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The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 24th Time Through The RotationA return to a solitary voice provides room for a review of Nolan McLean's MLB debut and a double play out of a child's dream. I dream about answers to questions that were never asked, which names have yet to be written for annual awards and reminisce when ESPN's coverage of baseball games weren't so demeaning to actual baseball fans.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 21
2025-08-1925 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - A THS Salve Before The BravesAvoiding the Mets' 7-game losing streak starts with a memory of cell phone minute plans; but leans into the state of starting pitchers only expected to throw 4 innings. The team with the least innings from starters may surprise you, but know the Mets are nearby and I long for a quality start. Quality running backs are discussed as part of the disease (or is it a condition?) then those willing to force people from their jobs from the safety of their car.Today's Trivia Answer - 8
2025-08-1231 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - Talking Comedy to Avoid TragedyWe review 'Happy Gilmore 2' and confirm exactly what constitutes a "Saturday Night Live movie". My flowers for Lorne Michaels are talked over before I return to the point of the podcast and remorse about the Mets' latest downfall. But the call of 39 serves as a standard to pivot to free agent pitching possibles for the upcoming Winter Meetings.Today's Trivia Answer - 442
2025-08-0634 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - J-School 101 Post HOFA conversation about a bad Mets rotation cycle swings from trades and who's fooling themselves at the Deadline to Headline News and did your parents care as much about you. You didn't name yourself, so why would that be OK and is it OK to alienate those without the money to access your product? A meme about the world's greatest hitter to close.Today's Trivia Answer - 96
2025-07-3131 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Rap Posse Cut DraftWelcome to the Terminal Podcast's first Hip Hop Posse Cut Draft!Tonight's guests are creating a rap track from these 5 categories:No. 1 MC - Who gets top billing?Scottie Pippen - A willing No. 2 MCCareer Year - Best verse by a mid-level MCCloser - Last MC on trackProducer - What does this sound like?See the full results and vote for your favorite at MartinKester.com
2025-07-2938 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 2 THS @MLB's Trade DeadlineI ask about the biggest MLB trade deadline deal and the rabbit hole opens. A brief review of the latest Mets rotation cycle is cut off due to conversational confusion between Dr. Farthing as I stare into a Magic 8 Ball; then ask the same open-ended potentials as any other. But the difference is a big name; then a long story to a short question that's interrupted to honor those no longer with us.Today's Trivia Answer - 23
2025-07-2431 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 2 THS 2nd Half PreviewA discussion about the end of the MLB All Star game with a Swing Off starts the latest show before a flat-faced belly flop into possibilities and potential developments dealing with the two baseball teams from two youths inside the northern New Jersey bubble that was Teaneck in the 20th century. After laboring through the pitching rotations for the New York Mets and Yankees, I relate a long list of pitchers who may or may not be moved during this year's Trade Deadline before a query interrupts the trivia question.Today's Trivia Answer - 28 - Houston Astros...
2025-07-1831 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 2 THS MLB All Star PreviewAs Cobb County prepares for the MLB All-Star game, Kris and I talk about the starters lost before things began, preparing a pitching staff for the postseason and question the need for an All-Star game at all. I review my initial ballot against the actual starters for the Mid-Summer Classic and stumble into a trivia question to close.Tonight's Trivia Answer - .113 (Career ,726 OPS)
2025-07-1529 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - Tales From 2025 Subway Series at Citi FieldDr. Farthing recounts the experience inside Citi Field for the latest edition of the Subway Series Friday, July 4. After asking about the Good Doctor's singing voice; the state of modern sports fandom is brought up before the state of the Yankees takes over as the topic. Usually unseen by those in attendance; we eventually turn to dugout antics before finishing like a Little Leaguer fawning over the worst contract in pro sports history.Today's Trivia Answer - 44 & 126martinkester.com
2025-07-0831 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - Two THS Grad TakeoverI speak with Dr. Farthing about the worst 3-game series in New York Mets history and learn why reaching the postseason may not be enough. Enough with the NBA already as I officially end my fandom by poking at a Knick fan. Then we discuss the heights of the Fever, the lows of the USMNT and what are the Top 5 sports in America. We close with a two-part question with roots 30 years old.Tonight's Trivia Answer: Jack McDowell; 15 wins
2025-07-0131 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 15th Time Thru The RotationAt the end of a 10-game stretch against the top clubs in the NL East, I stumble through the Mets' starters and their lack of length. I lengthen the conversation about the team's pitching struggles, reminisce about overall expectations at the start of the season, then focus on the team's true issue going forward.Today's Trivia Answer - 10
2025-06-2744 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 14th Time Thru The RotationIn an attempt to alleviate anxiety before three games in Atlanta, I brush past the Mets' 14th rotation cycle and easily one of their worst. Instead, I focus on the idea of a rivalry, the value of rehabbing on the fly due to necessity and valued NBA talk from a fan who just started watching a few weeks ago, but really knows what's going on.Tonight's Trivia Answers: 136 runs, 119 RBIs
