Life According to Brian and Jason

Brian and Jason discuss the upcoming MLB All‑Star Game and Home Run Derby, debating how much fans and players really care, who ends up on the roster, and the high cost and streaming challenges of watching the event. They also celebrate Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman’s selection, compare All‑Star formats across sports, and invite listeners to weigh in: are All‑Star games essential or overrated?

Brian and Jason debate whether they'd rather get a player's autograph or a photo, sharing vivid meet-and-greet stories from spring training, stadium tunnels and unexpected encounters. They also discuss personal collections—from vintage baseball gloves and trading cards to coins and marbles—and reflect on how memorabilia and player accessibility have changed over time. Listeners are invited to weig...

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss what Jason saw at Coor's Field on Father's Day.  What did Jason see? Is Dad having the perfect day? Or something else?  Join the conversation about Father's Day and ballparks. 

Brian and Jason talk World Cup veterans — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić and other older stars — and explore how recovery, sleep, medical care and mental toughness let them keep playing at elite levels. They share personal stories, debate when it’s time to retire versus stay in the spotlight, and give quick takes on teams to watch like Argentina and Croatia.

Brian and Jason discuss why the FIFA World Cup draws billions: personal fan experiences in Europe, soccer's accessibility for youth, and the strategic, communal appeal of the game. They cover practical details—broadcast options, notable groups and stars like Luka Modric and Messi—and end with Brian deciding to follow Croatia and the USA, offering a friendly primer for curious new viewers.

Brian and Jason walk through MLB stadiums by age, sharing personal memories from visits to classics like Fenway and Wrigley and modern parks like Globe Life Field. They compare atmospheres, fan experiences, and highlight favorites such as Coors Field while giving listeners ideas for ballpark road trips.

Brian and Jason share their first-time Indy 500 experience — from camping and biking through massive crowds to finding helpful strangers who led them to their seats. They talk logistics, food choices, and what they wish they'd planned better. They also relive the thrilling race finish, describe the electric fan culture, and take away lessons for future big‑event planning like timing, gate strategy...

In this episode, Brian and Jason try to understand the psychology of adults who bring a glove to an MLB game by discussing some of the unwritten rules of being a fan. 

In this episode, Brian shares his three secrets of how to really enjoy the Indy 500 or any auto racing.  Find out what Jason thinks! 

In this episode, Brian teaches Jason what makes auto racing at the Indianapolis 500 so special after 110 years. 

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the ever-changing digital world and how it influences your experience at the ballpark. Are you a digital fan? Maybe not?

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the hot topic around spectators sneaking in wearable technology into the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National.  Will technology win or Augusta?

In this episode, Jason gives several reasons why high school sports offer the best action and excitement among all levels of organized team sports. Is Brian convinced?

In this episode, the guys discuss "Did Michigan buy a national basketball championship by using the transfer portal?".  Maybe? What about NIL money influencing the transfer portal?  This is a fun topic to discuss. Join the conversation! 

Jason tries to convince Brian that we need the World Baseball Classic in addition to the MLB and Spring Training.  Will Brian be swayed or become a believer?  

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the happiness of Major League Baseball Opening Day excitement.  Each season is a fresh start, and boys are stoked for the possibilities and surprises of a new year of baseball. Are you ready?

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss how birthday celebrations change over the decades and what makes the best birthdays these days. 

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss what wall posters were put up in their bedrooms growing up, and how your choice in wall art changes over life, or does it?  Maybe we still have rock posters on our living room walls?  Join us for the conversation and find out what is on our walls at home. 

How did we ever live without YouTube?  In this episode, Jason and Brian discuss how YouTube is shaping their lives for the good, we think, and the role it will play in the future. 

In this episode, Brian and Jason share car stories from their youth and discuss how the driving experience has changed over the past four decades.  Happy Motoring! 

On this episode, Brian and Jason discuss the importance of MLB Spring Training baseball and how each year this process renews the heart of every fan.  This is our year, everyone thinks! Baseball can be a cruel passion. 

Brian and Jason discuss the relevance of the Winter Olympics in 2026. Do people still watch? Are the younger generation interested? Find out what the guys think in this episode. 

In this episode, Brian and Jason discuss why Florida is more than just alligators and swampland! Find out why the guys both love Florida as they share its hidden gems. 

In this episode, Brian and Jason make their Super Bowl LX picks based on nothing but observation and opinion! Additionally, the guys discuss how to cope with the challenges of being a football fan and still enjoy the game.

Brian and Jason discuss how pets played an important role in their childhood, their parenting days, and now find themselves petless in their late 50's. Now what?