Pat on the Back

Harald Hardrada lived a life that sounds like it was written for a video game. He survived a brutal Viking battle as a teenager, became a legendary warrior in the Byzantine Empire, fought across Europe, became King of Norway, and eventually Launched one of the greatest Viking Invasions of England. This is the story of Harald Hardrada, the man often called The Last Great Viking. Welcome to Idiot Hi...

Lebron James is leaving the Lakers and think there's one destination that would be the least interesting ending to his career. Plus, I stumbled across one of the weirdest unwritten rules in sports culture after seeing a guy at the gym wearing a Carmelo Anthony Nuggets jersey. It got me thinking are there certain jerseys you're not supposed to sweat in? New episodes every Friday

This week on Pat on the Back, I break down the Giannis trade,what it means for Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, which retired or late career athletes I'd trust for one last moment, and unveil my newest terrible business idea: a recession-proof cryptocurrency

This week on Pat on the Back: -Why the Knicks winning a championship might have buried the Brooklyn Nets -How the Myles Garret move makes my Joe Burrow to the Rams prediction feel even more realistic -Tom Bradys latest business venture and why retired athletes keep getting weirder -The experience at work that made me realize one of my biggest fears New Episodes Every Friday.

This week on Pat on the Back: I explain why the Myles Garrett Situation has me more convinced than ever that Joe Burrow will inevitably be traded, and why I'm willing to put a McDonalds punishment on the line if I'm wrong. Plus: A 330 AM Bathroom emergency, My trip to see Masters of the Universe movie, and why Raisin Bran is the worst cereal ever created.

This week on Idiot History, we take a look at Richard the Lionheart—a king who inherited England, immediately left, got involved in a holy war, got himself kidnapped, and somehow became one of the most beloved rulers in English history. We'll cover crusades, battles, political drama, ransom payments, and the remarkable story of a man who spent so little time in England that it's fair to wo...

This week on Pat on the Back: -The cereal innovation America desperately needs -My brothers wildly aggressive pork loin habits -An interesting turn to a 100-man golf scramble -I may not be good at golf

This week on Pat on the Back: The overcooked ramblings of a tired man. We talk Buffalo sports failure and how every franchise is the same franchise and how it got hotter than Tara Ried out of nowhere. Also: Dating stories, Kansas City Women, and probably some other stuff...we don't know, we were to tired.

This week on Pat on the Back, I start with a completely normal debate about who has the better career between Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio before accidentally creating one of the worst cinematic universes ever conceived. Also, homeless car-plements, young stud gym Italians, and how much time needs to go by before a movie theater butter shuffle is acceptable.

Idiot History is officially here. This week: Achilles - a guy who was basically unbeatable, decided to stop fighting out of spite, and then completely lost his mind when things went south. We get into the Trojan War, questionable decisions, and one of the most dramatic spirals in history (or mythology...same thing)

This week, we talk about airport assholes, how good it feels to throw someone out of a ball game, and the right way to handle pretzel bites at the mall.

The King of Providence has arrived. This weeks episode brings Providence the leadership it finally deserves. I also break down some relationship/sex-life stories that were generously (unexpectedly) donated to the show. Along with live reactions, riffs and whatever else came to mind during the game.

This week on Pat on the Back: I mildly lose it over the Yankees, explain why about 80% of the drinks consume are room temperature, recap the betting challenge set for myself, and make the case that Snake Plisskin might not be as bad ass as everyone says. Just another night watching games and talking through whatever comes to mind.

Episode 45 is a new experiment for Pat on the Back; just me, a game, and whatever thoughts come up in real time. Reactions, bets, chaos and random stories all collide as try a looser, more "hangout" style of recording. No structure, no pressure, just talking through the game like youre on the couch me. Pitching for balls and figuring it out as we go.

This week I talk about how finally figured out what makes watching baseball at actually bearable, a very no knowledge Final Four preview, my gripes with Silent Hill 2 (despite actually really liking the game), and its looking like the 61 cent challenge is not going very well so far. Also, I'm a little sick so this episode is done entirely with cough drops changing the way talk.

This week I get into some of the things other drivers do that make absolutely no sense, including people who treat a green light like its optional. From there I talk about getting back into sports betting season and how quickly things can spiral once youre locked in. Just another episode of me trying to make sense of things that probably don't make sense.

This week I open the show trying to out how black holes actually work and quickly realize might just be lying. Then we get into St. Paddy's Day, a night out that didn't go how expected, and why definitely wouldn't survive in a war right now. I also talk about One Piece without even knowing if like it, and a guy at work who might be addicted to scrap metal. Just another episode of me ha...

Some days at work there is so little to do you start inventing tasks just to keep busy. That leads into questions about watching RomComs with my , the annual chaos of NFL free agency, and the strange moment when the excitement dies and teams start signing guys nobody has ever heard of. Plus I introduce you to my moms cousin Dwayne and explain why I'm not buying the sudden gym rush that happens...

Lawyers know everything. Henchman need retirement plans. The gym locker room has officially lost all structure. This week I talk about why lawyers might be carrying the heaviest secrets on earth, the exact age you have to retire from getting punched by Batman, and a gym moment that forced me to internally HR myself. Also, a shocking twist: I didn't even have to ask for number.

A blizzard rolled through town. The gym needs a code of conduct. And had to sit behind a man who ordered a dozen donuts in the drive- thru which should be illegal. Were talking donut policy, corn tortilla fraud, and the moment my cat almost caught on fire. Welcome to Pat on the Back.

This week I attempt to understand an entire country functions on bicycles. Also: -The co-existence of Valentines day and the Olympics -Being confidently wrong about internet relationships and fan superstition -And the (but possibly fastest) way to deal with a breakup At some point this becomes a full investigation into bike-based infrastructure.

This week I talk about what it must feel like to lose a Super Bowl too early in the day, address the Hollywood dating rumor mill, and take aim at a few cultural oddities, from bell-bottom sweatpants to bachelors degrees that don't seem to make sense anymore. Correction : after recording it was confirmed the Mia Khalifa/ Mr. Bean story is false. Tune in next week for Things I Was Confidently Wr...

This week i get into my Super Bowl preview, a fantasy Super Bowl roster of players who never won one, and a handful of things I've realized im officially out on including ripped old ladies and hand me down recipes. Plus an operation Pom Squad update and QB furries.

This week on Pat on the Back, I talk through what it feels like to watch the make yet another Super Bowl run, why the Seahawks game stuck with me more than expected, and how rewatching the Harry Potter movies as an adult somehow unlocked a wave of childhood nostalgia I wasn't prepared for.

The Bills season ended the way it always seem to; Abruptly, painfully, and with more questions than answers. break down the playoff loss, what it felt like watching as a fan, and why Sean McDermott's firing somehow makes everything feel heavier instead of hopeful. Meanwhile, the Patriots are somehow one step away another , which only adds to the existential dread. This isn't a calm recap,...