Matt Bragg and Josh Gondelman time-travel to 2002 and revisit the infamous “Tuck Rule” game — the snowy, rule-bending NFL moment that launched the Patriots dynasty and infuriated the rest of America.
What You’ll Hear:
Sick Day Energy: Matt braves a heroic cold (with full dramatic flair) while Josh celebrates dodging New York’s winter flu.
The Tuck Rule Explained: Josh brings Matt deep into the Patriots-Raiders playoff that changed football forever.
Sliding Doors & Sliding Teams: A parallel universe where Oakland thrives, Manchester City falters, and one bad penalty kick rewrites sports history.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Sniffles, sighs & sympathy tea
03:00 The pop culture time machine opens
04:30 The infamous 2002 “Tuck Rule” game
08:50 Patriots’ dynasty origins
11:30 Soccer rivalries & near misses
14:20 The ripple effect of one call
16:30 Sliding doors & sleepy goodnights
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