Sports R Dumb

We're right in the thick of the World Cup, and there have been many magical moments and exciting matches. Of course, there have also been some corrupt actions and political posturing that has not helped one bit. Plus, there have been some major moves making waves across the NBA. And yet, 16 years later, we're still somehow waiting on LeBron James to make a decision. Referenced in this epis...

An incoming rookie gets drafted by an NBA team. This is the greatest moment of their lives! But then they get traded and...have to keep the hat of their old team on while they get their picture taken? It's weird, man. NBA free agency has a lot of wackiness to it, as well. We're breaking it all down. Meanwhile, this World Cup has been thrilling! We're officially in the knockout stages,...

Joey is back from his Hawaiian vacation and needs Sean to catch him up on NBA, NHL, and World Cup happenings. Turns out the folks of Maui are quite friendly, so while Joey missed many games, he made many new friends. And ain't that what life is all about? Plus, we talk about the excitement of having patriotism, snorkeling with sea turtles, and what it's like to be a video game tester. Refe...

The NBA (and NHL) Finals are in the books, but we didn't know that when we recorded this episode! Instead, we got to see NBA fans acting foolish in beating up other people, and this happened both in New York and San Antonio against Spurs and Knicks fans, respectively. Why are we letting laundry dictate our behavior? Plus, it's the beginning of the World Cup! What a great time. We also dive...

Why in the world are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks and Stars are both moving to a less-populated area of Dallas and Plano, respectively. Change isn't always bad, but it hurts to lose a classic, nostalgic memory. Luckily, we have some nice breaks among the craziness. Joey had a busy weekend of laser tag, bingo, and karaoke, including a performance as Game...

Sports already have a lot of rules, but there's always room for improvement. The Sports R Dumb boys have each selected a rule to add to popular sports, including basketball, football, baseball, hockey, volleyball, and soccer. Imagine how fun it would be if every basketball team could have one "rule of cool" challenge, or if a baseball team could decide to "double or nothing" a...

The World Cup is right around the corner, and Texas is hosting several games throughout the event. That feels like the perfect time to run through the best parts about soccer (or football, if you're international) that other sports should adopt. Plus, we're revisiting old Seinfeld and Shark Tank episodes, when musical artists create "sports-centric" versions of their songs, and wha...

Do you need a 9-minute video to learn about your favorite team's schedule? Certainly not! But the sports world loves milking things for all they're worth, and so we wind up with incredibly intricate schedule release videos like the NFL has once again launched. Or, perhaps you wait a month into the playoffs to learn who the MVP of the NBA is, despite those votes being tallied a month ago. P...

The fate of the NBA relies on some ping pong balls! Another NBA Draft lottery is in the books, and once again, a process that should take two minutes to reveal has been drawn out into a full half hour. Incoming rookies sit in silence while analysts talk about their games right in front of them. Teams bring representatives who look like they'd rather be anywhere else. It's all quite silly!...

Joey is back from vacation in Poland, and he even played some sports while he was there. Meanwhile, Sean is in the midst of hockey season and has been moved to defense because no one else on his team is capable. Plus, a barrage of sports updates from the NBA and NHL playoffs, as well as wild developments across the NCAA. And we're breaking down the most memorable levels from the GoldenEye vide...

This might set a record for the least amount of time talking about sports! We're covering the absolute worst karaoke song to sit through, a barrage of game shows (including the best games to play on The Price is Right), and ponder whether dinosaurs are dragons. But for our classic sports fanatics, we do still have a few good moments. We're chatting volleyball and Sean powering through mult...

The NFL Draft is this week, and that means we're finally free from all the mock drafts! Goodbye big boards, hello new roster additions. Of course, there are still plenty of draft moments that make us smile, from George Pickens watching himself get drafted on TV to a montage of disappointed Jets fans. Plus, we discuss vacation packing habits, WNBA hopes for the upcoming season, and a pair of &#...

It's the perfect time for a little sports spring cleaning! Goodbye, silly grievances, and hello exciting playoff pushes. We're making our NBA and NHL postseason predictions, teams named after natural disasters, peeing during golf outings, bad Shark Tank ideas, and the vibe of feeling fresh after a haircut. Referenced in This Episode: Gorilla PC Game Spot PC Game A Bus Blocking the Georgia...

