00:00 – 02:21
Matt celebrates the Knicks' playoff success despite watching only six minutes of action. They jokingly link the Knicks’ good fortune to the new Pope being a Villanova graduate.
03:13 – 06:27
The hosts dive into the movie Conclave, which both recently watched. Chris compares it to The Martian, praising its realism before a Hollywood-style ending. They discuss
conclave history, including the longest ever—nearly three years—and how modern conclaves now restrict food for indecisiveness.
07:52 – 09:48
Chris outlines Wrexham’s realistic plan to avoid relegation in their first Championship season. He’s skeptical of signing aging stars like Jamie Vardy, pushing for young, long-term contributors. Matt offers himself as a striker option.
10:51 – 13:37
Chris and Matt review new casting choices for HBO’s Harry Potter series, including John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Papa Esiedu as Snape. They discuss possible conflicts given Esiedu’s views versus J.K. Rowling’s influence and broader issues of representation in the reboot.
13:41 – 19:30
They talk about The Studio (Apple TV), praising its awkward humor and high-profile guest stars like Ice Cube and Zac Efron. Chris also revisits The Bear (Hulu), now loving its realism and overlapping dialogue. Both hosts gush over the episode “Fishes” with a star-studded cast and intense emotional beats.
19:30 – 21:00
They briefly discuss The Accountant 2, which performed well at the box office and is part of a planned trilogy. Chris says Anna Kendrick is expected back for the third movie.
21:05 – 25:32
Chris recaps the Knicks’ 2-0 lead over Boston and notes that the Celtics missed 45 threes in Game 1. Despite that, they remain Eastern Conference favorites per sportsbook futures. The Western Conference has been uncompetitive, with the Thunder and Wolves delivering blowouts.
25:58 – 31:32
The new NHL team in Utah is named the Mammoth. Chris and Matt criticize the generic feel but agree it's better than past expansion names like the Yetis. They compare it to other team names and explore the history of names like the Flames (from Atlanta’s Civil War burning) and the Flyers.
33:07 – 37:03
Matt recounts attending the PGA Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He’s awed by the power of pro golfers, particularly Victor Hovland’s drive that flew directly over his head. Chris notes shifts in betting odds, with Rory McIlroy’s chances rising and Matt’s longshot pick Russell Henley slipping.
37:03 – 39:46
Matt discusses local pros staying in Chestnut Hill and King of Prussia. He shares a near-celebrity encounter with YouTube golf personality Fat Perez.
40:07 – 40:58
Chris laughs at Matt’s earlier claim of not being an autograph guy, just days after receiving a signed copy of Nate Bargatze’s book. They also mention other books they’re reading, including Danny Trejo’s biography.
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