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Why Yes, We're FriendsAround The World With Daft SportsBrendon and Ronnie talk about a number of topics that span the globe. They jetset from Japan to New Jersey, reporting on different kinds of wrestling, then go from Europe to Connecticut to California, talking about the movement of F1 cars, soccer players, and even whole franchises. Along the way, the fellas talk about a sumo wrestler who threw seat cushions in frustration, fantasy name nonexistent franchises in the WNBA, and marvel at how four homeruns in a game has been done twice this season. Brendon is both analytical and optimistic about the Giants post-Trade Deadline, nicknames the F1...2025-08-081h 51Why Yes, We're FriendsWrassleFrassle IVBrendon and Ronnie are talking about pro wrestling this week! They start with their palpable excitement for this weekend's SummerSlam card, and then put a spotlight on the death of Hulk Hogan and talk about their other favorite top-tier wrestlers. Along the way, they emphasize that Krypto is better than crypto, talk about how most celebrity matches are letdowns, and remember the 8th and 9th Wonders of the World. Brendon went disc golfing for the first time since his surgery, declares himself the Patron Saint of Produce Bags, and gushes for his love of WWF wrestlers in the late 80...2025-08-011h 59Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Uchimuso MiddleBrendon and Ronnie are excited about the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and talking through who in the "mushy middle" will buy and who will sell. However, they first have to discuss results from the Grand Sumo Tournament and how professional baseball still exists in Oakland. Along the way, the fellas ponder if a hot dog is a sandwich, talk more about the Rafael Devers trade, and remember California League teams from 20 years ago. Brendon brings up a fun thing he does with the Black-Capped Chickadee, introduces us all to what an uchimuso is, and recalls meeting a very confused...2025-07-251h 54Why Yes, We're FriendsFrom Sun To Starzz And Back AgainBrendon and Ronnie are getting through the quiet time of the summer where the MLB is in its All-Star Break and the WNBA is about to enter their own. And they get through it the best way that they can: by ranking the WNBA's logos! Along the way, the fellas remember the late 90s when Will Smith was a sci-fi darling, notice the word "Sky" has no vowels, and see an old baseball logo when they look at the Indiana Fever. Brendon makes a connection between the Connecticut Sun and CSU Northridge and can't not see the Angels logo...2025-07-182h 04Why Yes, We're FriendsIt's Such A Fine Line Between Stupid And Uh... CleverBrendon and Ronnie are gearing up for that weird week in Summer where baseball is in the All-Star Break and nothing much is happening. They talk about the previous weekend's Gold Cup Final between the USA and Mexico, make another minor rivalry bet for the Dodgers and Giants, and much more. However, the big topic is revisiting the over/under projections the fellas made before pitchers and catchers reported -- and looking at how they're going... Brendon saw This Is Spinal Tap... in theaters recently, is excited for two whole weeks of Sumo wrestling, and makes a new projection...2025-07-111h 34Why Yes, We're FriendsKa-Chow! And Expansion NowBrendon and Ronnie talk about the magical and meme-worthy night that Roger McQueen had after being drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, go a little deep with Pixar's Cars franchise, and announce the expansion news from the WNBA. Then, they play a game of expanding other leagues! Along the way they talk about the importance of growth of sports in areas all around North America, right some wrongs, and give California a SIXTH MLB team. Brendon's kids have discovered the wonders of soda pop and he thinks that bio diesel cars smell like fries. (And that's awesome!) Ronnie thinks the...2025-07-041h 40Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Fast and The Force UsersBrendon and Ronnie discuss how couth it is to make roster moves during the playoffs (especially the final rounds), but first Brendon played the new Switch 2 and MarioKart World. Then, the fellas slip into a discussion about Star Wars, and mash-ups they'd like to see moving forward. Along the way, the fellas discuss the difference between Dad Bods and Father Figures, the proper pronunciation of Lakitu, and seem to want a lot vehicle-based movies to mesh with Star Wars. Brendon doesn't like the Piantas of the Mushroom Kingdom and introduces us all to the Tommy Westphal Theory. Meanwhile, Ronnie...2025-06-271h 41Why Yes, We're FriendsYou Get What You Give (Unless You're The Red Sox)Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 69th episode with rapid fire questions meant for a partner to know the other better. But first, they have to talk through the shocking trade the Giants made for Rafael Devers. Along the way, the fellas determine that the problem with the Red Sox might be another team in different sport, reveal their favorite non-traditional pizza toppings, and either mispronounce or misremember a number of different names. Brendon describes his experience going to an Athletics game in Sacramento, and tells us all about the "True Home Run." Ronnie admits he says, "Jaguar" weird...2025-06-202h 11Why Yes, We're FriendsThe West's Best While The Rest BetBrendon and Ronnie are excited that the Giants and Dodgers are FINALLY having their first series of the 2025 season. Also, they talk about how pervasive sports betting has become, but also make a gentlemanly bet for a 6-pack. Along the way Brendon expresses his delight at coaching his local Little League All-Stars, shouts out all of the teams in the College World Series in Omaha, and defends the D'Backs for being a sneaky good team in very good division. Ronnie feels like a local at Dodger Stadium, reveals the crazy odds the Colorado Rockies currently have for the season...2025-06-131h 50Why Yes, We're FriendsIt's Bad Luck To Be SuperstitiousBrendon and Ronnie run the gamut and talk about the big four sports in the United States. They talk about the futility of the Colorado Rockies, the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Finals, and the Madden Curse! Along the way, the fellas nerd out on baseball fundamentals and dissect the biggest reason the Oklahoma City Thunder have all their wonderful players. Brendon is getting ready for Little League All-Stars, and also explains the Ballpark Challenge and it's difficulty. (They aren't related.) Ronnie ponders the curious case of Kawhi Leonard since he left the Spurs, and reveals that the Madden...2025-06-061h 53Why Yes, We're FriendsStreaks, Runs, and SkidmarksBrendon and Ronnie start the episode by talking about streaks in sports to honor the Carolina Hurricanes breaking a dubious losing streak. Then, they go across the pond to talk about the season finales for several of England's football leagues and how the beginning of Formula-1's current campaign has gone so far. Along the way, the fellas marvel at