Championships
http://www.uspondhockey.com/

Everything Cleveland Did at the Trade Deadline
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2018/2/8/16991762/cavaliers-trades-list-isaiah-thomas-george-hill-rodney-hood

02.07.18: Super Bowl Recap, Winter Olympics Preview, plus picks and trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:15:00 -0500

What happened to New England in the Super Bowl? How does Justin Timberlake's halftime show rank? What were the best commercials? And, we preview the Winter Olympics, propose locks of the week and enjoy baseball "pitcher or catcher" trivia.

Plus the Coach and the Maestro set a bet that may or may not involve one of our hosts attempting to kick a 40-yard field goal.

01.30.18: Chief Wahoo, LeBron, Super Bowl Commercials and Snacks, Winter Olympic trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:00:00 -0500

01.30.18 Today the Sports Wednesday crew talks about the Cleveland Indians retiring Chief Wahoo, is the Blake Griffen trade a harbinger of the Clippers take a run at LeBron, plus our favorite Super Bowl commercials and best snacks.

Links:

The Secret History of Chief Wahoo via Belt Mag

Best Super Bowl commercials

Coach's Pick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXL8QPWLbBo (Betty White/Snickers, 2011)

Pete's Pick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnXArm-NViI (Pepsi/Cheating Heart, 1996)

Maestro's Pick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94

To Boldly Go: Our Doritos Entry

Munchos

01.24.18: NFC/AFC Championships, NBA check-in

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 00:30:00 -0500

We recap the NFC and AFC championship games, look ahead to the Super Bowl, say unkind things about the Pro Bowl, and talk NBA East: Milwaukee's coaching problem and Cleveland's locker room problem. Plus, renamed NBA franchises, trivia and Coach's ongoing quest to get his first lock of the week correct.

01.17.18: Cavs-Warriors, Defunct NBA teams and the NFL Playoffs, plus locks of the week and trivia

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

The crew talks Cavs-Warriors and speculates on what's going on with the Cavs, runs through some defunct NBA franchises and catches up on the NFL Playoffs. Plus the coach tries to successfully pick his first lock of the week and the maestro looks to remain perfect.

A lot of nickname stuff in this episode as well. Pete sneaks his new nickname into the intro, meanwhile Coach Matt tries to guess his nickname in alternate dimensions and the Maestro unveils his first attempt at a new jingle for the show.

Some music in this show comes from the website audionautix.com and the YouTube Free Music Library. Sports Wednesday Jingle and closing instrumental "pete-funk" by Brian Hake.

01.10.18: College football championship, NFL playoffs and College Hoops, plus is Marv Levy dead?: Sports Wednesday is here!

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 01:00:00 -0500

Pete is joined by basketball legend Matt Longley and maestro Brian Hake to talk through the biggest sports stories of the day. This week, we recap the college football national championship, talk NBA playoffs and take a quick look at the top college basketball teams. Plus: trivia x3 and our Locks of the Week. Listen in as Coach Matt squirms while discussing his 0.000 Lock of the Week percentage.

01.03.17: College Football Playoffs, the NFL Draft, Wild Card weekend, plus Locks of the Week and Trivia Challenge

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500

It’s the right amount of sports for the middle of your week.

This week, the SW team discusses the College Football Playoff as it heads to an All-SEC national championship game, the NFL's upcoming Wildcard weekend, plus, a look waaaay ahead to the NFL Draft… plus Locks of the Week, Trivia Challenge, and no fewer than 3 Kansas State University in the 1990s references...

12.27.17: Show preview; the College Football Playoffs; Cavs-Warriors

pete@bluemonkeycomm.com (Blue Monkey Communications) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0500

In this inaugural episode of Sports Wednesday, learn a bit about the show to come, plus a breakdown of the forthcoming college football playoffs, a look at the NBA season to date and if anyone can beat either the Cavs or the Warriors.

Plus: Locks of the Week, Trivia and What is Hoopsters and why should you care?