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Long time friends Jeff Tinker and Nate Meyl break down the latest in current events, movies, TV, food, wine, travel, and anything else worthy of overindulgence. They may be washed up, but they prefer to think of themselves as experienced, and they're ready to dissect the past and prepare for the future with you.
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After covering some of the lighter, more tawdry details of the Depp/Heard divorce proceedings, Jeff and Nate discuss one of the unlikelier folks entangled in that mess; Elon Musk....and more importantly his potential purchase of Twitter......and the guys break down what their Master's Champions Dinner menus would look like. Is the Augusta National kitchen staff familiar with the culinary stylings of Betty Crocker? Well, they are now.
This episode, Jeff and Nate bid farewell to one of the all time great sports villains (or heroes depending on where you stand) in Coach K.....then after the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at the Oscars, we wonder where the line is in comedy and how far is too far (20:00)....finally, we pick who will join us to create our ideal golf foursome (36:08).....will a swimsuit model be paired with one of the great spiritual leaders of our lifetime? Does Jeff even care if these people actually play golf? Stick around and find out.
We lament/celebrate (depending on your point of view) a Vanderpump Rules breakup, and wonder if Pete Davidson could fill Buzz Aldrin's space boots.....then we break down how online outrage really impacts celebrities who cross certain lines, and wonder why we aren't more collectively outraged about bigger picture issues along the same lines.....finally we figure out our ideal destination and activities for couples trips, and quickly catch up on Oscar contending movies.
We are BACK! ABJ returns with news on the ABJ family and our schedule going forward….after some travel highlights, we check in on some of our favorite things we watched during our hiatus; like Yellowjackets, Station Eleven, and 1883…..how to get and how to not get gifts for your spouse…..and we check in on how we’re faring with our New Years resolutions. Back with lots more content for 2022!!
After a brief review of Pete Davidson's ever-expanding resume, it's time to dig into the return of Succession; what makes this show so appealing to some, but not to others.....next we break down Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain....and finally we rank our top five favorite soups. Is chili a soup? Is Pete Davidson taller than Cousin Greg? Is Paul Giamatti really into......that?? We're not sure...but we'll try to find some answers.
Jeff and Nate celebrate the return of Succession and lament the engagement of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian....then they're joined by their illustrious friend and ABJ General Counsel Lauren Sabo to discuss the Elizabeth Holmes trial, and what it says (if anything) about women in seats of power in business....they also dig into the Britney Spears conservatorship case....the evolution of standup comedy....and some do's and don'ts for Halloween costumes and Halloween candy.
Jeff and Nate break down Jon Gruden's idiocy and hubris, and Kyrie Irving's latest confounding off court situation.....next they weigh in on ubiquitous pumpkin flavoring, and some of their favorite scary movies.....finally the dive deep into Netflix phenomenon Squid Game; what worked, what didn't, and what even they'd choose to compete in if their life depended on it. Vaccine mandates....sending nudes at work....confronting Michael Myers....competing against an enormous motion sensing doll.....plenty of questionable decisions are under review this week.
We're all over the road on this one....Jeff and Nate recap a thrilling US blowout win in the Ryder Cup....dig into the Manning brothers Monday Night Football broadcast and what it means for the future.....try to find a path forward with the immigration crisis at the Southern border....and pick their favorite sidekicks; real and fictional. So many topics, but only one question remains: Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a shit about the rules?
Jeff and Nate get fired up for the Ryder Cup and wonder why golf can't always be this fun....they discuss the Gabbie Petito case and America's fascination with murder mysteries....they break down their favorite types of burgers; ingredients, condiments, preparations and all....and finally pick the world historic moments they'd most like to be present for. Steve Jobs was such a visionary, he knew the impact Dwight Eisenhower would ultimately have on Eva Longoria.......just listen it'll make sense later.
Jeff throws down the gambling gauntlet on himself and apologizes to Nate for jinxing his favorite team's best player....we cover the news of the Texas abortion law....kick around the idea of our favorite style of restaurant seating, what works and what doesn't.....discuss a critical update in the world of snacks and fast food.....and decide what our ideal retirement gig would be.....if you're a fan of Pringles, high top tables, or jokes at Mitch McConnell's expense, this is the pod for you.