Wrexham's unprecedented promotion climb, talk about their favorite surviving Jedi from Order 66, and hash out who Numero Uno is when an F1 team has two alphas. Brendon talks about a streak so good he was excited to listen to...2025-05-301h 45Why Yes, We're FriendsTurning The Paige On Reali LifeBrendon and Ronnie are mourning the end of the long-running ESPN sports talk show Around the Horn; talking about the history, hosts, and their favorite panelists... and Woody Paige's best chalkboards. Along the way, the two mark out on the WWE foreshadowing the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, remember the ill-fated NFL season where Dennis Miller was on commentary, and lament the devolution of Baseball Tonight. Brendon tells the tale of scoring a 25-ball multiball in pinball and believes they aren't the Prime age for Logan Paul. Ronnie recalls the View From the Cheap Seats and breaks Brendon with his...2025-05-232h 01Why Yes, We're FriendsFranchise Ranking Frenzy! - WNBA EditionBrendon and Ronnie are excited about the tip-off the the new WNBA season. To prove it, they've used an equation used by The Athletic in previous franchise ranking episodes for the WNBA's franchises -- past and present! Along the way, they talk about Bud Black's firing amidst the tire fire that is the 2025 Colorado Rockies, the mixed feelings and public relations genius behind the Anaheim Ducks hiring a new coach, and the fellas tease an upcoming episode ranking WNBA logos. On the franchise ranking side, discover who will be the forever Worst Franchise of All Time, marvel at how...2025-05-162h 15Why Yes, We're FriendsRace Horses and People Dressed Like Race HorsesBrendon and Ronnie are talking about races in the month of May this week; from the iconic San Francisco race Bay to Breakers to the crazy names of Kentucky Derby horses. Along the way, the fellas talk about some of their favorite edited-for-TV movies, are haunted by the ghost of Toby Keith, and they thank Gavin Newsom. Brendon got a couple of kittens, explains what Centipede Racing is, and gives pro tips on how to play Keno. Ronnie made a quiz show, drops some facts about coins minted during World War II, and reveals the first video game to...2025-05-091h 46Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Quick PitchesBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. During the break for "The World According to Joe Morgan," the fellas get nostalgic for old SportsCenter with MLB Network's Quick Pitch. Then, Brendon explains why he has so many Red Sox caps, Ronnie recalls the impulsive managerial stylings of Don Mattingly, and they both marvel at why Fat Joe was the rapper-of-choice to represent New York during the 2024 World Series.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod.bsky.social (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)...2025-05-0615 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsThe World According to Joe MorganBrendon and Ronnie talk about a couple of lists for baseball's best, fast food special menu items, and their favorite baseball broadcasters. Along the way, the fellas marvel at how amazing the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been and wonder aloud why a criss-cut french fry hasn't been called a hashtag. Brendon invented the Taco Whopper and recalls the time Gary Thorne called an Orioles game like a golf announcer. Ronnie is reassured about a questionable trip he once made to Subway and does impressions of Vin Scully and Charley Steiner. (Oh, and are those your drums?)David...2025-05-021h 46Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Wikis and Weird FuturesBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. In the lead-up to recording "Dingers! Dingers!" the fellas reveal how they distilled their love of "The Simpsons" into just the sporty episodes. Then, after a shot, Brendon shows Ronnie a generated list of the next 100 World Series champions, including predicted expansion teams of the future. Get ready baseball fans on Moon Base!E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod.bsky.social (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy.bsky.social (BlueSky); @TheRonarchy (Instagram)...2025-04-2911 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsDingers! Dingers!Brendon and Ronnie are at the crossroads of "Mostly Sporty" and "Where Anything Goes" by talking about episodes of the The Simpsons that feature sports! Along the way, the fellas spend some time thinking of what Ted Cruz was like in college, reveal that MLB may be spying on you, and talk about what one hand clapping sounds like. Brendon remembers Jimmy the Greek and stands firm that only winners get Italian Ice. Ronnie sings Homer's hunger strike song and spoils a near-50-year-old movie.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on...2025-04-251h 38Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - WrassleFrassle III All-AccessBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before recording "WrassleFrassle III."In an episode where they only talked pro wrestling, of course Brendon and Ronnie spent the lead-up talking about it too. Brendon mentions that he likes LA Knight as the new Slim Jim spokesperson (Yeah!) and how he had a World Wildlife Fund panda sticker before it was cool. Ronnie excitedly watched several of the Top 50 WrestleMania Matches on YouTube and explains the origins of Jey Uso's signature "Yeet!"The Top 50 WrestleMania Matches...2025-04-2219 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsWrassleFrassle IIIBrendon and Ronnie are excited for WrestleMania 41. They go through a handful of matches on the card and pair them with classic matches from past Showcases of the Immortals. The fellas focus on the physical storytelling that happens in the ring and the soap opera drama that surround each match. Along the way, Brendon and Ronnie go deep with some of their favorite past matches, look at the odds up and down the WrestleMania card, and recall the time that the Macho Man might have lost the match, but he won something more important. His woman!E-Mail...2025-04-181h 44Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - A Sunday Night Baseball Announcer's TangentBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "Brendo & Rondo in the Morning."In this installment, the fellas start with some deep thinking, talk about the first week of the MLB season, and talk about their hit and miss experiences with ESPN's broadcast teams for baseball.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod.bsky.social (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy.bsky.social (BlueSky); @TheRonarchy (Instagram)Brendon: @bwongings.bsky.social...2025-04-1509 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsBrendo & Rondo in the Morning!Brendon and Ronnie, in their most sports radio episode yet, talk through a small variety of subjects. In the first segment, the fellas talk about the rise of Tommy John surgeries in baseball, with Brendon providing a lot of his experience coaching young players. In the second segment, the two talk about the upcoming playoffs for the NHL and NBA, and how they can be improved in most American sports. Brendon reminds us of the time when Bronson Arroyo rocked cornrows and suggests that hockey and basketball players switch playing surfaces for fun. Ronnie wants more trophies all around...2025-04-111h 37Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "The Fond Expectancy of Spring."In this installment, the fellas talk about friends who love beer labels, their experiences on casino floors before being of age, the immortal moment that Pete Weber created, and how good friends keep us in check.