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Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastJust watch it on the YouTube... | UNP 128Carlos and Dave are back for episode 128, where they discuss Carlos choosing violence in his most recent live stream, the start of Thunder Rosa's title reign and some challenges AEW will have to overcome to make sure it's successful, and then a discussion of likely the worst WrestleMania card of all-time.
In between, there are references to Prozzak and Carlos books the Raw Debut of Veer Mahan, because that's what you all needed.
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2022-04-031h 06Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastGo Home AEW Dynamite/Rampage and 2022 Revolution Talk | UNP 126In this week's episode, Carlos and Dave discuss some of the issues plaguing MLB and Dave brings a list of former wrestlers currently in WWE2K's game.
From there the discussion shifts to AEW's latest episodes of Dynamite, Rampage, the AEW Revolution PPV, and how it compares to the upcoming Wrestlemania 38 card.
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2022-03-0654 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWhoo...$50 million dollars... get back on the f’n plane & Cody Rhodes leaves AEW | UNP 125In this week's episode, Carlos and Dave discuss some last thoughts on the Super Bowl and The Undertaker going into the WWE Hall of Fame before Carlos starts playing around with Streamyard's background music options.
Eventually getting back on track they eventually discuss WWE's pointless Elimination Chamber PPV from Saudi Arabia and Cody Rhodes leaving AEW with some context thrown in on the current state of the AEW roster and how this can be a positive sign for the current position of the company given the opportunities it creates.
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2022-02-201h 22Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastCarlos owns a football team?!?! Random stories and Wrestling Talk | UNP 123Not clickbait, but like usual the title comes up in conversation.
That said the guys share stories of a determined Instacart delivery and somebody liking Dave's artwork.
From here the guys talk football (including a heartfelt tribute to channel favorite Tom Brady), their hopes for the Super Bowl, and then shift to a conversation on Wrestling, including the developments from the latest edition of AEW Rampage and more disappointment from the Royal Rumble.
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2022-02-071h 15Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastTalkin’ NFL Playoffs, AEW and Royal Disappointment | UNP 122Since the Divisional round is past us, Carlos and Dave discuss some thoughts on the round itself, some picks for the Conference Championship games and why they are looking forward to the final 4 this season.
Then the discussion shifts to AEW and some talk on why the WWE has managed to ruin the Royal Rumble (Carlos' favorite PPV) this year.
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2022-01-3053 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastJulia Hart has more character development than The Miz | UNP 121This was a wrestling heavy episode as Dave switches through different questions on AEW with some WWE sprinkled in while they discuss what's going on currently, storyline progression and various favourites.
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2022-01-161h 07Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastDynamite and the good word of Aussie Rules Football | UNP 118In this episode, Carlos speaks the good word of Aussie rules (AFL) footy and discusses the conspiracy against his acquisition of AFL cards.
From there the guys discuss the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Kevin Owens resigning with WWE, and the weird perception of the talent aspect of the competition between AEW and WWE.
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2021-12-1855 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastSo before you go on, I remembered the story... | UNP 116After a failed attempt to tell a story that quickly becomes a tale of redemption, Carlos and Dave discuss some pretentious cross-country running, and then compare the recent WWE TV efforts to the current state of some AEW feuds going into December.
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2021-11-2858 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastHire Carlos and Sponsor Us! | UNP 115Episode 115 has Carlos and Davaid (this is his new name, don't ask) briefly discussing the Aaron Rodgers "explanation" or something like that, along with Carlos' thoughts on the impact on the Packers for this upcoming week.
The remainder of the podcast is discussing NXT 2.0 as the product has become watered down and the recent WWE releases creating some new questions about who if anyone could end up with AEW, plus a discussion on AEW creative as it current stands...
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2021-11-0755 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastRobo Umpires for the Win! | UNP 114Episode 114 has Carlos and Davaid (this is his new name, don't ask) going through some random Baseball and Wrestling discussion.
Daviad tries to blame the failure of the Dodgers on innocent bystander Dave Roberts, then tries to keep his job as little League umpire when clearly robo umpires are future and should be embraced with gusto.
From their some equally serious Wrestling talk on some questionable WWE logic, some areas AEW can still improve upon and the disappointing lack of kayfabe murder at Crown Jewel...
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2021-10-2441 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWe basically decided: Meh? Who cares? | UNP 113Episode 113 has Carlos and Davaid (this is his new name, don't ask) begrudgingly discussing Kyrie Irving.
From there they move on to discuss the final four in MLB as we are down to the ALCS and NLCS. What are their thoughts on how we got there and predictions for the World Series.
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2021-10-1738 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWWE Proves we need Less Storylines, more Canadian Destroyers | UNP 112Episode 112 has Carlos and Davaid (this is his new name, don't ask) discussing storylines going on in WWE, including Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks/Becky Lynch/Bianca Belair as well as the match with Demon Balor and Romain Reigns.
More talk on how AEW will have some challenges in using the roster to keep things interesting, some flashbacks on the past regarding storylines and Carlos explains why ratings don't matter right now.
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2021-10-0350 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastAEW Dynamite Grand Slam Review | UNP 110Exactly what it sounds like.
On the heels of AEW's mega card on Dynamite Grand Slam from New York Carlos does a solo pod and reviews the card, discusses some of the fallout from the show and speculates on some of the possibilities presented therein.
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2021-09-2331 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWrestling autos, quick AEW talk and thinks we‘re looking at for week one | UNP109Never has a title been.... exactly what's on the podcast.
Back for Episode 109 Carlos and Dave get right into it as Dave describes some recent additions to his autograph collection, some brief talk on the current state of AEW's talent followed by a quick discussion on what QB situations they are interested in heading into week 1 of the NFL.
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2021-09-1332 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastAEW Fight for the Fallen and Bray Wyatt Release | UNP 107Episode 107 has Carlos and Dave discussing the National Sports Collectors Convention before going into a pretentious cross-country running report and then Aaron Rodgers reporting to the Green Bay Packers and some thoughts on that.
After that, the rest of the conversation is discussing AEW Fight for the Fallen and some moves leading into Homecoming, the not-so-subtle hints at CM Punk joining AEW, Carlos educates Dave and they revisit the "Pipe Bomb" promo. From there they conclude with a discussion of Bray Wyatt's release from WWE and a Waylon Mercy cameo.
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2021-08-031h 37Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastWhere Watch YouTube was set ablaze... on Episode Salt | UNP 104On the bizarrely named Episode 104 we visit and embrace the theme of salt throughout.
