Sports R Dumb

When we recorded this, the Dallas Mavericks had just won their last game to stay alive in the NBA Finals. We know that good luck did not continue for Sean—congrats to the Boston Celtics on an NBA-record 18th championship. Anyway, it looks like TNT is going to lose its media rights to broadcast NBA games. And that's not the only TV snafu going on. Have you ever tried to watch a more obscure gam...

When we recorded this, the Mavericks and Celtics had only played one game. Lots of chatter said Game 2 was a must-win. Well, the Mavericks didn't win it, so...guess we can all go home? On top of that, reporters are dropping news from sources at wild times, such as the Lakers non-story about maybe signing Dan Hurley (spoiler: that didn't happen) during the NBA Finals and the USA Women's...

The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are in the NBA Finals. Congrats to them! Yet, if you listened to some fans, you'd think the Celtics didn't deserve to be here because the teams they faced had key players who were injured. Okay...that's a reward for finishing with the best record of any team during the regular season. Plus, Sean is now in his late 30s—what has he learned along th...

Sean is old, and he is FEELING it. And Joey is out of the country! So, we recorded this one well in advance about a topic that was new at the time: the release of the NFL schedule. And the hype around said schedule—four months in advance, no less!—is out of control.  How would Sean have announced things if he were in charge? We’re going through the Cowboys schedule one game at a time to find out.

A little while ago, Joey randomly thought about losing a close basketball game in high school after he hit a game-tying shot. That triggered a drastic ice hockey sad story from Sean. And, of course, there are plenty of pro sports moments that don’t turn out the way we want. These events happened so long ago! Why do disappointing sports memories from the past routinely haunt our dreams? Plus, a loo...

The Atlanta Hawks made the play-in tournament this season and looked like a team that was trying for most of the season. They only had a 3% chance of scoring the top pick in the NBA Draft lottery, and then they ended up winning it! Meanwhile, teams that tried to lose to better their odds fell out of the top slots. You love to see it. Plus, memorable moments around the NBA Draft, this Zach Lowe pie...

Basketball discourse is so weird. There are constant player comparisons, far too many discussions around legacy, and absurd lists that make no sense. It often turns into lazy discussion that makes for a frustrating experience. Plus, Joey has a disappointing trip to the dentist and a quick nod to Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards' wonderful maniacal laugh .

Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, but then it was taken away in 2010 because of some minor infractions, especially considering the NIL deals out there today. Well, it took 14 years, but Bush's Heisman Trophy was finally reinstated. Better to fix a dumb thing late than never. Now, maybe we can move on to rectifying some of these vacated seasons. Plus, an NHL rule that should be applie...

We've got plenty of dumbness in this episode! Joey has a tumultuous experience trying to attend a baseball game in Phoenix. Sean has a $40 margarita at a comedy show. And perhaps most distressingly, people still care far too much about what pro athletes are making. Say it with us: It's not our money. We don't need to worry about it.

This episode starts off HOT, as Joey's rec league featured a fight between teammates — thankfully, not on Joey's team, which is full of kind people. We're exploring the absurdity of fighting in a rec league, but that's not the main focus here. We're also breaking down the silliness of calculating tiebreakers and potential finishes in different sports leagues when all will be so...

Sean and Joey ran the Austin American Statesman Capitol 10K event on Sunday. It was quite the time! They share their experiences running the race, notable memories, and what it’s like to see a bright light when your body has given up. It’s less gloomy than that description sounds, we promise. Plus, a small lil’ bit on the women’s and men’s NCAA Tournaments. We miss college basketball already. Want...

The women's NCAA Tournament has had plenty of impressive action, but it's being overshadowed by a lot of dumb things — many of which are the NCAA's own doing. Let's dive in! Plus, a glimpse at the horrific April Fools Day prank we talked about in the intro, the legendary 90s sitcom Step By Step , and personal tales of removing jewelry during basketball games. Digging the show? Give...

