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The podcast begins with a brief introduction and mentions sponsors. The hosts then discuss the first week of college football, highlighting Brian Kelly's struggles at LSU and Notre Dame's surprising victory. They also discuss the NFL season preview with guest Dan Orlovsky, who shares his top 10 quarterbacks and insights on the challenges of adapting to new offensive coordinators. The hosts then delve into the Detroit Lions' season outlook, focusing on the impact of losing Josh Reynolds and the importance of their offensive line. They also announce their "Who's Back of the Week" awards, recognizing Joey Chestnut's hot dog eating victory and Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Ben, for his controversial appearance in the broadcast booth. The hosts then preview upcoming games, including Texas vs. Michigan and the Connor Stallions documentary. They also announce their Mount Rushmore duel, where they will reveal the results of a blind poll for the best Mount Rushmore season. The conversation then shifts to the impact of Patrick Mahomes' dominance on the NFL landscape, particularly on coaches. The hosts discuss the upcoming rookie quarterback class, coaches on the hot seat, and the Dolphins' uncertain future. They also engage in a thought experiment, imagining what would happen if Mahomes were unable to play in the Super Bowl and they had to step in as the backup quarterback. The conversation concludes with predictions for the conference finals and Super Bowl, with the hosts picking the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl over the Lions. The podcast then transitions to the Mount Rushmore Duel, a competition between Hank and PFT to create the best Mount Rushmores. The first round features the Mount Rushmore of HBO shows, with PFT taking the first pick and selecting The Sopranos. The second round features the Mount Rushmore of quarterbacks, with Hank taking the first pick and selecting Joe Montana. The final round features the Mount Rushmore of PMT Mount Rushmore moments, with PFT taking the first pick and selecting the "Debating the color of cheese for four days" moment. The hosts then discuss their picks for the Mount Rushmore of various topics, including HBO shows, memes, and draft positions. They debate the merits of each pick and share their personal experiences related to the topics. The hosts reveal the results of the Mount Rushmore duel, with Hank emerging as the winner. They discuss the voting process and the surprising outcome, particularly Hank's victory over PFT in the third poll. The hosts then delve into a controversy surrounding the graphic used to represent the Mount Rushmore picks. Hank argues that the graphic was altered to favor PFT, while PFT maintains that he simply wanted to ensure the graphic accurately reflected his picks. PFT proposes a redo of the Mount Rushmore duel to address the graphic controversy. He acknowledges that the changes made to the graphic could be perceived as unfair and offers a fresh start to ensure a clean and fair competition. The hosts discuss the graphic changes with Shane, the person responsible for creating the graphics. Shane explains the rationale behind the changes, including the need to simplify the wording and ensure accuracy. The hosts announce a "Redool" for the Mount Rushmore duel, which will take place on the next show. They discuss the format of the Redool and encourage listeners to participate in the voting process. The hosts brainstorm ideas for the next Mount Rushmore duel, seeking suggestions from listeners. They discuss the importance of choosing a topic that is both engaging and conducive to a fair competition. The hosts decide to introduce a hat challenge for the loser of the Redool. The hat will contain various tasks or challenges that the loser will have to complete.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction, Sponsors, and College Football Week One Recap

The podcast begins with a brief introduction and mentions sponsors, including Carvana and DraftKings. The hosts then discuss the first week of college football, highlighting Brian Kelly's struggles at LSU and Notre Dame's surprising victory.

00:01:53

DraftKings NFL Week One Promotion and College Football Winners and Losers

The podcast features a commercial for DraftKings Sportsbook, promoting their touchdown betting feature and offering a bonus bet for new customers. The hosts continue their discussion of college football, identifying winners and losers from the first week of games, including Brian Kelly, Billy Napier, and Florida State.

00:49:09

NFL Season Preview with Dan Orlovsky

The podcast welcomes Dan Orlovsky as a guest to discuss the upcoming NFL season, including his top 10 quarterbacks and the challenges of adapting to new offensive coordinators.