Carlos explains the controversy with the YouTube channel "The Timepiece Gentlemen" that led to Watch YouTube being set ablaze!
From there Dave brings up the failed talks between the XFL and CFL, WWE dropping the ball on the Tommy End (Malachi Black in AEW), resulting in his non-compete ending in 30 days, rather than 90.
The salt continues from there as Dave explains why he hates both Tampa Bay and England in the rare feud declaration with both a city and...
2021-07-121h 00Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastBuy Low, Sell High and maybe buy again? | UNP 102As usual, episode 102 follows Carlos and Dave moving through stream of consciousness topics.
They discuss Dave's current issue with Netflix documentaries having filler, Carlos' latest Sports Card live stream brought about some lessons in adjusting to the market, then they discuss the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Final and Carlos makes his series wager.
After that more financial life lessons as taught by the sad parable of the Dogecoin Millionaire before going into some Wrestling talk and finishing up with the latest instalment of Dave makes a list, Carlos makes stuff up.
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2021-07-051h 13Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastTears in my poutine | UNP 101Episode 101 comes mid-week as Carlos and Dave discuss another random group of topics.
Some card talk off the top as Carlos has been going nuts with the eBay buys with another 2020 Leaf Wrestling addition and some Juan Soto for the PC, then the guys talk some hockey, random basketball talk, some pretentious cross country running and then Wrestling talk to finish things off.
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2021-06-241h 15Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastEpisode Cake | UNP 100Episode 100, codenamed Cake has Carlos and Dave having a little rundown of how they arrived at the episode, the evolution of the podcast, and why they remain committed to passionately discussing topics they know nothing about even at this point.
Then Carlos springs an $11.8 Million dollar NFT on Dave, there is a spirited discussion on WWE's latest foray in B-Quality horror, some Canadian Content is appeased with a discussion of the final four in the NHL as well as an edition of the Pretentious Cross Country Running report.
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2021-06-131h 29Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastAEW All or Nothing and USFL?!?! | UNP 99Episode 99 has Carlos and Dave reviewing Carlos' latest eBay rabbit hole and trolling the local sports team (Toronto Maple Leafs).
After that an extended recap and discussion on AEW's presentation of All of Nothing PPV as well as some fallout on the Friday episode of AEW Dynamite. A discussion follows on the WWE releases, whether this implies that WWE is tracking towards a sale, the arguments for and against.
Lastly, a quick talk on the surprising news that the USFL is supposedly coming back into the world in 2022. We can't see anything that could possibly g...
2021-06-061h 48Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastUltimate Warrior documentaries and Carlos fantasy books AEW | UNP 98Episode 98 has Carlos and Dave discussing foray's into TTM (through the mail) autographs as Carlos discovered a long-lost cache of autos from a trip to his family's place, a discussion of AEW's go-home show for Double or Nothing this Sunday and a general wrestling discussion breaks out.
Talking some on the dueling Ultimate Warrior documentaries this past week, A&E's other WWE content, and concluding with a Wrestling Mount Rushmore from both guys.
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2021-05-301h 48Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastDave wants a supersize of death, with a coke.... | UNP 97Episode 97 has some standard, random discussion on dark subject matter documentaries, more David Arquette than anyone should discuss, some talk of AEW, the potential of a Fall Toronto Sport Card Expo and Dave tries to deny his bloodlust after expressing obvious disappointment at the most recent "Dark side of the Ring" episode... plus the title is a play off of a song lyric, bonus points if you can guess it.
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2021-05-231h 02Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastCourt of Justice? | UNP 96Episode 96 has Carlos and Dave going all over the map to discuss AEW Blood and Guts, Wrestling in general, Carlos gives the rundown on the controversial documentary "77 Minutes" and why most people shouldn't watch it, they discuss some more Super League items and somehow even more randomness...
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2021-05-161h 29Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastEnter... the Patron Saint of Salt | UNP 95Episode 95 has Carlos declaring himself the Patron Saint of Salt as discussions of the Super League enter in a present but diminished Pretentious Cross-Country Running Report...
Beyond that, the guys acknowledge the existence of hockey to meet their Canadian citizenship obligations, discuss their personal favorite sports venues to exist that would have been possible in their lifetimes and Dave asks Carlos to discuss professional wrestling matches that have stood the test of time, in his opinion of course...
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2021-05-111h 00Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastTalkin' 2021 NFL Draft and Carlos heeds the Salt Signal | UNP 94Carlos and Dave talk a few select picks from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Carlos in particular takes enjoyment from the meme-able Giants fan reaction to their first-round pick followed by a discussion of Aaron Rodgers trade demands and the reaction of the Packer fanbase as they accumulate impressive amounts of salt. Carlos is clearly in his element...
They briefly also talk about crazy Prizm prices with the UFC Prizm product shown as an example and Dave asks Carlos some Wrestling questions which lead to some fun looking at some of Hulk Hogan's earlier stops...
2021-05-021h 22Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastWhere Carlos basks in a kingdom of Salt #TheSuperLeague | UNP 93Episode 93 has noted Futbol, CFL, and Wrasslin' expert Carlos opining on the botched attempt at a European Super League (ESL), the fallout and possibly horrifying Dave with his sudden enthusiasm for "footy" coverage.
Then they talk about the CFL prospects for 2021 and then some Wrestling Talk based on WWE's net show on finding Wrestling relics.
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2021-04-251h 16Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastSmorgasbord of topics | UNP 92Episode 92 has Carlos and Dave having some fun shifting through different topics, Carlos discussing mind-blowing stats regarding Patrick Marleau playing an obscene amount of games, puts Alexander Ovechkin's goal-scoring into perspective, talks about Magic the Gathering, makes fun of the CBC and the usual silliness.
In the main topics, there is a pretentious cross-country running report from Dave, a discussion of possible new names for the Washington Football team as well as experimental rule changes being tried in the Atlantic League in baseball.
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2021-04-181h 05Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastBonus Mbappe (allegedly....) | UNP 90Episode 90 has Carlos and Dave truly going through the gamut of random topics, including the briefest of mentions of the MLB opening games, Carlos discussing arranging his office for proper multi-screen life (and work as well I suppose...), gives some Sports Cards insight and you even get some bonus Mbappe... for like a moment.
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2021-04-041h 07Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastTrevor Bauer, Super Bowl Props and Wrestling Randomness | UNP 83In episode 83, Carlos and Dave spend more time than expected discussing the Trevor Bauer deal, how ridiculous it is and if there's any actual justification?