2025-06-1731 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 13th Time Thru The RotationMinutes after watching David Peterson finish his first career complete game shutout, I talk about the limited options and opportunities for the gluttony of available arms in the near and potential future. How will the future view the "unwritten rules of baseball" if at all?Tonight's Trivia Answer - 27
2025-06-1224 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 12h Time Thru The RotationFollowing one of the Mets' best run through the rotation; I run over the lack of walks, the power of the pitching lab; then review the rosters of who's "scheduled to attend" the upcoming Mets Alumni Classic contest. Today's Trivia Answer - 9
2025-06-0622 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 11th Time Thru The RotationA third of the way through and the Mets' starting rotation doesn't field a quality start in so far as the numbers are concerned. Saved by an outstanding bullpen, I discuss moving to a 6-man rotation, the demand for unproven talent; current players playing to prove their worth and worthy praise to whatever Uncle Stevie is cooking in the lab.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 19
2025-05-3122 min
The Terminal PodcastRDAT - Episode 8 - Marlo vs. OmarA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight features the first semifinal in the NYC Bracket based on the 10th article in the RDAT series - Marlo vs. Omar.In a change, participants were asked for their top pick from a selection of themes featured on both Notorious B.I.G. – Ready to Die and DMX – It’s Dark and Hell Is HotBest Description of a crime in progre...
2025-05-2855 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 10th Time Thru The RotationRecapping the New York Mets rotation with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. I admit fearfulness, an emotion with more significance due to its timing. Then I litigate for the pitching staff's un-involvement with the imagined team issues; then ponder the best next steps for a Top 20 speed demon. Today's Trivia Answer - 198
2025-05-2525 min
The Terminal PodcastTwo THS Grads Talk New York Knicks BasketballWith a nod back to 20th century SNL skits, 2 THS Grads discuss various parts of the 2024-25 edition of the New York Knicks with one party a diehard fan & the other who has a couple of questions. Like any lasting memories from Reggie Miller and what's with those Verizon commercials with Jaylen Brunson?Tonight's Trivia Answer - 2
2025-05-2129 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 9th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. I express hope during this down stretch by boasting about the pitching staff, then get lost with quotes from a recent mid-week press conference by POBO David Stearns. I finish with my lack of knowledge about what the Baseball Hall of Fame is.Tonight's Trivia Answer - $5.7 million
2025-05-2025 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 8th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. I remember a Classico moment to be forgotten by time, then review an impressive week from 60 feet 6 inches before complaining about Time Lord GMs and changing defensive positions.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 6
2025-05-1334 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 7th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. We review Blade's debut, then ponder about Uncle Stevie's deal with Pete and finally ramble how the Mets fan base produce sensible thoughts after the team's first rough patch of the 2025 season.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 179
2025-05-0727 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 6th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. We're interrupted by the next pick; then ramble about base-to-base baseball, a defensive half-inning for the ages and the over-confidence of April on display.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 2007
2025-04-3028 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 5th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. We've reached 25 games into the 2025 season, roughly 1/6 of the way. So today, I talk city government, quickly forgetting about the good times and ideas about the ideal musical call and response,Tonight's Trivia Answer - 176
2025-04-2523 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 4th Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I recognize that despite the great start and fancy starters' ERA; the true test starts this week. I ponder how Justin Hagenman's fiancé got to Progressive Target Field in Minnesota and what it feels like to not have nice things then suddenly get some.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 54
2025-04-2128 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 3rd Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around with Orange and Blue thoughts to boot. Tonight, I'll riff about the true meaning of a quality start, what the bottom of the lineup failure is truly hiding, why Juan Soto's worst is still a great calling card and a moment to make any Met fan smile.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 38 or 39
2025-04-1425 min
The Terminal PodcastRDAT - Episode 7 - Jersey Blunts vs. Social ChicagoA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from seven years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight features the second regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 9th article in the RDAT series - Jersey Blunts vs. Social ChicagoWe discuss two artists who stayed true to the person portrayed on this album, who had the bigger impact being themselves, our favorite tracks and best skits, least favorite tracks and why Kanye hates college. ...
