Greg Selner and Ben Seifert
That's A Dumb Rule
Discover some of the strangest, obscure or downright silly rules in sports that have you asking “is that a dumb rule?” Listen in on the conversations between two sports enthusiasts wanting to answer this question. Some rules you already know, others are the industry’s best-kept secrets. Find out what they are, the history behind them, and judge for yourself if it’s a dumb rule or not!
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Greg Selner and Ben Seifert
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5 de abr. de 2025
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Episodios
Episode 88: XFL - Double Forward Pass Rule 23.08.2023 6:28
Ahh the XFL. The red-headed step child of the NFL. Always pushing the limits. What could be better? Tune in and find out if this XFL rule should be added to the NFL!
Episode 87: Football - Proposed Fair Catch Rule 18.08.2023 8:56
The kickoff return - one of the most exciting plays in football. Why mess with it, right? Well, there is traction to this proposed rule that would allow a player to call a fair catch on a kickoff. Ugh. What next?
Episode 85: Baseball - The Pitcher's Timeout Rule 16.08.2023 10:57
We all love the pitch clock in baseball. Faster games, less standing around, all good. But what about that high-pressure moment where a pitcher may need to reset and compose himself? Should this be allowed? Tune and and see if you agree with our take on this interesting proposed amendment to the pitch clock rule!
Episode 86: Golf - The One Ball Rule 15.08.2023 5:44
What happens when you lose your ball when playing golf? Well, maybe it doesn't happen to the pros? Tune in and find out what the story is behind this "unwritten" rule in golf!
Episode 84: MLB Atlantic League Experimental Rules 02.08.2023 11:06
The MLB Atlantic League, considered one of the MLB's minor leagues, is experimenting with some exciting new rules! Tune in to find out what they are and if you think they will add or take away from the great game of baseball.
Special Edition 34: Hot Takes from the 2023 NBA Draft 16.07.2023 46:28
Tune in to hear Ben's hot takes on the 2023 NBA Draft. Which players will succeed, which ones fail and which teams are now positioned for an NBA championship.
REPUBLISHED - Special Edition 12: Baseball's Top 30 Unwritten Rules 24.06.2023 39:21
More than any other sport, Baseball has the most unwritten rules. Find out which are the most popular ones and if you agree or disagree with each one.
REPUBLISHED - Episode 40: Tennis - The Second Serve Rule 23.06.2023 9:11
Isn't this just a do-over, and why can't we do this in other sports? Find out why there is a second serve in Tennis and if it should go the way of the Dodo bird.
REPUBLISHED - Episode 60: Soccer - The Offsides Rule 21.06.2023 14:57
What exactly is offsides in soccer, and why is it such a big deal? Find out these answers and more as Greg and Ben discuss this often mis-understood rule.
Special Edition 32: Twenty-Two Soccer Rule Changes Since 1863 17.06.2023 19:30
Soccer has a long rich history - and the game has not always been what it is today. Tune in and get the history and the 22 rule changes that have shaped the game as we know it today.
REPUBLISHED - Episode 50: Soccer - The Score On Your Own Goal Rule 16.06.2023 5:19
Did you know in some cases, you can't score on your own goal in soccer? True story. Find out why this rule exists and can we please stop the madness?!
Episode 82: Golf - The Lost Ball Rule 14.06.2023 6:29
Raise your hand if you've ever lost your ball while golfing. Ok, that's most of us. Find out about this rule in golf and how unfair it is!
Special Edition 30: The NBA's GOAT Pyramid 10.06.2023 1:21:12
We hear a lot about players who are the GOAT's (Greatest Of All Time). Greg throws a curve ball at Ben with his unofficial NBA GOAT pyramid, and Ben does not receive it well.
Episode 81: Golf - The Two-Chip Rule 09.06.2023 7:16
What happens if you hit the ball twice in golf on the same swing? Believe it or not, after 500 years, golf suddenly decided to change the rule. Why??
REPUBLISHED - Episode 7: Baseball - The Intentional Walk Rule 07.06.2023 7:19
Everyone knows a batter walks on four balls. But did you know a pitcher can walk a batter without throwing a single pitch? Find out why this is a rule and whether or not you agree with it.
Special Edition 27: Golf's Ettiquette Rules 03.06.2023 6:36
What's the deal with golf ettiquette? I mean, do these things still matter in a game that has been around for 500 years? Tune in and find out!
REPUBLISHED - Episode 30: Tennis - The Hindrance Rule 02.06.2023 5:41
Did you know you can call a do-over in Tennis? That's right - a do-over. Find out about this rule and why it still exists in the rule book.
Episode 83: Golf - The Gimme Rule 31.05.2023 5:53
What exactly is a gimme in golf? Find out what it is and if you think it's a fair part of the game .. or not!
Special Edition 28: NBA Divisional Realignment 27.05.2023 17:53
The NBA really, really, really needs to realign their divisions. Some teams can literally drive to their away games while others need to take a four-hour flight. It's madness!
REPUBLISHED - Episode 37: Soccer - The Flat Ball Rule 26.05.2023 8:05
Find out what happens if you kick a soccer ball so hard that it deflates ... and why this rule needs to go!
Episode 78: Baseball - The Bat Rule 24.05.2023 10:54
Ahh the beloved baseball bat. Find out what rules are in place today that limit what a player can use, and the not-so-forgiving history of this baseball icon.
Special Edition 24: The Best Rivalries in Sports 20.05.2023 59:13
Rivalries. It a big part of what makes sports exciting. Who doesn't love a rivalry featuring two teams that absolutely despise each other? Tune in and find out which rivalries we think are the best across all sports.
Episode 77: Baseball - The Double Switch Rule 19.05.2023 13:13
What exactly is the double-switch in baseball? Find out how this very clever strategy can help keep your pitcher from having to swing the bat!
REPUBLISHED - Episode 39: Baseball - The Oversized Bases 17.05.2023 6:30
It seems that everything is super-sized today, but even the bases? Find out what this is all about and if you agree or not.
Special Edition 29: Basketball’s Most Unbreakable Records 13.05.2023 27:06
Some records in basket ball are virtually impossible to break with today's game. Tune in and find out how these records were even set in the first place and why they are untouchable!
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