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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

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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54:41

Two Boys From Altoona

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2024/12/11

Topics this week: -The alleged killer of a Healtcare company CEO is caught in our hometown of Altoona, PA! -Why do some people on social media feel like the killing was justified? -Daniel Penny found not guilty. -Juan Soto's massive deal. -Thoughts on the College Footbal Playoff field. -Making peace with the Star Wars franchise.

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43:09

Pardons and Flag Planting

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2024/12/04

Topics this week: -Was Biden wrong to pardon Hunter? -College Football flag planting controversy.

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01:09:16

Reading the Trump Tea Leaves

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2024/11/27

Topics this week: -What to make of Trump dropping Matt Gaetz as AG. -How do we feel about Tulsi Gabbard as DNI? -Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. -Jack Smith drops Trump prosecutions. -Walmart rolls back DEI programs. -NFL week 12 -Is college football more exciting this year? -The triumph of "The Penguin."

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57:11

Will Matt Gaetz Get Confirmed?

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2024/11/20

Topics this week: -What the Matt Gaetz pick tells us about Trump. -A new look at J.D, Vance. -NFL update -Tyson/Paul fight. -Christmas movies.

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01:01:40

You're Time Is Less Than Limited

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2024/11/13

Topics this week: -Trump picks his cabinet. -Why a second Trump term might not be so bad (maybe). -NFL midseason report. -Reviews of "The Penguin" and "My Old Ass."

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01:00:41

Searching for some optimism

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2024/11/07

This week's episode is dedicated to recapping the Presidential election.

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01:00:52

Last Call Before Election Day

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2024/10/30

Topics this week: -We make our election predictions. -What explains Trump's appeal? -World Series -Review of "Am I Racist."

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59:39

Brian Returns and Trump Takes the Lead

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2024/10/23

Topics this week: -Brian returns from his luxury overseas vacation. -Trump now the slight favorite with two weeks to go. -What explains the success of Trump? -A dream World Series matchup. -Browns fans cheer Deshaun Watson injury. -Review of 'Nobody Wants This' -Brian talks about his trip to Egypt

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52:29

Israel-Iran, Pete Rose, and 'Mr. McMahon

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2024/10/02

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57:58

Harris gaining in polls and another trump...

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2024/09/18

Topics this week: -Kamala Harris getting bump in post debate polling. -Secret Service under scrunity after another attemp to kill Trump. -GOP immigratin rhetoric. -Why are NFL teams being so conservative early in the season? -Brian discovers "Suits"

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23:00

What Did We Learn in the trump-harris debate?

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2024/09/12

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01:04:25

Can A Real Man Vote for Harris

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2024/08/28

Topics this week; -Technical difficulties leading to Eric's mic sounding horrible. -Trump/Harris debate set. -Can real men vote for Harris? -Jack Smith renews case against Trump. -Brian's baseball update.

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44:19

Will RFK Jr and Trump Join Forces?

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2024/08/21

Topics this week: -Joe Biden fairwell speech at the DNC. -Reports that RFK may drop out of the race and work with Trump. -NFL's new kickoff rule. -Are there any movie stars under 40? -J-Lo Ben Affleck divorce.

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43:11

Harris Picks Walz as Running Mate, and the Season...

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2024/08/07

Topics this week: -Harris picks Walz over Shapiro -Great start to the Olympics -Season finale of 'House of the Dragon'

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52:26

Good Start For Harris, Bad Start For Vance

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2024/07/31

Topics this week: -Harris with a strong start to campaign. -Does Trump regret J.D. Vance pick? -Olympics Opening Ceremony controversy. -Reviews of 'House of the Dragon,' 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' and 'The Bear' season 3.

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55:44

Biden Steps Away and Harris Steps Up

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2024/07/24

Topics this week: -Can Harris win? -What does the move say about Biden's legacy? -Checking excitment levels for the Olympics. -Review of the latest episod of 'House of the Dragon'

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51:50

Fallout From the Trump Assassination Attempt

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2024/07/16

Topics this week: -Security failures that led to Trump Assassination attempt. -Political division. -Copa America security issues. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 5.

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58:08

Biden Won't Leave and Fighting Dragons.

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2024/07/09

Topics this week: -Why won't Biden step aside? -Bronny James. -House of Dragon gets down to business. -Thoughts on 'The Bear.'

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58:01

Should the Dems Replace Biden?

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2024/07/02

Topics this week: -What should Democrats and Biden do after the debate debacle? -Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity. -NBA free agency. -'House of the Dragon' Episode 3. -TV shows going woke.

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