Then a brief talk on the Super Bowl itself, followed by looking at their favorite silly prop bets.
Lastly, Dave admits after watching Dark Side of the Ring he "kinda" would want to see a Wrestlemania. Carlos understandably mocks him and settles the question of whether Vince Russo or Jim Cornette are more nuts.
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2021-02-081h 57Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastOther questions... we have them... do we have answers? Maybe | UNP 81Episode 81 has Carlos and Dave confirming that the New Orleans Saints have failed us... dooming the football world to more Tom Brady.
Aside from that dark future they also discuss hockey briefly, discuss the possibility of Matthew Stafford moving on from the Lions as well as the NFC and AFC Championship Games.
They also ask the question: Will this ever be an audio podcast again? Answer: Maybe....
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2021-01-2452 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWhere "Football team" is the Super Bowl Champ we deserve | UNP 75Episode 75 has Carlos and Dave briefly talking about MLB’s latest attempt to claim poverty to not pay players followed by getting almost too much entertainment discussing the end of the Jets - Raiders game and the rest of the NFL week 13 slate.
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2020-12-081h 19Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastWe didn't even need OMC for that | UNP 73Episode 73 has Carlos and Dave discussing MLB not disciplining anyone for Justin Turner being Covid positive and celebrating on field, a bad game for the faux GOAT, why Team Panama is terrible, the Netherlands inexplicably and another questionable week in the NFL with the ascension of Jameis Winston to come in the future.
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2020-11-211h 07Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastDear God Why?!?! | UNP 72Episode 72 has Carlos and Dave realizing just how old they are as they briefly reminisce about MuchMusic, Electric Circus and the mistakes Dave has made in referencing pop culture that his students weren't even born for.
This is then followed by them discussing the Dodgers actually winning a thing, Dave and his brothers "love" of analytics, Carlos explains why MLB is not really baseball and then explains the horror that is the new Dallas Stars alternate "Rave Neon" jersey.
Lastly, they review the questionable Week 8 NFL slate.
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Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastHalf Jack Sparrow, Half Mr Peanut | UNP 71A second try at episode 71 has Carlos and Dave discussing the World Series, some talk of Antonio Brown signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and trying to figure out if there mascot is actually Sir Pirate Esq.
Even if he's not, would it be better if it was?
Another episode of randomness interspersed with some sports talk, the usual for the Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast.
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2020-10-251h 08Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastCasting out the heretics promoting the faux GOAT | UNP 70Episode 70 has Carlos and Dave pretty much in a mix of story time, random Segways and in the midst have a brief discussion on the state of the MLB playoffs after most of their brackets have been destroyed.
Carlos then makes the case for the true QB GOAT and denounces the false GOAT.
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2020-10-131h 02Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastI prefer Sir Mix A Lot to Sir Purr | UNP 69A random (what else is new) episode of the podcast has Carlos and Dave discuss the MLB playoffs, their brackets getting blown up, some NFL talk, a pretentious cross-country running report and Carlos outlines Survivor Series 1997 and it's ripple effects in an impromptu "Wrestling History" segment.
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2020-10-091h 16Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastNearly in accordance with the prophesy | UNP 68Episode 68 has Carlos explaining how his prophesy was tracking to happen (Dallas narrowly evaded disaster, but the general thought holds), the guys discuss some MLB playoffs and some NFL discussion including New Orleans taking on Green Bay for their respective homer talk.
Trickled in there is some wrestling talk as Carlos tries to pin down how many Dame 7 Basketball shoes with the Ric Flair collaboration Dave is going to buy while giving a little background on the Nature Boy himself.
A variety pack of topics as is the way on the Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast.
2020-09-271h 10Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastIt was LeBron and Sir Purr all along | UNP 67Episode 67 we learn just how off the rails an episode can go as the guys somehow manage to talk NFL, MLB, NBA and the NHL Stanley Cup finals while ending up talking about Sir Purr of all things while also being introduced to rolling Neymar for the first time.
Carlos also gives a breakdown of why the Dallas Stars need to win the Stanley Cup for him and why he's bet on Tampa in the hope the gambling gods lose his money.
That and more on this week's episode.
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2020-09-211h 21Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastIt's like staring into the sun! | UNP 66Episode 66 has Carlos and Dave starting with the usual brand of idiocy and randomly stumbling into an actual sports conversation.
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Carlos and Dave discuss Carlos' new setup that is blinding him, learn about #ContentCreatorProblems as Carlos explains losing hours of work due to the scourge of Wi-Fi and find some time to discuss continued madness in the Sports Cards market and some actual sports discussion in looking at some of Week 1 and what they're expecting for Tampa Bay - New Orleans prior to their Sunday matchup.
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2020-09-171h 01Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastSomehow it all led back to Rollerjam | UNP 65In Episode 65 we truly earn our moniker of Unnecessary Nonsense, with the emphasis on nonsense.
We end up discussing Carlos going down a YouTube rabbit hole and watching some 90s/early 2000's episodes of Rollerjam and teaches Dave the finer aspects of truly a connoisseur's sport.
They then discuss briefly some of the NBA playoffs, somehow ship Kyrie Irving to Nunavut (I'm not going to explain), move the CFL to sunny, scenic Tonawanda at the newly coined Econo Lodge Field (also not explaining this), and somehow ended up discussing Carlos' Dallas Stars not being completely...
2020-09-071h 09Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastNo Clickbait here | UNP 64Episode 64 we actually discuss Sports related topics.
A little about the Sports Card market as always, analog vs digital as Carlos isn’t sure there is much desire for things like Sports Cards in the future for those generations to come.
Then they do discuss sports including some talk of the protests in the NBA and other sports.
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2020-08-311h 23Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMore Madness in the Sport Card Market and Soto impresses | UNP 62A sports card heavy episode of the Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast this week on the return as Carlos regales Dave with tales of more madness in the market, some misses opportunities and a tactical error as things continue to run amok.
They do eventually divert things to some sports-related topics discussing the Montreal Canadiens actually doing a thing, some successes with various bubbles for the major sports, and the disappointment with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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2020-08-171h 35Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastWe save the CFL and secure work for Sarah McLachlan | UNP61Episode 61 returns after technical difficulties last week, with video for the first time!
Carlos and Dave discuss the failures of Rob Manfred, save the CFL, discuss the return of the NHL and manage to somehow have an in depth discussion on the Sports Card market while establishing that apparently everything can use the singing talents of Sarah McLachlan.
