The Unnecessary Nonsense Podcast is two unqualified idiots rambling on sports topics they likely know nothing about.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Episode 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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Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
*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.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-timeline-from-steelers-drama-to-trade-to-raiders-release-to-signing-with-pats-breaking-down-every-step/
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Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Special 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.”
Article cited:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/antonio-brown-timeline-from-steelers-drama-to-trade-to-raiders-release-to-signing-with-pats-breaking-down-every-step/
For the Conspiracy minded:
https://heavy.com/sports/2019/09/patriots-antonio-brown-signing-raiders-theory/
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Episode 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/
Raptors do Stuff
https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-bringing-back-dino-jersey-25th-season/
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Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Episode 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 have pretty much conceded that it’s more Patriots unless something dramatic changes, but there is a discussion of what other interesting storylines there might be going into the 2019-2020 NFL season.
News/Notes:
The XFL unveils its logos and team nicknames:
https://www.tsn.ca/the-xfl-unveils-its-eight-team-nicknames-and-logos-1.1354004
NFL in Winnipeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/raiders-winnipeg-alberta-shirt-1.5255666
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=539556563453693
The Pretentious Cross-Country Running Report (Dave complains about VAR)
https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11790903/is-var-a-passion-killer-for-the-premier-league
David Braley talks about selling the BC Lions… again…
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-lions-owner-david-braley-sell-team
Dave’s Shoutout this week:
ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcast - 5 part series - The Sterling affair
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Sunday Aug 18, 2019
Sunday Aug 18, 2019
With 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 pre-recorded discussion on radio in sports in the modern-day. What sports are still suited to radio, and where sports radio fits in with the world of podcasts, social media and where we can get timely, up to date sports updates without relying on the sports radio medium.
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Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Sunday Aug 11, 2019
Episode 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/_/id/27349601/is-heaven-no-mlb-playing-real-game-iowa
For the pretentious cross-country running report
https://www.espn.com/soccer/arsenal/story/3916699/security-incidents-see-duo-miss-arsenal-opener
CFL History of the dubious king:
https://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/roughriders-get-bizarre-win-alouettes-storm-ends-game-early/
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Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Episode 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/
Vince back to TO?
https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1803029
Clyde Frasier not understanding that the Knicks are the Knicks:
https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1802923
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Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Episode 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 the viewing experience of the sports fan as we get better at ignoring the sponsors and ads?
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Articles for News and Notes referenced:
Ron Francis named first Seattle GM
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/seattle-job-gives-ron-francis-chance-prove-gm/
“Unnamed Western Conference GM” criticizes Kawhi
https://www.tsn.ca/an-anonymous-western-conference-gm-says-kawhi-leonard-doesn-t-elevate-anyone-1.1338534
Now Nike is suing Kawhi
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27217677/nike-files-countersuit-kawhi-logo
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
The 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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