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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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26:59

New Year, New Dumb Predictions

Sports R Dumb ·

2025/01/07

It's a new year, and that means it's time for us to say goodbye to the silliness of 2024 while making predictions for 2025. Come along for the journey and share some of your favorites, too!And here's that ridiculous foul by Draymond Green that made Richard Jefferson laugh incredibly hard.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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16:51

The Degradation of Bowl Games Is Progressively Dumb

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2024/12/17

Welcome to the last Sports R Dumb of the year! 2024 sure has been something, hasn't it? It's bowl season, and these bowl games aren't what they used to be. The killing of tradition in the name of dollars is dumb! Joey also quizzes Sean on the sponsors and participants of various bowl games. Play along at home and see if you do better than Sean. The bar is pretty low.We'll see you in 2025. Happy holidays!

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25:43

Victories Teams Stumble Into R Luckily Dumb

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2024/12/10

Have you ever watched a game where it felt like the team that won had just backed into the victory? These dumb wins happen all the time, and we're revisiting some of our favorites.You'll hear about this weird spinning onside kick the Falcons refused to pick up, the Lions winning a game after missing a field goal, and perhaps the silliest baseball play you'll ever see.Here's a smart way to win: Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or review on Spotify, Apple

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28:43

Rivalry Week Overreactions R Viciously Dumb

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2024/12/03

College football celebrated Rivalry Week, and we saw a ton of flag planting. And fighting...after the media told these teams how much they hate each other.Plus, remember that final Bears drive on Thanksgiving? We sure had a lot of silly things happen this past week. Welcome to December.For our fellow Austinites, you can check out I Live Here I Give Here to find local nonprofits to support during Giving Tuesday!Be a sweetie and follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram, or give the show a rating or review on

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32:47

Not Honoring Sports Commitments is Selfishly Dumb

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2024/11/26

Joey has 10 players on his rec league team, but only four showed up for his most recent game. Where was everyone else? Why do so many people feel okay saying they'll do something—like participate in a league, accompany you to a game, or join a watch party—and then back out with no warning or heads up? These people are missing a common courtesy that should be ingrained in all of us.The Cowboys have had a ton of silly things happen to them over the past couple of weeks. Then, they went out and won

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23:40

Dropping the Ball Before Scoring a Touchdown is...

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2024/11/19

We're smack dab in the middle of the NFL and college football seasons. Why are we still seeing players drop the ball before they reach the end zone? How has this happened more than once in the history of football?Plus, Joey gets unexpected guests at the house, a fun fact about those tall skeletons you may have seen in people's yards, and a rude trash talker during rec league basketball.You'd do quite the good deed by sharing Sports R Dumb on Instagram or giving the show a rating or

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21:44

Talking About Sports After an Election is Pointlessly...

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2024/11/12

Astute American listeners may have noticed there was an election last week, with the President all the way to local politicians up for office.Trying to talk about sports after the chaos of the past week feels like a silly endeavor, but we're gonna try our best! After all, the dumb moments don't stop.Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Goodpods. And check out Burning Years anywhere you’re hearing this podcast. Thanks for

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24:25

Fans Who Act a Fool R Repercussively Dumb

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2024/11/05

First things first: If you're in the U.S., please vote! Now, for the episode: Mookie Betts makes a catch in the crowd, and fans try to break his wrist to wrestle the ball from his grasp. Jason Kelce gets asked a homophobic question. Why do fans think they can treat players so poorly and not face repercussions?Thankfully, in both cases, the offending parties were punished — in the latter, Jason Kelce smashed the guy’s phone on the ground, which you love to see. But still, this is not the behavior

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36:09

Sports Tricks and Treats R Spooktacularly Dumb

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2024/10/29

It’s a spooktacular of dumb sports moments! We’re covering the Boston Celtics playing angry basketball, load management already being a thing one week into the NBA season, Chicago Bears safety Tyrique Stevenson taunting fans while a Hail Mary was happening, Sean’s Dallas Cowboys, and lackluster coverage around the World Series even though it’s got the two most popular teams in it.We’re also dissecting underrated Halloween candies and relating to each other’s lack of conditioning in our respective

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24:49

Blacking Out and Throwing Trash at Live Sporting...

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2024/10/22

It was a busy weekend of dumb moments in sports, but Sean doesn’t remember perhaps the dumbest of them all - by the time Texas Longhorns fans were throwing trash on the football field, he was already blacked out. Oops.We’re also discussing Cheryl Reeve criticizing officiating after her Minnesota Lynx lost to the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals, why it’s okay to boo football players when they’re not good people, and an awkward moment when someone gets injured during a pickup basketball

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20:40

Throwing Baseballs Back After Home Runs is...

