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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast delivers a hilarious, no-holds-barred take on sports, pop culture, and life’s absurdities. Hosted by guys who tell it like it is, each episode serves up smart, irreverent commentary with just the right amount of locker room charm. Whether it’s breaking down the week’s dumbest headlines or diving into nostalgic nonsense, this show is your backstage pass to living like a baller — even if it’s just in your earbuds.
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Brian and Ed return with Episode 605 for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that hits sports, pop culture, tragedy, internet madness, and the kind of stories only The Baller Lifestyle Podcast can connect. From freeway rants and nostalgic TV talk to shocking celebrity deaths, college football scandal, and modern influencer absurdity, this episode covers it all.
️ What’s Covered in This Episode
Opening & Housekeeping
The misery of the 605 freeway and LA traffic
Brian’s ritualized podcast intro anxiety
End-of-year mailbag reminders
Patreon bonus shows and “Bonus Bri”
Nostalgia & Pop Culture
CHiPs, Ponch & Jon, and California Highway Patrol memories
Why CHP are “revenue agents for the man”
Conan O’Brien’s legendary Christmas parties
Why certain cultural moments feel permanently ruined after tragedy
Tragedy & Heavy News
The devastating murder of Rob Reiner and his wife
Their son’s long struggle with addiction and mental illness
Why people invent conspiracies when reality is too horrific
Rob Reiner’s legendary legacy:
All in the Family, This Is Spinal Tap, Stand By Me
Misery, A Few Good Men, Seinfeld, The Shawshank Redemption
Sports Talk
NBA Cup Final reactions
Knicks optimism and Wembanyama hype
Lakers fandom without actually watching games
Luka Dončić vs. Jalen Brunson
Former Chargers CB Quentin Jammer admitting he played games drunk
Donald Trump’s historically bad Army-Navy coin toss
College Football Scandal
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore fired and arrested
Allegations involving a staffer, threats, and total career implosion
How to destroy a dream job in record time
Ann Arbor restaurants still selling menu items named after him
OnlyFans DMs, zero impulse control, and CTE speculation
Deaths & Remembrances
Steve Taneyhill, South Carolina QB icon
Paul Wiggin, Stanford coach (Band Is On the Field game)
Peter Greene, actor (Pulp Fiction, The Mask)
Anthony Geary, Luke of Luke & Laura (General Hospital)
Carl Carlton, singer of “Bad Mama Jama”
Instagram model Mary Magdalene and the dangers of extreme body modification
Listener Voicemails & Emails
Gym locker room insanity (food prep, blenders, hygiene crimes)
Fake names for reservations (Rhett Messerly, Cliff Yeager, Carlos Von Carlos)
Dodgers championship merch and terrible commemorative art
iOS alarm update rage
The most carefully pronounced accent in sports
Internet & Culture Madness
Bonnie Blue banned from Indonesia over a Bali sex stunt
Sex-influencer culture and self-destruction
Andy Dick’s overdose scare and long history of problems
Kate Winslet rejecting Eminem’s extremely strange request
Jelly Roll admitting sex was awful before losing 200 pounds
Streaming & Entertainment
The Diddy documentary and how it ruins Biggie songs forever
Avatar’s massive success despite zero cultural footprint
Listener Notes
Strong language and adult themes throughout
Final Ed Daly appearance of the year
Patreon subscribers get bonus content immediately after the episode
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Brian and Ed return for Episode 604 with a full buffet of lifestyle commentary, questionable nostalgia, and highly suspect fashion choices. They break down the Piers Morgan vs. Nick Fuentes ridiculousness, Brian’s dark descent into Facebook Marketplace (including an adult-sized Stone Cold Steve Austin leather vest priced at $200), and Lee Majors’ incredible romantic résumé.
Then it’s on to RIPs—including architectural giant Frank Gehry, NBA big man Elden Campbell, and adult entertainer Rhett Messerly (a name the guys may never emotionally recover from). Sports talk includes the World Cup draw fiasco starring Wayne Gretzky’s complete inability to pronounce “Curaçao,” an AI snow-bunny scam that hustled Matt Barnes out of $61k, and the theory that Megan Thee Stallion may be responsible for Klay Thompson’s cold shooting streak.
Plus: bowling ball logistics, fried chicken diplomacy, holiday meat-and-three strategy, Ed’s all-time lovemaking music pick, and a critical investigation into Marcus Freeman’s painted-on hairline. All wrapped up with listener voicemails, Christmas spirit, questionable sexual position physics, and a RoboCop statue reveal that brings Brian to tears.
Topics Discussed
Lifestyle & Culture
Piers Morgan interviews Nick Fuentes: surprise—he’s terrible.
Brian’s Facebook Marketplace addiction deepens.
The $200 Stone Cold Steve Austin leather vest listing.
Lee Majors’ legendary dating history (Farrah! Lindsay! Playboy models!).
The truth about fishing: nope.
The mystery of Marcus Freeman’s hairline.
Hilaria Baldwin workout videos and the curse/blessing of the Baldwin household.
RIP Corner
Frank Gehry—architecture titan behind the Disney Concert Hall.
Elden Campbell—Lakers/Pistons big man, gone at 57.
Steve Cropper—Stax Records legend.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa—Mortal Kombat & Rising Sun standout.
Rhett Messerly—adult-film performer with an all-time Hall of Fame name.
Sports
The botched World Cup draw + Wayne Gretzky vs. pronunciation.
Matt Barnes loses $61,000 to an AI sexting scam.
Jason Williams blames Klay Thompson’s slump on Megan Thee Stallion.
Notre Dame refuses to play a bowl game—Brian & Ed are not surprised.
RoboCop Statue Update
Detroit finally unveils its long-awaited 11-foot RoboCop statue.
Brian and Ed celebrate the true cinematic prophecy of RoboCop.
Voicemail Hall of Fame
Bowling ball winter-care dilemmas.
Fried chicken diplomacy panic-call.
Collard greens conversation that goes places.
Sex music of choice: Lenny Kravitz vs. Al Green.
Christmas blessings from a loyal listener + plug for Ed’s Christmas book.
Listener Questions & Voicemails
This week’s callers weigh in on:
How many bowling balls you should flex at the office
Whether fried chicken can ever be “racist”
Collard greens selection
Sex playlist strategies
Holiday greetings & Ed’s updated Christmas book
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Brian and Ed return with another absolutely unhinged installment of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. Episode 604 covers everything from Facebook Marketplace disasters to RIP tributes, awkward harmonica criticism, and the immortal name Rhett Messerly.
