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00:30 – Intro & SetupChris and Matt open with banter about ghosts before previewing the week’s slate — NFL Week 11, NBA, NHL, and college football.01:06 – Sneaker Talk & AuctionsThey discuss missing out on the Caitlin Clark Kobe release and review resale prices. The hosts explore StockX’s first sneaker auction, covering notable pairs like the Nike Mag “Back to the Future,” Off-White Dunk “Syracuse,” Kobe Barcelonas, and “Chunky Dunky.”06:38 – Grateful Dead & Stranger Things CollabsChris mentions waiting for “Stranger Things” shoes to drop in price. Matt jokes about owning Grateful Dead Air Max 90s and the fluctuation of sneaker resale markets.08:55 – Upcoming Sneaker DropsThey note few notable releases left this month. “Chicago Lows” are compared to “Pandas” due to constant restocks. Matt considers asking for them for Christmas.10:28 – Fraud Story & Jail HypotheticalsThe conversation shifts to a man who defrauded Amazon for millions. They debate whether prison time would be worth $51 million (concluding no).11:44 – TV, Movies & Harry Potter AudiobooksMatt mentions To Catch a Killer with Shailene Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn. This leads to tangents about Ready Player One and Harry Potter audiobooks — including the “Thinking Hat” detail, full-cast performances, and favorite narrators.18:48 – Driving Habits & Insurance AppsChris describes State Farm’s “Drive Safe” program and savings features; Matt jokes about his “Dale Earnhardt” driving style.20:49 – NFL: Jackson Dart & Rookie DiscussionsThey discuss Jackson Dart’s offensive rookie odds (via oddsmakers) and Jameis Winston’s likability. Talk expands to the Browns’ quarterback issues, Dylan Gabriel, and Shadour Sanders.25:47 – College Football: Ole Miss, Florida & Mississippi StateOle Miss faces Florida (14-point favorites per oddsmakers). The hosts note it could be a trap game and preview next week’s Egg Bowl.28:35 – MLB: Guardians Betting ScandalThey react to Guardians pitchers accused of taking bribes and mock the small payoff amounts involved.30:29 – Parenting, LegoLand & SafetyLighthearted parenting stories, LegoLand’s child policies, and kidnapping-scare jokes lead into pet anecdotes and winter weather talk.33:37 – Frozen & Parenting HumorMatt describes watching Frozen repeatedly with his kids and balancing childcare with sanity.34:57 – NBA All-Star Format & International DominanceChris outlines the new format (Team USA vs International). They agree the global roster—Luka, Giannis, Jokic, Wemby, SGA—would dominate and call for scrapping All-Star Weekend entirely.38:15 – NBA Controversies & InjuriesThey touch on the Clippers’ turmoil, Bradley Beal’s injury, Embiid’s MRI, and Kawhi Leonard’s alleged salary-cap violation, debating appropriate punishments.44:41 – Sports Scandals & Blue ChipsThe hosts rank recent controversies (Astros, Patriots, FIFA, SMU) before joking about Blue Chips (1994) with Shaq and Penny Hardaway — noting how its once-illegal plot is now legal under NIL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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