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2020-08-011h 13Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMLB has no plan and Ronaldo's Lazy Eye | UNP 60Episode 60 goes off the rails in the best possible way.
Carlos gives Dave a further review of the sports card market, including more information on Project 2020 and some of his early forays into returning to his card selling days.
The guys also discuss the Edmonton Eskimos having a name change, a terrible lazy-eye bust of Ronaldo (it makes sense in the context I promise), the NBA returning, MLB having terrible planning, and Carlos explaining why professional sports get favorable testing treatment amongst other sports-ish topics.
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2020-07-221h 19Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMahomes makes Mega-Millions and whining NBA players | UNP 59Episode 59 comes after a little break in the action.
Carlos and Dave review what they were up to while the pod was away, talk some Project 2020, Carlos gives Dave a thorough explanation of how they failed collectively to enrich themselves beyond their wildest dreams in the scorching hot sports card market.
Carlos also contemplates if he likes living in a world where Lonzo Ball was a valid “investment” decision.
Then they do address some sports-ish topics, some talk on Mahomes mega-contract and Carlos rants on the NBA players whining about their accommodations.
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2020-07-151h 02Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastFirst Ever "Virtual Expo", more MLB silliness and Kyrie Irving main events FIGHT ISLAND! | UNP 58Episode 58 has Carlos and Dave giving some more Project 2020 updates including expressing their disappointment in Fucci.
Carlos also explains the first-ever “Sport Card Expo: Virtual Edition”, that he virtually attended. He explains how this first run could be a start for potential future iterations of trade shows and other events that have some commerce.
The guys then discuss Major League Baseball’s undying attempts to permanently damage the sport, the continued alienation, and malcontentdom (it's a word now) of Kyrie Irving, Carlos then presents an alternate reality where Kyrie Irving arranges to fight Mickey Mouse with t...
2020-06-231h 07Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMLB explores the nuclear option and FIGHT ISLAND is on...with MERCH! | UNP 57Episode 57 has Carlos and Dave talking some Project 2020 updates, some discussion on Major League Baseball and the players association bringing the sport to the bring of irrelevancy (37:48) as well as Kyrie Irving cementing his status as the GOAT of malcontents and general troublemakers (56:03).
Then in the anchoring topic Carlos explains to Dave why the glory that is… FIGHT ISLAND! Is the comedic gift that keeps on giving… with MERCH and MORE! (01:10:31)
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2020-06-151h 27Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMore on Project 2020, NBA restart plans and the many sides of Drew Brees | UNP 56Episode 56 has some follow up on Topps Project 2020 (because it’s fun and their isn’t much actually happening in sports).
Carlos and Dave then tackle the comments, apology and second apology of Drew Brees that led to a firestorm this week in a mere 48 hours. They have distinctly different vantage points on the sincerity and eventual outcome of this.
Lastly some discussion regarding the NBA’s restart plan and the state of the various sports leagues in general as the sports world rolls into June.
Links to various images referenced in the pod:
D...
2020-06-081h 16Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastNBA and NHL return plans, MLB bickering and introducing.... FUCCI! | UNP 55Episode 55 has Carlos trying to give Dave some culture by teaching him about Topps’ Project 2020 program and looking at some of the art and artists including introducing Dave to his new favorite artist: FUCCI
By the time you’re done, you’ll know more than you wanted to know about the program, Fucci, and how serious Carlos takes the importance of piers if a place is to be considered respectable.
Eventually, the guys also discuss some regarding the restart plans of the NHL, NBA, and MLB bickering between the players and owners.
Links to var...
2020-06-011h 09Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastEpisodes 7 and 8 of the Last Dance and MLB players give owners cover | UNP 54Episode 54 has Carlos trying to stay awake while Dave describes every last item he put in his new office (the editor spares you most of that), some discussion of Blake Snell making the cardinal mistake of letting billionaire owners misdirect fan angst against millionaire players over Convid-19 restart talk, the conclusion of the Seattle Mariner’s SB National documentary as well as episodes 7 and 8 of “The Last Dance.”
Mixed in Carlos makes the recommendation of the final season of “Game of Zones” on Bleacher report for your #quarantinecontent needs.
Recommendations:
“The Last Dance”
Available April 19 wherever you c...
2020-05-191h 16Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastEpisode 5 and 6 of The Last Dance and rise of the KBO! | UNP 53Episode 53 has more on “The Last Dance” with Carlos and Dave discussing episodes 5 and 6 of the documentary. (35:38)
Also mentioned on the podcast:
- a brief discussion on Jay Cutler getting divorced and his inadvertent gift to comedy and the fine art of apathy (12:46)
- UFC 249 (20:12)
- and The KBO starting up games and streaming them on twitch, along with other nonsense and tangents that came up (27:53)
Recommendations:
“The Last Dance”
Available April 19 wherever you can locate it on the internet.
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2020-05-111h 04Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastThe CFL asks for a handout, more on The Last Dance and JAMEIS! | UNP 52Episode 52 is an epic run through a number of topics as the guys apparently felt like talking.
In the pod:
- Dave has trouble understanding protective eyewear (6:05)
- Carlos briefly explains “weather amnesia” (9:50)
- Andy Dalton gets cut (11:25) (We also update as the news of his signing with the Cowboys comes out later in the recording)
- Manny Ramirez apparently still wants to play baseball (15:14)
- A special edition of the “Pretentious Cross-Country Running Report” with Carlos discussing the proposal to use CGI “fans” in the Premiership by Sky Sports (28:08)
- The CFL asking for government money to offset lo...
2020-05-061h 48Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastPackers draft their fans into "The Valley of Sadness" | UNP 51Dave returns for Episode 51 to a chorus of socially distant golf claps.
The guys discuss Dave’s attempt at defending his indefensible games to rewatch recommendation, what they have been up to since last episode and a breakdown of the new ways of retail prior to getting into the sports discussion.
Other things in this episode:
- (15:33) Discussion on the 2020 NFL “First ever!” Virtual draft, discussing some of the notable picks, the Tampa Bay acquisition of Gronk at the behest of Tom Brady
- (31:22): Carlos’ deep dive into the Green Bay Packers draft and the Packers...
2020-04-261h 23Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastXFL Files for Bankruptcy and more on "Fight Island" | UNP 50Episode 50 is a special solo-pod, available in both audio and video form on the YouTube channel.