Jeff and Nate wonder what JR Smith's housing situation and class attendance will look like as he enrolls at North Carolina A&T....Check in on Major League baseball, and discuss it's issues with marketing its product.....and run down some of their favorite live music memories, and what makes a great show for them. Who will history remember as the better supporting act: Kendrick Lamar, or John Stamos? Only time will tell.
Jeff and Nate discuss Larry David's un-invitation from the Obama's party, and the Cuomo debacle in New York....then look back at 20 years of US military presence in Afghanistan (11:36)....Kevin Durant's ascension into the pantheon of all-time greats (24:45)....the MLB/Barstool Sports headlines (31:57)....the dominance of US Women's Basketball (38:45)....and their all-time favorite duos; real life, fictional, and culinary (43:48).
Jeff and Nate discuss the backlash to the Obama's birthday party on Martha's Vineyard....the news of private businesses in some cities requiring proof of vaccination....the many layers of the discourse around Simone Biles and mental health in sports.....and the disaster surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. All that, plus hot takes on rodeo and archery.
Jeff and Nate recap some early Olympics action....discuss wedding season and what it means to be men of the cloth (12:45)....with JLo and Affleck back in the news, they list their favorite celebrity couples (33:35)....and finally, rank their favorite sports movies (49:55). Mental health in sports, online ordinations, conscious uncoupling, and era inaccurate sports equipment in film....it's all on the table.
Jeff and Nate sing the praises Giannis Antetokounmpo's performance and the Bucks NBA Finals win....marvel at Colin Morikawa's command as he takes home the Claret Jug (13:39)....they recap some recent travel to the West Coast (18:35)....take a brief detour to wine country to discuss their favorite wine tastings (23:45)....discuss their most anticipated Olympic events (39:40)....and finally, select their most desired and aspirational restaurant destination (54:18)...prepare for in-depth discussion of not one, but TWO different types of deep fried poultry.
Jeff and Nate recap their Fourth of July celebrations and talk about their ideal bbq plates.....react to the Rachel Nichols/Maria Taylor/ESPN controversy.....break down Scottie Pippen's recent accusations towards Phil Jackson....discuss what we could or should expect from billionaires ventures into space....and debate what college athlete, past or present, would more benefit from the new NCAA NIL laws....warning: several shots taken at the people of Chicago for their choice in condiments.
Nate and Jeff discuss how they (unsurprisingly) celebrated recent special days with their favorite fast foods....dive into Jon Rahm's US open win last weekend.....the current parity and superstar shortage in the NBA playoffs.....ranked choice voting and how it could improve American politics.....and finally, the Waffle House, another fine longstanding institution that's part of the fabric of our nation.
Jeff and Nate discuss the series finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and anticipate the HBO revival of Gossip Girl....then they welcome the first ever guest on the pod, NFL Director of Football Data and Analytics, and decades old friend Mike Lopez (11:14), to discuss how data has changed the way we look at sports.....it will be more interesting than it sounds, guaranteed, or this pod is free......come for the sports analytics, stay for the A-Rod bashing and Katie Holmes gossip.
Jeff and Nate react to the release of Dr Fauci's emails (5:45)....examine how Jon Rahm and Naomi Osaka's odd withdrawals were handled (16:51)...weigh in on the latest equine controversy (32:30)....wonder what to make of the Logan Paul v Floyd Mayweather spectacle (38:10)....and make their pics for the celebrity athletic events they'd most want to see (44:35).....can Barack actually get to the rim? Is any putt inside 6 feet a gimme for Trump? What really happened with Costner and Ripken.....wait, actually, we're not getting into that one.
Jeff and Nate start by recapping what passes for an exciting Memorial Day weekend at this point in life.....then they invert and catch the bullet while diving deep into the film 'Tenet' (8:00).....next they search for the perfect blood alcohol content with a discussion of 'Another Round' (29:11).....and finally, carefully select their ideal historical figures as dining companions (42:00).....we get up to some stuff.
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...hope you guys also watched House of Cards!
great job guys!
Great premier Nate and Jeff - congratulations! Jeff, you do realize that when Bourdain asks if Las Vegas is the cultural center of the US, it wasn't framed in a positive sense, more of a sad acknowledgement. Looking forward to episode 2!