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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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All Episodes

35:42

A Barrage of Dumb Rules Across Sports

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/07/09

We're in the dog days of summer. That means we're wondering whether the members of Team USA can spin a basketball on their fingers and trying to fool coworkers with a fictitious shark petting zoo in honor of Shark Week. It's also a great time to look at the dumber rules of different sports and offer various ways to improve them. This strategy probably won't work, but the first step to affecting change is to speak it into existence.Send us some words of encouragement, and we’ll

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24:37

The Mets’ Multiple Deferred Bobby Bonilla Contracts R...

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2024/07/02

Bobby Bonilla last played in the MLB in 2001. The New York Mets continue to pay him about $1.2 million every July 1, which they will continue to do until 2035 when Bonilla is 72 years old. It’s the wildest contract in all of pro sports.Plus, a look at the California state income tax and why Shohei Ohtani is deferring the majority of his contract until after it ends. And the NBA Draft happened! Did you watch? We sort of did, but that second round being at 3 pm local time sure didn’t help. Sean’s

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25:49

The NBA Draft Being Two Days Is Time-Consumingly Dumb

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2024/06/25

The NBA Draft is this week! It’s always been one night for both rounds, but this year, the league is mixing it up with TWO days of the draft. The second day starts at 4 pm ET, which is very early.Plus, our favorite draft cliches and how silly it is that players have to wear the hat of the team that drafted them, even if they’ve already been traded. Oh, and how about Monty Williams making $78 million to win 14 games and then being fired after one season? Brilliant move, truly. But not as brilliant as

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20:01

Sports TV Media Rights R Capitalistically Dumb

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2024/06/18

When we recorded this, the Dallas Mavericks had just won their last game to stay alive in the NBA Finals. We know that good luck did not continue for Sean—congrats to the Boston Celtics on an NBA-record 18th championship.Anyway, it looks like TNT is going to lose its media rights to broadcast NBA games. And that's not the only TV snafu going on. Have you ever tried to watch a more obscure game? It's rough! Sean's just trying to catch Switzerland vs. Hungary, and Joey's just trying to

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23:52

"Must-Win" Games Early in Series and Sources Leaking...

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2024/06/11

When we recorded this, the Mavericks and Celtics had only played one game. Lots of chatter said Game 2 was a must-win. Well, the Mavericks didn't win it, so...guess we can all go home? On top of that, reporters are dropping news from sources at wild times, such as the Lakers non-story about maybe signing Dan Hurley (spoiler: that didn't happen) during the NBA Finals and the USA Women's roster being announced after the "breaking news" that Caitlin Clark wasn't on it. Sean

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26:29

Complaints About Cakewalk Paths to Championships R...

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2024/06/04

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals. Congrats to them! Yet, if you listened to some fans, you'd think the Celtics didn't deserve to be here because the teams they faced had key players who were injured. Okay...that's a reward for finishing with the best record of any team during the regular season.Plus, Sean is now in his late 30s—what has he learned along the way? How many different types of cakes has he had during his birthday week? And we wrap up with a deep

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22:37

Hyped Up NFL Schedule Releases R Try-Hard Dumb

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/05/28

Sean is old, and he is FEELING it. And Joey is out of the country! So, we recorded this one well in advance about a topic that was new at the time: the release of the NFL schedule. And the hype around said schedule—four months in advance, no less!—is out of control. How would Sean have announced things if he were in charge? We’re going through the Cowboys schedule one game at a time to find out.

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30:23

Sad Sports Memories Living Rent Free In Our Heads R...

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2024/05/21

A little while ago, Joey randomly thought about losing a close basketball game in high school after he hit a game-tying shot. That triggered a drastic ice hockey sad story from Sean. And, of course, there are plenty of pro sports moments that don’t turn out the way we want.These events happened so long ago! Why do disappointing sports memories from the past routinely haunt our dreams?Plus, a look at the opposing teams that have made Sean cry over the years. Bring the tissues for this one!

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24:23

NBA Teams Tanking and Not Winning the Lottery is...

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2024/05/14

The Atlanta Hawks made the play-in tournament this season and looked like a team that was trying for most of the season. They only had a 3% chance of scoring the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and then they ended up winning it! Meanwhile, teams that tried to lose to better their odds fell out of the top slots. You love to see it.Plus, memorable moments around the NBA Draft, this Zach Lowe piece explains how the lottery works better than Joey can, and this SB Nation article from a decade ago is a

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19:01

Lazy Analyses of Basketball Performances R...

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2024/05/07

Basketball discourse is so weird. There are constant player comparisons, far too many discussions around legacy, and absurd lists that make no sense. It often turns into lazy discussion that makes for a frustrating experience.Plus, Joey has a disappointing trip to the dentist and a quick nod to Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards' wonderful maniacal laugh.