2025-04-1128 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 2nd Time Thru The RotationI'm recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts.Tonight, I reflect on the two home grown pitchers that are seemingly forgotten; then define the tripod serving as the foundation for the league's best pitching staff. In closing, I sneak in an ice hockey record before wishing a different record is broken ASAP.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 11
2025-04-0826 min
The Terminal PodcastMets Up - 1st Time Thru The RotationI'm a strong believer in starting pitching and will be recapping the New York Mets rotation each time it goes around. I'll determine the Best Start, the Worst Start and random Blue and Orange thoughts.Tonight, I pounce on the absurdity of dismissing the "Steve Cohen Era" during his brief time as owner of the Metropolitans and remember shaggy-haired snake that was Jacob deGrom in a Mets uniform.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 11
2025-04-0225 min
The Terminal PodcastA Long-Winded Soliloquy About Opening Day A long-winded soliloquy started with thoughts about someone convincing The Powers That Be to make MLB Opening Day a national holiday. The absurdity of that concept slipped even deeper after hearing "Opening Day" by Dan Bern - https://youtu.be/N2eW50y_iR4?si=x_HvOpl1vP4ISQHjTonight's Trivia Answer - 161
2025-03-2716 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Mets Up - Dom Smith's RedemptionFive years ago, the world experienced an event we'll all get to share together going forward. That meant empty highways, closed businesses and a 66-game MLB season played before empty seats. It was 2020 when Mets' 1st round draft pick Dom Smith shined bright. The Watcher and 'What If?' is needed to provide Dom with what could have been. I ramble on about that, spin into ancient concepts about power positions within a lineup and the 1999 Mets infield before praising someone for actually going back and helping out.Tonight's Trivia Answer - .298
2025-03-1822 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Mets Up - The First StepI take my first step in the latest incarnation of Mets Up; a decade-plus old blog written by a dreamer just hoping to live him in some form or fashion. This is flourished up talk for a preview of how I'll ingest and spit out hot takes on the New York Metropolitans this season.With everyone taking a trip to the IL in Port St. Lucie, Uncle Stevie wanted to make sure a podcast he doesn't know about was ready to go before starting the long road to early November.Today, I talk about the...
2025-03-1721 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - The Top 10 From 88 or 94?In answering a random question - Which year in Hip Hop was better – 1988 or 1994? - a playlist and listens later, we return to determine which songs from this collection of our favorites is truly worth a second listen.To save time, each artist is only allowed one track. I'd think Slick Rick is narrowed down to "Children's Story" over "Hey Young World" unless someone wants to argue...We discuss and present the Pras Michel Award for the Worst Verse in a Posse Cut; our Favorite Posse Cut featuring LL Cool J and close with everyone's No...
2025-02-0749 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Which Hip Hop Year - 88 or 94?Your digital music service likely recently provided you with your favorite songs from 2024. This pod will look back a bit further to answer a random question.Which year in Hip Hop was better - 1988 or 1994?Each guest has their Top 5 albums and songs from the last year of Old School Rap; when promoting your DJ was accepted and rappers either worried about their parents or had something truly meaningful to say. Each guest also has their Top 5 albums and songs from the moment hip hop expanded nationally and globally thanks in large part...
2025-01-0952 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal - W.E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire - Kris DeBlasioThe William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire asks Teaneck (NJ) High School graduates 10 questions that only a Highwayman (or Highwaywoman) can easily answer.As a former recipient of the prestigious award, it is a certainty similar accolades and honors will be bestowed upon those brave enough to respond. Today's respondent is Class of 1995 graduate Kris DeBlasio.Every episode ends with a trivia question (4:35). The answer is 117.
2024-12-2406 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About Getting What You WantIn this episode, the first William E. Brown Memorial Questionnaire takes place (1:23). We play Guess the Numbers with Pete Alonso's contract (5:30), review the Yankees' offseason moves sans Juan Soto & a Lightning Round for remaining MLB free agents (15:20). We pay tribute to the late Rickey Henderson (18:53), who's greatness may never be appreciated, and what that means for Ichiro. A Winter Sports Lightning Round (22:10) and trivia to close.Trivia Answer - 117
2024-12-2330 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - RDAT - Episode 6 - The Great White Hope vs. Black ExcellenceA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight features the first regional semifinal in the Outside NYC Bracket based on the 8th article in the RDAT series - The Great White Hope vs. Black ExcellenceWe discuss our first No. 1 seed - Eminem - The Slim Shady LP (3:55) and the 21st century's initial 'crossover' artist. We ask if rap was ready for a lyrical skateboarder with Lupe Fiasco - Food...