Carlos spends some more time talking about Dana White’s ill-advised, but entertaining “Fight Island” concept, how his desperation to go back to putting on shows compares to Vince McMahon’s desperation to go back to full-time live programming. (Note: WWE has now gotten itself an exemption in Florida as an “essential service,” giving it a legal out for continuing to fly in talent and doing live shows during the “Stay at home” order).
Following up with the Vince McMahon connecti...
2020-04-1436 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastDana White's Private Fight Island | UNP 49Episode 49 is a special edition of the pod as Dave is running from the law (probably) and Carlos’ younger brother Roberto joins the podcast to add his own “expertise” in looking at Dana White’s suggestion that he could stage fights on a private island as a way to get around the global pandemic.
The guys discuss this, what it rates on the James Bond villain scale, how desperate it is and then they compare it to the rumored MLB proposal to try and run a sealed off baseball commune in Arizona.
Sprinkled in there is Carlo...
2020-04-0951 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastGames worth re-watching in 2020 | UNP 48Episode 48 has Carlos and Dave continuing their series on some viewing options for folks in self-quarantining/social isolation life. In this case, it’s going to be some past games that they think are worth a re-watch in 2020 (discussion starts at 21:25). Carlos even invokes his own twitter past to discuss one of the games mentioned.
Prior to that is a recap of their respective weeks, Carlos has a bone to pick with “reading” an audiobook, some additional thoughts on WWE and UFC desperately trying to have events in the midst of a pandemic amongst other random topics.
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2020-04-051h 18Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMore Content for your social distancing needs | UNP 47Episode 47 has Carlos and Dave offering some more suggestions on some sports-related books, podcasts and some video games for your self-isolating, social distancing needs (starting the main topic at 46:02).
Before all that they talk about how these latest weeks have gone, Carlos runs through some thoughts on his viewing of Vice’s Dark side of the Ring: Chris Benoit 2 part episode as well as his thoughts on the debacle that Wrestlemania 36 has become, some opening day and baseball-related memories and some more random meanderings.
Link to the Vice Dark side of the Ring page (episodes sh...
2020-03-291h 10Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastEmbracing the Nonsense | UNP 46Episode 46 has Carlos and Dave offering suggestions on some sports-related movies, podcasts, documentaries, etc to pass the time while many of us are hanging around in the great indoors. Carlos also offers some suggestions for those of you that haven’t been doing the working from home thing for a while from his own experiences as well as how they have both been operating since going outside has trickled down to a minimum.
Around (46:12) the pod switches gears to talking about some NFL free agency and some thoughts regarding the new CBA
Topics include
- Br...
2020-03-221h 17Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastCoronvirus in Sports and the secret ingredient to hand sanitizer | UNP 45Episode 45 has Carlos and Dave discussing Coronavirus (COVID-19), their own experiences in places and people responding/getting ready for it, and the sports world’s response to the rapidly changing situation.
Talking a bit about how Wednesday developed rapidly and lead to a procession of cancellations and postponements along with some early thoughts on the downstream impact going forward even as things continue to move.
For some levity here is the promo (talking segment) on WWE where the characters riff off of a non-existent crowd in an empty arena:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0...
2020-03-1551 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastAmerican League Central Preview and Spike Lee - NY Knicks controversy | UNP 44Episode 44 has Carlos and Dave discussing the American League Central division in the main topic.
Some News and Notes for the episode:
- Carlos recaps and shares some thoughts on the All or Nothing: Philadelphia Eagles documentary
- Roberto Luongo has his number retired by the Florida Panthers
- Talking about the Spike Lee - New York Knicks situation
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2020-03-0856 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastNL Central Preview, Week 3/4 of the XFL and Philippines Baseball?!? | UNP 43Episode 43 has Carlos and Dave discussing the National League Central division (36:30) along with some intriguing news and notes as well as a review of Week 3 in the XFL as well as some thoughts on the Saturday games of week 4 (26:06).
News and Notes:
- Dave discusses the Raptors and some thoughts (1:53)
- Carlos talks about a World Baseball Classic qualifying tournament and the potential greatest Filipino athlete who may be key to their chances (10:57)
- Putting Alexander Ovechkin’s 700th goal in context (14:00)
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2020-03-011h 05Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastAL West Preview, XFL Week 3 and Carlos has some words on WAR and Trout | UNP 42Episode 42 has Carlos and Dave discuss some baseball news and notes along with a Week 3 XFL preview.
In the main topic, there is a review of the AL West for the upcoming 2020 MLB season with some Houston Astros talk as well the start (or some would say online continuation) of Carlos’ crusade against WAR and the consensus “best player” argument for Mike Trout.
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2020-02-2259 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastNL West Preview, XFL Week 1 and Dave tells us about Santa Monica | UNP 41Episode 41 has the return of Dave as he found his way out of a ditch somewhere near Ancaster.
The guys talk some XFL Week 1, compare it to lessons learned from the AAF, is the XFL fully a 2.0 or it is a slight upgrade?
Jameis Winston gets Lasik eye surgery, some thoughts on the Astros cheating scandal, Pete Rose trying to reinstate himself (again), and more in the news and notes section.
In the main topic, there is a review of the National League West including Dave describing the virtues of Santa Monica.
2020-02-161h 10Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastChiefs win the Super Bowl and Week 1 in the XFL | UNP 40Episode 40 has Carlos talking all football, all the time.
Reviewing Super Bowl 54 with the Kansas City Chiefs winning their first championship in 50 years over the San Francisco 49ers.
Carlos blames Kyle Shanahan for missing a real opportunity at building a potential championship window in the NFC.
Finishing up the pod is some talk about week 1 in the XFL. The UNP Pod extra’s should be making their comeback starting with the end of the games and in subsequent weeks.
Will the XFL learn from its mistakes of the 2001 edition? How will th...
2020-02-0826 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastPreview of the "Big Game" in the NFL | UNP 39Episode 39 has Carlos discussing the “Big Game” from the NFL this Sunday.
What is the case for KC? San Fran?
Who does he have to win the game?
After that he runs down some interesting props he found adjacent to the game itself. Some of them definitely get into the bizarre and dark territory.
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2020-02-0219 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastFinal 4 in the NFL and the Astros Cheating | UNP 38Carlos partakes in a solo-pod talking about the final 4 teams in the NFL.
Does he think the Packers can beat the 49ers? What about Tennessee’s prospects against Kansas City?
