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PODCAST

Why Yes, We"re Friends

Brendon Wong & Ronnie Sullivan

Brendon Wong and Ronnie Sullivan like some rival teams, and that"s OK! They"re here to talk it out anyway. Join them for conversations that are mostly sporty, but anything goes. Choose adhesive over solvents, tape over knives, cash over cards. Why Yes, We"re Friends. Thanks for asking!

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All Episodes

115:13

Puck Curry - A Dish of Hockey Logos and Tiers

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2025/03/07

Brendon and Ronnie are combining some favorites with an NHL Logo-A-Go-Go and ranking them into a Tiers Catalog! Along the way, the fellas declare the Mighty Ducks logo ripe for bootlegging, have the longest tangent to date, and ask, "What exactly IS a predator?" Brendon found a Field of Dreams in Brentwood, cuts deep by mentioning a long lost frozen yogurt chain, and misses Badaboum. Ronnie still doesn't care about the wins and losses of Spring Training, thinks a logo looks to be wearing

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18:10

The Halftime Show - Four Conversations

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2025/03/04

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. These conversations were recorded during breaks for "1995, Open 'Til Midnight!"In these interludes, they discuss what "Ass Pennies" has done to Ronnie's YouTube algorithm, honorably mention several more 1995 movies that didn't make the main episode, talk about the differences between Best Buys in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks, and reveal their Forever Crushes.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) -

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119:04

1995, Open 'Til Midnight!

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2025/02/28

Brendon and Ronnie are going back to 1995 again. This time to talk about movies released that year. Along the way, the fellas do some bad impressions of Adam Sandler, reveal their favorite James Bond films, and name the fighters they played most in Mortal Kombat. Brendon remembers a pizza joint that also delivered VHS rentals, and reveals what he might do for this year's family Halloween costume. Ronnie believes in a conspiracy where Billy Corgan has scrubbed the internet of his work from

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17:53

The Halftime Show - A Guest/Madden Nightmare Blunt...

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2025/02/25

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This was a conversation during the break for "The Old Adventures of The New 52."In this interlude, they talk about Costco's rotisserie chickens, remember the movies of Christopher Guest, give insight into their (lack of) D&D note taking, and call John Madden a savant. Oh, and Jordan Peele's Obama is an American treasure.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on

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103:48

The Old Adventures of The New 52

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2025/02/21

Brendon and Ronnie are having a 52nd episode spectacular by talking about the short-lived DC Comic's reboot The New 52! From it's early ambitions and success, to later churning of new titles and continuity problems, to the positive changes that are still present today -- the fellas talk about it all! Along the way, the two have a retro video gaming digression and declare that in 2025 every pun is intended. Brendon reports that the 9-and-unders of his local Little League aren't ready for the

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107:11

Baseball Du-vhaalll

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2025/02/14

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for teams to report for Spring Training. Baseball is back, and the fellas are looking at win/loss projections, and making picks for which teams will actually make the overs. Along the way, the two share tales of meeting up for the Lunar New Year and watching the Royal Rumble, and make a case that new Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is just three kids in a suit. Brendon believes this is one of the best times of year for a sports fan, and is

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103:39

Superb Owl Licks

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2025/02/07

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about the Big Game this week... well, not really. They do a lot of avoiding it. Along the way, the fellas discover that John Madden and Yogi Berra have similar quote styles, talk about how Tom Brady is easier to hate than Patrick Mahomes, and, of course, they mention the infamous Wardrobe Malfunction. Brendon recalls a time when the Giants of baseball had to play an away game on their home field and tells a tale of how the "Helmet Catch" scored him a hundred

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102:10

Year of the Snake; No Step

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2025/01/31

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! (or, Gong Xi Fa Cai!) They talk about the traditions, food, zodiac, red envelopes, and the mystifying Lion Dance. Along the way, Brendon reveals what Kirkland label beer is, mentions a tradition that might come back to haunt him after this episode, and recalls many times when he would kick cabbage at restaurant patrons for good luck... for them. Ronnie puts out hopes for the NFL playoffs that already haven't aged

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100:50

1995 In The House, Y'all; Do You Want More?!!!??!

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2025/01/24

Brendon and Ronnie are still feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they dive deep into some music that meant a lot to Brendon. Along the way, the fellas talk about how resistance to good music is futile, compare The Big Bang Theory without a laugh track to an existential nightmare, and have a couple of talking points that might sound familiar from last week. Brendon recalls sending his teenaged band's demo

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90:44

Shakedown 1995; Cool Kids Never Have The Time

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2025/01/17

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they mostly talk about "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" by the Smashing Pumpkins. Along the way, the fellas talk about how music can bond parents and children, make dark horse NFL playoff picks that have already aged poorly, and ask the important question: Do people still say "soda pop?" Brendon introduces Michelada Monday, explains what