2024-12-1946 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - RDAT - Episode 5 - Polaris vs. The Latin CometA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight continues the Play-In rounds, but this time in the stacked NYC Bracket and the 6th article in the RDAT series - Polaris vs. The Latin Comet. We talk about slain rappers and the No. 5 seed Big Pun – Capital Punishment (4:02). We talk about Rakim's influence in rap history and the No. 4 seed Eric B. and Rakim - Paid in Full (19:24). A winner is determined (32:42), and a...
2024-12-0642 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About a Winter ForecastIn this episode, we discuss football's domination of the month of December. (1:45) Using the Lightning Round, we present thoughts about the latest college football results, (2:37) meaningless bowl games that will be on your screen (6:05) and the need for the extended playoff. The Golden AB is MLB off-season click bait for die-hards, and we bite into the apple (11:15) before I get a review of recent New York Mets' signee Frankie Montas. (18:05) We talk Juan Soto (20:30) and the potential after-effects from his signing before an in-depth memorial to the Big East. (26:05)Trivia Answer - 6 total, 1 vacated by NCAA
2024-12-0330 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - RDAT - Episode 4 - Founders vs. FinanceA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight continues Groups Play-In from the 5th article in the RDAT series - Founders vs. Finance - We talk about Rick Rubin's influence at the start of hip hop (2:51), then discuss the No. 4 seed Run DMC's self-titled album (5:56). We then discuss the No. 5 seed Beastie Boys's Licensed to Ill (12:20). A winner is determined (22:29), and a question is posed (26:20).Tonight's Trivia Answer - 9
2024-11-2230 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Dreams and The FutureIn this episode after the MLB season is said and done, we discuss the dream of an adult male that grew up in Northern New Jersey (:46). Then we start down the Juan Soto Express, starting with why I think the Mets should look elsewhere (3:00). Kris corrects me with everyday facts and the length of the future (7:25). We move on to why we each love short contracts (11:40), the value of infielders (15:30), a high-priced Pete Alonso contract strategy (17:25), the status of starting pitching (21:00) and what to do to fill the 140+ days before Opening Day (25:30).Trivia Answer - 28
2024-11-0530 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - RDAT - Episode 3 - Brooklyn vs. AtlantaA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.Tonight starts the Groups Play-In from the 4th article in the RDAT series - Brooklyn vs. Atlanta - We discuss the No. 6 seed - Smif-n-Wesson's 'Dah Shinin' (2:12). After a live read (14:55), we discuss the No. 3 seed - Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.Each album breakdown features:1st ThoughtsAlbum's StrengthTracks to SkipNo. 1 SongA winner is determined (30:20), and a question is posed. Tonight's Tr...
2024-10-3133 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About the End of the MLB SeasonIn this episode focused on the Fall Classic, we start with a conversation about basketball broadcasters before an unexpected reference to the trivia topic. Does this initial trip to the Series with Shohei Ohtani absolve the entire expensive contract? Does it matter if Americans are watching if all of Japan is tuned in? Has talk around the Dodgers' bullpen cover up the flaws in New York's? Can Kris provide an unbiased opinion about the series?Trivia Answer - 25
2024-10-2528 min
The Terminal PodcastTwo THS Grads Talk About Broadcasting in NYCIn this episode moments before first pitch of the League Championship Series involving a New York baseball team, we discuss broadcasters from the nation's top market. (1:48) Kris' blessed ability leads to thoughts on the role of the play-by-play announcer. (3:45) Then the rarity of four pro teams from the same city playing multiple times in 48 hours. (6:01) Then we review what opposing LCS teams should be worried about besides the obvious superstar (13:25) and we nearly close with a Randy Newman duet (27:25).Trivia Answer - 19
2024-10-1429 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Kell at WestminsterThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for a Region 6-AAAA clash between the visiting Kell Longhorns and the Westminster Wildcats at Alfred Thompson Stadium in Atlanta.