00:56:50

Detroit Lions Season Outlook and Who's Back of the Week

The hosts discuss the Detroit Lions' season outlook, focusing on the impact of losing Josh Reynolds and the importance of their offensive line. The hosts announce their "Who's Back of the Week" awards, recognizing Joey Chestnut's hot dog eating victory and Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Ben, for his controversial appearance in the broadcast booth.

00:33:03

Looking Ahead to Next Week's Games and Mount Rushmore Duel Announcement

The hosts preview upcoming games, including Texas vs. Michigan and the Connor Stallions documentary. They also announce their Mount Rushmore duel, where they will reveal the results of a blind poll for the best Mount Rushmore season.

00:59:25

Replacing Josh Reynolds and the Steelers' Quarterback Competition

The conversation starts with a discussion about the impact of replacing Josh Reynolds on the Rams' offense, particularly their fourth-down success rate. The discussion then shifts to the Steelers' quarterback competition between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, with the speaker expressing skepticism about Wilson's ability to lead the team to contention.

01:03:06

Overhyped Teams and Underrated Teams

The conversation explores teams that are receiving excessive hype and those that are being overlooked. The speaker expresses reservations about the 49ers' ability to replicate their recent success due to offensive line concerns. In contrast, they are very high on the Falcons, believing they have the potential to win their division.

01:06:36

NFC Predictions and the Bills' Uncertain Future

The conversation continues with predictions for the NFC, with the speaker highlighting the Eagles, Rams, Buccaneers, and Seahawks as potential contenders. They also discuss the Bills' future, expressing concern about their ability to maintain their recent success due to contract issues and the potential for a rebuild.

01:10:25

The Patrick Mahomes Problem and the Impact on Coaches

The conversation shifts to the impact of Patrick Mahomes' dominance on the NFL landscape, particularly on coaches. The speaker argues that Mahomes' success creates a situation where coaches who don't win a Super Bowl are often blamed, even if they are good coaches.

01:17:17

Rookie Quarterback Class and the Potential of Kirk Cousins' Return

The conversation focuses on the upcoming rookie quarterback class, with the speaker providing insights into the potential ceiling and floor of each player. They also discuss the possibility of Kirk Cousins returning from injury and the potential impact on the Vikings' quarterback situation.

01:22:17

Coaches on the Hot Seat and the Dolphins' Uncertain Future

The conversation explores coaches who are facing pressure to win a playoff game, including Mike McDaniel, Mike McCarthy, and Mike Tomlin. The speaker discusses the Dolphins' potential for success, but also highlights the challenges they face due to their tough schedule and injury concerns.

01:29:48

Patrick Mahomes as a "Thief of Joy" and a Thought Experiment

The conversation continues with a discussion about Patrick Mahomes' impact on the league, with the speaker labeling him a "thief of joy" for taking away the potential for success from other teams. They then engage in a thought experiment, imagining what would happen if Mahomes were unable to play in the Super Bowl and they had to step in as the backup quarterback.

01:32:53

Conference Finals and Super Bowl Predictions

The conversation concludes with predictions for the conference finals and Super Bowl. The speaker predicts a Chiefs-Jets AFC Championship game and a Detroit-Rams NFC Championship game, ultimately picking the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl over the Lions.

01:36:14

The Chargers' Uncertain Future and a Discussion about Dan Orlovsky's Jersey Wall

The conversation shifts to the Chargers' potential for success under new coach Brandon Staley. The speaker expresses concern about their lack of talent on the perimeter offensively, but believes they will be a more competent team this year. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Dan Orlovsky's impressive jersey wall, which features jerseys from every team he has played for.

01:43:10

The Mount Rushmore Duel: HBO Shows and Quarterbacks

The conversation transitions to the Mount Rushmore Duel, a competition between Hank and PFT to create the best Mount Rushmores. The first round features the Mount Rushmore of HBO shows, with PFT taking the first pick and selecting The Sopranos. The second round features the Mount Rushmore of quarterbacks, with Hank taking the first pick and selecting Joe Montana.

