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Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.13: The First HalfDem Boyz are back for another riveting episode. Or, at least, half of one. Paul the Saints Fan and Brandon the Cowboys Fan talk about what they watched coming out of their Spelling Bee success, and get into some OTA talk for both teams before bad luck strikes and the remaining audio for the episode is lost. --------------------------------------------------------Follow the show on Twitter: @Bless_Dem_BoyzSubscribe on YouTube: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-06-041h 00Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.12: The Spelling BeeIt's Bee Week, and Dem Boyz went live on YouTube to cover the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Dem Boyz get all the alternate pronunciations and use the words in a sentence as they attempt to match wits with the top spellers in the nation. (Spoiler alert: They did not match wits.)It's a great show where they learn some big new words to (hopefully) work into their conversations. Plus they wrap up with a few bets on their teams head-to-head divisional matchups.Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzSubscr...2025-06-012h 28Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.11: The McCool Kids TableThis week Dem Boyz are joined by a very special guest: Landon McCool, co-host of the LockedOn Cowboys podcast, joins to talk all things Cowboys (and a few things Saints).Did the Cowboys do enough in the offseason to shore up their holes? What will Brian Schottenheimer's offensive system look like? Will Matt Eberflus finally be able to solve the Cowboys' defensive struggles against? What will the Saints look like with first-time head coach Kellen Moore?All that and more in this week's episode!Follow Landon on X: @McCoolBCBFollow Landon on B...2025-05-211h 14Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.10: The Scheduling ConflictTHE NFL SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RELEASED! With the full slate of games officially revealed, Dem Boyz gather to talk about the most exciting games, their predictions for their respective teams, and what doesn't make any sense about the 18 weeks of NFL action.Plus Brandon the Cowboys fan gives his review of Sinners (and the trailers seen therein), reactions to both the Pickens trade and the Derek Carr retirement, and some catching up on movies and tv shows Dem Boyz watched.**Note: Due to technical issues, there is a slight echo in the audio. Apologies to...2025-05-192h 20Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.09: The Sovereign of KentuckyThere's not much going on in the NFL, but that doesn't mean Dem Boyz don't have anything to talk about. They catch up on NHL and NBA playoffs, a hot tip on the Kentucky Derby, and Rocky movie rankings. Then they get into the Saints and Cowboys news, as well as the Justin Tucker announcement from the Ravens.Finally, Dem Boyz close it out by playing an Immaculate Grid on the air and draft potential 2025 international games. Check it out!Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzSubscribe on YouTube: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-05-072h 40Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.08: The Shough You AreFresh off their Round One live show, Dem Boyz reconvene to talk about the 2025 Draft. They break down what they liked and didn't like about the Saints' and Cowboys' drafts, then get into a few other teams whose hauls they liked (or disliked, as the case may be).Plus Paul catches us up on his Wes Anderson rankings, Brandon pans the latest Goose release, and more!Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzSubscribe on YouTube: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-04-302h 13Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.07: The Shedeur is AjarDem Boyz went live on YouTube for the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is the live audio of the show, where they discuss every pick live as it happens. You can follow along as they experience the highs and lows of the entire round, including Brandon's meltdown when Matthew Golden was not a Dallas Cowboy, as well as some talk about Severance, bad bets, and the Grizzlies setting themselves up for what would eventually be an epic collapse. It's four full hours of incredible content!Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-04-273h 59Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.06: The Waffle PartyIt's a solo show! With Paul out sick, Brandon is here to run through a few quick headlines and the latest mock drafts. Plus he gives a few thoughts on season 2 of Severance, the newest Wheel of Time episode, and the new Turnpike Troubadours album. He then closes the show out by playing an Immaculate Grid live.Follow the show: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-04-1729 minBless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.05: The Immaculate GridIt's an interview special! Adam and Alex from Sports Reference join the show to talk one of Dem Boyz' favorite pasttimes: Immaculate Grid. They get into the creation of the grid, how things get scheduled, and some possible upcoming innovations. An immaculate time is had by all.Follow the show: @Bless_Dem_BoyzPlay Immaculate Grid (the football version): Immaculate Grid (Football)Follow Alex on BlueSky: Alex BonillaFollow Adam Darowski on BlueSky: Adam Darowski2025-04-1537 minBless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.04: The Mock DraftersThis week, Dem Boyz have plenty to talk about off the gridiron. First, they review what they watched this week, including crossover TV and movie recommendations: Donnie Darko; Bad Words; A Hauting in Venice; and Severance.Then the Boyz talk about draft and team news for the Saints and Cowboys. Plus they mock some mock drafts before rolling up their sleeves and doing a three-round mock for the Cowboys and Saints themselves.Follow the show: @Bless_Dem_BoyzBlueSky: blessdemboyz.bsky.social2025-04-092h 17Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.03: The April FoolsThe Boyz are back together. Brandon returns from his European excursion with tales of GoreTex and Tuscan house shopping. There's not much NFL news, but the Boyz instead make do by talking about what movies and shows they watched. Then they check in on the latest mock drafts and play a game of Immaculate Grid before closing out with a draft of Christopher Nolan movies.Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-04-022h 50Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.02: The March Movie, Mock Draft MadnessDat Boy Paul the Saints Fan is back again. This week he goes through the plethora of movies/TV he watched over the past week, discusses the NFL, reviews some mock drafts, does a mock draft of his own, and ranks Michael Mann's films.Follow us on X:The show: @Bless_Dem_BoyzPaul: @paulelliott_316Brandon: @ballfromgraceFollow us on BlueSky:The show: @blessdemboyz.bsky.socialPaul: @paulthesaintsfan.bsky.socialBrandon: @matconner.bsky.socialFollow Paul on...2025-03-271h 47Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 2.01: The Happy Birthday (No Such Thing)Dat Boy Paul The Saints Fan is back and one year older. He talks about the shows and movies he watched last week, NFL free agency, and picks his March Madness bracket.Email the show: blessdemboyz@gmail.comFollow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzFollow on Bluesky: @blessdemboyz.bsky.social2025-03-201h 56Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.25: The Solo ExperienceDat Boy Paul the Saints Fan is flying solo this week. He breaks down the comings and goings of the offseason so far, looks at the QB/coaching situations throughout the league, plays a solo round of Immaculate Grid and gives his Top 10 Gene Hackman movies. 2025-03-122h 00Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.24: The Winner Is...It's time for a combine recap! Dem Boyz get together to talk about winners and losers in Indy, and well as winners and losers in Hollywood. Plus some talk about free agency and trade news, a rousing game of Immaculate Grid, and, finally a draft of Best Picture winners through the years.Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzFollow on Bluesky: @blessdemboyz.bsky.social2025-03-052h 36Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.23: The CombineThere's no offseason for Dem Boyz. On this week's episode, Paul and Brandon talk about what they watched (including some Seinfeld-adjacent shows), go through a few mock drafts, and talk about the combine. Then they play Tuesday's Immaculate Grid live on air before drafting combine participants.Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_Boyz2025-02-262h 32Bless Dem BoyzBONUS: The Seinfeld DraftHere's the clip of this week's show, but just the draft portion. Dem Boyz are joined by Chris and Tony of This Podcast is Making Me Thirsty, the number one Seinfeld podcast.The gang drafts six episodes of Seinfeld each, which must fall into the following categories: Bottle Episode: An episode that takes place in one location, or does NOT feature Jerry's apartment. Parent Episode: An episode featuring the parents of one of the gang (Jerry/George/Elaine/Kramer). Movie Reference: Contains either a reference to a real movie, or a fake Seinfeld movie (e.g...2025-02-241h 44Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.22: The Draft About NothingIT'S A SEINFELD MEGASODE!!!First, dem boyz hit their usual NFL-related (and un-related) topics, do some movie and music reviews, and play a round of Immaculate Grid LIVE on the air.Then, the important stuff: Chris and Tony of This Podcast is Making Me Thisty join for a 6-round draft of Seinfeld episodes.Be sure to like, share, and subscribe.Follow the show on X: @Bless_Dem_BoyzThis Podcast is Making Me Thirsty website2025-02-203h 16Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.21: The Four-Man RushWelcome to Bless Dem Boyz, a podcast that is contemplating walking into oncoming traffic.The guys recap the Big Game, much to Brandon's chagrin, as well as all things surrounding it: the commercials, the halftime show, and the love for the Big Easy. Plus a draft of next year's Super Bowl winner, and a discussion of the finally completed NFL head coaching carousel.This week's Patron Saint is Drew Brees. The Patron Cowboy is Roger Staubach.2025-02-122h 26Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.20: The Big GameIt's Super Bowl Week! Dem Boyz get you ready for the big game (and some even bigger degeneracy), but first they talk about news and notes around the league; coaching hires; and the most recent mock drafts. Plus Brandon gives his review of Wicked, Paul gives his thoughts on the Luka trade, and Dem Boyz draft Super Bowl halftime shows.2025-02-052h 04Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.19: The Birthday Party
It's the Lunar New Year, and Dem Boyz are here to celebrate. First, a couple of anniversaries: the Saints Super Bowl, and the official birthday of the Cowboys.
Before the good times, though, there's some ranting about a couple of coaching searches, a recounting of the Liam Coen fiasco, a breakdown of the Conference Championships, and a recap of Daniel Jeremiah's first mock draft.
Oh, and in honor of Taylor Swift's boyfriend playing in the upcoming big game, the fellas also draft their favorite T-Swift jams.2025-01-292h 40Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.18: The Snow GameWith the Divisional Round of the playoffs in the books, the Boyz reconvene to discuss the game's results and prepare for the Conference Championships, one of which Brandon refuses to pick a winner in. Plus updates on the NFL coaching searches, a draft of potential 2025 opening week matchups, and another DoorDash mishap from Paul.2025-01-221h 56Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.17: The Search CommitteeWith the Wild Card round in the books, Dem Boyz return to get you caught up on all the weekend action, plus a preview up the upcoming Divisional round. The Boyz also draft possible Super Bowl matchups and review the coaching carousel. Plus Brandon educates Paul on poetry legend Shel Silverstein.2025-01-152h 08Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.16: The Wild CardIt's Wild Card Weekend! Dem Boyz get you ready for the first playoff matchups, talk about the final week of the season, and, of course, make their Upset and Lock picks.