2024-10-1217 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk about the Best Day of the YearIn this episode with all League Division Series tied at 1-1, we discuss the Mt. Rushmore of American sports leagues from the 20th century (2:15) till today; the rarity of all cultural entities in the same vein crossing streams. With the individualization of sports now (7:05), is sports entertainment (better known as wrestling) allowed in the conversation? (13:55) The conversation shifts to a pivotal week in the NFL and wondering if Daniel Jones has done enough (17:15). Enough is enough (22:20); we determine the key player in each series and close with Red River Rivalry trivia.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 63
2024-10-0929 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk One Off the Proverbial LedgeIn this episode on the next to last day of the MLB regular season, we pay tribute to Mason Betha (:40) before I explain the importance of Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader (1:25). I avoid sadness, changing subjects to the benefits of a first-round bye (7:00) and the proper reaction to the New York Knicks' trade for Karl-Anthony Towns (12:27). I reach into my old man bag and ask about TV antennas (18:00) and what sports a viewer can expect to watch on national broadcast television.Tonight's Trivia Answer - 10.3
2024-09-3031 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk 2024 MLB AwardsIn this episode, Kris drives across the George Washington Bridge as we discuss the obvious selections for each league's Cy Young and MVP Awards. Then we actually talk about the league's top managers and rookies of the year.After a live read, we return to discuss the results of the final season and what we think how teams will finish the season; the best of the rest of the AL Central and who comes from the horndoggle that is the NL Wild Card race.Trivia Answer - .812
2024-09-2152 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Sprayberry at RiverwoodThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for a Region 6-AAAAAA clash between the visiting Sprayberry Yellow Jackets and the Riverwood Raiders at Hoskyn Stadium in Sandy Springs.
2024-09-2114 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - RDAT - Episode 2 - Tournament SeedingsA quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album.The foundation for tonight's discussion is the 2nd article in the RDAT series - Tournament Seeding and Brackets - The official 2018 RDAT seedings are stated (5:23) and guests are asked for albums that should have been selected AND where they should be placed among the 2018 rankings. Albums and artists discussed include:Benny the Butcher - (7:43)'Enta Da Stage' by Black Moon - (16:32)'Cypress Hill' by...
2024-09-1944 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Hillgrove at OsborneThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Region 3-AAAAAA opener between the Hillgrove Hawks and Osborne Cardinals not far off Windy Hill Road in Marietta.
2024-09-1417 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About Not Having To ScoreIn this episode, Kris boasts briefly about scoring in high school (:30) before we discuss our favorite type of baseball game (2:00). Well played and defended, there was a time that was enough. We remember defense champions (5:58) before a shameless plug for the Friday Night Press Box. We close by remembering closers, both relievers (12:15) and the one that we revered on Monday nights (17:28).Tonight's trivia answer - 93
2024-09-1220 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Riverwood at SequoyahThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Region 6-AAAAA opener between the Riverwood Raiders and Sequoyah Chiefs at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton.
2024-09-0714 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT) - Episode 1A quorum about the Rap Debut Album Tournament (RDAT); A fictional invention from six years ago essentially working backwards from the statement - Illmatic by Nas is the greatest rookie rap album. The discussion is the feedback previously not received and gets stuck on the first rule - The album must be their first time the artist (or artists) truly released an album. If they were part of a group, like the Wu-Tang Clan, then all the solo projects afterward don’t count. So that eliminates Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx and Ghostface Killah’s Ironman and let the de...
2024-09-0628 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Etowah at CampbellThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box for the Etowah Eagles at Campbell Spartans at Dixie Howell Field in Smyrna.
2024-08-3116 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk MVP Duos & What's The Deal with College FootballIn this episode, Kris teases the trivia question without knowing it (1:25), we discuss if Aaron Judge's success and dump trucks full of money will make Juan Soto move (7:05). I present an argument of merit for Fransisco Lindor's MVP votes (15:25); enjoy my weekly Old Man Yells at Clouds (16:44) before transitioning into a shameless plug (24:38) for corporate sponsors to get behind my colligate athletic national separation (26:52). Kris closes with the correct solution to the college sports problem. (30:33) Episode 43 Trivia Answer -
2024-08-2746 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Mt. Vernon at Whitefield AcademyThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box at Charles Family Field for the home opener for Whitefield Academy against Mount Vernon School.