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod.bsky.social (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy.bsky.social (BlueSky); @TheRonarchy (Instagram)Brendon...2025-04-0814 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsThe Fond Expectancy of SpringBrendon and Ronnie are excited -- Baseball is back! The fellas are passing time talking about the National Pastime. Along the way, they talk about what a Little League Opening Day looks like, pick drink orders for this season's newly hired managers, and talk about the best at-home stadium experiences for watching both the Giants and Dodgers. Brendon is teaching his son the curse of watching baseball too closely, and grosses everyone out with Terry Francona's favorite dugout combo: chewing tobacco and gum. Ronnie wonders what happened to the Angels since they won their last World Series, and hates...2025-04-041h 38Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - The Statman ComethBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "Super The Cream Always Rises to the Top 2"Brendon and Ronnie talk about how MLB's Japan Series proved just how big baseball has been in Japan for a few decades now, and finish lamenting about how Around the Horn is nearing its end. Along the way, the fellas pitch ideas for a Champions League-style tournament for professional ball clubs around the world, how the chance at a trophy might inspire teams you wouldn't expect, and Brendon...2025-04-0118 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsSuper The Cream Always Rises to the Top 2Brendon and Ronnie reveal the Top 10 games on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Video Games of All Time list. Along the way, the fellas talk about places Huell Howser found California's Gold, marvel at the strange naming scheme of Super Nintendo games in the States, and reflect on how Tetris was a favorite of our mothers and grandmothers alike. Brendon drops some music theory when discussing Super Metroid, confuses David and John Attenborough, and argues that Final Fantasy VII isn't even the highest ranked Final Fantasy. Ronnie uses Half-Life 2 as a barometer for a games list's legitimacy, is still scarred by...2025-03-281h 52Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - The Funky PromosapiensBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "The Cream Aways Rises to the Top of a List of Fury."Brendon and Ronnie take a short reprieve from video games to give a sports report. Ronnie talks about going to an Anaheim Ducks game, and how great it was to see Islanders coach Patrick Roy willing to lose by 3 to keep Ducks fans from getting free fried chicken sandwiches. From there, they run through other promotions, talk about how In-N-Out isn't really "fast" food...2025-03-2518 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsThe Cream Always Rises to the Top of a List of FuryBrendon and Ronnie discovered a Top 50 Video Games of All-Time list... from Rolling Stone?! OK. They're taking the list from 50 and working their way to the tippy top! Along the way, the fellas remember the days of LAN connecting original XBoxes to play Halo, reveal their Street Fighter II mains, and wonder if The Sims was grooming us to the machinations of Capitalism. Brendon kicks ass at Tekken games while holding his controller in a strange fashion, explains how Winco Foods got their name, and has a Little League coaching pro-tip: Wear cleats. Ronnie learned that war really is...2025-03-211h 44Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Rest In Peace, George Lowe (Godspeed, Space Ghost)Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "Puck à l’Orange - A Second Helping of Hockey Logos and Tiers"While figuring out what they were going to say to end the episode, Brendon and Ronnie reflect on a seminal icon of their youth -- George Lowe, the iconic voice of Space Ghost. (The one from Space Ghost: Coast-to-Coast, not the original Hanna Barbera space superhero.) They remember how Coast-to-Coast sparked what eventually became Adult Swim, how adversarial Space Ghost was as a talk sho...2025-03-1816 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsPuck à l’Orange - A Second Helping of Logos and TiersBrendon and Ronnie are back with the rest of their Logo-A-Go-Go and Tiers Catalog combo for the NHL! Along the way, the fellas make predictions as to when Alex Ovechkin might pass the All-Time Goals record, wonder out loud if "Canuck" is a derogatory term, and determine that they both played kickball differently. Brendon gets bleeped talking about the Utah Hockey Club, and, as the son of an English teacher, figures out why they're the Maples Leafs and not Leaves. Ronnie adds the Arizona Coyotes and Atlanta Thrashers to the end of an alphabetical list, and asks why capital...2025-03-141h 42Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Fernet Days and Louisiana KnightsBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation was stitched from breaks for "Puck Curry - A Dish of Hockey Logos and Tiers"The fellas are drinking to a year of podcasting! And showing how the sausage was made. Ronnie tells a hilarious tale of a wrestler mixing up Los Angeles and Louisiana, and the two strike up an in-depth conversation about Fernet Branca. E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (BlueSky & I...2025-03-1114 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsPuck Curry - A Dish of Hockey Logos and TiersBrendon and Ronnie are combining some favorites with an NHL Logo-A-Go-Go and ranking them into a Tiers Catalog! Along the way, the fellas declare the Mighty Ducks logo ripe for bootlegging, have the longest tangent to date, and ask, "What exactly IS a predator?" Brendon found a Field of Dreams in Brentwood, cuts deep by mentioning a long lost frozen yogurt chain, and misses Badaboum. Ronnie still doesn't care about the wins and losses of Spring Training, thinks a logo looks to be wearing platform shoes, and fails (for better and worse) at setting aside personal biases with certain...2025-03-071h 55Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - Four ConversationsBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. These conversations were recorded during breaks for "1995, Open 'Til Midnight!"In these interludes, they discuss what "Ass Pennies" has done to Ronnie's YouTube algorithm, honorably mention several more 1995 movies that didn't make the main episode, talk about the differences between Best Buys in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks, and reveal their Forever Crushes.