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102:52

Saturday Night Live's Celebrity Hot Tub

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2025/01/10

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating the 50th season of Saturday Night Live! They manage to mention some of their favorite skits, casts, music guests, and hosts -- if you're thinking that's too much for one episode, you're right! (Stay tuned.) Along the way, Brendon asks how long we should acknowledge the New Year and remembers when Christopher Walken said the wrong emphasis in Foo Fighters. Ronnie thinks understanding street parking signs in LA counts as a second language and remembers when

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94:29

Prediction Speculate-tacular

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2025/01/03

Brendon and Ronnie are ushering in the new year by speculating wildly about sports in 2025! Along the way, the fellas trade their favorite instant ramen flavors, discuss the possibility of robot umpires in baseball, and fail to avoid talking about the Stanford Prison Experiment. Brendon predicts that the Giants will play their 19th different Opening Day Left Fielder in the 19 years since Barry Bonds retired, and Ronnie predicts the Giants will step forward with their new front office hire,

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110:02

Forty Formula 1

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2024/12/27

Brendon and Ronnie continue their tradition of honoring favorite jersey numbers with a special topic. And so for number forty-four (the Willie McCovey / Lewis Hamilton / Frankie Wong edition), Brendon takes the wheel to talk about some very, very fast cars. From the rules and scoring to famous drivers and tracks to the difference between Formula 1 and IndyCar; Brendon covers everything you need to know to watch a race without confusion. He also reveals the name of his own car! Meanwhile,

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101:35

Juan Soto's Price Tag Grab Bag

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2024/12/20

Brendon and Ronnie marvel at the astronomically large contract the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to, and then talk about some other needle moving transactions in sports history. Along the way the fellas discuss strategies for getting Pringles out of the lower half of a can and lament the failure of the extremely talented 03-04 Lakers. Brendon remembers how to get to the Cerritos Auto Square and breaks Ronnie's brain right before the break. Ronnie details his rational cynicism for a recent

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96:49

Life, The Universe, and Jackie Robinson

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2024/12/13

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 42nd episode! They start by talking about the most important athlete to ever wear 42 in Jackie Robinson, and a short history on his impact in the world. Ronnie fires off some trivia about other athletes to wear the number, and Brendon singles out one that is very close to his heart. Then, they go from "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey" to Deep Thought, the super computer built to give the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Along the way, the

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108:13

Kevin McCallister's Imagination Buffalo

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2024/12/06

Brendon and Ronnie are sleigh-bell-ringing in the Christmas season by talking about their favorite media to consume during December. They throw their opinion on the "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" fire, discuss the phenomenon that was Christmukkah in the mid 2000s, and introduce everyone to a donkey named Dominick. Along the way, Brendon claims that he can count backward from 3 and confirms that Hamburger Hill is real. Ronnie knows a lot about Canadian provinces and casually throws out

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102:29

WrassleFrassle II

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2024/11/29

Brendon and Ronnie are hyped for the WWE's Survivor Series! Listen as they rundown how both Bloodlines fighting in the men's WarGames match is worthy of being called cinema while the women's match is cobbled together and meaningless. In the second half, they talk about the not-so-serious wrestlers like Orange Cassidy and Chelsea Green. Along the way, Brendon compares himself to Bartolo Colon (again), the guys celebrate a progressive mascot choice made by a SoCal high school, and Ronnie

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93:07

Oh, Is Thanksgiving Food Good?

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2024/11/22

Brendon and Ronnie are feeling thankful! And with it comes another conversation about food; namely foods for Thanksgiving. Along the way they talk about what they're thankful for, distinct buildings that used to be Taco Bells or Pizza Huts, and teach everyone how to pronounce Willamette. Brendon finished putting a disc golf basket into the ground and has an affinity for spaghetti during Thanksgiving. Ronnie remembers how Animal Crossing took over in 2020 and recalls the chapter in Don

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94:59

More Like Empty Vee

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2024/11/15

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the programming that has dominated MTv, VH1, and Fuse for most of their existences: the shows that have nothing to do with music! From comedy like The Tom Green Show to adult animation like Beavis & Butthead to music adjacent shows like Pop-Up Video, the guys wax nostalgic for their television viewing pasts. Along the way, the guys talk about the fringy years that separate Gen X and Millennials, and the creepy lyrics that are ever-present in pop music

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104:15

Candy Chasers & Coach Cocktails

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2024/11/08

Brendon and Ronnie make a confection connection and talk about the best and worst in candy. In the second half, they tender bar for famous football coaches, both real and fiction, by figuring out their likely drink orders. Along the way, the two celebrate the New York Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA Finals, show a lot of love for Puerto Rico, and open up the coastal debate for Twizzlers and Red Vines. Brendon thinks teenagers Trick-or-Treating is a good thing and explains what it means to see

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