2024-08-2411 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Reasons to Pay AttentionIn this episode, we discuss watching video games and those that play them (1:00), MLB implementing rule changes because it's done it before (7:30) and a shameless plug (16:40) before asking why I should pay attention to the team of my youth, the New York Football Giants (17:15). Episode 41 Trivia Answer - 17
2024-08-2129 min
The Terminal PodcastFriday Night Press Box - Cambridge at PopeThe Friday Night Press Box are game notes and unprinted content from my correspondent travels for the Marietta Daily Journal. You can read the full game article in the Cobb Football Friday section of the Marietta Daily Journal - MDJonline.com.Tonight, I was in the press box at Greyhound Stadium for the season opener between the Cambridge High School Bears and the Pope High School Greyhounds.Episode 41 Trivia Answer - 17
2024-08-1708 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Dying Denominations & DepthIn this episode, we'll mention the vow of poverty by Francis of Assisi (1:06), reminisce fondly on childhood sports memories (7:00) and further cement how numbers are still waiting to be proven wrong (10:25). We close with a recounting of the true purpose of the Dream Team (13:10). Episode 40 Trivia Answer - 3
2024-08-1324 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Other Player's SuccessIn this episode, I'll ask why some media attempt to shame a team for moving on from a player (2:15). Then a tangent about seeing all-time greats (8:30) and how important is remaining both great and healthy (15:35). Then we speak knowledgeable about Olympic sports that we'll both forget in less than a fortnight (22:22). Episode 39 Trivia Answer - 16.
2024-08-0630 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Unanswerable MLB QuestionsIn this episode, we'll discuss questions that have no definitive answer, but one is likely needed sooner rather than later. Things like why 100 pitches is the magic number for starters (:35), where's the next North American city ripe for MLB expansion (6:54) and which fictional slugger would you want up with 2 outs in the ninth inning (16:23). Episode 38 Trivia Answer - 16
2024-07-2224 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk MLB's (Fictional) Midway PointIn this episode, we celebrate the sport season's taint by discussing the positive points of the Yankees' season (2:25), my overall disdain for the Mets' first base futures (7:42) and one-word answers to potential postseason possibilities (14:18). Episode 38 Trivia Answer - 2.8 million in US as of 2017; over 3 million worldwide
2024-07-1527 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - A Quorum Amongst Scholars About MiseducationDid our acceptance as 'hip-hop' of "A Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" - a 16-track masterpiece that would slap today - allow for Ja Rule to be the illegitimate father for today's bad rappers?Introduction of Scholars - 1:081st Question: Best Rap Track by Lauryn Hill - 4:502nd Question: Best Diss Track - 8:453rd Question: Best Rookie Album from 1997-1998 - 14:30Origins of the Quorum - 19:30Trivia - 27:45Episode 36 Trivia Answer - 21
2024-06-2130 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About This Or That With MLB Fan BasesIn this episode, we talk about the return of Gerritt Cole to the Yankees (3:00), the non-statistical importance of Francisco Alvarez (9:45), early trade talk for each team (12:10) and then we play a game of This or That, choosing between the Houston Astros & the Cobb County Braves. Episode 35 Trivia Answer - 7
2024-06-1928 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk About Scoring The Big OneIn this episode, we'll talk about the best way to score a run (2:35), who's the best at telling the sports fan how that run scored (16:25) and the one sport that truly needs an analyst to explain things in Wii terms (25:00). Episode 34 Trivia Answer - 7
2024-06-1232 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Ask If Regional Reign is Enough For MLBIn this episode, we'll talk about the lack of major sports titles in the greater NYC area; baseball's lack of national love despite a lock hold on regional broadcasts and finish with the man synonymous with Yes! Episode 33 Trivia Answer - 5.1 & 7%
2024-06-0426 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Why Baseball Before We Were Born MattersIn this episode, we talk about Josh Gibson and the inclusion of Negro League numbers to baseball lore (2:30). We'll wonder why Stanley Cup playoff hockey isn't receiving national love (17:45) and the elevated state of NYC baseball with the Yankees up and the Mets falling deeper down (23:30). Episode 32 Trivia Answer: 11
2024-05-3129 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Post Memorial Day in MemoriamIn this episode, we'll talk about a forgotten all-time great's final goodbye (1:31), the role of the analyst in broadcast sports (5:00), and why I'm ready for Mets POBO David Stearns to shift front office focus towards 2025 and beyond (13:30). Episode 31 Trivia Answer: 26
2024-05-2923 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Video Games & The Various Endings of SportsWe talk about the end of live sports at Madison Square Garden (2:22), upcoming changes to how we'll watch sports in the future (8:30) and the shift from amateur status to paying college athletes (17:35). Episdoe 30 Trivia Answer - 30