Then some time is taken to consider the impact and context of the Astros cheating scandal. Is it even a big deal in the context of baseball history?
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2020-01-1941 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWhat happened with the Saints and XFL Rules Review | UNP 37Dave is back for a full episode 37 where he gets his crack at trying to explain what happened with his New Orleans Saints in their upset loss to the Vikings.
After that, the rest of the pod is Carlos and Dave reviewing the New XFL rules that they recently revealed with thoughts on what, if anything they think will stand out from them compared to their NFL and CFL counterparts. In between, there is a brief clip where Carlos is watching the Ravens - Titans game and the surprising early result is mentioned.
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2020-01-1243 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastThe Saints cancelled v1 of the pod... and happy 2020 | UNP 36Episode 36 had a major do-over with the surprising Wild Card weekend results in the NFL.
Carlos goes into solo-pod mode to discuss the Patriots being knocked off by the Titans, the Saints losing to the Minnesota Vikings in a real shocker and some thoughts on the Bill-Texans game.
Through the power of editing, Dave joins in to talk about the College National Championship to wrap up the show.
Happy 2020 and we’ll see you on the next episode with some more discussion on the NFL playoffs.
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2020-01-0634 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastUpdates to the podcast, XFL swag and firing coaches | UNP 35Episode 35 has Carlos and Dave discussing some slight changes to the podcast format, questionable jersey modifications, new XFL swag and some considerations regarding fandom and what kind of bandwidth a fan can actually have for their favourite sports/teams.
In the main topic there is discussion regarding coaches and when they are candidates to be fired.
Articles referenced in the podcast:
Questionable PK Subban jersey:
https://www.bardown.com/this-p-k-subban-fan-created-the-worst-custom-jersey-we-ve-ever-seen-1.1405511?fbclid=IwAR3WLsPU4fL8p2twXP5za9gwLX_WKqSayg-QPr4298KQ8MFvu0x4uOSo4eA
XFL Football hype video… on literally the football:
https://ww...
2019-12-071h 18Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastWe're Back and... it's November?!?!? | UNP 34Episode 34 has Carlos and Dave returning after an extended break for “load management.”
On this episode they are recapping the World Series, discussing some of the implication of the Nationals’ win, what happened with the Astros, what does it mean to their claim on the open “team of the decade” title and some other considerations.
Some random sidebars and diversions aside (including Dave not realizing HD-DVD's actually existed), there is also some CFL talk, some discussion of pretentious cross-country running and some of the usual unprovoked bashing of certain players and teams, plus a random discussion...
2019-11-091h 14Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastBetter Late than Never MLB Preview | UNP 33Episode 33 has Carlos and Dave back recording after a brief absence.
They end up discussing some random news and notes, the Pretentious Cross-Country running report and have some instant reactions to Mason Rudolph getting concussed in real-time as they watch some of the Sunday afternoon NFL matchups.
The main topic will delve into a “better late than never” preview of the MLB playoffs including some predictions for the subsequent rounds, including the Championship Series’ and the World Series.
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2019-10-0749 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastLast hurrah for AB? | UNP 32Episode 32 has Carlos and Dave discussing more Antonio Brown, because he clearly hasn’t gotten enough attention lately as he get's himself released from his third team of 2019.
News and notes has some interesting late season MLB highlights and milestones that are potentially coming up. Lastly the guys discuss a few things they are looking for to in the coming week.
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2019-09-2233 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastWeek 2 in the NFL and a short AB update | UNP 31Episode 31 is a solo-pod where Carlos discussing a little update on the Antonio Brown situation, some thoughts on Mike Trout being out for the season with a foot injury and some thoughts on Week 2 of the NFL season.
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2019-09-1628 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastMore on AB in NE and other acronyms... | UNP 30*Please note: The podcast was recorded prior to the recent allegations against Antonio Brown. We’ll discuss more on the story in subsequent podcasts and/or on the Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast Youtube channel*
On Episode 30, Carlos and Dave discuss some early Week 1 notes from the NFL and talk about the nonsense that is Antonio Brown.
Was this whole thing a grand charade to end up in New England? Is AB playing 4D chess? Or is he just losing his grip on reality?
Articles Referenced:
Antonio Brown Timeline broken down:
https://www.cb...
2019-09-1131 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastAntonio Brown is a Patriot?!?! | UN Pod ExtraSpecial Antonio Brown edition of the Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast Extra.
Carlos has some thoughts related to Mr. Brown starting the day as an Oakland Raider and ending the day as a New England Patriot. Somehow turning $30 million in guarantees into $10 million in guarantees, burning your reputation and possibly getting a better chance at a Super Bowl ring makes this a “genius” move? Carlos is dubious.
With that said let’s recap the AB saga from its end in Pittsburgh to its current stopover in New England and see if Antonio is “crazy” or “crazy like a fox.”
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2019-09-0821 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastBrady fails at being Terrific and questionable NFC Preview | UNP 29Episode 29 has Carlos and Dave discussing the small matter of Andrew Lucks retirement, the Toronto Raptors trying to capitalize on their own nostalgia, Tom Brady’s disgraceful attempt to steal from Tom Seaver and an NFC Season preview the guys are taking VERY seriously. Carlos even throws-in a bonus "way too early" Grey Cup prediction.
It might even be possible too if relegation was a thing in North American football…
News/Notes:
Tom is not so terrific
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tom-bradys-application-for-tom-terrific-trademark-denied/
Andrew Luck retires
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bo-jackson-tom-brady-troy-aikman-react-to-andrew-lucks-early-retirement-decision-by-making-a-similar-point/
2019-09-031h 02Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastXFL unveils logos and half-hearted AFC preview | UNP 28Episode 28 has Carlos and Dave talking the XFL finally having some logos and team nicknames to call their own. The guys aren’t too impressed and have some questions over the inspiration of one of the teams. Dave has his complaints about VAR in the Pretentious Cross Country Running report, both of them discuss the NFL preseason game in Winnipeg and it’s wacky field configuration while Dave finds a kindred spirit who also struggles with Geography.
In the main topic, there is a half-hearted attempt at looking at the AFC for the upcoming NFL season. Both guys...
2019-08-251h 17Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastRadio in modern sports and some news and notes | UNP 27With Dave off handling family business, Carlos has a solo-pod with some pre-recorded participation from Dave in the main topic.