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2024/10/14

Picture this: You’re enjoying a nice baseball game, and the best player from the opposing team hits a home run. It’s soaring through the sky and lands directly in your hands. Wow, what a memory you have! Until everyone in your section tries to coerce you into throwing the ball back, because it wasn’t your team that hit the dinger.Plus, Sean and Joey attended the same housewarming party, but only one of them did wine shots at the party and then got a Krabby Patty on the way back. Can you guess

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22:43

Anticipating Good Health at the End of a Season is...

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2024/10/08

Sean was very sick the day before we recorded, but he’s thriving now. Surely, he’ll be good for the rest of the year, right? That’s the mindset of many teams, who look ahead and assume everyone will be healthy and at peak performance by the end of the season. That is often wishful thinking.Plus, Joey did a foolish thing after Miami’s wild comeback win over Cal. Don’t be like him. What a wacky weekend of chaotic football and delightful upsets, including one that ended with goalposts in a river 2.5

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31:58

Blaming One Call or Play for a Team's Loss is...

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2024/10/01

Joey is back after an east coast adventure, and quite a bit happened! He went to an Orioles game, a Phillies game, made a few friends, had some laughs, and went to a Miami Hurricanes watch party in New York City. Never has there been so much anxiety in one room!Miami won on a Hail Mary that was overturned, and people got enraged. They yelled things like, "How could you say there was indisputable evidence?" or suggesting the NCAA is rigged. These same folks seem to conveniently overlook other

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21:48

Behaviors That Inconvenience Other Fans at a Live...

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/09/24

Joey has attended MANY baseball games in person over the past month or so. He's noticed a trend at some of these stadiums: People standing in the way, completely unaware of other fans around them. Sean has seating gripes, too. It all boils down to the simple lesson of having just the littlest bit of compassion for your fellow human. Hopefully your teams are still doing well! Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Goodpods. Thanks for

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16:51

Too Many Streaming Network Subscriptions R...

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2024/09/17

Sean’s car got broken into — that is DUMB. But it’s not about sports, so it only gets an honorable mention in this episode. The rest of his ire is directed at the copious amounts of streaming services that offer live games. Trying to keep up with everything is an impossible task when you need to subscribe to approximately 194 different platforms—and you still often don’t get all the advertised games. As always, greed and money play a significant factor.We hope you get to watch your favorite games

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23:43

Week 1 of the NFL Was Gloriously Dumb

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2024/09/10

The NFL is back! And thankfully, there was no shortage of dumb moments both on and off the field. From Tyreek Hill getting handcuffed on his way to the game to Will Levis's truly baffling interception, we're diving into our favorites.Sean is also free from fantasy football, and he's never been happier! Now he just needs to watch out for giant American flags.Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Goodpods. Thanks for

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21:07

Sharing Your Team’s Allegiance On Social Media...

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2024/09/03

During terrible tragedies, such as the recent death of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, people across the Internet offer their condolences. Many of those fans will also share that they’re fans of another team. “As an Islanders fan, this is so sad,” for example. No, folks, as a human being, this is so sad. We don’t need to make it about us.Plus, we talk about The Mole with Anderson Cooper and MadTV. Nothing like reminiscing on shows that have been off the air for approximately 16 to 23 years! And the

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17:27

Overused Sports Celebrations and Phrases R...

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2024/08/27

It’s Joey’s birthday celebration, and he’s already been distressed by a cake promotion at his local grocery store, but we’re powering through! Unfortunately, today’s topic is also powering through sports, and that’s real dumb.We’re seeing just about every player doing the “too small” taunt to opponents. And people are referring to everyone as “him,” or, even worse, saying, “I’m him” after making a play. A person in Joey’s rec league did this. As Sean notes, if you are paying to play in a league, you

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29:05

Televising the Little League World Series is...

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/08/20

What do the Little League World Series and a puddle of drool have in common? They both feel sort of icky to see on your TV. Yet, year after year, people watch these children play baseball, sometimes getting mad when they make mistakes. You know, because they're not even teenagers, and none of us were graceful back then.Joey and Sean both went to separate Texas Rangers games within the past week. Beyond that, Joey had a weird dinner experience, and Sean has a hot take about live baseball.Be a pal

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29:41

The Best and the Dumbest from the Paris Olympics

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2024/08/13

The 2024 Olympics are in the books! And now we're already previewing Los Angeles 2028, which feels highly premature. Let's appreciate the good (and occasionally dumb) stuff that happened during the Olympics. Go for the gold and help promote 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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