In this episode:• Piers Morgan interviews incel mascot Nick Fuentes• Brian discovers a $200 Stone Cold Steve Austin LEATHER VEST on Facebook Marketplace• The Lee Majors dating résumé: an all-timer• RIP Frank Gehry, Elden Campbell, Steve Cropper & more• Wayne Gretzky butchers “Curaçao” during the World Cup draw• Matt Barnes gets scammed out of $61k by an AI snow-bunny• Is Megan Thee Stallion ruining Klay Thompson’s jump shot?• Notre Dame refuses to play a bowl game—classic• Listener voicemails: bowling ball thermodynamics, fried chicken diplomacy, collard greens confusion, sex music philosophy, and Christmas cheer• Detroit’s 11-foot RoboCop statue debuts—Prophecy fulfilled
Plus: Marcus Freeman’s painted-on hairline, Hilaria Baldwin workout thirst-traps, and the Jackie Vernon “four families” saga.
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THE BALLER LIFESTYLE PODCAST — EPISODE 603
Hosted by: Brian Beckner & Ed Daly
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FULL SHOW NOTES (APPLE PODCAST COMPREHENSIVE EDITION)
Cold Open / Welcome Back
Brian returns with Episode 603 of TBLS and immediately shouts out the Patreon crew—home of Bonus Bri, emotional sobriety updates, and all the private crying he refuses to do in public. Ed Daly joins and promptly delivers breaking news about an NFL player suspended for watching porn in a team meeting… at full volume. Chaos ensues.
Thanksgiving Recap & Tea Talk
Brian discovers green tea and is suddenly a Tea Guy.
Ed forgets his tea entirely and feels betrayed.
Listener debate begins: Should grown adults realistically be drinking gravy more than once a year?
(The answer is apparently controversial.)
️ Woke Up Gay Again Mug Saga
Brian receives a custom “Woke Up Gay Again” mug—plus his very own “gay card”—leading to:
His daughter roasting him into dust.
White pants discourse.
Questions about whether the mug should be kept in his wallet for emergency resuscitation.
ToeCutter strikes again.
RIP Segment
The boys honor (and roast) the deceased:
Lynn Hamilton (Sanford & Son)
Grandma the Galápagos Tortoise – lived 141 years, witnessed centuries of atrocities, said nothing.
Randy Jones (Padres Cy Young winner, patron saint of 70s brown-and-yellow uniforms)
Fuzzy Zoeller (apparently not 97 years old, though he looked it since 1997)
️ / Sports News
Browns DL Shelby Harris calls 49ers WR Jauan Jennings a “hoe”
And he clarifies it. Repeatedly.
Patrick Beverley accused of punching and choking his teenage sister
The guys discuss:
Pat Bev’s history of talking more than he plays
The creepiness of men policing teenage girls’ sex lives
Whether Jay Stew thinks athletes should have podcasts (spoiler: he doesn’t)
Pickleball vs. Carmel, CA
Carmel considers banning pickleball because it’s “too noisy.”
Brian rants about temporary courts, olds blowing Achilles tendons, and why tennis is superior.
Drake Maye Spotted at His Girlfriend’s Adult Cheer Competition
Wait—adult cheer competitions?
The guys spiral into:
When activities should end
What counts as “aging gracefully”
The disturbing traditions of Texas A&M (midnight yell practice, dungarees, kick routines)
Listener Voicemails & Mailbag
Ben
Astounded that Brian & Ed only consume gravy once a year.
Matthew Richards
Asks if Ed would peek at Hitler’s infamous micro-penis if gifted a time machine.
(Consensus: obviously yes.)
Gfish
Offers to file a complaint against Jay Stew’s online bullies.
Toe Cuttter
Sends physical mail (!) including the mug and gay card, then demands:
“Loudest Comer” rankings
More show minutes
A commitment to being “as gay as we want to be”
Loudest Comer Power Rankings
Chris Farley > John Belushi
Dick Vitale > Harry Caray
Air Bud Cinematic Universe: likely the evil clown, not Air Bud himself
David Silver’s mom (90210) receives an honorable mention
Non-Sports: Weird News, Sexual Disasters & Political Horrors
Hitler Micro-Penis Discourse
Time travel urinal etiquette.
Historical dick analysis.
Rasputin’s jar-encased hog.
RFK Jr. Felching Poetry Scandal
Brian & Ed read actual RFK sext-poems involving:
“Harvests”
“Canyons”
“Don’t spill a drop”
Full-on National Institute of Health–certified felching definitions
Listeners are begged to call in if they’ve ever actually felched (unlikely, but we’re listening).
UK Man Hospitalized After Eating 7 Pounds of Gummy Cola Bottles
Relatable to a point. Then horrifying.
Hugh Hefner reportedly drank 20 Pepsis a day + 3 lbs of M&Ms
The true cause of Playboy longevity?
Macaulay Culkin legally changes his middle name to Macaulay Culkin
The poll results are honored.
Italian Man Dresses as Dead Mother to Collect Pension
Mrs. Doubtfire but make it mortifying.
Smokey Robinson Accused of Forcing Strangers to Touch His Erection
Brian plays tracks from GASMS, Smokey’s actual album filled with sex songs to confirm:
Yes, this man is capable of anything.
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 602
“Breast Side Up” — Thanksgiving Special
Host: Brian BecknerCo-Host: Ed DalySpecial Guest: Jason Stewart (J-Stew, forehead warrior, beard connoisseur)
Episode Summary
It’s a special Thanksgiving Week episode — the week nobody listens, but you'll come back and listen later anyway, so the guys go deep on everything from Movember beards to the physics of NFL field goals to the only Beverly Hills, 90210 Thanksgiving episode that truly matters: “Breast Side Up.”
Brian, Ed, and Jason break down one of the wildest mid-’90s holiday episodes ever recorded — complete with Steve Young, inexplicable timeline issues, bad acting, turkey-cooking disputes, homelessness arcs, and why Joe Bradley’s hair alone should’ve led him to reevaluate his life choices.
Topics Covered
Opening Banter
Brian’s Movember beard observations
Ed retiring the beard for the year
Jason and Ed having a “forehead-off”
Jason taking “incoming bullets” on Twitter (mostly from G-Fish)
Revisiting the legendary Blind Date episode
Bread ends discourse — sourdough exceptions only
Thanksgiving side rankings (lots of stuffing enthusiasm, lots of anti-white-meat energy)
NFL Talk
Jason’s crusade against Kyle Shanahan and his injury-report “lies”
Fantasy football as a “tens of billions” industry (per ChatGPT stats, so must be true)
Why the NFL has suddenly become the Sixty-Yard Field Goal Era
Air Force vs. Montana fat-kicker appreciation
The trio’s proposal to end kicker specialization forever
Why dark meat turkey is undefeated
Ed’s elite, trash-sounding-but-actually-amazing cornbread casserole
90210: “Breast Side Up” (Deep Dive)
(Season 6 Thanksgiving episode featuring Steve Young)
An extremely detailed, scene-by-scene, historically anchored breakdown including:
Why everyone is shopping together at Ralphs
The over-meddling homeless mom with turkey-based control issues
Valerie’s sociopathic need to “host Thanksgiving”
Brandon’s world-famous bourbon sweet potatoes
Academic-advisor nerd energy
Phi Beta Kappa stolen valor
Lee Steinberg’s absolutely unhinged acting
How the writers destroyed the career of the guy who sang “How Do You Talk to an Angel?”