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (BlueSky & Instagram)Brendon: @bwongings (BlueSky & Instagram)2025-03-0418 minWhy Yes, We're Friends1995, Open 'Til Midnight!Brendon and Ronnie are going back to 1995 again. This time to talk about movies released that year. Along the way, the fellas do some bad impressions of Adam Sandler, reveal their favorite James Bond films, and name the fighters they played most in Mortal Kombat. Brendon remembers a pizza joint that also delivered VHS rentals, and reveals what he might do for this year's family Halloween costume. Ronnie believes in a conspiracy where Billy Corgan has scrubbed the internet of his work from the 00's, and has been to New Jersey a couple of times. Oh, and Christopher Walken...2025-02-281h 59Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Halftime Show - A Guest/Madden Nightmare Blunt RotationBrendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This was a conversation during the break for "The Old Adventures of The New 52."In this interlude, they talk about Costco's rotisserie chickens, remember the movies of Christopher Guest, give insight into their (lack of) D&D note taking, and call John Madden a savant. Oh, and Jordan Peele's Obama is an American treasure.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!Podcast: @WYWFPod (BlueSky) / @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram)Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (BlueSky & Instagram)Brendon: @bwongings...2025-02-2517 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsThe Old Adventures of The New 52Brendon and Ronnie are having a 52nd episode spectacular by talking about the short-lived DC Comic's reboot The New 52! From it's early ambitions and success, to later churning of new titles and continuity problems, to the positive changes that are still present today -- the fellas talk about it all! Along the way, the two have a retro video gaming digression and declare that in 2025 every pun is intended. Brendon reports that the 9-and-unders of his local Little League aren't ready for the Bigs, and falls in love with a Silver Age character named Bat-Mite. Ronnie has a revelation...2025-02-211h 43Why Yes, We're FriendsBaseball Du-vhaalllBrendon and Ronnie are excited for teams to report for Spring Training. Baseball is back, and the fellas are looking at win/loss projections, and making picks for which teams will actually make the overs. Along the way, the two share tales of meeting up for the Lunar New Year and watching the Royal Rumble, and make a case that new Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is just three kids in a suit. Brendon believes this is one of the best times of year for a sports fan, and is disappointed in Gerrit Cole's fundamentals. Ronnie believes Pat...2025-02-141h 47Why Yes, We're FriendsSuperb Owl LicksBrendon and Ronnie are talking about the Big Game this week... well, not really. They do a lot of avoiding it. Along the way, the fellas discover that John Madden and Yogi Berra have similar quote styles, talk about how Tom Brady is easier to hate than Patrick Mahomes, and, of course, they mention the infamous Wardrobe Malfunction. Brendon recalls a time when the Giants of baseball had to play an away game on their home field and tells a tale of how the "Helmet Catch" scored him a hundred bucks. Ronnie is asked about his favorite Indiana Jones...2025-02-071h 43Why Yes, We're FriendsYear of the Snake; No StepBrendon and Ronnie are celebrating the Lunar New Year. Gung Hay Fat Choy! (or, Gong Xi Fa Cai!) They talk about the traditions, food, zodiac, red envelopes, and the mystifying Lion Dance. Along the way, Brendon reveals what Kirkland label beer is, mentions a tradition that might come back to haunt him after this episode, and recalls many times when he would kick cabbage at restaurant patrons for good luck... for them. Ronnie puts out hopes for the NFL playoffs that already haven't aged well, takes the Lunar New Year more seriously than regular New Years, and recalls one...2025-01-311h 42Why Yes, We're Friends1995 In The House, Y'all; Do You Want More?!!!??!Brendon and Ronnie are still feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they dive deep into some music that meant a lot to Brendon. Along the way, the fellas talk about how resistance to good music is futile, compare The Big Bang Theory without a laugh track to an existential nightmare, and have a couple of talking points that might sound familiar from last week. Brendon recalls sending his teenaged band's demo cassettes to record labels and how he discovered The Roots outside of a concert for...2025-01-241h 40Why Yes, We're FriendsShakedown 1995; Cool Kids Never Have The TimeBrendon and Ronnie are feeling their ages because 1995 was 30 years ago. They're looking back at albums that released in 1995, and in this episode they mostly talk about "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" by the Smashing Pumpkins. Along the way, the fellas talk about how music can bond parents and children, make dark horse NFL playoff picks that have already aged poorly, and ask the important question: Do people still say "soda pop?" Brendon introduces Michelada Monday, explains what happened to the 49ers this season, and gives Ronnie a bass guitar. Ronnie tries to make sense of high school...2025-01-171h 30Why Yes, We're FriendsSaturday Night Live's Celebrity Hot TubBrendon and Ronnie are celebrating the 50th season of Saturday Night Live! They manage to mention some of their favorite skits, casts, music guests, and hosts -- if you're thinking that's too much for one episode, you're right! (Stay tuned.) Along the way, Brendon asks how long we should acknowledge the New Year and remembers when Christopher Walken said the wrong emphasis in Foo Fighters. Ronnie thinks understanding street parking signs in LA counts as a second language and remembers when Eddie Murphy turned gibberish into one of the funniest sketches in SNL's long history.E-Mail Us...2025-01-101h 42Why Yes, We're FriendsPrediction Speculate-tacularBrendon and Ronnie are ushering in the new year by speculating wildly about sports in 2025! Along the way, the fellas trade their favorite instant ramen flavors, discuss the possibility of robot umpires in baseball, and fail to avoid talking about the Stanford Prison Experiment. Brendon predicts that the Giants will play their 19th different Opening Day Left Fielder in the 19 years since Barry Bonds retired, and Ronnie predicts the Giants will step forward with their new front office hire, Buster Posey. Brendon predicts that Mauricio Pochettino will bring U.S. Men's Soccer to play a more European way, while...2025-01-031h 34Why Yes, We're FriendsForty Formula 1Brendon and Ronnie continue their tradition of honoring favorite jersey numbers with a special topic. And so for number forty-four (the Willie McCovey / Lewis Hamilton / Frankie Wong edition), Brendon takes the wheel to talk about some very, very fast cars. From the rules and scoring to famous drivers and tracks to the difference between Formula 1 and IndyCar; Brendon covers everything you need to know to watch a race without confusion. He also reveals the name of his own car! Meanwhile, Ronnie takes a bit of a back seat, providing the occasional question and telling the tale of how he...2024-12-271h 50Why Yes, We're FriendsJuan Soto's Price Tag Grab BagBrendon and Ronnie marvel at the astronomically large contract the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to, and then talk about some other needle moving transactions in sports history. Along the way the fellas discuss strategies for getting Pringles out of the lower half of a can and lament the failure of the extremely talented 03-04 Lakers. Brendon remembers how to get to the Cerritos Auto Square and breaks Ronnie's brain right before the break. Ronnie details his rational cynicism for a recent television commercial and his irrational dislike of Seattle.