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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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51:25

Proud To Be An American?

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2025/07/01

Topics this week: -Trump 'Big Beautiful Bill' getting closer to becoming law. -Why are so many Americans not happy with thier country? -Big NFL trade

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01:05:00

Is It Over Already?

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2025/06/24

Topics this week: -Is this the end of the Israel-Iran war? -Did Trump do the right thing? -Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate this week. -Reflections on the NBA Finals and Durant heading to the Rockets. -Brian reviews the latest Mission Impossible movie.

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01:09:55

Time For War?

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2025/06/17

Topics this week: -Should the U.S. get involved in the Israel-Iran war. -Trump's military parade. -'No Kings protests'/changing immigration enforcement. -Political killings in Minnesota -NBA Finals -Vibe check on summer super hero movies.

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59:26

Riots Are So Back

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2025/06/10

Topics this week: -Trump calls in military and national guard to deal with riots in L.A. -Musk vs Trump feud. -NBA Finals -Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Steelers.

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55:28

TACO Trump

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2025/06/03

Topics this week: -Another anti-semitic terror attack -Ukraine pulls off massive attack on Russia -Does Trump always back down on Tariffs? -What happens if AI takes all our jobs? -NBA Finals matchup not sexy. -Reviews of 'Andor' 'The Last of Us' 'Sirens' and 'Karate Kid: Legends'

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01:03:01

Wars and Cover-ups

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2025/05/20

Topics this week: -Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and details emerge about covering up his decline. -Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine. -Was the James Comey story overblown? -CBS news appears set to bow to Trump. -NBA Final four is set. -Clark-Resse WNBA rivarly. -Anti-semitism and Israel war in Gaza.

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57:02

Back From The Brink

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2025/05/13

Topics this week: -Trump ends trade war with China, for now. -Should Trump except new Air Force One jet from Qatar? -Mavs win NBA draft lottery. -NBA Playoffs. -Review of 'Adolescence' -Looking back on Forrest Gump.'

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57:10

The First 100 Days, NBA Playoffs and 'Thunderbolts'

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2025/05/07

Topics this week: -The good and the bad of Trump's first 100 days. -NBA playoff highlights so far. -Review of 'Thunderbolts'

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59:10

Barreling Towards A Crises

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2025/04/22

Topics this week: -Trump trade war causing damage. -Abrego Garcia and due process. -Chaos at the Pentagon. -RFK Jr. comments on Autism. -NBA playoffs - early takeaways. -Reivew of the Mindcraft movie

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01:03:39

Are The Democrats Starting A Comeback?

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2025/04/02

Topics this week: -Dems do well in special elections. -Cory Booker steals the show. -Trump Tariffs. -How can Trump win again? -New bats in baseball. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Next to last episode of 'White Lotus.' -Avengers Doomsday cast reveal.

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01:03:02

Courts Block Trump, How Are the Dems Doing, and We...

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2025/03/19

Topics this week: -John Roberts pushes back on Trump's court critisim. -Blowback on Shumer for backing down. -NCAA Tournament nostalga. -Review of the new 'Daredevil' show. -An amazing 'White Lotus' episdoe.

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01:04:34

Don't Worry It's Just the Stock Market Tanking

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2025/03/12

Topics this week: -Stock market drop -Elon Musk and Tesla -Maybe some good news on tariffs and Ukraine -Should an anti-Israel protester be deported? -NFL free agency -Catching up on 'White Lotus' -Review of 'Zero Day'

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38:03

Trump's Congressional Address

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2025/03/05

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54:02

Is the Trump Presidency Starting To Go Off the Rails?

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2025/02/26

Topics this week: -Trump budget priorities. -Ukraine mineral deal. -DOGE chaos. -Are the Lakers legit title contenders. -Vibe check on the Oscras.

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01:08:22

Ukraine, DOGE, NBA All-Star Game, and A The New...

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2025/02/19

Topics this week: -Is Trump going to sell out Ukraine? -Thoughts on the effectiveness of DOGE. -NBA All Star Game vs hockey's 4 Nations Tournament. -reviews of 'Captain America Brave New World' SNL 50th special, and 'White Lotus.'

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59:04

Trump Floods the Zone and Luka Goes To the Lakers

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2025/02/05

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01:03:48

What A Wild Week

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2025/01/29

topics this week: -Trump spending freeze and executive orders. -Super Bowl is set. -Review of 'Landman'

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01:03:27

California Fires, Trump Inaguration, and NFL Playoffs

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2025/01/15

Topics this week: -Who or what is to blame for devestating CA fires. -Security tight for Trump inaguration. -NFL playoffs. -Defending Mike Tomlin. -College Football Playoff

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01:03:56

Greenland, Canada, and NFL Playoffs

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2025/01/08

Topics this week: -Trump press conference on Greenland, Canada, Panama and other topics. -Zuckerberg announces end to fact checkers on Meta platforms. -NFL playoff preview. -Mike Tomlin's future with the Steelers.

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01:06:06

2024 Was a Wild Year

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2024/12/18

Topics this week: -Big stories of 2024.......Healthcare CEO killed, Trump's comeback, and A.I. -Is the NBA in trouble? -Review of Gladiator 2 -Top five TV shows of the year.

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