The Steve Young guest-appearance timeline that makes zero sense
The infamous lawn football game (quarters??? Steve throwing to Sanders???)
Joe Bradley’s virginity revelation
Brandon and Kelly’s dangerously inevitable hookup
A stunning amount of talk about Donna Martin’s head shape
What ultimately happens to Joe Bradley on the series
And, of course… the breast side up vs. breast side down turkey controversy(Ed tried it. It sucks.)
This is an all-timer television teardown.
Favorite Quotes
“You look like Wolverine right now.”
“Nobody cares about Lee Steinberg’s scripts.”
“Donna Martin could see the pick route because she could see from the sides of her head.”
“Stolen valor Phi Beta Kappa.”
“Steve Young pulls up in a Crown Vic dressed like Jay Leno.”
“Turkey leftovers at 11 p.m. is a Walsh family tradition.”
Plugs & Housekeeping
Mailbag: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com
Voicemail: 949-464-8257
Website: theballerlifestyle.com
Occasional Bachelor coverage upcoming — including the new Mormon Bachelorette
Outro
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast
Episode 601 — “Penguins, Coke Cans & Crocodile Cocksmen”
From TheBallerLifestyle.com — Hosted by Brian Beckner & Ed Daly
Episode Summary
The guys return for Episode 601 with a Thanksgiving week warm-up, chat about Ed’s November beard, the horrors of AI thumbnails featuring random white dudes, and an emotional tour through this week’s RIPs. They break down everything from Jimmy Kimmel’s lifelong bandmate to a tragic Last Chance U figure — plus a food influencer, a one-hit-wonder frontman, and multiple legendary athletes.
Then it’s onto sports: a Texas state trooper’s big-time bitch move, O.J.’s estate finally paying up, Matt Kalil’s “two Coke can” situation, and the dangerous reality of NFL painkiller culture. The voicemails bring a penguin joke and pure chaos. In non-sports, the guys revisit Hitler’s micro-penis allegations and Kim Kardashian’s delusional approach to law school.
Finally, the Crocodile Hunter’s son is now an underwear model, Russians are dismembering crypto scammers, and New Jersey dudes are crashing DeLoreans while hauling 87 baggies of coke. Another beautiful week at TBLS.
In This Episode
Open of the Show
Brian sets a 30-minute timer
Thanksgiving episode previewed — the boys are digging into the Beverly Hills 90210 Thanksgiving episode
Ed’s annual November beard returns, much to Brian’s annoyance
AI thumbnails continue to give the show “two random white dudes who don’t exist”
RIP Section
• Cleto Escobedo III (59)
Jimmy Kimmel Live bandleader, childhood friend of Kimmel, died due to complications of cirrhosis.
• John Beam (66)
Legendary Last Chance U coach, shot and killed in Oakland. Influential mentor and long-time community figure.
• Michael Duarte (36) — “Food With Bare Hands”
Influencer with two million followers; reports call his passing a “horrible accident.”
• Richard Darbyshire (65)
Lead singer of 80s one-hit wonder Living in a Box.
• Sally Kirkland (84)
Oscar-nominated actress, early breast-implant activist.
• Michael Ray “Sugar” Richardson (68)
Four-time NBA All-Star known for legendary talent and a cocaine-fueled fall from the league.
• Kenny Easley (66)
Hall of Fame Seahawks safety, one of the great hitters of the 80s; reportedly suffered kidney issues from old NFL painkiller practices.
Sports
• Texas A&M State Trooper’s Bitch Move
Trooper shoulders South Carolina WR/track phenom Nyck Harbor, then starts yelling at him. Sent home mid-game. A&M energy at its peak.
• South Carolina Coach Shane Beamer Gets Loud — Then Loses
Up 30–3 at half. Ends up losing 31–30. Beautiful karma.
• O.J. Simpson’s Estate Finally Paying Fred Goldman
More than 30 years later, Goldman may finally see millions from the civil judgment. Likely tied to monetizing OJ’s likeness and closing out the estate.
• Matt Kalil’s “Two Coke Cans” Penis & Porn Offer
Ex-wife says his size ended their marriage. Kalil now remarried to a Sports Illustrated model. Porn companies come calling.
• Fantasy Football Sausage Making
Painkillers, weed suspensions, tough guy culture. Ed and Brian discuss how ugly the NFL can be up close.
Voicemail Corner
From FanFanA penguin stops at a mechanic… ice cream… blows a seal…A classic late-stage Norm Macdonald–style journey to nowhere. The boys salute him.
Non-Sports
• DNA Suggests Hitler Had a Micro Penis & One Testicle
A story that reappears every couple years. No one fact-checks because… who’s defending Hitler’s anatomy?
• Kim Kardashian Failed the Bar — Blames Psychics
Despite no law school attendance, Kim expected to pass because psychics told her so. The guys ask: Who would ever hire Kim as a lawyer?
• The Crocodile Hunter’s Son Is Now an Underwear Model
Robert “Bob” Irwin drops a campaign featuring snakes and a very deliberate bulge. The internet… notices.
• Russian Crypto Scammer & Wife Dismembered
Stole $500 million through a fake app → kidnappers found his crypto wallet empty → heads and limbs removed. “Extortion plot” my ass — pure revenge.
• New Jersey Man Crashes DeLorean With 87 Bags of Cocaine
A very Jersey combination: 80s car, drug dealing, bad decisions. The boys locate the town and assess the local vibe.
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️ The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 600
Hosts: Brian Beckner & Ed DalyDuration: ~1 hour 15 minutesSupport the show: patreon.com/theballerlifestyle
Episode 600: “Six Hundred and Still Ballin’”
The boys celebrate 600 episodes of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — twelve years of dumb jokes, hard truths, and heartfelt community moments. Brian and Ed reflect on their long-running friendship, the wild ride of podcasting, and the listeners who’ve made it all worthwhile.
They kick things off with love for their audience and special shoutouts to longtime listener David Bray, then dive headfirst into their signature mix of dark humor, sports takes, RIPs, and ridiculousness.
RIP Segment
Another week, another grim roundup:
Marshawn Neyland – Promising Cowboys defensive end, gone too soon.
Lenny Wilkens – NBA Hall of Famer, player, and coach, passes at 88.
Paul Tagliabue – Former NFL commissioner; Brian thought he’d been dead for decades.
Young Bleed – No Limit rapper dies at 51 of a brain aneurysm (yes, Young Bleed).
Charles Coste – 101-year-old French Olympic cyclist; the guys debate flopping dicks and old bike seats.
“Human Barbie” Influencer – Yet another social media casualty.
Dick Cheney – Finally gone; Ed and Brian unload a well-earned verbal obituary for the war criminal of war criminals.