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail...2024-12-201h 41Why Yes, We're FriendsLife, The Universe, and Jackie RobinsonBrendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 42nd episode! They start by talking about the most important athlete to ever wear 42 in Jackie Robinson, and a short history on his impact in the world. Ronnie fires off some trivia about other athletes to wear the number, and Brendon singles out one that is very close to his heart. Then, they go from "Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey" to Deep Thought, the super computer built to give the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Along the way, the fellas lament that injuries robbed us all of more games with Ken...2024-12-131h 36Why Yes, We're FriendsKevin McCallister's Imagination BuffaloBrendon and Ronnie are sleigh-bell-ringing in the Christmas season by talking about their favorite media to consume during December. They throw their opinion on the "Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?" fire, discuss the phenomenon that was Christmukkah in the mid 2000s, and introduce everyone to a donkey named Dominick. Along the way, Brendon claims that he can count backward from 3 and confirms that Hamburger Hill is real. Ronnie knows a lot about Canadian provinces and casually throws out that "It's A Wonderful Life" is deeply anti-capitalist.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow...2024-12-061h 48Why Yes, We're FriendsWrassleFrassle IIBrendon and Ronnie are hyped for the WWE's Survivor Series! Listen as they rundown how both Bloodlines fighting in the men's WarGames match is worthy of being called cinema while the women's match is cobbled together and meaningless. In the second half, they talk about the not-so-serious wrestlers like Orange Cassidy and Chelsea Green. Along the way, Brendon compares himself to Bartolo Colon (again), the guys celebrate a progressive mascot choice made by a SoCal high school, and Ronnie marvels how a professional wrestler named Yoshihiko reveals the poetry and beauty within this "fake" sport.E-Mail Us...2024-11-291h 42Why Yes, We're FriendsOh, Is Thanksgiving Food Good?Brendon and Ronnie are feeling thankful! And with it comes another conversation about food; namely foods for Thanksgiving. Along the way they talk about what they're thankful for, distinct buildings that used to be Taco Bells or Pizza Huts, and teach everyone how to pronounce Willamette. Brendon finished putting a disc golf basket into the ground and has an affinity for spaghetti during Thanksgiving. Ronnie remembers how Animal Crossing took over in 2020 and recalls the chapter in Don Quixote where everyone vomited. Everyone.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials!...2024-11-221h 33Why Yes, We're FriendsMore Like Empty VeeBrendon and Ronnie talk about the programming that has dominated MTv, VH1, and Fuse for most of their existences: the shows that have nothing to do with music! From comedy like The Tom Green Show to adult animation like Beavis & Butthead to music adjacent shows like Pop-Up Video, the guys wax nostalgic for their television viewing pasts. Along the way, the guys talk about the fringy years that separate Gen X and Millennials, and the creepy lyrics that are ever-present in pop music. Brendon goes deeper than anyone would expect about Hanson's "MmmBop!" and emphasizes his love for Ken...2024-11-151h 34Why Yes, We're FriendsCandy Chasers & Coach CocktailsBrendon and Ronnie make a confection connection and talk about the best and worst in candy. In the second half, they tender bar for famous football coaches, both real and fiction, by figuring out their likely drink orders. Along the way, the two celebrate the New York Liberty winning the 2024 WNBA Finals, show a lot of love for Puerto Rico, and open up the coastal debate for Twizzlers and Red Vines. Brendon thinks teenagers Trick-or-Treating is a good thing and explains what it means to see a house with a teal pumpkin. Ronnie is re-reading The Lord of the...2024-11-081h 44Why Yes, We're FriendsAny Given Movie NightBrendon and Ronnie talk about one of the best ways to spend the bye week of your favorite football team: by watching football movies. This week, the fellas talk about an impressive group of movies that celebrate Football, American style. Along the way, the two notice that James Caan and Jon Favereau show up in multiple films, that racism is so easily solved by the bonds of a football team, and they remember the weird things John Madden said in commentary. Brendon instills smart lessons to his boys on the basketball court, and for some reason knows the zip...2024-11-011h 53Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Kozibear SpecialBrendon and Ronnie welcome their first guest to the show! Alex Kozina, known on the internet as "Kozibear," joins the fellas with a gameshow segment, and then a short series of the types of questions he regularly submits to podcasts. The experience inspires Brendon and Ronnie to ask each other similar questions in the second part. Figure out which classic slasher films are being described by Amazon Reviews, remember the one-of-a-kind aesthetic of tiki bars, and ready yourself for following some new social media accounts. -- Oh, and hear the coolest thing everyone did in 2004.Follow Alex...2024-10-251h 41Why Yes, We're FriendsList of Fury: NHL Franchise Rankings (Part II)Brendon and Ronnie return again with the rest of The Athletic's Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise Rankings. The list finishes strong by celebrating every Stanley Cup winner since the era started. Included are some of Brendon's favorite teams, the teams of a couple of all-time generational players, and two teams who, despite their rankings, have arguably failed to live up to expectations... Along the way, Brendon regales us with an explanation of the Butterfly Stance in goaltending and offers up a Bar Trivia Night freebie. Ronnie checks in with the show's choices for underdog NFL teams, and remembers the...2024-10-181h 46Why Yes, We're FriendsList of Fury: NHL Franchise Rankings (Part I)Brendon and Ronnie are getting ready for the new NHL season by reading a list of franchise rankings compiled by The Athletic. In