Greg Selner and Ben Seifert

That's A Dumb Rule

Sports EN ↓ 157 episodes

Discover some of the strangest, obscure or downright silly rules in sports that have you asking “is that a dumb rule?” Listen in on the conversations between two sports enthusiasts wanting to answer this question. Some rules you already know, others are the industry’s best-kept secrets. Find out what they are, the history behind them, and judge for yourself if it’s a dumb rule or not!

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Author

Greg Selner and Ben Seifert

Category

Sports

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Apr 5, 2025

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Episodes

Special Edition 50: Top-110 Basketball NBA trivia questions - Part 1 05.04.2025

Check out this special edition as Greg throws a plethora of NBA trivia questions at Ben to test his knowledge!

Special Edition 49: The History of Terms in Soccer 15.04.2024

Soccer is one of the oldest sports in the world - and as such, has a long and rich history of terms to go along with it. Tune in to discover the meaning behind these terms and anything else you may hear on the soccer pitch!

Special Edition 48: The History of Terms in Baseball 13.04.2024

Baseball is rich with terms and sayings. Some of them make a lot of sense, while others leave you scratching your head! Find out the history behind these popular baseball terms, some of which go way back to the beginning!

Special Edition 47: MLB Team Nicknames 11.04.2024

Where do they come up with these baseball nicknames? Some are, well, really good while others .. could be better? Tune in to find out the history of each nickname all 30 MLB teams!

Special Edition 46: MLB Playoff Format Discussion 08.04.2024

What determines the playoff format in Major League Baseball? What is the best way to balance the lengthy regular season success with a hot streak at the end? Tune in to get Greg's take on this flawed system and what we can do to fix it!

Special Edition 45: Best Nicknames in Sports History 25.11.2023

We all love nicknames -especially in sports. Some players are only known for their nickname! Tune in to hear the top 100 nicknames in sports and the history behind each one.

Special Edition 44: 23 Most Misunderstood rules in High School basketball 18.11.2023

Some people may think basketball rules are the same at any level .. think again! Tune in for these unique and misunderstood rules of High School basketball.

Special Edition 43: Hockey's Most Unbreakable Records 11.11.2023

The sport of Hockey is rich in tradition and well, records. Focusing on the NHL, tune in to learn about these records that will probably never be broken!

Special Edition 42: Basketball's Top-50 Players of All Time 04.11.2023

How do you pick the top 50 players of all time in a sport? With the way the game changes over time, it isn't easy! Tune in and find out who Ben thinks are the top 50 players of all time, and if you agree or not!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 73: The Roughing the Passer Rule 01.11.2023

What exactly constitutes roughing the passer? Why is calling this penalty such a hard call to get right? Tune in and see if you agree... or not!

Moment's Series - Episode 03 - 1992 NCAA Elite Eight: Duke vs. Kentucky 28.10.2023

Touted as possibly the greatest NCAA Men's Basketball game of all time, the 1992 Duke vs. Kentucky game is one for the memory books. Tune in and take a trip down memory lane as Greg and Ben recap this epic match-up!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 70: Hockey - The Helmet Rule 27.10.2023

What happens if you lose your helmet? Find out what this new rule is all about and if you think this is something that should stay or go!

Special Edition 41: Ben’s Take on the upcoming NBA Season 26.10.2023

The 2023-2024 NBA season is upon us! Tune in to hear Ben's predictions and what he thinks of the new rookie class as well as which teams are on the incline and which are on the decline.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 65: Football - The Kenny Pickett Rule 25.10.2023

What exactly are the rules around when a QB slides? What if you don't slide? Find out what this rule is all about.

Commissioner for a Day Series - Episode 04 - NBA 21.10.2023

Ben puts on his commissioner hat and brings serious game! Find out what changes Commission Siefert makes to the NBA. Are these changes making the game better, worse or just the same. Tune in and find out!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 63: Football - The Muffed Punt Rule 20.10.2023

What happens when a player muffs a punt? Is it always a free-for-all to recover the ball? Find out what the rules are for this always-exciting play!

Episode 98: Basketball - The Radical Proposed Rule Change Regarding Free-Throws 19.10.2023

Ahh - the mighty free throw. What else can be said? I mean, what else can bring any momentum a team may have to a screeching halt in the blink of an eye? Tune in to get Ben's take on this radical, albeit great idea regarding the free throw.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 56: Football - The Kicking Twice Rule 18.10.2023

Did you know you can kick the ball twice in a single play? Believe it or not, it is not only a rule, but has happened fairly recently in the NFL! Tune in to check out this bizarre rule and when it's legal.

Episode 97: Basketball - The Proposed Overtime Rule Change 17.10.2023

While overtime is almost guaranteed to be exciting, does it have a negative impact on the game? Tune in and see if you agree with this proposed rule change.

Special Edition 40: Basketball's New 2023 CBA Agreement 14.10.2023

The NBA and players association reached an agreement earlier this year .. and boy are there are lot of changes! Tune in to see if you agree with them and if they make the game better or worse.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 53: Football - The Palpably Unfair Act Rule 13.10.2023

Find out what this rule is all about, and that it happens way more than you think!

Episode 96: Basketball - The Challenge Rule 12.10.2023

Are plays frequently challenged in the NBA? Not as much as the NFL, but it still happens. Tune in to find out what rule exists today and if you think it should be expanded.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 51: Football - The Ground Causes an Incompletion Rule 11.10.2023

If the ground can't cause a fumble, then why, praytell, can the ground cause an incompletion? The NFL needs to get this right - sooner or later.

Episode 95: Soccer - The Stoppage Time Rule 10.10.2023

What's the deal with soccer and stoppage time? I mean, can we just have a regular clock like every other timed sport?? Please, stop the madness!

Special Edition 39: Greatest Nicknames in Football History 07.10.2023

Nicknames. They are part of sports and some are just perfect. What makes a nickname stick? Does a player have to be great to earn a nickname? Tune in and decide which of these 101 nicknames in Football you like the best.

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