Dive 39 Podcast

On this 250th Birthday of the Declaration of Independence, Frank and Ofir talk about 4th of July traditions including American beer and ice cream sandwiches before switching over to the American vs European attitudes towards underdogs in sports and how it's impacting the World Cup. Enjoy and Happy 4th of July!

Today Frank & Ofir talk about the Knicks run to the NBA championship, Frank's pride in the 'Nova connection, and grit & leadership on and off the court. Then they shift to discuss Trump's horrible, no good, very bad deal with Iran. Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir enjoy the Knick's improbably but now (seemingly - no jinx) inevitable run in the NBA playoffs before turning to Frank's experiences with AI and the traps of appeals to authority of all kinds. Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir talk with investor and author Eddie Perkin about his upcoming book, RUNNING AGAINST THE HERD: BATTLING BIASES TO MAKE BETTER INVESTMENT DECISIONS. Eddie talks about the most common decision biases, how they connect to investment decisions, sports, and life AND how to lead teams and build cultures that resist the bias traps. Enjoy! https://www.eddieperkin.com/ https://www.linkedin....

This week, Frank & Ofir talk about the attempted security breech at the White House Correspondent's Dinner and whether it's just another data point in the coarsening political tone in the US. Then they talk about speech, violence and how really easy it is to tell the difference between the two. Enjoy!

Frank's fired up. This week Frank & Ofir spend some time chatting about the need for competency in standardized test administration, the exceptional competency of NASA's moon program, and the boys disagree on Major League Baseball's ABS implementation. D39 Recommendation: Check out Ben Sasse's appearance on the Interesting Times podcast, where he and Ross Douthat talk about phi...

Frank & Ofir take a break from current events and take an in-depth dive into appetizers - the classic buffalo wing, the nacho, the mozzarella stick - and many more to explore the varieties of the meal before the meal we're all so familiar with and fond of. Enjoy!

Ever wonder what the few minutes before Frank and Ofir start the podcast are like? Here's your window into the boys chatting about the collective value of a sports fandom. Enjoy this Dive 39 Snug!

In this serious-minded episode Frank and Ofir dive a bit deeper into the Iran war and what the end game is likely to be, tackle the Trump administration's communications shortcomings, and touch on Islamic terrorism and the process of moving on from a terrorist attack. Fear not, lighter content is on the way next week and watch this space for a D39 Snug later this week.

Frank & Ofir talk about the war with Iran, the state of Trump's cabinet, and top it all off with some TV and movie recommendation.

Frank & Ofir revisit the Canadian Curling scandal, gear up for the Men's Ice Hockey gold medal game, wade into NYC's taxation silliness, and Trump's tariff setback. Enjoy!

Today, Frank & Ofir meander from the Olympic Games to the state of our national politics all the way back to quality of Swedish beer... and nearly come to blows over Bob Ross. You don't want to miss this one.

Frank & Ofir talk about words, their real meanings and how they can be misused and abused in the service of cheap political agendas. It'll literally take your breath away... or is that figuratively... stick around and find out.

Need something to get you through the snow? Dive 39 is here for you. Frank & Ofir talk about the snow that will be falling outside your window when this episode hits your feed (if you live in the vast swath of the US impacted by the storm that is). Then they talk about the show Yellowjackets before rounding things out with some NFL talk. Stay warm, fire up the fireplace, and enjoy.

As Frank & Ofir celebrate the first anniversary of the Dive 39 Podcast, they talk about multi-generational social gatherings, i.e. Parties and whether NIL and transfer windows are killing NCAA sports. Enjoy!

Happy 2026. To usher in the new year Frank & Ofir talk about the ICE shootings in Minnesota and Oregon and about the Iranian revolution. Things keep going like this we're gonna need a pallet cleanse episode before too long. Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir go on an exploration of Christmas movies, from classics to the so-so to the Hallmark. Enjoy. And Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Dive 39!

Frank & Ofir talk about whether immigration without assimilation is a sustainable model, and our political model is fractured beyond repair. Fear not, next week is Christmas Movie week!!! Enjoy!

In this Thanksgiving weekend episode, Frank & Ofir talk about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles before diving into exactly when Christmas season ought to begin and setting up audience interaction with a sketch comedy bracket challenge. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

After a several week hiatus, Frank & Ofir are back. This time they tackle the Tucker Carlson/Nick Fuentes fringe and whether American Conservatism can survive their infestation... Or is it time to break off and re-imagine the Republican Party? And they talk about middle-class and working class work-ethic and how they became devalued. It's a mega-episode for long-deprived fans. Enjoy!

***DISCLAIMER*** The joke in the open of the show is just a joke. Frank & Ofir throw around lines and this one was funny and not intended to offend. This week Frank and Ofir talk about the "No Kings" protest and whether our system can withstand the continued abdication of responsibility by Congress, and does the oath of office Federal officials take even mean anything anymore? Leave...

Plenty of news out in the world this week, so Frank & Ofir give you a break by taking you back to staying home sick from school or sitting in the den with your family as a kid and do a light dive into game shows. Closest without going over wins. Enjoy.

Frank & Ofir break out one of their greatest hits... is Donald Trump on the whole a good President or not? They explore the Tylenol issue, the "hate my enemies" comment from Charlie Kirk's memorial, and the indictment of James Comey. It's one of Dive 39's OG points of friction. Enjoy.

Frank & Ofir talk about the state of our political culture following the Charlie Kirk assassination and the events that followed, including the Trump administration's approach to free speech and the media.

In this Snug, Frank & Ofir talk about the very best feel-good fould ball video out there. Talk about having some game!