this first part, they cover the bottom 15 franchises. Along the way, the fellas recall the 2004 lockout that cancelled an entire season, try to make sense of how there are two different franchises with histories tied to the name "Winnipeg Jets," and talk about the impact and loss of Johnny Gaudreau. Brendon tells us all who the Macaroni Rascals are and Ronnie says something nice about the Philadelphia Flyers. Ew.Salary Cap Era NHL Franchise...2024-10-111h 57Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Mulling SeasonBrendon and Ronnie are feeling the changing of the seasons. The two talk about the beauty of the sports landscape as the calendar turns over to October, and finish up with a small sample of other media (and beer) that evoke the season. Along the way, Brendon introduces a new NPR-inspired show-within-a-show, talks about decorating his house for Halloween, and recalls how he was present for a legendary night in CIF Football history. Meanwhile, Ronnie misses the low stakes at the beginning of a school year, reveals what he does every October 3rd, and somehow mixes up Sleepy Hollow...2024-10-041h 45Why Yes, We're FriendsSlam! Jam! Thank You, Ma'am! T.E.Brendon and Ronnie continue to fill out the rosters and secrets for their hypothetical WNBA Jam arcade game. From Doris Burke to defunct teams to the "Shocking" history of the Dallas Wings -- they are packing it with everything! Included is a deep statistical battle between Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker, how a potential partnership within the Phoenix Mercury goes beyond the court, and the legend of Maya Moore. To finish up, the guys pitch their ideas for cheat codes and secret characters -- people like presidential candidates, or people who show up on money. And the stellar idea...2024-09-271h 59Why Yes, We're FriendsSlam! Jam! Thank You, Ma'am!Brendon and Ronnie are feeling the basketball jones with the NBA opening training camps and the WNBA heading into the playoffs. What a perfect time for the fellas to talk about their love for NBA Jam! From the history of making a billion dollars in its first year to unlocking secret players like then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, they give the arcade classic a full court press! Along the way, Brendon explains the "Schrempf Cocktail" and reveals tips for scouting during Little League Fall Ball. Ronnie misses Brandon Ingram being a Laker and remembers the most savage line from Street...2024-09-201h 37Why Yes, We're FriendsDissolve Divisions & Promote RelegationBrendon and Ronnie talk about how the divisions in the NFL would have you believe that Indianapolis is in the South, Jacksonville and Miami aren't in the same state, and Dallas is along the East Coast . Maybe they should just dissolve them. Then, the fellas talk about how much better North American sports would be with a promotion/relegation system; and why it won't happen. Along the way, the two discuss the historically bad-bad White Sox season, introduce a new evening drinking tradition, and lament that MLB has robbed us all of doing arcane mathematics throughout the month of...2024-09-131h 31Why Yes, We're FriendsAre You Ready For Some Football?Brendon and Ronnie have been waiting all year for Sunday Night. (Insert the brass horns of FOX Sports here!) As the NFL season kicks off, the fellas talk about a number of teams in an effort to find a team for Ronnie to root for. In the second half, they ring in the first weekend by remembering many of their favorite flamboyant celebrations. Along the way, they reflect on the now-defunct Lancaster JetHawks, still hate that Deflategate was actually a thing, and show sympathy for fans of the Buffalo Bills. Brendon still laments the choices made in the 2005 Draft...2024-09-061h 34Why Yes, We're FriendsBona Fide Uniforms & Fake MilksBrendon and Ronnie put a cap on their Savannah Bananas talk by making a tier ranking of all the Bananaball team uniforms. In the second half, the fellas answer an important question: Which fake milk is best? Along the way, Brendon pitches not one but two genius ideas, and shares some of his recipes for dairy-free substitutes. Ronnie talks about the deals you can find near military bases and introduces everyone to an internet friend of his. Listen as they both remember former MLB pitcher Alex Torres, and his amazing helmet hat, and argue that oatmeal cookies are great...2024-08-301h 37Why Yes, We're FriendsApples and BananaballBrendon and Ronnie are talking about the Savannah Bananas and their unique brand of baseball known as "Bananaball." They briefly talk through the history, report on their recent TV rights deal, and rundown the list of rules that make Bananaball so damn exciting. Along the way, they wonder how Charles Barkley would explain Bananaball, talk about Aaron Judge's recent homerun feat, and continue their dialogue of dislike for the intentional walk. Oh, and they both have opinions about Nomar Garciaparra's at-bat ritual.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials! Podcast: @W...2024-08-231h 41Why Yes, We're FriendsAu Revoir, Olympics and Basketball RêveriesBrendon and Ronnie aren't quite ready to sweat away their Olympic fever. In the first half, the guys talk about some of their favorite "Not Ready For Primetime" events. They go through the tension of Track Biking and how Race Walking races are long enough to become funny again. Then, they wrap up by drafting an All-Time Men's Basketball Dream Team from Olympic rosters past and present. Of course there's a Jordan versus Kobe moment, they free Tim Duncan from the "tainted" 2004 roster, and they *almost* forget one of the best players of all time. But who?2024-08-161h 29Why Yes, We're FriendsList of Fury: Top 25 MLB Players of the 21st CenturyBrendon and Ronnie found a list on ESPN ranking the top 25 baseball players of the new century... What does that even mean? They talk through the list and their thoughts in an attempt to figure that out. During it all the fellas lament on how terrible the Intentional Walk is, remember the time Pedro Martinez threw Don Zimmer to the ground, talk about how much Adrian Beltre hates having his head touched, and somehow go from talking about Summer Olympic sports to reflecting on how disturbing the movie Deliverance is.Ranking the top 25 MLB players of the 21s...2024-08-091h 45Why Yes, We're FriendsChilling At The MoviesBrendon and Ronnie are beating the summertime heat by talking about movies. -- Going to the theater for the AC, watching winter sports movies, and other things that are just cool. Brendon is intrigued by Eddie the Eagle, misses French dressing, and talks about things his kids say now that they've seen Kindergarten Cop. Ronnie defends Batman & Robin as actually being good, recalls The Mighty Ducks Saturday morning cartoon, and tells a classic memory of his father. They both lavish some love on character actor Noah Emmerich and end talking about one of the greatest video games of all t...2024-08-021h 40Why Yes, We're FriendsTiers Catalog: City Connect II.5Brendon and Ronnie get through the last five uniforms in