Sports Section
Antonio Brown arrested (again) — this time for attempted murder.
Amon-Ra St. Brown gets punched after doing the Trump dance — the guys break down his “fake” saint name and his dad’s NFL eugenics project.
Guardians Pitchers Scandal: Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz caught “pitch-fixing” for a $12k bet despite multimillion contracts.
Kickers Are Too Good: Listener email sparks a rant about banning kickers and making goalposts narrower.
BYU vs. Texas Tech: Listeners report signs reading “Alcoholics vs. Soakers.” The guys are delighted.
Listener Mail
Super Lee congratulates the show on 600 episodes.
Drew in Phoenix demands the NFL “ban the kicker.”
Matthew Richards checks in from Lubbock with BYU/Tech game tales.
All Text No Tweet asks about Trump getting booed at a Commanders game.
Super Lee surprises Brian & Ed with a cameo from Emmanuel Lewis (Webster!), who requests a Daily’s Choice: Webster vs. Ricky Schroeder. The guys hilariously deliver.
Not Sports Segment
Father and son killed by giant hornets while ziplining in Laos — the guys roast the idea of “adventure tourism.”
79-year-old British millionaire seeks a “good breeder” on Tinder. The hosts volunteer in horrifying detail.
The Louvre Robbery: Hot French thieves, a lift, and the world’s dumbest password — “Louvre.”
Brian recalls a wild art theft documentary where retirees lived with a $160M stolen painting behind a door.
Quotes of the Week
“If you call yourself Young Bleed, you’re bleeding out one way or another.”“Dick Cheney should be mentioned in the same breath as Pol Pot — except with worse aim.”“If you’re 51, you’re not ‘Young’ anything. You’re Middle-Aged Hemorrhage.”“Fifty rooms? That’s too many rooms. Just give me the money and the lube.”
️ Community & Closing
Brian thanks Ed for twelve years of showing up and the listeners for sticking around through six hundred episodes of nonsense, insight, and friendship. The show wraps with a toast to the community and to David Bray — “We love you, man.”
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 599: “Victor Conte’s Mustache and Other Tragic Updates”
Hosts: Brian Beckner & Ed Daly
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Episode Summary
Brian and Ed return for Episode 599 with a hilarious, packed show that hits everything from the absurd to the oddly heartfelt. This week, they discuss the bizarre coincidences of strip clubs, election fatigue, billionaire hatred, tragic celebrity deaths, and the enduring weirdness of sports. Plus, a special tribute to the late Victor Conte—Balco mastermind, Tower of Power bassist, and owner of the most sinister mustache in sports history.
Highlights
Billionaires Are Garbage: Why you should always vote against the billionaire’s candidate.
️ Tragic Updates: RIP Diane Ladd, Victor Conte, Anka Fowler (Buzz Aldrin’s wife), and Bob Trumpy.
Steroids and Stats: Revisiting Barry Bonds, Victor Conte, and why baseball purists like Jay Stu need to chill.
Adrian Peterson’s Latest DUI: Another fall for the once-great running back.
️ Listener Voicemails: Telly checks in about Love Is Blind: Denver, and more betting nostalgia.
Pop Culture Chaos: From Holly Rowe’s breakup with “Mr. Switzerland” to Anthony Edwards’ alleged drone stalking.
Bonus Show Plug: Brian’s weekly “Bonus Brai” is live every week on Patreon—don’t miss it.
Japan’s Wild Love Story: A 23-year-old man dating his classmate’s 83-year-old grandma.
️️ Diplo’s “Eskimo Siblings” Revelation: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau allegedly have something in common.
Principal on Grindr Scandal: A California school head’s secret identity gone wrong.
Grammy “Traditional Country” Controversy: Why they probably added the category after Beyoncé’s win.
Pat Sajak’s Net Worth Debate: Is the Wheel of Fortune legend really only worth $75 million? (Spoiler: No.)
Kelsey Grammer’s 8th Child at 70: Breaking down Frasier’s expanding brood.
Million Moms vs. Wheel of Fortune: “What the Fun” sparks moral panic.
Fan Favorites
“Tragic Update” segment — the funniest obituary roundup you didn’t know you needed.
Telly’s Love Is Blind analysis, delivered mid-buzzed.
Ed’s takedown of “droning guys at the beach.”
The ongoing feud with Jay Stu’s Magic Johnson-style tweets.
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast — Episode 598: “Ebenezer Scissorhands”
Hosts: Brian Beckner & Ed DalyFrom: TheBallerLifestyle.com
️ Episode Overview
Brian and Ed are back and feeling fresh for a rare morning session, bringing you another classic mix of dark humor, deep pop culture dives, RIP tributes, sports scandals, and non-sports absurdity. From Landon Donovan’s hair to Chauncey Billups’ poker scandal to Johnny Depp’s next “artistic” disaster — it’s all here.
Plus: the guys talk about midlife fatigue, snakes in the yard, fake NBA injuries, Lassie’s gender, and George Jones’ bulletproof gold chain.
️ RIP Segment
Dave Ball, Soft Cell co-founder (“Tainted Love”) — a one-hit wonder that still pays the bills.
Daniel Naroditsky, U.S. chess grandmaster — died amid harassment and cheating rumors.
June Lockhart, 100 — Lassie’s mom and Donna Martin’s grandma on 90210.
Ace Frehley (KISS) — death now “suspicious.”
Nick Mangold, 41 — ex–Jets center, dead after kidney transplant plea.
Plus: the guys unpack the wild history of animal TV shows (Lassie, Flipper, Gentle Ben, The Littlest Hobo).
Sports
NBA Gambling Scandal — Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones, and mob connections.
NBA coaches caught running poker games.
Players tipping off gamblers about injuries.
Rozier faking an injury to hit the under.
LeBron’s name surfaces (and his wine collection gets roasted).
“The NBA is WWE — competitive for the last 3 minutes only.”
Fantasy Football Rage — Jay Stew vs. Kyle Shanahan and the “injury report crisis.”
Jalen Brown’s Hairline Disaster — Shoe polish meltdown caught on jersey.
Knicks are (kinda) good again.
Listener Emails
Heroes & Jerks Update: Ed’s updated edition coming Spring 2026 — “95% done.”
Don Zimmer’s Age Game: How old was he really in that Padres photo?
Travel Talk: Ed’s advice for surviving Scotland (“Food = bad, people = great, go ethnic”).
Listener Shoutouts: Matthew Richards, All Texting No Tweeting.
Non-Sports
Rob Schneider: Claims “there were no children’s hospitals” growing up — Ed fact-checks him with centuries of sick kids.
Gold Chain Saves Life: Man’s fat Cuban link literally stops a bullet — instant legend.
Teacher Tapes Kid’s Head to Desk: Jersey man loses his license (and gains a mugshot soul patch).
Pringles Exposé: “Not potato chips” — Brian and Ed break down snack fraud.
PA Man Kills Mom’s Lover: Sling Blade reenactment in real life.