Carlos discusses some conspiratorial thoughts on Antonio Brown when he considers if the Hard Knocks tapings have any impact on Antonio's craziness, some initial thoughts on Mike Trout and his nascent home run battle with Cody Bellinger, Trout's actual place in the pantheon of baseball and some initial thoughts on the current state of the Blue Jays and how this season sets up future seasons.
In the main topic, Carlos and Dave meet in a...
2019-08-1840 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastAll news is good news for Antonio Brown and CFL Geography Lesson | UNP 26Episode 26 has Carlos and Dave discussing some news and notes, talking some Antonio Brown attention-grabbing nonsense as well as Dave giving us a rarely seen geography lesson he didn’t intend on.
Colin Kaepernick is the story that never fully dies (26:30).
Articles referenced in the topics:
Kaepernick
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/ap-source-three-years-kaepernick-still-ready-compete/
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/dolphins-kenny-stills-says-criticism-owner-isnt-political/
News/Notes:
Antonio Brown doing AB things:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27356491/sources-ab-says-no-football-old-helmet
MLB playing at the “Field of Dreams” field:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story...
2019-08-1149 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastInstant Replay, Coaches challenges and Jalen Ramsey theatrics | UNP 25Episode 25 has Carlos and Dave discussing random news and notes, including the possibility of Vince Carter making a swan song in Toronto, Jalen Ramsey embracing theatrics in training camp and the continued delusion of New York Knicks fans include Clyde Frasier.
The main topic of the show is instant replay/coaches challenges. Are they good, are they necessary and which sports do they work the best in? (25:15)
All this and even a random reference to Road to Avonlea…
Articles Referenced:
Jalen Ramsey making training camp interesting:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/jalen-ramsey-puts-show-jaguars-report-training-camp/...
2019-07-2856 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastHave commercials wrecked TV sports watching? | UNP 24Episode 24 has Carlos and Dave talking through a quiet spot in the summer sports calendar.
That means having some fun with some news and notes, discussing the Seattle [Insert Name Here] NHL team getting their first General Manager, Nike suing Kawhi, the Bryce Harper update, some Jays talk, a pretentious cross country running report and more.
In the main topic Carlos and Dave discuss the role of television and social media in changing the way we consume sports. (35:36) Have the networks trying to squeeze every last dime out of their expensive TV deals meant hurting...
2019-07-201h 13Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastKawhi is Keyser Soze? And more NBA madness | UNP 23The official episode 23 has Carlos and Dave talking some news and notes for the week, the Kawhi Leonard effect and madness in the NBA (15:45).
They may even go off the rails and enjoy poking fun at the “player empowerment” era and the slippery slope that creates for owners, teams, etc.
Article referenced in News and Notes:
I don’t WANT to be mean about this, but it’s still happening…
https://www.tsn.ca/report-phil-kessel-trade-sparks-ticket-sales-boom-for-arizona-coyotes-1.1335959
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2019-07-1459 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastKawhi Leonard signs with the correct LA | UNP 22.5The regular episode 23 is now under construction after Kawhi Leonard announced his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Carlos responded by hopping on the microphone and putting out some thoughts on the signing and some of the response of the Lakers to the signing, some thoughts on how this impacts Russell Westbrook and in general continues being a Lakers contrarian regarding their chances in the 2019-2020 season.
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2019-07-0711 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastKawhi laughs at the Lakers?... and early CFL thoughts | UNP 22Carlos and Dave discuss quite a broad range of items including Kawhi possibly messing with the Los Angeles Lakers (2:21), the 98/99 Dallas Stars moving closer to being in the Hall of Fame as a team (9:01), Dave references a skit from Saturday Night Live that Carlos doesn’t have a clue about and Carlos horrifies Dave with the possibility of breakdancing possibly being an Olympic sport in 2024 (28:32) and more.
News and Notes:
- More Lakers drama (2:21)
- Self-indulgent 98/99 Dallas Stars content. Guy Carbonneau and Sergei Zubov amongst the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees:
https://www.tsn.ca/hayley-wickenheiser-guy-carbonneau-among-six-selected-for-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction-1.1328391 (9:01)
- Da...
2019-06-291h 01Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastLakers learn how roster building works and New Orleans rejoices | UNP 21Episode 21 has Carlos and Dave trying and mostly failing to figure out how the Los Angeles Lakers are going to actually follow up the Anthony Davis trade with building a roster consisting of more than 5 people (33:46). Spoiler: They think the Pelicans made out really, really well…
They also discuss the chances of Kawhi Leonard resigning with Toronto and why they think that would make the most sense (27:00).
Other news and notes:
The Tampa Bay…. Expos?!? (2:19)
First little bit of CFL talk in the new season (16:14)
The Pretentious Cross-Country running Report so Dave can complain abou...
2019-06-2258 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastRaptors win the NBA title, Blues win the Cup and Drake rejoices | UNP 20Carlos and Dave brave the late hours on a Friday, just over 24 hours removed from the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA Championship.
On the pod:
- Carlos talks about the Blues winning the Stanley Cup, with a little history lesson on the Blues and how close they came to being in Saskatoon (4:22)
- Dave joins in to talk about the Raptors winning the NBA Championship, what it means to him and then both guys talk about the implications on the NBA, what the injuries for the Warriors do to the landscape for next years NBA and other...
2019-06-1653 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastGame 5 thoughts and Kevin Durants injuryComing off a surprising result in Game 5 Carlos has some thoughts on what went down, the Kevin Durant injury, the Raptors fans reaction to the injury and the possible downstream implications going forward.
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2019-06-1215 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastMostly NBA Finals talk with a sprinkle of Stanley CupDave returns as he and Carlos discuss matters pertaining to the Stanley Cup Final (2:48) briefly before going into a deeper dive on the NBA Finals (9:04). Discussions will revolve around the series thus far, minority owners who can’t keep their hands to themselves, what we think will go down in game 4 and the rest of the series. How does this affect Kawhi and does Kevin Durant even return if Golden State loses game 4 amongst other matters.
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2019-06-0852 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastNBA Finals, the Stanley Cup and is AEW hurting the XFL?Solo-pod in Episode 18 has Carlos briefly discussing the NBA Finals thus far while he is watching Game 2 (0:52), the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and why Carlos really hasn’t been that engaged in this years edition (5:24). Lastly, recent happenings in the world of Wrestling leave him considering the potential downstream impact if a viable alternative to WWE may actually end up harming the XFL indirectly (9:52).
