Brian Johnson and Eric Messersmith

Take No Offense

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Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff. We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.

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Brian Johnson and Eric Messersmith

Episodes

Proud To Be An American? 01.07.2025 51:25

Topics this week: -Trump 'Big Beautiful Bill' getting closer to becoming law. -Why are so many Americans not happy with thier country? -Big NFL trade

Is It Over Already? 24.06.2025 1:05:00

Topics this week: -Is this the end of the Israel-Iran war? -Did Trump do the right thing? -Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate this week. -Reflections on the NBA Finals and Durant heading to the Rockets. -Brian reviews the latest Mission Impossible movie.

Time For War? 17.06.2025 1:09:55

Topics this week: -Should the U.S. get involved in the Israel-Iran war. -Trump's military parade. -'No Kings protests'/changing immigration enforcement. -Political killings in Minnesota -NBA Finals -Vibe check on summer super hero movies.

Riots Are So Back 10.06.2025 59:26

Topics this week: -Trump calls in military and national guard to deal with riots in L.A. -Musk vs Trump feud. -NBA Finals -Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Steelers.

TACO Trump 03.06.2025 55:28

Topics this week: -Another anti-semitic terror attack -Ukraine pulls off massive attack on Russia -Does Trump always back down on Tariffs? -What happens if AI takes all our jobs? -NBA Finals matchup not sexy. -Reviews of 'Andor' 'The Last of Us' 'Sirens' and 'Karate Kid: Legends'

Wars and Cover-ups 20.05.2025 1:03:01

Topics this week: -Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and details emerge about covering up his decline. -Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine. -Was the James Comey story overblown? -CBS news appears set to bow to Trump. -NBA Final four is set. -Clark-Resse WNBA rivarly. -Anti-semitism and Israel war in Gaza.

Back From The Brink 13.05.2025 57:02

Topics this week: -Trump ends trade war with China, for now. -Should Trump except new Air Force One jet from Qatar? -Mavs win NBA draft lottery. -NBA Playoffs. -Review of 'Adolescence' -Looking back on Forrest Gump.'

The First 100 Days, NBA Playoffs and 'Thunderbolts' 07.05.2025 57:10

Topics this week: -The good and the bad of Trump's first 100 days. -NBA playoff highlights so far. -Review of 'Thunderbolts'

Barreling Towards A Crises 22.04.2025 59:10

Topics this week: -Trump trade war causing damage. -Abrego Garcia and due process. -Chaos at the Pentagon. -RFK Jr. comments on Autism. -NBA playoffs - early takeaways. -Reivew of the Mindcraft movie

Are The Democrats Starting A Comeback? 02.04.2025 1:03:39

Topics this week: -Dems do well in special elections. -Cory Booker steals the show. -Trump Tariffs. -How can Trump win again? -New bats in baseball. -Does baseball need a salary cap. -Next to last episode of 'White Lotus.' -Avengers Doomsday cast reveal.

Courts Block Trump, How Are the Dems Doing, and We Love 'White Lotus' 19.03.2025 1:03:02

Topics this week: -John Roberts pushes back on Trump's court critisim. -Blowback on Shumer for backing down. -NCAA Tournament nostalga. -Review of the new 'Daredevil' show. -An amazing 'White Lotus' episdoe.

Don't Worry It's Just the Stock Market Tanking 12.03.2025 1:04:34

Topics this week: -Stock market drop -Elon Musk and Tesla -Maybe some good news on tariffs and Ukraine -Should an anti-Israel protester be deported? -NFL free agency -Catching up on 'White Lotus' -Review of 'Zero Day'

Trump's Congressional Address 05.03.2025 38:03

Is the Trump Presidency Starting To Go Off the Rails? 26.02.2025 54:02

Topics this week: -Trump budget priorities. -Ukraine mineral deal. -DOGE chaos. -Are the Lakers legit title contenders. -Vibe check on the Oscras.

Ukraine, DOGE, NBA All-Star Game, and A The New Captain America. 19.02.2025 1:08:22

Topics this week: -Is Trump going to sell out Ukraine? -Thoughts on the effectiveness of DOGE. -NBA All Star Game vs hockey's 4 Nations Tournament. -reviews of 'Captain America Brave New World' SNL 50th special, and 'White Lotus.'

Trump Floods the Zone and Luka Goes To the Lakers 05.02.2025 59:04

What A Wild Week 29.01.2025 1:03:48

topics this week: -Trump spending freeze and executive orders. -Super Bowl is set. -Review of 'Landman'

California Fires, Trump Inaguration, and NFL Playoffs 15.01.2025 1:03:27

Topics this week: -Who or what is to blame for devestating CA fires. -Security tight for Trump inaguration. -NFL playoffs. -Defending Mike Tomlin. -College Football Playoff

Greenland, Canada, and NFL Playoffs 08.01.2025 1:03:56

Topics this week: -Trump press conference on Greenland, Canada, Panama and other topics. -Zuckerberg announces end to fact checkers on Meta platforms. -NFL playoff preview. -Mike Tomlin's future with the Steelers.

2024 Was a Wild Year 18.12.2024 1:06:06

Topics this week: -Big stories of 2024.......Healthcare CEO killed, Trump's comeback, and A.I. -Is the NBA in trouble? -Review of Gladiator 2 -Top five TV shows of the year.

Two Boys From Altoona 11.12.2024 54:41

Topics this week: -The alleged killer of a Healtcare company CEO is caught in our hometown of Altoona, PA! -Why do some people on social media feel like the killing was justified? -Daniel Penny found not guilty. -Juan Soto's massive deal. -Thoughts on the College Footbal Playoff field. -Making peace with the Star Wars franchise.

Pardons and Flag Planting 04.12.2024 43:09

Topics this week: -Was Biden wrong to pardon Hunter? -College Football flag planting controversy.

Reading the Trump Tea Leaves 27.11.2024 1:09:16

Topics this week: -What to make of Trump dropping Matt Gaetz as AG. -How do we feel about Tulsi Gabbard as DNI? -Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. -Jack Smith drops Trump prosecutions. -Walmart rolls back DEI programs. -NFL week 12 -Is college football more exciting this year? -The triumph of "The Penguin."

Will Matt Gaetz Get Confirmed? 20.11.2024 57:11

Topics this week: -What the Matt Gaetz pick tells us about Trump. -A new look at J.D, Vance. -NFL update -Tyson/Paul fight. -Christmas movies.

You're Time Is Less Than Limited 13.11.2024 1:01:40

Topics this week: -Trump picks his cabinet. -Why a second Trump term might not be so bad (maybe). -NFL midseason report. -Reviews of "The Penguin" and "My Old Ass."