We Like the Pain: A Self-Hate Football Podcast

Oscar Barkis and Sam McFadden deliver their takes on the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as the rest of the NFL.

Episode #70: Sorry, Not Sorry

The fellas are back after a long break and give an update to the happenings of the NFL. The Texans and Jags are both struggling through similar problems, with Houston (5-2) managing to win despite them and Jacksonville (2-5) potentially set to make sweeping organizational changes. Also, The League and general fantasy thoughts!

10-27
01:06:39

Episode #69: (Not) Nice

The boys are back after a one week hiatus to talk about a disappointing weekend of Jags/Texans football, and look forward to the pod matchup that we'll be in attendance for!

09-28
30:35

Episode #68: Week 1 Recap, Tyson Campbell Injury, and Preview of Jags/Browns and Texans/Bears

The guys catch up on what happened in week one of the NFL season, including injury updates, fantasy football results, and (most importantly) the Texans W. How great is it to be able to once again watch 8 hours of uninterrupted football?

09-12
01:03:48

Episode #67: The League Draft Thoughts and Week 1 Predictions

Back on a mostly weekly basis with the return of football, the guys get some final hot takes in before the season starts. Tune in for some best and worst takes from our league’s fantasy draft, week 1 betting tips, and more!

09-05
01:10:14

Episode #66: Football is SO Back

The fellas are back, recording episode 66 for the second time. They talk Jags and Texans, NFL news and its implications on fantasy football, and for the fourth year in a row… the Team Draft!

08-30
01:08:09

Episode #65: Stefon “Emergency Pod” Diggs

After some breaking Texans news, the guys decide to give immediate reactions and also run through a 3-round mock draft.

04-04
57:14

Episode #64: Free Agency Madness

The guys run through Texans and Jags moves to this point in free agency

03-15
59:12

Episode #63: Wowowowow

The guys run through SUPER wild card weekend, including the Texans stomping the Browns with Oscar in attendance

01-20
01:14:25

Episode #62: “Houston, We Have Playoff” -Mina Kimes

The guys get together to talk about the NFL wildcard weekend, the Jags disappointing end to the season, and the TEXANS IN THE PLAYOFFS

01-12
01:11:41

Episode #61: Playoff Time

After a long intermission, the boys are back just in the nick of time for a HUGE week 18 for the AFC South

01-05
59:47

Episode #60: the BIG six-oh

Trevor’s injury, the Texans and Jags lose top WRs for the season, and thoughts on the state of the league

12-08
58:50

Episode #59: Mutual Destruction

The boys recap Texans and Jags football after a couple of weeks off

12-01
59:58

Episode #58: Jags Pain

Oscar can’t contain his excitement after the Texans beat the Bengals, while Sam gives a spiel about the Jaguars that’s one for the ages

11-17
58:22

Episode #57: Stroud Boys

Special guest, Spurs talk, and positivity about our teams!

11-10
01:14:48

Episode #56: Wemby Time

The guys are back and are far too positive about the Spurs, Jags and Texans. Thanks for listening!

10-27
56:41

Episode #55: Positivity Central

We recorded a tipsy episode today, and were unfortunately too positive on our teams

10-19
57:07

Episode #54: the Jag-Waggers are Back!

Jags win the London series, Texans lose a nail biter, and some more hot takes! The guys are also very excited about Wemby

10-13
41:23

Episode #53: What if all teams are bad?

The Texans are HOT, so they’re probably going 0-2 against the Falcons and Saints. The Jags haven’t looked good for most, if not all of the season. What’s going on?

10-05
54:35

Episode #52: Beatdown Recap

Well well well… there’s a new owner of second place in the AFC South!

09-29
50:57

Episode #51: Rivalry Week!!!!

Lots of C.J. Stroud talk in this one. Plus, Jags concerns and more overreactions!

09-22
59:57

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