ICE Fitness Fail: Agents can’t do 15 pushups or a mile and a half in 14 minutes.
Johnny Depp’s Return: A new Christmas Carol — starring Depp as Ebenezer Scissorhands (with guest voices from Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, and “Rock”).
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Episode Highlights
“Lassie was a girl. It’s literally in the name.”
“The NBA is basically WWE with sneakers.”
“Betting the under is bitch.”
“George Jones’ medallion could stop a bullet.”
“Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scissorhands might actually work.”
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️ The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 597
Title: The Reaper Works OvertimeHosts: Brian Beckner & Ed Daly
Episode Summary
Brian and Ed are back to honor the fallen, roast the living, and laugh at the absurd. In this week’s episode, the guys salute friends of the show, mourn a few legends (and some not-so-legends), and wade through everything from celebrity deaths to pervy psychics to Dodgers delusion. Plus: Jay Fizzle’s baby army, Charlie Sheen’s “good company,” and a UK porn crisis.
It’s the irreverent blend of dark humor, pop culture, and sports cynicism that keeps The Baller Lifestyle the most honest show in podcasting.
RIP Roundup
The Grim Reaper’s been busy, and Brian and Ed have thoughts:
Ace Frehley, Kiss guitarist and Spaceman – dead at 74.
Jesús Montero – Yankee phenom turned Venezuelan tragedy.
Doug “Muscle Hamster” Martin – Tampa Bay legend meets a bad end.
Sam Rivers (Limp Bizkit), Ed Williams (Naked Gun), Penelope Milford (Heathers), Sandy Alomar Sr., Drew Struzan (poster legend), and even D’Angelo (the R&B one, not the living one).
Plus: why dying on your couch might be underrated.
️ Sports (Sort Of)
Who’s getting Otani’d next? The ALCS looms large.
The Great Dodgers Debate: Why everyone hates them (and Brian doesn’t care).
Ex–NFL RB arrested in a 3 p.m. Wednesday sex sting — and why that’s weird.
Aaron Rodgers’ “Mario” touchdown celebration goes wrong.
Bill Belichick’s “bossy” new intern and Cal’s scoreboard troll job.
Make-A-Wish employee loses her job after calling ICE on a Dodgers fan.
Bonus Bri Corner
Hot doctors: bad idea or good motivation?
The “ball cyst” confession revisited.
Listener Super Lee weighs in on free listeners, Love Is Blind, and proper prostate protocol.
Katy Perry vs. Demi Lovato: a Sophie's Choice no one asked for.
Non-Sports / Culture
Rapper Jay Fizzle welcomes kids #32–34 on his quest for 50 children.
Charlie Sheen’s latest revelation: gay sex, cocaine, and deflection.
Alec Baldwin’s Hamptons crash — was he dodging a garbage truck or sexting?
Pornhub traffic plummets 50% in the UK — RIP to imagination.
Plus: Brian and Ed reflect on how the mental “rolodex” of spank bank memories died with dial-up.
Listener Mail
Super Lee calls in with praise, grievances, and a theory on Brian’s medical preferences.
E-Ray wonders: Katy Perry or Demi Lovato? (Spoiler: neither.)
Closing Thoughts
RIP Kyle from Doll Family Farms — gone but not forgotten.
“F*** ICE” — The Official Position of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast.
Dodgers fans, prepare for sacrifice.
And as always, if you’re not on Patreon… what are you even doing?
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 596: “The Guy Fieri Tequila Heist”Hosted by Brian Beckner & Ed DalySubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Patreon – Bonus Bri
️ Intro
Brian and Ed return for Episode 596 with an all-timer mix of pop-culture absurdity, celebrity autopsies, and high-end tequila thefts. Plus, updates from the Rain City Jacks, RIPs, and a surprise visit from Johnny Depp himself.
Who Died This Week
Diane Keaton (79) – True legend of American film; slacks, gloves, hats, and iconic movies from The Godfather to Annie Hall.
Mike Greenwell – Red Sox slugger gone too soon after a long thyroid battle. (Brian & Ed still not entirely sure what the thyroid does.)
Ron Dean – The ultimate “that guy” actor from Risky Business, The Fugitive, and Cocktail.
Arturo Gatti Jr. (17) – Tragic death eerily similar to his father’s.
Sister Jean (106) – Loyola’s basketball chaplain finally retires… and promptly ascends.
Sports
Cam Newton’s Girlfriend List Request – Cam wants a list of Jasmine Brown’s past lovers. Brian and Ed explain why that’s the worst idea ever, compare him to The Bachelor’s Colton, and declare that “guys who wear #1 are sus.”
Eric Dickerson vs. Bad Bunny – Dickerson doesn’t realize Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. and wants Bad Bunny banned from the Super Bowl.
Belichick’s Fall – The Hoodie loses the magic and maybe his mind, while a new girlfriend and Hulu doc drama stir things up.
UNC Hulu Series Canceled – Mack Brown’s two-and-three start ends the reality show dreams.
Football Nostalgia – Remember neck rolls, massive pads, and those awkward thigh inserts? The boys do.
Non-Sports / Pop Culture
Robin Williams AI Resurrections – His daughter Zelda wants the deepfakes to stop. Brian & Ed agree: “Go watch Mork & Mindy instead.”
Matlock Reboot – Kathy Bates as Matlock?! Plus, on-set assault accusations, bad decisions, and the saddest career self-own in Hollywood.
The Guy Fieri Tequila Heist – Twenty-four thousand bottles stolen! Is it marketing genius or Fast & Furious: Flavortown Drift? Brian casts Gerard Butler as Fieri in the inevitable film adaptation.
Charlize Theron vs. Johnny Depp – At a Dior show, she walks away from him; Johnny Depp joins the show to defend his honor, his wolf “Greco,” and his Sauvage fragrance.
Celebrity Booze Economy – Hagar, Clooney, The Rock, and now Guy Fieri cashing in while pretending to be victims.
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Episode Highlights
“If you’re jacking it with the fellas, don’t show up late.”
“The Mona Lisa doesn’t belong in private — same with Robert Redford’s beauty.”
“No guy wearing number one has ever been normal.”
“They should disband the Navy — too many crimes on NCIS.”
“Guy Fieri’s Ozempic glow-up might be Hollywood’s greatest special effect.”
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🎙️ The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 595: “You Small Beers”
Hosts: Brian Beckner & Ed DalyListen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RedCircle, or wherever you get podcasts.Support us: patreon.com/theballerlifestyleContact: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com | (949) 464-TBLS
🏈 Episode Summary
Brian and Ed are back with a jam-packed 45 minutes for the free show — and even more for Patreon subscribers. In this episode, the guys talk guilty pleasures, Paul Thomas Anderson’s new thriller One Battle After Another, tragic deaths in the news, a wild Mark Sanchez story, skydiving mishaps, and the eternal mystery of Mike Trout’s back acne. Plus, Lori Loughlin’s back on the market, Quincy Jones nicknames Michael Jackson “Smelly,” and Kodak Black clears up meth rumors (kind of).