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2019-06-0317 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastMagic torches the Lakers and the NBA PlayoffsEpisode 17 has Carlos and Dave briefly discussing the Stanley Cup Finals (8:19) since that’s all it warrants for the moment, Dave complains about UEFA because reasons (1:22), Dave gives some thoughts on Zion potentially going to New Orleans (9:55), the Los Angeles Lakers burning to the ground at the hands of Magic Johnson (15:17), the Eastern conference finals (22:51), the Golden State Warriors winning the West (27:50) and what our Ultimate Sports road trip would look like (38:07).
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2019-05-2444 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastZion in NOLA? NHL playoffs and questioning the cottage lifeEpisode 16 has Carlos back in solo-pod mode as Dave is off galavanting in cottage country. This must of course result in mockery. With that said Carlos also talks about the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs (4:25), NBA Playoffs (6:32), the NBA draft lottery and some scenarios that presents (9:02) and some things he’s looking forward to this weekend in sports.
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2019-05-1823 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastThe Rockets disappoint again, the NHL playoffs and more on the XFL TV dealEpisode 15 has Carlos and Dave returning to speak on the final four in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs (1:45), talking the Houston Rockets disappointing performance and the NBA playoffs (11:24) and the XFL announcing their TV partners (37:53).
News/Notes:
XFL get’s new TV partners
https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/05/07/xfl-espn-fox-abc-fs1-tv-rights-television-rights-broadcast/
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2019-05-1256 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastVladdy Jr struggles and the XFL has TV?A special episode 14.5 of the podcast has Carlos talking solo on a few topics that came about this week. First a little blurb on the NHL playoffs prior to Game 7 in the Dallas - St Louis series (1:27), Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s early struggles (3:23) and the XFL releases its schedule with TV partners announced (12:31).
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2019-05-0825 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastThe Daniel Jones era begins in New York and Round 1 of the NHL PlayoffsEpisode 14 has Carlos and Dave discussing the debut of Vladimir Guerrero Jr and the nature of Toronto sports and hype, the aftermath of Round 1 in the NHL Playoffs (18:31) and the 2019 NFL Draft and some questionable decisions from the New York Football Giants (30:02).
Articles Referenced:
The headline and general sentiment are just too good to ignore
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/giants-daniel-jones-internet-reaction
I refuse to allow this to be missed
https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1121591027251466241
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2019-04-2855 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastTiger wins the Masters and more on the NHL/NBA playoffsEpisode 13 has Carlos and Dave lamenting the implosion of their NHL playoff brackets (2:36), discussing the NBA playoffs thus far where Dave boldly gives his own bracket (20:03) and a discussion on Tiger Woods’ win at The Masters (39:31).
We mourn our playoff picks and bask in our wrongness:
https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/tbl-vs-cbj/2019/04/16/2018030114?partnerId=nhl-mw#game=2018030114,game_state=final
https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-pit/2019/04/16/2018030144?partnerId=nhl-mw#game=2018030144,game_state=final
Bonus for your enjoyment:
The Antonio Brown Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZl3GPduj2qwGgs11Cmzcg
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2019-04-191h 02Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastMagic quits, AB needs a break from Instagram and the 2019 NHL PlayoffsEpisode 12 has Carlos and Dave talking through some more Antonio Brown drama (2:51) and the sudden resignation of Magic Johnson (9:51). Also the zombie remains of the AAF won’t let players sign with the CFL (20:06) and in the main topic they also make their 2018-19 NHL Stanley Cup brackets and try to predict this years Stanley Cup Champion. (29:07)
Articles referenced this week:
AAF Players can’t sign in the CFL:
https://www.tsn.ca/cfl-teams-can-t-sign-aaf-players-until-contracts-are-voided-1.1289580
More Antonio Brown Drama:
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/30544/antonio-browns-resentment-grew-with-juju-smith-schuster-reception
What kind of ragtag Mick...
2019-04-1349 minUnnecessary Nonsense PodcastClosing thoughts on the AAF and Vince McMahon's XFL in 2020Condolences for the AAF as Carlos and Dave have some final thoughts on the little league that Tom Dundon stomped out of existence. Does this actually make sense in the long run and what impact, if any does this have on the XFL happening in 2020? Aside from that the usual news and notes and the “triumphant” return of the Pretentious Cross-Country Running (Soccer) report with Dave.
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2019-04-061h 03Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastOdell to Cleveland, NFL Free Agent Signings and 2019 AL East PreviewIn Episode 8 Carlos and Dave discuss Week 5 of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), many news and notes from the NFL in trades and free agent signings and more.
Some of the topics covered:
Week 5 in the AAF (2:27),
Odell Beckham in Cleveland (14:49),
Nick Foles signs with Jacksonville Jaguars (23:41),
Le’Veon Bell to the New York Jets (27:53),
Tannehill to the Tennessee Titans/ Talking Dolphins QB situation (33:26),
Pretentious Cross-Country Running Report (Soccer with Dave): (39:00),
A little bit on MLB Spring Training (40:34),
2019 MLB Season Preview - American League East (44:12),
Super-early Unnecessary World Series Predictions (1:11:20) and
Things we’re look...
2019-03-171h 18Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastAntonio Brown Drama and 2019 NL East PreviewEpisode 7 has Carlos and Dave review Week 4 in the AAF (Alliance of American Football) as usual including what they’re looking forward to in Week 5, Josh Rosen being potentially out in Arizona (11:44), the Antonio Brown saga (15:36) and more from Dave on the CONCACAF (26:26).
In the main topic the guys will review the National League East division (34:27) in the penultimate episode of their 2019 MLB review. How has the addition of Bryce Harper impacted the Phillies? Is that enough to offset the Washington Nationals? Can the Atlanta Braves continue progressing with all their young players?
Leave us so...
2019-03-091h 10Unnecessary Nonsense PodcastArenado and Harper Get Paid and Johnny Manziel excommunicated from CanadaEpisode 6 has Carlos and Dave focusing mainly on the 2019 MLB season, but there is always time for a little football talk.
First a recap of Week 3 in the Alliance of American Football (AAF) with an eye on what they’re expecting for Week 4.
Then a discussion on Nolan Arenado’s contract extension with the Colorado Rockies (7:19).
Bryce Harper ends our long national nightmare and accepts money from an MLB franchise (10:46)
Johnny Manziel gets himself excommunicated out of the Canadian football league (18:15)
Dave talked about the CONCACAF performance of Toronto FC and his disappointment (25:51) and we fini...
2019-03-0257 min