their tier ranking of MLB's City Connects, including some of the best sets of the whole series. In the second part, the guys talk about some of their memorable "local favorites" throughout the the last 30 years of Giants and Dodgers baseball. Brendon remembers a player who played locally from his hometown and explains what LHOOG means. Ronnie talks about making his own stadium eats and drops a very obscure fun fact about J.D. Drew. The two reminisce on the time they stayed up 22 hours to visit Petco Park...2024-07-261h 31Why Yes, We're FriendsTiers Catalog: City Connect Edition IIBrendon and Ronnie continue through their labor of love: ranking the MLB's City Connect jersey sets and hats. Brendon continues to lobby for Los Angeles sports teams to all adopt purple & gold, and talks about making a bike rack. Ronnie doesn't get down with fast food gimmicks and seems to know a lot about the rapper Nelly. They both fondly remember Woody Woodpecker, and later lament how the City Connects failed to connect with any Negro League teams.MLB City Connect: All 29 Uniforms Ranked; from the so-so to the sublime: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/2024-07-191h 44Why Yes, We're FriendsTiers Catalog: City Connect EditionBrendon and Ronnie tackle a most important subject: Ranking the MLB's City Connect jersey sets and hats. The fellas talk (at length) about the one-third of the jersey sets before fulfilling a prophecy Brendon put in motion. Along the way, the guys lament that the Athletics don't have a city to connect with, have an existential moment over the ever-forward movement of sports, and Brendon introduces us to a fog named Karl.MLB City Connect: All 29 Uniforms Ranked; from the so-so to the sublime: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends...2024-07-121h 26Why Yes, We're FriendsBatmen on FilmsBrendon and Ronnie celebrate the 19th episode by having Ronnie explain why nineteen is his preferred jersey number. (Along with his two other choices for Coach Brendon... by using math!) Then Ronnie takes over with a discussion of his favorite portrayals of Batman in popular media and why Year One is one of the best jumping-on points. It includes special shoutouts to his favorite voice actors followed by a tiered ranking of actors in live action, based on their performances of Batman AND Bruce Wayne. Along the way the two tangent to reflect on the passing of the legendary...2024-07-051h 37Why Yes, We're FriendsButt Fumbles & Fail MarysBrendon and Ronnie cleanse the palate from the previous episode and talk about something more lighthearted -- Bloopers and Blunders in sports! They remember Bill Buckner's gaffe in the 1986 World Series, Mark Sanchez's Butt Fumble, the home run that bounced off of Jose Canseco's head -- and many, many more gaffes in sports. Along the way, they remember the "Seven Seconds or Less" Phoenix Suns, the "Partially Blacked Out" Super Bowl in 2013, memorable first pitches, and get psyched about the NHL's Kings and Ducks going back to more "classic" logos from the 90s.E-Mail Us! (Seriously...2024-06-281h 28Why Yes, We're FriendsLaugh. Think. Cry.Brendon and Ronnie take on the subject of things in media that, without a doubt, make them cry. Spoiler alert: it gets a little real. However, they first avoid the tears by talking about how the 2024 Stanley Cup Final is a no-win situation for Calgary Flames fans and remembering the infamous Malice in the Palace 20 years later. However, when the time comes, they talk about many things including the famous speech by Jimmy Valvano at the 1993 ESPYs, Futurama episodes, and the time Ronnie really lost it on a date. It's an episode that'll make you laugh, think, and cry.2024-06-281h 30Why Yes, We're FriendsSan Francisco KnightsBrendon and Ronnie record on a warm night, however neither were in San Francisco. That doesn't stop them from talking (a lot) about The City. Along the way, they share their excitement over the integration of Negro League stats in MLB and discuss why Southern Californians say "the" before a highway's number. Brendon tells us how he left his heart in San Francisco, introduces us all to Emperor Norton, and he still won't tell you his favorite chowder spot in Pismo Beach. Ronnie talks about his strange first impression of The City, seems to know a lot about California's...2024-06-211h 17Why Yes, We're FriendsPinball WizardryBrendon and Ronnie talk about the number one cause of cramped wrists and sore fingers: Pinball. From the youthful ambiance of mall arcades to the loud showroom floors of a pinball festival to the quiet areas of childhood homes with Windows 95 and Space Cadet; these guys LOVE pinball. Brendon shares his vast knowledge of history, machines and developers. Along the way, they tell tales of high scores in Lodi, Alameda, and Las Vegas and how the game can connect fathers and sons. Ronnie recalls a bartender who once banned him from playing, and they each have fun intentionally mispronouncing...2024-06-141h 20Why Yes, We're FriendsYoupii! It's a Mascot Episode!Brendon and Ronnie talk it up about mascots from... well, everywhere. And they marvel at all of the many things they do. Pull the car over, you're gonna want to see some of these! They go from a pro ballplayer-turned-mascot dancing on dugouts to a chicken man dancing in San Diego to sprinting advertisements defeating drunken Atlanta locals. In the meantime, Brendon tangents about a reign as Interspecies Tag-Team Champions with his cat, and blows Ronnie's mind about a 90s Saturday Morning cartoon. Ronnie reveals a love for mascots with big butts, and blows Brendon's mind by introducing him...2024-06-071h 11Why Yes, We're FriendsAnhyzer Bush: An Exploration of a Drinking Person's GameBrendon and Ronnie tee off about the wonderful recreational sport of Disc Golf! Listen as Brendon gives a short history and offers some help in how to pick discs. Revel in the ways he ties the game to everything from thermodynamics to facing fears. And stay for personal stories like playing a 9-hole course that guided him through the backyards of bungalows in a beachside college town. Meanwhile, Ronnie reveals what men really talk about on disc golf courses, tells his own personal story of playing a course IN Dodger Stadium, and asks why 13 is Brendon's first choice for...2024-05-311h 30Why Yes, We're FriendsBus Leaving for Anaheim, Azusa, and Co-alingaBrendon and Ronnie jaw about the unserious language of baseball lingo, and appreciate the writers and announcers who have shaped it over the years. Then they play a game inspired by the many weird names of California cities. Along the way, Brendon goes deuces wild telling everyone his favorite Vin Scully call, and throws his son figurative and literal curveballs. Meanwhile, Ronnie talks smack about West Coast diner culture, and reveals he's played way too much of the Grand Theft Auto series. Grab some pine, keep your mind open like a Coco Crisp batting stance, and enjoy the show!2024-05-241h 21Why Yes, We're Friends2 Baseball 2 MoviesBrendon and Ronnie stumble into another 2-parter as they continue talking baseball movies. Brendon