01:55:24

The Mount Rushmore Duel: PMT Mount Rushmore Moments

The final round of the Mount Rushmore Duel features the Mount Rushmore of PMT Mount Rushmore moments. PFT takes the first pick and selects the "Debating the color of cheese for four days" moment. The conversation then becomes a lively discussion about the most memorable and outrageous moments from the show.

02:10:36

Mount Rushmore Picks and Results

The podcast hosts discuss their picks for the Mount Rushmore of various topics, including HBO shows, memes, and draft positions. They debate the merits of each pick and share their personal experiences related to the topics. The hosts reveal the results of the Mount Rushmore duel, with Hank emerging as the winner. They discuss the voting process and the surprising outcome, particularly Hank's victory over PFT in the third poll.

02:23:34

Graphic Controversy and Redool Proposal

The hosts delve into a controversy surrounding the graphic used to represent the Mount Rushmore picks. Hank argues that the graphic was altered to favor PFT, while PFT maintains that he simply wanted to ensure the graphic accurately reflected his picks. PFT proposes a redo of the Mount Rushmore duel to address the graphic controversy. He acknowledges that the changes made to the graphic could be perceived as unfair and offers a fresh start to ensure a clean and fair competition.

02:30:13

Graphic Change Explanation and Redool Announcement

The hosts discuss the graphic changes with Shane, the person responsible for creating the graphics. Shane explains the rationale behind the changes, including the need to simplify the wording and ensure accuracy. The hosts announce a "Redool" for the Mount Rushmore duel, which will take place on the next show. They discuss the format of the Redool and encourage listeners to participate in the voting process.

02:32:58

Mount Rushmore Ideas and Hat Challenge

The hosts brainstorm ideas for the next Mount Rushmore duel, seeking suggestions from listeners. They discuss the importance of choosing a topic that is both engaging and conducive to a fair competition. The hosts decide to introduce a hat challenge for the loser of the Redool. The hat will contain various tasks or challenges that the loser will have to complete.

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Q&A

• What are some of the challenges quarterbacks face when adapting to new offensive coordinators?

  It can be difficult for quarterbacks to learn new terminology, play calls, and offensive schemes, especially when they have to adjust to a different style of play each year.

• What are some of the key factors that will determine the Detroit Lions' success this season?

  The Lions' offensive line is crucial to their success, as it provides protection for Jared Goff and creates opportunities for the running game.

• What makes Joey Chestnut such a dominant hot dog eater?

  Chestnut's ability to push himself beyond his limits and his relentless pursuit of improvement have made him the greatest hot dog eater of all time.

• What are some of the ethical considerations surrounding the use of emotional support animals in public spaces?

  There are concerns about the potential for abuse of the emotional support animal designation, as well as the potential for disruption and inconvenience to others.

• What are some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of quantum computing?

  Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine, materials science, and artificial intelligence, but it also presents challenges in terms of cost, scalability, and error correction.

• What are some of the key factors that will determine the success of the Rams' offense this season?

  The Rams' success will depend on their ability to replace Josh Reynolds' production, particularly on fourth down, and maintain their aggressive play-calling strategy.

• What are the speaker's concerns about Russell Wilson's ability to lead the Steelers to contention?

  The speaker believes that Wilson's age and recent performance raise questions about his ability to contend against the strong teams in their division, like the Bengals and Ravens.

• What are the speaker's reasons for being so high on the Falcons this season?

  The speaker believes that the Falcons have a strong offensive line, a talented young quarterback in Desmond Ridder, and a solid defense under new coordinator Ryan Nielsen.

• How does Patrick Mahomes' dominance impact the NFL landscape, particularly for coaches?

  Mahomes' success creates a situation where coaches who don't win a Super Bowl are often blamed, even if they are good coaches, because it's difficult to compete with Mahomes' level of play.

Show Notes