⏱️ Episode Rundown
OPENING
Brian visits his son at Berkeley for homecoming — only to watch Cal lose to Duke and a section full of smug “Dukies.”
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another gets rave reviews from Brian.
Ed and Brian debate the concept of “guilty pleasures” and why you should never feel guilty for liking a good tune (even if it’s Captain & Tennille).
R.I.P. SEGMENT
Arthur Jones, NFL vet and brother of Jon & Chandler Jones.
Pro climber Balen Miller’s tragic fall from El Capitan sparks a discussion on thrill-seeking vs. staying grounded.
Jane Goodall’s passing — and the guys’ hilarious reflections on Darwin, nature, and why camping sucks.
Syracuse legend Lawrence Moten dies at 53.
Two DJs in Mexico found dismembered — and Brian and Ed unpack the “OnlyFans femme fatale” angle.
SPORTS
Mark Sanchez arrested after drunkenly attacking a 69-year-old grease truck driver while doing wind sprints in an alley.
Angels drama: Mike Trout’s “pimple biter,” drug dealers, and team dysfunction.
Ben McDonald refuses to fake enthusiasm for hockey on air.
A skydiving instructor’s fatal accident prompts Brian and Ed to reaffirm their fear of heights — and hot air balloons.
VOICEMAILS & EMAILS
Bowling correspondent Ben Ennis calls in furious about lane replacements mid-season.
Listener mail about mechanical pencils and catching up on old episodes.
G Fish’s deep dive into Jason Stewart’s tweets, NFL “predictions,” and the pursuit of “full consistency.”
NON-SPORTS
Lori Loughlin & Mossimo Giannulli divorce after 28 years — Brian’s couch is available.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s “Cocaine Clause” could cost her $11M.
Lionel Richie says Quincy Jones nicknamed Michael Jackson “Smelly.”
Kodak Black insists “I don’t be on meth.”
Kevin Hart loses it when a Twitch streamer hits on his daughter.
The guys rip Twitch streamers, influencers, and the sorry state of online “content.”
A reflection on what it means to be funny, middle-aged, and podcasting for the right reasons.
🧠 Highlights & Quotes
“Have these guys not tried out pussy yet? Because pussy’s great.”
“You small beers!” – Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
“Mark Sanchez has made some bad decisions, but wind sprints in an alley before assaulting a grease truck driver might be top three.”
“Mike Trout’s back looks like a pepperoni pizza — and someone’s eating the toppings.”
“If Lori Loughlin needs a place to stay, my couch has great depth and firm cushions.”
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 594
From salty listeners to diamond-studded butt crack piercings, Brian and Ed are back with another wide-ranging breakdown of the week in sports, culture, and general nonsense.
RIPs
We pay respects to notable figures who left us this week, including Bobby Cain—the first Black student to graduate from an integrated high school, former Packers lineman Bill Ferrario, Bengals RB Rudi Johnson, Black Liberation Army member Assata Shakur, and Loyola’s beloved Sister Jean.
SPORTS
Dave Portnoy rages against lightning delays: “If you get struck, so be it.”
Cal State Bakersfield coach Rod Barnes steps down after his assistant is arrested on human trafficking, drug, and weapons charges.
Seahawks great Shaun Alexander announces he and his wife are expecting baby #14.
Brock Purdy’s health is again in question, this time due to toe soreness.
EMAIL & VOICEMAIL
Listeners bring the heat:
Deep Dark Nuts isn’t buying the “retirement” rumors.
Kmacktex grills Brian & Ed about the new 45-minute “hard out,” Patreon value, and whether the guys are more Brett Favre or Barry Sanders.
All Texting No Tweeting fact-checks the NFL’s crime vs. policing narrative and wants answers.
NON-SPORTS
Conjoined twins Abby & Brittany Hensel spotted holding a baby, fueling speculation.
Larry Wilcox claims Erik Estrada once had him fired from CHiPs—but years later, they became best friends.
Marc Maron and Shane Gillis blast the Riyadh Comedy Festival while Burr, Hart, and Pete Davidson perform in Saudi Arabia.
Cardi B admits she spent $13k on a diamond butt crack piercing… then lost it in the toilet.
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Episode 593: “Jesus, Take the Yoke”
Welcome back to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Brian Beckner and Ed Daly. In this episode, the guys cover the week’s weirdest headlines, sports scandals, celebrity drama, and plenty of listener interaction. From small-plane tragedies to stone-skipping controversies, no topic is off-limits.
Highlights from This Episode:
🎓 Brian reflects on his Costa Mesa High School class of 1993 and a rally chant that hasn’t aged well.
🎮 Trying to decode “terminally online” slang, groipers, incels, and why Congress is too old to understand any of it.
✈️ The tragic death of songwriter Brett James (“Jesus, Take the Wheel”) in a small-plane crash sparks a PSA: stop flying private planes.
🏈 The sudden death scare of coach Sean Clark, stability updates, and football’s never-ending search for the next man up.
🌊 The World Stone Skipping Championship scandal—yes, competitors were allegedly juicing their rocks.
💪 A 58-year-old college football player suits up—sparking debates on eligibility, athleticism, and whether Brian should declare for the NFL draft.
💃 The guys profess their undying admiration for Olympic breakdancer Ray Gun, with a very NSFW tangent.
💍 Cardi B’s surprise pregnancy announcement with NFL star Stefon Diggs collides with another messy paternity suit.
🥊 Adrian Broner kicked off a podcast for refusing to stop hitting on the co-host.
⚾ The Milwaukee Brewers invoke “the late Bob Uecker” in a pep talk, only for it to be… written by their manager.
📺 Listener emails cover everything from streaming-show flashback confusion, old sitcoms like The Hogan Family, and a legendary voicemail from Brian’s junior high girlfriend.
🧴 Brian and Ed revisit youthful masturbation mishaps involving Pert Plus, conditioner, and olive oil.
🍦 Ben & Jerry’s co-founder clashes with Unilever, sparking a debate about corporate greed and over-engineered ice cream flavors.
🪦 Meek Mill can’t find his father’s body in a Philadelphia cemetery—and may sue.
🛫 A skull is discovered at Tampa airport, which is exactly as Florida as it sounds.
Listener Interaction:
Voicemails about Drea de Matteo, Brian’s workout vest, and blocking listeners on Instagram.
Emails calling out Brian’s self-esteem, Ed’s toe troubles, and political hot takes.
Shoutouts to Super Lee, Darb in OC, GFish, and Parade for keeping the mailbag spicy.