Plus: reviews of Conclave and Nosferatu, a draft of all six Wild Card games, and a random Franz Kafka reference. 2025-01-082h 12Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.15: The ResolutionsAfter a holiday hiatus, Dem Boyz are back! They give a recap of the week 16 and 17 action before jumping into the final week's games and playoff scenarios. Plus, recaps of the holiday goings on, a draft of resolutions for the Saints and Cowboys, and a discussion of what seeing a Shen Yun show is like.2025-01-022h 40Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.14: The Airing of GrievancesIt's a Festivus for the Rest of Us! Paul and Brandon take some time out from their busy holiday schedules to air their grievances and partake in the Feats of Strength. They recap what they watched, discuss another DoorDash mishap, and then get ready for Week 17 by guessing the lines. 2024-12-232h 08Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.13: The Sack LunchIt's time to get ready for the College Football Playoff! Dem Boyz return to draft the teams in the playoff this year. Plus another DoorDash mixup for Paul, a musical viewing for Brandon, and a full recap of the Week 15 games. Then the boys get you ready for Week 16 with their picks and a rundown of possible playoff scenarios.2024-12-182h 09Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.12: The Lett DownOn this week's episode, the Boyz are feeling conflicted about special teams. For Paul, a blocked kick lead to a narrow Saints win, while Brandon's Cowboys suffered a rather annoying defeat due to a Leon Lett-esque muffed block. They also recap the rest of the Week 14 action and get you ready for Week 15.
Plus, with Bowl Season upon us, they draft non-playoff bowl games, talk Timothee Chalamet, and even get into a true degenerate gambling story involving a certain pair of New Mexico basketball teams. 2024-12-112h 29Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.11: The RivalryThis week the Boyz are planting their flags with recaps of their Thanksgiving turkey adventures, as well as the usual recap of the previous week's games and a preview up the upcoming action. Plus reviews of a Yacht Rock documentary and Moana, and a story about stalking NFL players at local restaurants.2024-12-062h 33Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.10: The Spin MoveDem Boyz are back! Fresh off a Cowboys win (and a Saints bye), Paul and Brandon break down the week 12 results and get you prepared for Week 13. Plus talk about Netflix shows, a brief review of Gladiator 2, and the boys draft which team they think will get the number one overall pick in next year's draft.2024-11-272h 52Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.09: The Return of the TrackAfter a brief hiatus due to recording issues, Dem Boyz are back to break down the week 11 games and get you ready for week 12. Plus, a draft of the Hall of Fame candidates, discussion of Bond films, and a few parlays.2024-11-212h 31Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.07: The Mingo Ate Your BabyWith week 9 in the books, the boys are back to discuss all the games. They talk about what they want to see from their sorry teams for the rest of the season, their forays into gambling, and what they watched. Then it's time to draft potential Super Bowl winners and talk abou the upcoming Week 10 slate.2024-11-072h 20Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.06: The Road ShowDem Boyz are back to recap the Week 8 games, including a few blown leads, as well as preview the slate for Week 9. Plus, Paul's trip to Nashville to get the pulse of the Titans fan base, recording mishaps, and a draft of better excuses for Anthony Richardson. 2024-10-312h 46Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.05: The Wrath of BabuThe Boyz reconvene to talk about the week 7 matchups. There's some banter over the Browns QB situation, despair over the Saints, and some hope in store for The Drake. Plus, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reviews; new music recommendations; and a draft of future coaches for the Saints and Cowboys.2024-10-242h 44Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.04: The Pit of DespairLive from the depths of infinite sadness, Paul and Brandon are back to wallow in their collective misery. They recap their teams' poor performances, talk about the other games from the week, and preview Week 7. Plus, the guys draft Coach of the Year candidates.2024-10-172h 17Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.03: The Rayne of CastamerePaul and Brandon recap the week 5 action, talk about their fright night picks against the spread and what else they watched. Then, they draft division winners before finally closing out with a review of the week 6 slate, George is Getting Upset picks, and Jerry, It's a Lock of the week.2024-10-112h 28Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.02: The Koo de GrâceDem Blessed Boyz are back to discuss all the Week 4 action, as well as preview the Week 5 slate. Plus, they talk a little college ball, discuss their Twitter troubles, and rank the NFL divisions before finally closing it out with their locks and upsets of the week.2024-10-032h 07Bless Dem BoyzEpisode 1.01: The PilotOn this episode, Paul the Saints Fan and Brandon the Cowboys fan break down what they watched over the weekend, recap Week 3 results, and prep for Week 4.2024-09-261h 42