finishes out the Kevin Costner Universe of baseball films, weighs in on who the bigger dirtbag coach is between Walter Matthau and Billy Bob Thornton, and asks the hard-hitting questions like, "Who's Clippy?" Ronnie reminds everyone of Angels in the Outfield (when no one was asking), turns the discussion about 42 into a discussion about the Fast and Furious franchise, and does a couple of weird impressions. They both expose themselves for the elder millennials they are by unearthing memories of infomercials and finish by Talkin' S...2024-05-171h 24Why Yes, We're FriendsThere's No Crying In Baseball MoviesBrendon and Ronnie start a conversation about favorite baseball movies, and follow a wide array of tangents along the way. So wide one might describe them as, "Juuuust a bit outside." -- Tales of growing up in a city with minor league baseball, rain delays in Los Angeles, and how the rising generation of WNBA players look scary good. Brendon reveals that his neighborhood had a "Benny the Jet," Ronnie swears to Freddie Prinze Jr. that he's seen Summer Catch, and they both realize that Kevin Costner is in a lot of baseball flicks...E-Mail Us! (Seriously...2024-05-101h 29Why Yes, We're FriendsWrassleFrassleBrendon and Ronnie have TWO WORDS FOR YOU, and then so, so many more about professional wrestling. Ronnie compares WWE to the Vans Warped Tour, tries to review WrestleMania 40 (but really only talks about four matches), and gets deep about physical storytelling. Brendon gets a crash course in AEW, goes on a James Earl Jones-fueled tangent and teaches everyone about ancient Greco Roman wrestling rules. Finally, find out which one of the guys is the babyface of Why Yes, We're Friends, and which is the heel. E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us o...2024-05-031h 16Why Yes, We're FriendsOh, Does That Taste Good??Brendon and Ronnie cleanse the palette after their previous, nerdy episode. With FOOD! Brendon discusses the challenges involved with cooking for different allergies and diets (often at the same time), Ronnie gets deep talking about food as a love language, and they both reveal what they'd whip up to beat Bobby Flay. This episode runs the gamut talking about making dishes for themed moments, how food bonds us through nostalgia, and perhaps unearthing lore about a famous YouTube chef.E-Mail Us! (Seriously!) - WhyYesWereFriends@gmail.comFollow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X & B...2024-04-261h 10Why Yes, We're FriendsMathematically Based-ballBrendon and Ronnie hook onto the clickbait of a column from The Athletic. Listen as they get nerdy and go down Stephen J. Nesbitt's MLB franchise rankings. (Based on an unfeeling mathematical system.) Where does your favorite team rank, and why? And along the way, discover the most savage (relatively non-violent) thing Ronnie has seen at a Dodgers game, and the terrible timing Brendon has with the Giants, and moving from and back to Northern California."2024 MLB 'Wild Card Era' Franchise Rankings" by Stephen J. Nesbitt ( https://theathletic.com/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/ )Hunter's Hitters Youth Baseball Camp ( https...2024-04-191h 22Why Yes, We're FriendsLogo A-Go-Go: Volume 2Brendon and Ronnie culminate their two-part discussion about the various logos and uniform sets of sports teams. This time around they escape from a shallow grave to pluck the eyes of NBA logos past and present. And then they travel to a remote location to give the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart technique to many of the NFL's logos. Seriously, though, you should stop what you're doing to do some Google Image searches with us!Follow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X & BlueSky) @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram) Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (Twitter/X, BlueSky & Instagram) Brendon: @MyBwongings (Twi...2024-04-121h 02Why Yes, We're FriendsLogo A-Go-Go: Volume 1Brendon and Ronnie begin a two-part discussion about the various logos and uniform sets of sports teams. This time around, they scratch the surfaces of Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League; the past, the present, the weird, and the cartoony! So pull the car over and start some Google Image searches for this first part. We beg you!Follow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X & BlueSky) @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram) Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (Twitter/X, BlueSky & Instagram) Brendon: @MyBwongings (Twitter/X), @bwongings (Instagram & BlueSky)2024-04-051h 02Why Yes, We're FriendsA Yankees Doodle DandyBrendon and Ronnie woke up and chose violence. (And recorded it!) In this episode, they discuss and debate which teams of the Big 4 American sports leagues are the Yankees of their leagues. Is this about prestige and championships? Rich ownership and media attention? Straight-up personal biases? Whatever logic they use, you can probably bank on who one the Yankees of the MLB are...Follow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X & BlueSky) @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram) Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (Twitter/X, BlueSky & Instagram) Brendon: @MyBwongings (Twitter/X), @bwongings (Instagram & BlueSky)2024-03-291h 03Why Yes, We're FriendsWhy Yes, Wii're Friends!Brendon and Ronnie (finally) get into their discussion about the Nintendo Wii with personal tales of the good, the bad, and the weird of the system's game catalog. Fear not! They also stumble upon a number of side quests like strange Super Bowl halftime events other channels used to show, social commentaries hidden in Final Fantasy games, and one of Ronnie's personal life goals.Follow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X) @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram) Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (Twitter/X & Instagram) Brendon: @MyBwongings (Twitter/X)2024-03-2253 minWhy Yes, We're FriendsHe Was A Bull... Now He's A SteerBrendon and Ronnie talk about how the recent Super Bowl was (almost) an all-timer before talking about how they came to (some of) their individual fandoms. Ronnie tells some heartwarming Dodgers stories about MLB journeyman Brett Butler, and the Helpful Honda People. Brendon recounts how his his family was split between the Giants and Dodgers, and having a meet-cute with the 2012 World Series Commissioner's Trophy. Plus a fun fact about what Madison Bumgarner gave his wife for their wedding! Follow us on socials! Podcast: @WYWFPod (Twitter/X) @WhyYesWereFriends (Instagram) Ronnie: @TheRonarchy (Twitter/X & Instagram) Bren...2024-03-2250 min
Why Yes, We're FriendsThe Journey Has Begun...*Shang Tsung pose* It. Has. Begun!Brendon and Ronnie break kayfabe for when they recorded by "breaking" the news of Toby Keith's passing, marvel over a decade of using Spotify Premium, wax nostalgic for Southern California radio stations, and close by talking about one of the best video games of all time: Super Mario Bros. 3.2024-03-151h 04