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 592
Title: Tooth in the Eye, Jet Ski Rescues & Kiss My Grits
Episode Summary
Brian and Ed return for a “tight 45” that stretches into a fast-moving, hilarious ride through sports, scandals, celebrity deaths, and wild news stories. From Patrick Mahomes’ questionable sportsmanship to Charlie Kirk’s ironic demise, Ricky Hatton’s shocking passing, and Flo from Alice leaving us, the guys cover it all. They also dive into Joey Chestnut’s Impossible Nugget stunt, Don Majkowski’s barroom antics, Greg Louganis selling his medals, Kawhi Leonard’s absurd demands, and listener emails that take them into bike mileage, shower suds strategies, and medical mysteries. Non-sports news brings even more absurdity: a blind man regains sight with a tooth in his eye, a cruise passenger tries to skip a $16k gambling debt by jumping ship, a nine-year-old neurosurgeon-in-training, and Oliver North marrying his document-shredding secretary decades later.
As always, the banter is sharp, irreverent, and wildly funny.
Highlights & Topics
NFL Chaos: Patrick Mahomes’ shady sideline hit, Chiefs start 0–2, and the ethics of Friday night games.
Bonus Bri: Hulk Hogan’s surprisingly low net worth, fitness chats with Fan Fan, and body scan updates.
RIP Section:
Charlie Kirk’s ironic death
Ricky Hatton, boxing legend gone too soon
Polly Holliday (“Flo” from Alice / Gremlins)
Sports Oddities:
Joey Chestnut downs 275 Impossible Nuggets at a Giants game
Don Majkowski (the “Magic Man”) accused of choking a bartender
Greg Louganis sells his gold medals, heads to Panama
Kawhi Leonard’s uncle’s wild demands on the Raptors
Listener Mailbag:
Ed’s biking mileage & hatred of toes
Strategic “dick suds reserves” in the shower
Medical Q&A possibilities with Dr. Zonka Cruz
Non-Sports Weirdness:
Blind man sees again after tooth implanted in his eye
Cruise passenger jumps ship over $16k gambling debt—rescued by jet ski
Nine-year-old studying to be a neurosurgeon
Oliver North marries his secretary, Fawn Hall, 40 years after Iran-Contra
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Outro
Brian and Ed may have promised a quick one, but Episode 592 delivers a full-speed blast of laughs, sports, scandals, and insane human behavior—exactly what The Baller Lifestyle Podcast does best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
TBLS EP 591
Introduction and show info (0:00) The hosts, Brian Beckner and Ed Daily, introduce themselves and the show, noting that it's episode 591 and "seems like just yesterday we did 500." They confirm that the show is likely to end on December 31st of this year. They also provide contact information: "mailbag at the baller lifestyle.com" for emails, a phone number for voicemails, and a reminder to subscribe to their Patreon for bonus content.
Michigan Football and Biff Pogge (1:05) The hosts discuss the suspension of Michigan's coach, which they assume is related to the "whole Connor Stallions thing." They are surprised to learn that Biff Pogge is the interim coach for the next two games, recalling him from a previous podcast episode and describing him as a "blast from our past."
A discussion of past podcasts (3:08) The hosts lament never getting around to doing their NFL preview for the season. They reflect on the increasing shortness of their shows and joke about the pre-show routine involving Brian eating half a watermelon, which he says "is my pre-show snack ritual."
People who died this week (4:23) The hosts list several people who have recently passed away:
Cigar Kundu (4:23), a 22-year-old YouTuber from Bangladesh who died after slipping and falling into a waterfall.
Ken Dryden (6:08), a "six-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender" for the Montreal Canadiens.
Davey Johnson (6:52), "the 86 Mets manager."
George Raveling (7:48), a Hall of Fame basketball coach who famously secured the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which is now on display in a museum.
Graham Green (9:05), an actor known for his role in Dances with Wolves.
Sports stories (11:25) The hosts discuss a series of bizarre sports events:
A Missouri fan at the Kansas game "just kinda walks onto the field and kicks a field goal at the Kansas sideline" out of spite.
A Phillies fan who loudly demanded a home run ball from a man and his son, which Brian describes as "a disgusting example of fandom."
The controversy surrounding Laura Rutledge's "burner account" on X (formerly Twitter), which she allegedly used to "defend her husband."
Miscellaneous topics (16:35) They talk about James Dolan, the New York Knicks owner, who allegedly "digitally edited his own face onto a munchkin in a Wizard of Oz show" for the Sphere. They also mention a story about the Clippers getting a "ridiculous tree-planting donation that's tied to their salary cap," which they joke is a "weird, weird scandal."
Voicemails (20:30) They attempt to play listener voicemails but are hampered by technical difficulties. Brian notes, "The voicemails are not working, which they never do." Ed also gives an update on his injured toe, saying he had to "pop it back in" after it was dislocated.
More voicemails and a Christmas mug (23:05) They successfully play voicemails from "Katie Shady" and "LSU." Brian shares a story about seeing a man "drinking from a Christmas mug in September."
Conclusion (25:07) The hosts wrap up the episode. Ed brings up his "half birthday," which is coming up this week on September 11th. Brian thanks the listeners and signs off, stating, "My name is Brian Beckner. This has been episode number 591 of the Ball Lifestyle podcast. We will see you next week. Goodbye."
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 590
Title: Labor Day Chaos, Sopranos Sightings & Orgy Dome Disasters
Episode Summary
Brian Beckner and Ed Daly clock in on Labor Day to bring you another hilarious and unpredictable ride through sports, pop culture, and the strangest headlines you’ll hear all week. From security guards on power trips to Korn concert weirdos, celebrity run-ins, and Burning Man madness, this one’s got everything.
Topics Covered in This Episode
🛡️ Concert Mayhem: A seizure scare at a System of a Down/Korn show reveals just how useless security guards can be.
📺 Sopranos Star IRL: Brian runs into Adriana La Cerva herself, Drea de Matteo, who looks even better than she did on HBO.
⚰️ In Memoriam: Remembering NBA exec Caroline Klein, gone far too soon at 40.
🎾 Tennis World Drama:
A Polish CEO steals a kid’s hat at the US Open and proudly doubles down.
Stefanos Tsitsipas melts down over underhand serves.
Casper Ruud complains about New York smelling like weed.
🏈 Football Returns: College kickoffs, a fake Devin Hester Jr., and Le’Veon Bell skipping games to go bowling.
⚾ Sports Rants: Dodgers roster moves, Max Muncy love, and the art of knowing when to let players go.
🤯 WTF News Stories:
Guy caught masturbating at a Korn show gets ear-punched.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan has to deny a bizarre “20 times a week” rumor.
Burning Man’s infamous Orgy Dome destroyed by dust storms.
Will Smith accused of filling concert crowds with AI.
Grandpa busted for drugging grandkids’ Dairy Queen Blizzards with MDMA and cocaine.
🍦 Blizzard Debates: The guys settle which Dairy Queen Blizzard mix-in reigns supreme (spoiler: Heath Bar).
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Episode 589: Team Confusion
We’re back with another wild ride from The Baller Lifestyle Podcast! Brian and Ed return to cover everything from logo outrage to NFL fights, celebrity scandals, bizarre deaths, and, yes—flying dildos.
