The Stupidest Sports Show on Earth
'The Stupidest Sports Show on Earth' is your ultimate antidote to boring stats and musty analysis. Rodney Knuppel and Tim van Straten are experts in ignorance and masters in tomfoolery, but they're also everyday dudes who love the game and remind us that it's fun to be dumb.
Episodes
62 episodes
Ep. 62 - Playoff GCDs
Rodney and Tim preview upcoming Game 7s and blast all of the gutless choking dogs through the first round of the NBA and NHL Playoffs. From there, Tim breaks down why the playoff odds from Baseball Reference are totally drunk. And a very hyper-...
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Ep. 61 - Yet Another Shedeur Take
Rodney and Tim discuss the ongoing NBA and NHL Playoffs while giving poor play-by-play during Tuesday's games. Then, can the dummies come up with a unique Shedeur Sanders take?
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Ep. 60 - Hijacking the Show With Hockey Talk
Rodney and Tim recap Round 1 of the NFL Draft, but not before Rodney demands to open the show with playoff hockey talk. After covering all the action this weekend, the dummies share their baseball observations before unveiling an underwhelming ...
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Ep. 59 - The Only Correct Mock Draft
Rodney and Tim recap the first few days of the NBA and NHL Playoffs and reveal if they have any early regrets on their predictions. Later, Tim gives his can't-miss NFL mock draft of the top 10 picks. Plus, what three sporting events can you not...
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Ep. 58 - It's About Building a Culture
Rodney and Tim start the show celebrating Tim's unprecedented success at fantasy hockey and discussing the proper way to dine out on Easter Sunday. Later, the dummies give their official first-round picks for the NBA and NHL playoffs and make a...
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Ep. 57 - Boy, That Got Heavy
Rodney and Tim are back and ready to talk Masters, which somehow leads to a heavy conversation about crying, growing older, and athlete deaths. But don't worry, the dummies get back to basics by railing against the Play-In Tournament, discussin...
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Ep. 56 - The Flu Game Show
Tim returns to the show and has to mute his mic repeatedly to disguise his incessant coughing. Also, Rodney broke the show earlier this week? The dummies talk Masters, NBA and NHL playoffs, and the #56 mountain exclusively reserved for Lawrence...
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Ep. 55 - BFIB Attendance Woes
Rodney and Tim open the show by discussing all things MLB, including Tim's ultimate starting lineup and the blatant lying about attendance numbers in St. Louis. The dummies then shift gears to talk hockey, the Final Four, and the best 55s of al...
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Ep. 54 - It's Never Not Football Season
Rodney and Tim kick off Episode 54 by revealing their excitement levels for the Final Four (spoiler alert: they're not that high). Then, it's a look at the biggest storylines through MLB's opening week, the NFL's new rule changes, and a linebac...
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Ep. 53 - Cold Take Stories
Rodney and Tim recap the Sweet 16, which leads to them sharing stories about the times they were bashed by anonymous internet trolls for bad sports takes. The dummies then discuss Opening Day, where Tim makes a shocking announcement about his n...
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Ep. 52 - The Cam Fowler Effect (MLB Preview Show)
Rodney and Tim celebrate the start of baseball the only way they know how - discussing the NCAA Tournament and reveling in their correct Blues takes. But seriously, the dummies talk a whole lot of MLB, including their award and World Series pre...
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Ep. 51 - Fix Your Internet, Man
Rodney and Tim recap the first day of the NCAA Tournament and preview Day 2, but not before railing on MLB's Tokyo Series some more. Then, it's a tight contest to see who gets the final spot on the Mount Rushmore of 51's.
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Ep. 50 - The Adam Wainwright Mountain
It's a special 50th episode of The Stupidest Sports Show on Earth. Rodney and Tim reveal their bracket selections, including their favorite upsets and Final Four picks. Then, is any player worthy of joining Rodney's beloved Adam Wainwr...
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Ep. 49 - Defending Jeff Fisher
Rodney opens the show with a special announcement as a tired Tim shows up late. Once he wakes up, the two dummies talk about MLB games in cold weather, conference tournaments in college basketball, and the latest NFL free agency news. Plus, his...
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Ep. 48 - #StupidShowMadness
It's a rare Wednesday episode, and Tim puts on his game face for a show at 3 a.m. Hawaii time. The two dummies recap NFL free agency and celebrate the Bears' offseason championship dynasty. After that, Rodney announces the first-ever Stupid Sho...
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Ep. 47 - Wardrobe Superstitions
As we head into conference tournaments, Rodney and Tim realize they're both insane people who believe their outfits affect the games (and they're right). The dummies then discuss the Minnesota High School Hockey State Tournament, NFL free agenc...
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Ep. 46 - Around the Quarterback Carousel
It's finally March, so Rodney and Tim naturally lead off the show with St. Louis Battlehawks talk. But seriously, the dummies discuss the Aaron Rodgers-Giants rumors and whether Cooper Flagg should return to Duke or head to the NBA. Finally, it...
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Ep. 45 - Walking the Nerdy Tightrope
Rodney and Tim once again bounce around the sports world to debate hot topics like Drake's at-large chances and the Dodgers' absurd preseason win total. Then, Tim comes dangerously close to nerd territory when he reveals which team will win the...
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Ep. 44 - Rodney Missed American Meat
Rodney and Tim are back after a quick break to recap everything from Rodney's Mexican vacation, including mystery green drinks and partying with Canadians. From there, it's a discussion about numerous poll questions and a baseball-heavy list of...
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Ep. 43 - Enough About Bob Barker
Rodney and Tim open up the show with a threat against YouTube TV, followed by a heated argument about The Price Is Right. After the dummies cool off, they discuss the current NBA playoff picture, a loaded college hoops weekend, and if the baseb...
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Ep. 42 - Voodoo Cancels Out Devil Magic
Rodney and Tim recap the Super Bowl, with Tim revealing the real reasons the Eagles are the new champs. Later, Rodney goes on a rant about the Bulls' mediocrity, and the dummies get into a spirited discussion over which players deserve a spot o...
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Ep. 41 - I Guess We Should Talk Super Bowl
Rodney and Tim recap an epic NBA Trade Deadline before reluctantly talking about the Super Bowl, which includes Tim winning the award for the worst prediction segment in the history of podcasting.
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Ep. 40 - Gatorade Cooler Crisis
It's Super Bowl Week, so Rodney and Tim spend the first half of the show talking about the Luka Doncic trade and other possible NBA moves ahead of Thursday's deadline. Then, Rodney and Tim analyze ten of the best Super Bowl props.
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Ep. 39 - The "See as Many Games in as Short Amount of Days as Possible" Road Trip
Rodney and Tim do their first show without any football talk. The dummies discuss Rodney's efficiently-named road trip to watch all 30 MLB teams this season, how snubs are the key to fixing the NBA All-Star Game, and which MLB over/unders are g...
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Ep. 38 - Girthy Legs
Rodney and Tim start the show just as you'd expect: a full-blown recap of a high school basketball game. Once that's over, the two dummies talk Super Bowl and reveal their favorite and least favorite coaching hires this offseason. Plus, Rodney ...
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