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Take No Offense

Brian Johnson and Eric Messersmith

Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff. We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.

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All Episodes

31:40

The Search For Savannah Guthrie's Mom, Trump Talks...

Take No Offense ·

2026/02/06

Topics this week: -The sad story of the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom. -Democrats are set up for a great midterm, but Trump wants to "federalize" the election. -Biggest moves of the NBA trade deadline. -Super Bowl food. -'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

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52:38

Fallout From The Killing of Alex Pretti

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2026/01/30

Topics this week: -The shameful defenses being made to justify the Alex Pretti murder. -Ice reforms. -Bill Belichick HOF snb -Steelers hire Mike McCarthy -Review of Mel Brooks documentary.

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51:14

ICE Tensions, Iran, Greenland, and Mike Tomlin.

Take No Offense ·

2026/01/17

Topics this week: -ICE clashes with protestors in Minnesota. -Should we bomb Iran? -Will the U.S. take over Greenland? -Mike Tomlin out as Steelers coach.

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31:09

ICE Shooting Reaction, Maduro Capture, and Super Bowl...

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2026/01/09

Just a few topics this week: -ICE shooting in Minnesota. -Maduro capture. -Super Bowl predictions.

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54:07

What A Year!

Take No Offense ·

2025/12/19

Topics this week: -The state of the economy. -Trump tries to ban gender affirming care for minors. -Rob Reiner murder. -Crazy NFL season.

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30:06

Hegseth in Trouble, Future of the GOP, Should the...

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2025/12/05

Topics this week include: -Two contoversies surround Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth. -Are we going to war in Venezuela? -What do recent moves tell us about the future of the GOP post Trump? -Is it time for the Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin?

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47:56

Refusing Orders

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2025/11/21

Topics this week: -Trump calls for dems to be jailed and maybe killed for military video. -Thoughts on Epstien files vote. -Are we going to have another government shutdown? -Would it be a good idea to shorten the NBA season. -'Landman' returns.

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40:37

Dems Have a Big Election Night and the Legacy of Dick...

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2025/11/05

Topics this week: -thoughts on 2025 elections. -What is the legacy of Dick Cheney. -Are Dems close to caving on shutdown? -NFL trades. -Thoughts on an epic World Series.

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36:27

Can Dems Win the Shutdown?

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2025/10/29

Topics this week: -Will this shutdown ever end and what does "winning" look like for Democrats. -The questions around Graham Platner's Senate run in Maine. -Trump White House renovations. -World Series thoughts. -Why are the Steelers so bad? -Review of "Peacemker"

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44:51

No Kings Protest, Dems Chances in 2026, World Series.

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2025/10/22

Topics this week include: -How does the government shutdown end? -Effect of 'No Kings' protest. -Dems chances to win House in 2026. -Is the economy headed for trouble? -World Series preview. -NBA season begins.

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56:38

Shutdown Drags On, Peace In the Middle East, Thoughts...

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2025/10/16

Topics this week: -Who is winning the government shutdown political fight and how will it end? -Will the Gaza peace deal hold? -Trump's bad picture. -New press guidelines at the Pentagon. -What is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene. -NFL week 6. -Remembering Diane Keaton.

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01:02:24

A Little Bit At A Time, and Then All At Once.

Take No Offense ·

2025/10/08

Topics this week: -Trump trying to send National Guard to Chicago and Portland. -Pam Bondi's unhinged Senate testimony. -Who is winning the government shutdown? -MLB Playoffs -NFL week five.

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57:35

Government Shutdown, 'Woke Military,' and Gaza Peace...

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2025/10/01

Topics this week: -Did Dems make the right move on government shutdown? -Hegseth lectures the generals. -Gaza peace plan. -Comey indictment. -Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show. -MLB playoffs.

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01:04:36

Trump at the UN, Charlie Kirk Memorial, and Jimmy...

Take No Offense ·

2025/09/24

Topics this week: -Thoughts on the Charlie Kirk memorial service. -Donald Trump gives fiery UN speech, and moves on Ukraine. -Jimmy Kimmel and the fight for free speech. -NFL week 3 recap. -Reviews of Netflix documentaries on Charlie Sheen, The Jerry Springer Show, and Exploiting Kids online.

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55:41

Charlie Kirk and Where We Go From Here

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2025/09/17

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48:01

Stabbing in Charlotte, Trump Note to Epstein, NFL Week 1

Take No Offense ·

2025/09/10

Topics this week: -Issues around the brutal stabbing murder in Charlotte. -Trump birthday letter to Epstein revealed. -Words Dems should not use. -NFL Week one recap. -Phillie Karen.

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01:02:00

Taylor-Travis, Flag Burning, and Dallas Cowboys Doc

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2025/08/27

Topics this week: -Taylor and Travis are engaged. Do we care? -Cracker Barrell logo. -Flag burning. -Trump tries to fire Fed governor. -Dallas cowboys documentary review.

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01:01:10

Can Trump Solve Ukraine War, and the Comeback of...

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2025/08/20

Topics this week: -Trump tries to end Ukraine war. Will it work? -D.C. police taken over by Trump administration. -Redistricting fight has brought out the best in Gavin Newsom. -Browns QB situation

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01:05:32

Epstein Saga, More Tariffs, Woke Backlash To Sydney...

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2025/07/30

Topics this week: -The Epstein story won't die. -Trump tarrifs becoming reality. -Redistricting drama. -Woke backlash to Sydney Sweeney ad. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Reivew of 'The Fantastic Four.'

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01:04:38

Astronomer CEO Affair, Trump Can't Shake Epstein...

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2025/07/22

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