
ED/BC Podcast
Sports talk, parenting tips and mishaps, dad rock and staggering amounts of useless information.
Episodes
315 episodes
When Sports Makes Us Hate Sports
Rough weekend for Mets, Jets, Giants, and Patriots fans. Now, lots of questions and no easy answers.
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38:58

Giants-Cowboys, the Lousy Chiefs, and Gary Myers on his new book: “Brady vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate”.
A super-sized episode this week. Erik and Brian break down the wacky Giants-Cowboys overtime thriller, as well as the rest of Sunday's NFL action from week two. Later, longtime NFL writer Gary Myers drops by to discuss his new book on Bill B...
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55:32

A Wildly Entertaining Week One in the NFL
Lots to digest after Week One in the NFL. Erik and Brian break down the week, including whether there’s reason for optimism or pessimism (or something in between) for Jets, Giants, and Patriots fans.
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39:38

NFL Season Predictions, Micah Parsons, and Rollercoaster Baseball
Erik and Brian share their picks for the upcoming NFL season, and Brian finally vents about the Micah Parsons trade. Plus, an appreciation of the ageless wonder known as Keanu Reeves.
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38:54

NFL Over/Unders and MLB Players with Bad Fundies
Casey Stengel famously once asked, “Can’t anybody here play this game?” Erik asks the same question about the Yankees this week. Plus, our rock-solid NFL Over/Under predictions.
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38:18

MLB Expansion Talk and Big League Dreams on a Little League Field
Is expansion and realignment inevitable in Major League Baseball? Also, a movie with one of the greatest plot twists of all time turns 30 this week.
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31:27

Bonus Episode: New York Giants Legend Carl Banks
Legendary former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks joins Erik and Brian to discuss his training camp thoughts on this Giants team heading into a new season. He also shares a few great stories from his playing days.
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32:14

Bad Baseball, NFL Preseason Overreactions, and Celebrity Encounters
New York’s baseball teams are sinking like stones, so let’s talk football! Also, Erik returns from vacation with details on another celebrity encounter.
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38:46

Bonus Episode: Trade Deadline Recap
Erik and Brian give their thoughts after the Yankees and Mets make a bevy of moves before the MLB trade deadline. Did those two teams do enough? Could the Red Sox have done more? And which team won the day?
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22:33

Remembering the Summer of ‘85
Forty years ago, it was a summer filled with lots of Huey Lewis, Phil Collins, and classic movies.
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38:00

A Rough Week for Our Childhood
Hulk Hogan. Ozzy Osbourne. Malcolm Jamal Warner. All gone this week. But not forgotten. Plus, the Yankees and Mets get a jump start on the trade deadline.
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38:59

Legendary Actor Tim Matheson
A special episode featuring the great actor Tim Matheson, known for his roles in iconic comedy films like Animal House and Fletch, as well as TV shows like The West Wing and Virgin River. He joins Erik and Brian to discuss his book, ”Damn Gl...
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36:35

The Subway Series, Docudramas vs Documentaries, and the Dalai Lama.
Erik and Brian deliver a spirited breakdown of the Subway Series and discuss what Sylvester Stallone, Fred Dryer, and the Dalai Lama have in common.
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29:54

Bad Baseball and Back to the Future Turns 40
Can’t hit. Can’t pitch. That’s the New York Mets for the last three weeks. Maybe it’s time to take in a movie. Speaking of movies, an all-time summer blockbuster is turning 40.
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38:12

A Fantastic Finish at the Travelers and the Ups and Downs of a Baseball Season
Erik details the scene when Keegan Bradley completed his come-from-behind victory at the Travelers Championship. Later, Erik and Brian discuss baseball and the ho-hum Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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39:04

Bad Fundies, Another Red Sox Star Departs, and Jaws Turns 50
The Yankees and Mets suffer stinker weekends, the Red Sox jettison another star player, and we celebrate Jaws turning 50 with some fun movie trivia.
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38:34

It’s Question and Answer Time
Who will be the next head coach for the Knicks? Will Aaron Rodgers make a difference in Pittsburgh? Could the Mets swing a trade for an old friend?
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31:57

The Knicks’ Future, Baseball’s Lousy Scheduling, and Remembering Loretta Swit
Another person whom so many of us watched growing up is gone. Erik and Brian remember M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit. Also, analyzing where the Knicks go as their playoff run ends.
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38:52

Do the Knicks Have Another Comeback in Them? And an ‘80’s Comedy Classic Turns 40.
The Knicks are down 3-1 in their series with the Pacers. Are they out? And, if they fall short, are big changes looming? Plus, the movie that introduced us to Dr. Rosenpenis and the Underhills is turning 40 this week.
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36:02

The NBA’s Final Four, the Subway Series, Pete Rose, and Another Quarterback Gets Paid
The Yankees looked good, the Mets looked sloppy. Plus, the Knicks get ready for the Eastern Conference Final. And are we supposed to feel sorry for Pete Rose?
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37:57

A Huge Night for the Knicks, a Brutal Night for the Celtics
The Knicks are on the verge of playing for a conference title, while the defending champion Celtics are suddenly facing a harsh and uncertain future.
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39:18

The NBA and NHL Playoffs Are Great Television
Buzzer beaters! Upsets! Overtime thillers! The NBA and NHL playoffs are delivering so far. Plus, Erik and Brian discuss bad umps and a big NFL trade.
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38:24

NBA Playoffs, NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, and Willie Nelson’s birthday
Are the Knicks and the Celtics headed towards a playoff showdown? One team has already punched its ticket to the next round. And what caused the draft room drop heard ‘round the world?
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