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23:15

Eventual Reversals of Dumb Decisions R Gradually Smart

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2024/04/30

Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, but then it was taken away in 2010 because of some minor infractions, especially considering the NIL deals out there today. Well, it took 14 years, but Bush's Heisman Trophy was finally reinstated. Better to fix a dumb thing late than never. Now, maybe we can move on to rectifying some of these vacated seasons.Plus, an NHL rule that should be applied to other sports, road fans overpowering home fans with cheers, and Sean is displeased with the effort

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26:47

Outrage Over Athlete Salaries Is Fiscally Dumb

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2024/04/23

We've got plenty of dumbness in this episode! Joey has a tumultuous experience trying to attend a baseball game in Phoenix. Sean has a $40 margarita at a comedy show. And perhaps most distressingly, people still care far too much about what pro athletes are making. Say it with us: It's not our money. We don't need to worry about it.

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25:07

Complicated Playoff Scenarios R Pieces of Red String...

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2024/04/16

This episode starts off HOT, as Joey's rec league featured a fight between teammates — thankfully, not on Joey's team, which is full of kind people. We're exploring the absurdity of fighting in a rec league, but that's not the main focus here.We're also breaking down the silliness of calculating tiebreakers and potential finishes in different sports leagues when all will be sorted out in a day or two. Patience is a virtue, and all. And Sean has a brilliant idea for fixing league

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25:09

Running a 10K is Tiringly Dumb (But Totally Worth Doing)

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2024/04/09

Sean and Joey ran the Austin American Statesman Capitol 10K event on Sunday. It was quite the time! They share their experiences running the race, notable memories, and what it’s like to see a bright light when your body has given up. It’s less gloomy than that description sounds, we promise.Plus, a small lil’ bit on the women’s and men’s NCAA Tournaments. We miss college basketball already.Want to send some words of encouragement? Follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram or give the show a rating or

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20:24

The NCAA's Disrespect of Women's College Basketball...

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2024/04/02

The women's NCAA Tournament has had plenty of impressive action, but it's being overshadowed by a lot of dumb things — many of which are the NCAA's own doing. Let's dive in!Plus, a glimpse at the horrific April Fools Day prank we talked about in the intro, the legendary 90s sitcom Step By Step, and personal tales of removing jewelry during basketball games.Digging the show? Give us a follow on Instagram or a kind rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podchaser.

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24:22

A Salute to Dumb March Madness Moments

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2024/03/26

We've reached the Sweet 16 in both the men's and women's tournaments, which means we've had plenty of dumb moments along the way. Here are some of our (least) favorites!Plus, a history of the NCAA Boss Button and Jack Gohlke's low-budget TurboTax NIL deal.Don't forget to follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram, and it would be SO COOL if you left a rating or review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podchaser.

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50:48

Celebrating 100 Dumb Episodes with an NCAA Tournament...

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2024/03/19

It’s a 100th episode extravaganza! This episode was recorded during Selection Sunday as the NCAA Tournament field was revealed. In addition to a live reaction to the field, we’re counting down our top 10 favorite and least favorite moments from March Madness past and present. Plus, how many college basketball players can Sean name?Check out a few great moments we mention, including Ron Hunter falling off a stool, Texas A&M’s impressive late-game comeback against Northern Iowa, and this beautiful

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22:46

Sports Rec Leagues R Expensively Dumb

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/03/12

Sean and Joey both play in recreational sports leagues, and they're not entirely sure why. From expensive price tags to poor court and field conditions to people who take things way too seriously, it seems like a recipe for disaster. Perhaps you feel the same about your rec league.These rec leagues also take over locations that would otherwise have fun, friendly pickup games, preventing people from enjoying themselves. Stop pricing out these folks, rec leagues!In the meantime, be a delight and

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16:46

People Whose Entire Identity Is Hating Other Teams R...

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2024/03/05

We're all about some quality trash talking here, but when it's your whole personality? Oof, it's not a good look. And there are too many people out there hating.You've got plenty of good stuff going on in your life. Don't spend so much time putting down others. Instead, LIFT THEM UP.Speaking of lifting others up, why not lift up your phone and give the show a follow on Instagram or drop a five-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts? Thank you for the support!

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18:50

Chaotic Court Storms R Hive Mind Dumb

Sports R Dumb ·

2024/02/27

We've seen multiple players get injured across men's and women's college basketball as home crowds storm the court after a victory. Why is it so hard to keep opposing players safe?Plus, analysts making bold predictions with no consequences, live fan gimmicks during hockey games, and this delightful scene from Parks and Rec.Give us a follow on Instagram or a nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You rock!

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