2024-05-2429 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal at JSN Station - Practice Flight 102Welcome all Terminal passengers. In this episode, we'll decide who should take the big shot in the NBA conference finals (3:10). We'll determine who truly ended the Slam Dunk contest (9:30), reminisce about forgotten NFL running backs (19:30) and overhyped basketball stars from the 20th century (21:35). Episode 29 Trivia Answer - 25
2024-05-2330 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Before A Big NYC Sports WeekendWe talk about both residents of Madison Square Garden attempting to move on in their respective playoffs (1:56) and must-win series for both New York baseball squadrons facing the worst teams in the league. (11:25) Then we run a double screen, setting up an isolation about the 2025 NFL Schedule. (13:40) Episdoe 28 Trivia Answer - 11
2024-05-1725 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk The Mets' Downfall (after 6 weeks)In this episode, we talk about the almost assured downfall of the New York Mets season after six weeks (5:13) and who to trade sooner and later (12:06). We'll also get brought up to date on the NHL Playoffs (22:30). Episode 27 Trivia Answer - 17
2024-05-1330 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal at JSN Station - Practice Flight 101Welcome all Terminal passengers. In this episode, we'll talk the NBA Playoffs (3:45) and what's worth watching. We'll also touch on our favorite SportsCenter duos (12:35) and the best movie based roughly about college athletics (19:30). Episode 26 Trivia Answer - $49 million
2024-05-1027 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Sports Relics and Bad Sports MoviesWe talk about 19th century sporting relics like the Kentucky Derby; the potential resurrection of the late 20th century home of the NBA and what sports films probably shouldn't be watched in the 21st century. Episode 25 Trivia Answer - 247
2024-05-0826 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 202Class is in session with a focus on historical sports topics; like what if injuries didn't steal the best days of these late 20th century NBA stars, who was the best wide receiver not named Jerry Rice and the success rate for fictional movie baseball catchers. Episode 24 Trivia Answer - 21.6
2024-05-0232 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Knicks, Mets, and More!We talk about the Brunson Game, a franchise playoff high 47 points, and how it compares to last century heroes. Then I talk about the Mets and try to have Kris pop my positivity balloon. Instead, he asks when baseball will admit it's just one league. Episode 23 Trivia Answer - 139
2024-04-3032 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk A Variety of Spring SportsHours away from the NFL Draft, we talk about a retiree's chance at Canton. Then Kris talks me back from the ledge of complete enthusiasm for the Mets' scaling of Mount .500 and we marvel at the NBA stars fading away and await which new one will shine this season. Episode 22 Trivia Answer - 2022
2024-04-2427 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 107Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. On a posse cut of greats from the last 80s, Rakim comes out on top and our discussion stalls between a verbal portrait of the ghetto and an NBA player getting robbed. Episode 21 Trivia Question: 50
2024-04-1930 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - 3 THS Grads Perform a 95 Reunion ReduxPamela Bob, award-winning writer, actor and co-producer of "Livin' on a Prairie", plays improv and reenacts a chance meeting at the reunion gathering I didn't attend 7 years ago. Or was it 8? Either way, it's decided at the end that ours was not like other high schools. Episode 20 Trivia Answer - 223
2024-04-1623 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - 3 THS Grads Preview the NHL PlayoffsJosh Reinitz from The Hockey Writers stops in to explain the format in the Chase for Lord Stanley's Cup, explains why the Devils didn't return to the postseason and The Chase is a little harder when wearing Toronto on the front. Episode 19 Trivia Answer - 35
2024-04-1523 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 106I cancel class to appreciate the view and discuss in no detail the death of OJ Simpson. The NFL Hall of Fame running back was a celebrity long before he interrupted a Knicks-Rockets playoff game. I answer a few questions and declare Late Registration as prime. Episode 18 Trivia Answer - 50
2024-04-1222 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk The Start of the Spring Sports SeasonWe talk about the end of March Madness, graciously talk past a huge but subtle Name Drop; then focus on being ahead of the pitching injury curve before determining how many vestal virgins it will take to keep Juan Soto in pinstripes. Episode 17 Trivia Answer - 16
2024-04-1025 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 105Class is in session where we remember songs that introduced late 20th century America to house music, discuss being stranded at a Lauryn Hill show she has to attend, and a scholar correctly defines someone as an "intellectual French Montana". Episode 16 Trivia Answer: $21.4 million
2024-04-0531 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk MLB Opening Day We talk about MLB's Opening Series and lineup construction for the Mets and Yankees; then go in depth about starting pitching, injuries and the effects on a roster. Then close with a question about the survival of stand up comics from the 20th century. Trivia Answer Episode 15 - 25.