We've reached the Sweet 16 in both the men's and women's tournaments, which means we've had plenty of dumb moments along the way. Here are some of our (least) favorites! Plus, a history of the NCAA Boss Button and Jack Gohlke's low-budget TurboTax NIL deal . Don't forget to follow Sports R Dumb on Instagram, and it would be SO COOL if you left a rating or review on Spotify...

It’s a 100th episode extravaganza! This episode was recorded during Selection Sunday as the NCAA Tournament field was revealed. In addition to a live reaction to the field, we’re counting down our top 10 favorite and least favorite moments from March Madness past and present. Plus, how many college basketball players can Sean name? Check out a few great moments we mention, including Ron Hunter fal...

Sean and Joey both play in recreational sports leagues, and they're not entirely sure why. From expensive price tags to poor court and field conditions to people who take things way too seriously, it seems like a recipe for disaster. Perhaps you feel the same about your rec league. These rec leagues also take over locations that would otherwise have fun, friendly pickup games, preventing peopl...

We're all about some quality trash talking here, but when it's your whole personality? Oof, it's not a good look. And there are too many people out there hating. You've got plenty of good stuff going on in your life. Don't spend so much time putting down others. Instead, LIFT THEM UP. Speaking of lifting others up, why not lift up your phone and give the show a follow on Instag...

We've seen multiple players get injured across men's and women's college basketball as home crowds storm the court after a victory. Why is it so hard to keep opposing players safe? Plus, analysts making bold predictions with no consequences, live fan gimmicks during hockey games, and this delightful scene from Parks and Rec . Give us a follow on Instagram or a nice review on Apple Podc...

Another NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, and once again, there was plenty of dumb mixed in with the good. We're diving into some of the worst moments, from Micah Parsons caring way too much about the Celebrity Game to Kenny Smith quickly sapping the joy out of a historic three-point contest between Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry. And, as promised, here's Luka Doncic and Nikola Jo...

What a thrilling Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. We’re giving an overview of it all. Top moments from the game! The best (and worst) commercials! That halftime show with roller skates! Plus, the first time Sean cried while watching sports, brutally sobering flag football moments, what constitutes a game-winner in basketball, and Sean’s poor stomach during the Sup...

Joey recently had a pickup basketball experience where one player kept calling fouls. Like…on every play. We don’t have time for that! And why is it so easy to lose track of the score when you’re only counting by 1s and 2s?  One other PSA: If you’re wearing something sharp while playing a sport, PLEASE reconsider. We all have other things to do afterwards. Plus, the absurd ticket prices for the Su...

In the time it took to read the title of this episode, another NBA player just scored at least 60 points. Rather than celebrating these impressive achievements, many fans are waxing poetic about the good ol' days, back when defense MEANT something, you know? And that's pretty dumb. It's still very hard to score many baskets in a game. Plus, that Peyton Manning and Emmitt Smith Bud Ligh...

If you spend any time on social media, you'll likely come across a "breaking news" post from the sports world. Yet when you read the story, it's about something that could happen. There's no news to be found! That's pretty dumb, isn't it? Plus, the demise of Sports Illustrated, unfortunate seatmates on airplanes, and the evolution of Super Bowl commercials, including a...

Hope springs eternal, but as sports fans know, it typically lets you down. And Sean's Dallas Cowboys let him down in a BIG way. How silly that we fall for this trick every single season when only one team can end as the champion. We also cover Chicago Bulls fans booing former GM Jerry Krause, complete with Stacey King's angry Nationwide ad read and critique of the fans. Plus, Joey tried hi...

We took a couple of weeks off and it was CHAOS in the sports world. Luckily, we’re covering all the good stuff. Here’s a taste: Sean’s experience watching Texas against Washington at the Sugar Bowl, the last play of the Cowboys/Lions game, the last play of the Alabama game, the NFL playing games on Christmas to ruin the NBA’s joy, David Tepper throwing drinks at opposing fans, Jameis Winston and t...

It's that time of year to be making holiday lists, and we've got TWO great lists for you. First, we're going over our 2023 Naughty List to folks who really haven't made the sports world a better place. Then, it's our New Year's resolutions that we absolutely will stick to in 2024. Plus, putting out cookies for Santa, sending risque photos on airplanes, and is Sean finally d...