That's A Dumb Rule

Tune in to hear about this new rule and what impact it may have on the game. Spoiler alert - this does not help pitchers at all!

In baseball, find out how a batter can hit the ball into fair territory, and it still be called a foul ball.

Ahh.. March Madness. Can it get any better? Tune in and find out how the NCAA selects the 68 teams for the "big dance" tournament. It's way more complicated than you might think!

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! 

Every team in baseball needs pitching. Always. Find out why the MLB put this very restrictive rule in place for the 2022 season -- and if you agree with it or not!

Major League Baseball has changed how the playoffs are done more times than I can count. Tune in to hear the history of the playoffs and if you think the most recent change is the best so far.

Football is a sport where the rules change every year. These are the best rule changes that have happened since the inception of the league in 1920. Tune in and see if you agree!

What's the deal with showboating in the NFL? Is it good for the game, not good for the game or somewhere in-between? Tune in and decide for yourself!

The NFL is a money-making juggernaut - but there's always room for improvement, right? Tune in to hear about these 9 rules that the NFL should consider adding - and if you agree or not!

Why on earth are you required to call a timeout in basketball? Find out more about this ... ahem, dumb rule and the history behind it!

What happens if the ball gets wedged between the pin and the green? Find out about this very new rule and if you agree ... or not!

Tune in for this discussion between Ben and Greg regarding today's NBA and the state of the league.

Foul after foul after foul. Ugh. Find out about this new rule and what the NBA's intention is behind it.

Tune in to hear some rather obscure rules that are still in the baseball rule book. See how many you know and how many are new to you!

How many times can a manager visit the mound? Yes, there is a limit and find out why this is a rule and if it should remain in the rule book!

Greg and Ben discuss some of the major differences between NBA and NCAA basketball - and why they even exist in the first place!

You know those hats that players wear on the sidelines? Yes, there are actually rules around those. Listen and find out what the deal is - and if you agree.

Not all rules are set in stone. Find out which rules have changed over the years, why they changed, and if you think the changes were good or maybe not so good!

Did you know it's not just baseball that has unwritten rules? Find out what some of these are in football - some of them may surprise you!

So what happens when you hit your ball into the bunker? What can and can't you do? Find out the answers to these questions and decide if you think it's a dumb rule or not!

We all love the forward pass in football. However, that was not always the case. Find out some history behind this play and how it came to be what it is today.

If you look at a map of the USA, you will see some clear boundaries that make up the 8 divisions in the NFL. But, why are some teams just out of place? Find out why this is and the history behind the NFL divisions!

So we've all seen cases where a position player comes in to pitch in a game. Did you know there are rules around if and when that can happen? Find out what this rule is all about and decide if you think it's a good rule or not.

What's the deal with the dress code rule in basketball? Find out when this was added, how much it is actually enforced and decide for yourself if you think it's a good thing or not.

The 1983 NFL draft was jam-packed with future hall-of-famers. Greg and Ben put on their NFL owner hats and do a re-draft of this iconic draft year. See if you agree with their picks!