2024-04-0230 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 201Class is in session at The University of Dope, a disrespectful game adapted for 20th century pop culture. A producer error leads to universal love for 'Coming To America'; why few have little reason to 'Love Raymond' and an explanation of the importance of Star-69 to communications. Episode 14 Trivia Answer - 37%
2024-03-2927 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk the Death of 20th Century Sports; Nationally.We talk about busted tournament brackets with players you've never heard of as the NCAA's biggest problem. Then how horse racing greats like Secretariat will survive within its region, not nationally. Episode 13 Trivia Answer - 7.
2024-03-2626 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 104Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. A scholar successfully defends 'It Was A Good Day' as the best song with an Isley Brothers sample and Jermaine Dupri stakes his claim as the centerpiece for collaboration with New York Rap regardless how you define it. Episode 12 Trivia Answer - 2,314.
2024-03-2226 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Baseball B4 1st PitchWe talk about Blake Snell, moments before he signs a 2-year $62 million contract with a $17 million signing bonus not paid until 2026. That's a long time without an injury for any team & we review how a hurt this or that has sabotaged the best laid plans of... Episode 11 Trivia Answer - 96
2024-03-1925 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 103Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We decide that Ice T is a 21st century actor, a grown adult shouldn't be called Lil anything and Jay Electonica let us down. Episode 10 trivia answer - 20.
2024-03-1530 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk NYC Baseball IntersectionsNew York Post columnist Joel Sherman's piece about New York baseball players and their intersections allow for talk about the upcoming season. Views about the Mets are forgotten, but it's hard to miss the incoming storm that is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Episode 9 Trivia Answer - $1.6 million.
2024-03-1124 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 102Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We concede DMX and Swiss are enough for Cam and Juelz Santana and come to an agreeable consensus about our enjoyment of Ja Rule as a rapper and a singer. Episode 8 Trivia Answer - 14 goals
2024-03-0827 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Spring SportsAt the start of one of the better sports months, I talk with Kris about reaching a personal zenith, why March Madness will start with teams full of players you've never heard of but will still make a billion dollars. Episode 7 answer - 128,000
2024-03-0522 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - U of Dope - Class 101Class is in session at the University of Dope, a disrespectful game for hip hop lovers cuz your favorite rapper is trash. We decide Reasonable Doubt is Jay-Z's best album, Kendrick Lamar murdered Big Sean on 'Control' and music missed where Guru could have gone. Episode 6 answer - .490
2024-03-0127 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk NYC Baseball Spring Training Edition"Pitchers and Catchers" means it's officially baseball season, so I can ask Kris DeBlasio about New York City baseball. That's an excuse to expound details about the Mets, while listening to some about the Yankees. We end with where Juan Soto will go. Last episode's answer was 821 weeks.
2024-02-2029 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - If You Smell with Ed MolinaA conversation with former journalist and New York City native Ed Molina; the ideal man to talk about New York City, how it has changed to start the 21st century; how the city still loves the Knicks and close with a Bob Marley trivia question. Last time was 83.
2024-02-1630 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Comedy Corner with Lanny FarmerA conversation with comedian Lanny Farmer about building the foundation for search engine algorithms, the business side of being a comedian and Top 100 Comics trivia. Episode 3 Trivia answer - 1964
2024-02-1422 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - ATL Roads and Infrastructure The view of Atlanta's Downtown Connector and how this city seems willing to want the traffic in order to complain about it since the other option goes against NIMBY. Last episode's trivia answer was 2 - Roseanne Barr & Ellen DeGeneres
2024-02-1312 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Two THS Grads Talk Baseball HOF According to the 65th volume of the Hi-Way, titled 'Isn't It Funny How Time Flies?'; my guest Kris Deblasio was a graduate. We talk about the most baseball thing possible - the baseball Hall of Fame. We close with Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time. Previous episode's answer: 9
2024-02-0923 min
The Terminal PodcastTerminal Podcast - Gotta Start SomewhereThe first episode of what will hopefully be the start of something...
2024-02-0908 min
The Jeremiah ShowEP # 54 - Chef Martin Kester - Executive Chef of Summit House, NJWe have one of the East Coast's hottest Chef's, Exective Chef of Summit House New Jersey, Chef Martin Kester!Today we are also talking about how shops and restaurants are creatively cashing in on Pokemon Go, Michael Symon says Donald Trump won't be allowed in his restaurants during GOP convention, and Dine on fine wine and nostalgia at the new 'Golden Girls' restaurant!
2016-07-1946 min