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Sports R Dumb

Joey Held, Sean Hill

Sean and Joey love sports, but they realize there are a lot of dumb elements within our favorite games. And each week, they'll break down one of those dumb things in this tidy, bite-sized podcast. Drop by to hear Sean lament over the stupidity of a certain aspect in sports—basketball, football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse—nothing is off-limits. If there's something dumb to talk about, you better believe we'll hit it. We're also covering some pointless tweets,

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All Episodes

27:51

Suing LeBron James for a Hennessy Ad is Laughably Dumb

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2025/10/14

Recently, LeBron James teased a "Decision, Part 2." To people in the marketing field like Joey, this setup felt like the basis of an ad. Even to sports people such as Sean, the immediate response was not, "Oh, let me buy some expensive basketball tickets."That WAS the response for at least one dumb fan, and now he's suing LeBron for intentionally deceiving the public. Our tax dollars are going to this court case. We hope the judge laughs in his face and makes him pay his own way

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35:47

Preseason College Football Rankings R Prematurely Dumb

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2025/10/07

Texas and Penn State were the preseason #1 and #2 teams before the college football season began. It's now Week 7 and both of those teams are completely out of the Top 25. It's almost like we're just wildly guessing at the quality of teams, and maybe we should play some games before arbitrarily assigning rankings!This was also one of the wildest NFL weeks in recent memory, so we're breaking down the chaos of games like Niners/Rams (which included a crazy pre-game moment with Mac

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32:03

Rapidly Rushing the Field and Showboat Bobbles R...

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2025/09/30

Virginia upset a top-ten opponent in Florida State. Fans rushed the field before the ball even touched the ground. Thankfully, the two players in the corner of the end zone are alive and didn't get trampled by, you know, hordes of people like they were a plague of locusts o'er the land.Meanwhile, Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell made one of the most impressive catches we've seen so far this year. He then did some nifty spins and jukes and was running free toward the end zone when he

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26:11

A Sporting Event Dividing Sports R Dumb is...

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2025/09/23

The Chicago Bears hosted the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, which meant Joey and Sean's teams were going up against each other. One of us emerged victorious and happy, and it wasn't the Cowboys fan. But at least Sean has Texas Longhorns football to fall back on. Arch Manning dominated a school in a lower division...that's something, right?Plus, an absurd number of blocked field goals, we're celebrating World Gratitude Day, and Sean starts a point before forgetting what he's talking

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32:27

A Dumb Start to the Football Season

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2025/09/16

We're back in action! Joey's been overseas, but Sean has been in the thick of both college and NFL football. And it has been full of chaos, as you'd probably expect.Plus, Joey recaps his trip to Scotland and Copenhagen, Sean cannot remember a playful word, and we learn how to "split the G" with a pint of Guinness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sports-r-dumb/donations

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29:17

Let's Make Some Dumb NFL Predictions!

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2025/08/26

The NFL season is nearly upon us, so we're making some dumb predictions. Learn what ridiculous record Sean thinks the Cowboys will wind up with, hear what mental mistake Joey predicts will happen multiple times before Week 3 kicks off, and so much more.Due to some upcoming vacation after this episode, Sports R Dumb is taking a break. We'll be back in action on September 16. In the meantime, perhaps you can give us a follow on Instagram or a kind review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. You

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28:07

Sports R Dumb Travels to Denver!

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2025/08/19

The Sports R Dumb boys took a weekend trip to Denver and fit in quite a few sports-related activities. We're covering the Rockies starting a win streak thanks to our presence, a preseason Broncos game, visiting Ball Arena (home of the Nuggets and Avalanche), and getting our gaming action on at an arcade, complete with skeeball and pop-a-shot. We're also welcoming back an old segment with a classic sports cliche. What a robust time!Support this podcast at —

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41:05

Early NFL Preseason Action is "R U READY FOR SOME...

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2025/08/12

The NFL is BACK, baby! And neither one of us are ready for it. Sean, being the football sicko that he is, has made a classic "Top 5" list of what he's not looking forward to this NFL season, from gambling ads everywhere to instant replay reviews for the dumbest things.Plus, we're exploring the reboot of King of the Hill, a classic arcade game with heavy product placement, and whether Tom Brady's career would have turned out the way it did if not for the Tuck Rule.Support this

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29:56

Sean Goes Film Critic: A Not So Dumb Review of...

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2025/08/05

Sean isn't ready for football season quite yet, but he's not letting that stop him from watching the Netflix documentary series Quarterback and Receiver. See who he'd most like to hang out with between Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins, and Jared Goff. Which of the receivers would he be most frightened to encounter? Who has the most supportive family? Which receiver has a Taco Bell in his home? There's lots to unpack here, and we're making it happen!As always, reach out to the show via

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30:41

Overskilled Players Playing In Lower Leagues R...