Over the span of six days, Joey went to MLB Opening Day, multiple NCAA Tournament games, and a hockey game. What a time to be alive! We're recapping highlights from those events. Don't worry, Sean has enjoyed plenty of dumb sports moments, too. Texas was oh so close in its various tournament games. But alas, Sean was left disappointed in a Chili's. Referenced in this episode: Grant Hil...

Holy cow! Sports R Dumb is celebrating its 200th episode. And how are we doing it? With a wild curiosity about this dumb ol' world of sports. Namely, we're diving into some of the more maddening parts of March Madness, from impressive buzzer beaters like those from St. John's and Kentucky, to almost immediate instances of basketball karma taking place on the court. That's not all,...

What a whirlwind few days it's been! The Academy Awards, SXSW, literal massive windstorms sweeping through Texas and the Midwest...and of course, the unveiling of the NCAA Tournament Brackets. Welcome to March Madness! We're sharing how you can fill out your brackets creatively, whether by mascot, region, or unique tourist attractions. Plus, diving into variations of Monopoly. Did you know...

We're in our first week of Daylight Savings Time here in the U.S., and that one less hour of sleep must have permeated its way through the sports world, too. We've got fans looking to throw chairs at players and/or getting escorted off in handcuffs during games for being too rambunctious. Meanwhile, Long Island University has already won the Northeast Conference because its title game oppo...

We've had quite a few dumb moments happening in college basketball, from Chad Baker-Mazara leaving his team midway through the game to Mick Cronin ejecting his own player after a flagrant foul. Meanwhile, Bruce Pearl is advocating that Miami (OH) should not make the NCAA Tournament despite a 29-0 record, while 15-14 Auburn should because they've played a harder schedule. Silly. And we'...

"It takes a long time to get the train moving." The Winter Olympics are in the books, and we're covering the highlights and lowlights. Congratulations to the U.S. women's hockey team, Mikaela Shiffrin, the domesticated wolf dog who crossed the finish line in style, and all the Olympians who won a medal. That is a super cool and impressive accomplishment. Plus, a foray into Rollerco...

We've wrapped up All-Star Weekend, but NBA teams still have about two months left in the regular season. That means there's plenty of time for tanking! We're breaking everything down and perhaps pitching a fix or two. Plus, what would you call your charity if it used wordplay based on your name? References from the episode: Aaron Gordon's Chair Dunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

The Winter Olympics are underway and have been a treat. But of course, because some people are the worst, Olympians are facing harsh criticism after answering questions posed to them during these Games. You can disagree with someone without using hateful words or wishing them harm and death. In fact, that's exactly what the athletes are doing in a very graceful way while also focusing on the b...

Is "loopholingly" a word? Certainly not, but it's a nice way to describe the dumbness going on at the college basketball level. Players who have been drafted or even played in G-League games are now returning to college in the middle of the season. Plus, Joey recalls a college classmate who received a letter from the NBA after declaring for the draft years after he graduated, and Sean...

The NFC and AFC Championships are in the books, and my oh my, what a radically different experience we got. The Broncos and Patriots had to attempt some semblance of football in a blizzard, while the Rams and Seahawks had much nicer conditions and...well, played a much nicer game because of it. Plus, events we wish were at the Pro Bowl, forgotten plays from close losses, and we sadly recap the Col...

During the playoffs, we want to see the best teams performing at the highest level. That's pretty tough to do when it's so cold outside that you have to wear cayenne pepper in your socks to keep your blood circulating. Yet year after year, we see meaningful matchups having to battle cold, wind, snow, and other elements, ultimately leading to a less than stellar product on the field. Plus,...

You may have noticed the Chicago Bears were down by 18 points to the Green Bay Packers at halftime during their game in the NFC Wild Card round. Sports fans everywhere said the game was over. The Bears were a fluke. The Packers would win easily with Jordan Love playing the whole game. Chicago is cold. Okay, that last part is accurate, but all too often, we see people putting down a team during a g...