This Week We Discuss:
🥞 Team Confusion — Why are people mad about the Cracker Barrel logo?
💪 Jeffrey Dean Morgan — Internet sleuths say he’s… a little too active.
🪦 RIP Roundup — From Sopranos’ Jerry Adler to Secretariat’s jockey, plus a not-so-sad goodbye to Focus on the Family founder James Dobson.
🏈 Sports Corner — Deion’s son blows his NFL shot, the Bengals keep it cheap, dildo tosses return to stadiums, and Shiloh Sanders’ short-lived moment.
🥖 “Get Your Baps Out” — A rugby player pays dearly for one unfortunate comment.
🎬 Pop Culture Chaos — Norman Reedus’ son Mingus in trouble, the Burbank Butt Sniffer strikes again, Connie Chung once hooked up with Warren Beatty, and Lil Nas X goes full Naked Cowboy on Sunset.
🎶 Music Mayhem — Maroon 5 bassist accused of sexting teens, Gloria Estefan rumors about a secret tunnel with Diddy, and Maury Povich clowning his own marriage.
💀 Hulk Hogan’s Death — Was it malpractice?
Plus:
Listener emails & voicemails (Star Wars and more)
NFL allegiances, Bengals gear, and Brian’s search for a new team
Why “jizzle” is not the best name for a college athlete
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 588
From TheBallerLifestyle.com, it’s The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Brian Beckner and Ed Daly.
This week, Brian returns from dropping his son off at Berkeley — only to get caught in a Tesla fire–induced freeway shutdown that left him stranded for hours. Ed continues to deal with a brutal toenail injury (and wonders if balls can get herpes), while both hosts rant about Cybertrucks, Magic Mountain, and Trader Joe’s chocolate peanut butter cups.
They also cover celebrity deaths, wild news stories, and the latest from sports and pop culture — all with their signature humor.
Highlights from Episode 588:
Technical Meltdown – Brian nearly can’t access the show email right before recording.
Ed’s Bloody Sock – An injured toe, a dying nail, and the looming cost of a podiatrist.
The Berkeley Drop-Off – Brian’s fatherly milestone derailed by a Tesla car-carrier fire on I-5.
Cybertruck Sightings – Why Ed gives every Cybertruck the finger (including at Trader Joe’s).
RIP Segment – Remembering Terrence Stamp, LA restaurateur Dan Tana, soap actor Tristan Rogers, Colin Fox, and more.
Sports Talk
Kevin Sorbo quits the Vikings over male cheerleaders.
Greg Olsen’s awkward “nickname” slips on-air.
Tom Brady in the booth vs. Greg Olsen.
China’s terrifying Robotics Olympics.
Ads & Voicemails – ZipRecruiter spot, Manuel’s ongoing saga, and Brad from NY’s idea for a “gay segment” jingle.
Non-Sports Weirdness
World’s largest penis causes a man to break his arm in the shower.
Couple dies having sex in a car that rolls off a cliff in Brazil.
Neil Young quits Facebook over AI “sensual chats with children.”
Kelly Clarkson’s ex, Brandon Blackstock, dies — leaving behind a messy fortune and scandal.
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The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Ep. 587
Title: Billion-Dollar Bond Girls, RIPs, and Dildos at the WNBA
Summary:Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back with a packed episode covering everything from Jeff Bezos’ rumored plan to cast fiancée Lauren Sanchez in the James Bond franchise to RIPs for cultural figures and athletes. They break down Hollywood ego purchases, bizarre casting choices, the tangled rights history of 007, and the economics of ego. Plus: a new horror movie review, celebrity net worth guessing, Deion Sanders’ questionable parenting, Mariano Rivera’s unfortunate Old-Timers Day injury, the crypto-bro dildo conspiracy in the WNBA, and listener voicemails. As always—unfiltered, hilarious, and occasionally informative.
Topics & Timestamps:
0:00 – Patreon RSS feed issues & shoutouts
5:00 – Jeff Bezos’ James Bond buyout and Lauren Sanchez controversy
16:45 – The Broccoli family, Barbara Broccoli’s power move, and “The Grocer” nickname
27:30 – Weapons movie review (Julia Garner, Josh Brolin)
31:20 – RIP segment: Jim Lovell, Lena Bina, Kelly Mack, and more
52:00 – TV shows that overstayed their welcome (Ozark, Walking Dead, The Leftovers)
1:01:00 – How F***ing Rich Is This Guy? – Norman Reedus edition
1:12:00 – Sports: Crypto-bro dildo conspiracy at WNBA games, Deion Sanders rejects son’s jersey gift, Mariano Rivera Achilles tear, John Cena’s hair transplant, Mo Salah glow-up
1:42:00 – Listener voicemail: bowling’s two-handed scourge
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Episode 586: Dildos, Dead & Co., and Dead Toes
Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are back with laughs, rants, and righteous indignation. Brian recaps his chaotic San Francisco weekend—from chilling fog and Dead & Company to getting snubbed by a Waymo and Uber driver—while Ed explains how he broke his toe thanks to a rogue scooter. Plus, dildos fly at a WNBA game, Congress freaks out over a stock trading ban, and the proper way to take a shower is debated at length.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
(00:00) - Welcome / Back from San Francisco / Broken toe stories(08:05) - San Francisco recap: beauty, fog, Waymo ride, Uber discrimination(16:45) - Dead & Company live show / Broke Down Palace lasts forever(20:12) - Listener birthday shout-out: Brad in New York(21:20) - RIP Roundup: Ryne Sandberg, Lonnie Anderson, Paul Mario, Aeon Abutbol(33:55) - Baseball nostalgia and the analytics revolution(37:30) - Shower talk: technique, direction, conditioner in the ear(43:50) - Listener voicemail: David Bray on back-to-water animals(47:15) - San Francisco snacks: “It’s It” ice cream sandwich review(49:40) - Listener voicemail: Steve from H-Town on audio quality(52:00) - Not Sports Report intro(52:30) - Trump’s bizarre Sidney Sweeney “jeans” post(56:10) - 76-year-old great-grandmother pregnant: gross(58:20) - Pamela Anderson vs. Sly Stallone’s Porsche offer(1:01:50) - Tom Brady criticizes Scotty Scheffler’s family-first values(1:04:45) - CTE shooter targets NFL HQ, misses(1:08:30) - Neil McDonough refuses to kiss onscreen(1:10:55) - Reba McEntire is everywhere now(1:12:00) - Sign-off / Thanks for listening
💀 RIP: Ryne Sandberg, Lonnie Anderson, Paul Mario (OG Iron Maiden singer), Aeon Abutbol (Dark Knight actor)🎧 Shout-out to Los Lobos🚫 Disrespect to Britney the Uber driver🧼 Showering: Face the water, people💬 Voicemails: Keep ‘em coming
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