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2025/07/29

Sean plays in a hockey league with multiple divisions based on talent level, yet he had to encounter one team who signed up for a league far below their skill level. Is there really any enjoyment out of demolishing someone THAT badly in a sporting event?Plus, we're sharing some of our favorite school projects from high school, discussing the tire on fire flight debacle, and Sean wonders what if Nelson Cruz had caught that fly ball during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.Links from this

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26:07

A Not Dumb Trip to Sports City USA

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2025/07/22

Joey is thriving, but Sean is barely hanging on thanks to a bug that has conquered him. Nevertheless, we're powering through.Joey recaps his visit to Frisco, Texas, known as Sports City USA—and wouldn't you know it, it has a bunch of fun video game stuff, too! We're waxing nostalgic about The Oregon Trail and Pokemon Stadium. Plus, the introduction of a new Sean segment! What a time. And here's that Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers dressed as cowboys:

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32:27

A Lack of Cool Batting Stances is Lamely Dumb

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2025/07/15

When Sean and Joey were kids, there seemed to be no shortage of funky batting stances. Tony Batista. Jeff Bagwell. Craig Counsell. Chuck Knoblauch. Kevin Youkilis. Those seem to largely be a relic of the past. Are we just getting older? Do we simply not care as much? Am I so out of touch? Probably yes to all three. Shout out to Sports R Dumb listener Chris for the topic suggestion!Sean also tries to accurately predict World Series participants from the past decade or so, with only modest success

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24:31

Way Too Early Lists R Prematurely Dumb

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2025/07/08

Right after a season ends, shows, writers, and fans will start creating their "way too early" lists for the next year. This is often before any transfers, drafts, or free agency periods take place. So, you know, no team is going to look like it does now. How silly!Plus, we dissect what we'd do with the Stanley Cup if we won an NHL title and got to parade the cup around town. The creativity is quite impressive, if we do say so ourselves.P.S. Reviews help keep the show's momentum

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27:09

Kerfuffles About WNBA Scuffles R Snuffily Dumb

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2025/07/01

There have been a lot of fights in the WNBA lately. Caitlin Clark is involved in a handful of them, largely because the entire league seems to dislike her. Yet some of the reactions and coverage of these fights is very holier than thou.Plus, Joey had the most active vacation one could possibly indulge in, with kayaking, golfing, surfing, and yoga on the beach in Port Aransas. And then he went to Chicago and watched the White Sox win a 1-0 game with nary a single giveaway. But he did get to see a

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31:44

The Ending of This NBA Season Was Heartbreakingly Dumb

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2025/06/24

Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won this year's NBA championship. Unfortunately, the victory was marred by a first quarter injury to Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. Hali tore his Achilles, and the wind was suddenly taken out of the season.We're also diving into some of our favorite moments from the season, as well as the types of plays we need more of next year. And here's that video of silly moments we mentioned.

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27:29

All These Non-Finals Stories During the Finals R...

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2025/06/17

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are in the midst of a wildly entertaining NBA Finals. Yet quite a bit of media coverage has centered around the New York Knicks' absurd coaching search, where Kevin Durant is going, and the legacy of players who aren't anywhere near the Finals.Of course, we're giving a little bit of attention to those things, too. Maybe we're part of the problem.Plus, do you enjoy watching sports games when you already know the outcome? Or do you only want

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35:21

Announcing NIL Details During Games is Infuriatingly...

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2025/06/10

We watched Texas Tech softball pitcher NiJaree Canady doing fantastic things on the mound, yet the discourse was only around her name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal. We typically don't see this during men's sports. Funny how that works, isn't it?Plus, Joey gives a recap on his adventures trying to get dumb promotional giveaways and items during his trip to Camden Yards and Nationals Park. What an ordeal—but worth it in the end.Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or leave the show a rating

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17:06

MLB Games Without Giveaways R Capitalistically Dumb

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2025/06/03

Joey is taking a little MLB stadium tour to Camden Yards and Nationals Park. One of those games has a cool giveaway; the other has nothing. Why is that?Plus, Sean and Joey share their favorite unusual giveaway memories from their game attendance over the years.You don’t even have to go to a baseball game to support the show! Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Goodpods. Thanks for listening!

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17:47

Around the Horn's Cancellation is Journalistically Dumb

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2025/05/27

ESPN canceled long-time program Around the Horn, a staple for both Sean and Joey during their formative years and into adulthood. The show had a terrific run, but we're more concerned with what ESPN is replacing it with: nothing of note. We're running out of shows that highlight sports journalism and instead just want talking heads that can either break news or yell at each other. And sure, ATH had those moments of banter, as well, but it was often grounded with respect and journalistic

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30:07

The NFL Trying to Dominate Sports News All the Time...

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2025/05/20

We're in the midst of NBA and NHL playoffs, and we've even got wacky events on ESPNEWS like the Tetris championships. Yet, it's the NFL that's got people buzzing because it has no shame about turning mundane offseason events into glorified news cycles.Schedule release videos? Let's make 'em extravagant. Christmas Day games? Let's steal the NBA's thunder. Contract updates and player's offseason appearances? Let's dissect them until they crumble under the

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