The Do-Over Podcast

Season 2, Episode 1 of Taps & Takes is live from Groggs Traditional Irish Pub with Edward Raus and Drew Hyatt. The show opens with the new live schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri on Twitch), some real-life talk, and a quick update on Elliott being out in LA with the Angels organization (he’s not hosting this episode). From there it turns into pure nerd news and culture talk. The guys get into Avatar: Fire...

Season 2 kicks off with a major life update as Elliott Jams drops the news that changes everything: he’s officially engaged. What starts as a casual catch-up quickly turns into a full breakdown of the proposal, complete with behind-the-scenes planning, near-misses, and the kind of honest banter only longtime friends can deliver. Edward Raus and Drew Hyatt do what they do best, pressing for details...

This episode of The Do-Over Podcast is less about Christmas cheer and more about what the holidays actually bring out in people. Anxiety, pressure, financial stress, emotional conversations, and moments that catch you off guard. The crew talks openly about crying with friends, navigating relationships, managing ADHD, and trying to keep it together when life doesn’t slow down just because it’s the...

Elliott already said goodbye. Then he showed up anyway. This episode of Taps & Takes opens in a strange, uncomfortable, and very on-brand place as the crew realizes Elliott is back for what is clearly his last full-time appearance. What follows is a dragged-out, half-emotional, half-hostile goodbye where jokes are used to deflect real feelings before the show forces itself to move on. From the...

This episode is different. We take time to reflect, laugh, and get emotional as Drew Hyatt, Barbress Jess, and the crew say goodbye to Elliott Jams. What started as a running joke and inside banter turns into a genuine send-off filled with memories, growth, gratitude, and a lot of heart. If you’ve been with the show for a while, this one hits. If you’re new, you’ll quickly understand why this mome...

Stranger Things Season 5 is here, and things get weird fast. We break down the biggest theories coming out of the new season, including the rise of goo-powered kids, Will’s evolving connection to the Upside Down, Vecna’s real endgame, and why time travel might be the most dangerous narrative choice the show could make. From Dream Warriors parallels to Hopper’s repeated sacrifice arc, we dig into w...

This episode is peak Do-Over chaos. It starts with a drive-thru bathroom emergency that turns into a clogged-toilet horror story, spirals into the reveal of the worst phone wallpaper anyone has ever chosen, and somehow evolves into anime arguments, MomTok scandals, medical panic, and a philosophical breakdown about nipples and aging. We celebrate our one-year fired-iversary, debate whether public...

Stranger Things 5 volume one drops and the theories get wild. We break down the biggest reveals, the Will Byers twist, the Vecna redemption debate, and the time-loop hints everyone is ignoring. Elliot gets roasted for Fruits Basket. We hit Dune 3, TMNT, Sonic, God of War, Prime Video’s AI disaster, and a full NFL Week 13 breakdown including Packers momentum, Bears dominance, Lamar’s struggles, AFC...

Elliot finally sits down with Lady Jams’ dad to ask for permission, and it goes shockingly smooth. Blessing granted, Packers win, everyone eats. Meanwhile, Jess breaks down in a dressing room after a brutal pants-size reality check, and Drew confesses to accidental hot-sauce war crimes. The crew spirals into Friendsgiving fails, mashed-potato betrayal, Thanksgiving sandwich strategy, and another r...

We’re live at Horn Photo for Trade-In & Trade-Up weekend, and this episode spirals fast. Jess’ birthday turns into a full-blown circus. Drew breaks out a custom jacket. Someone brings Quaker Oats as a romantic gesture. And then the crew taste-tests Arby’s so-called “steak nuggets,” which may qualify as a federal offense. We also break down the worst Thanksgiving dishes, the Green Bean Casserol...

Project Hail Mary drops a new trailer and the guys lose it. Zelda set leaks hit the internet and Nintendo instantly goes into counterstrike mode. Mario Galaxy 2 looks insane. Alien Earth sticks the landing… kind of. Steam drops a hardware grenade. And the NFL refuses to make sense. Taps and Takes breaks down the biggest nerd news, gaming stories, and the absolute chaos across the NFL this week. IN...

The Do-Over crew dives into one of the wildest episodes of the year. We break down the story of a $7.5M storage locker discovery, the political fight to release the Epstein files, and why the public narrative is shifting fast. Plus Thanksgiving meltdowns, family politics, chaotic pets, viral dating demands, insane sandwich debates, and the latest drama inside the Do-Over/Taps & Takes ecosystem...

Predator Badlands just dropped eighty million in its opening weekend, so the crew dives straight into a full spoiler breakdown. This episode hits everything: the Mandalorian-style Predator world-building, the risky choice to make a Yautja the emotional lead, and whether Dan Trachtenberg is quietly building the best era of the franchise since the original. From there the show runs through the rest...

Jess blacked out as Pennywise. Drew nearly died from a pepper. Elliot cried over Lost. The crew breaks down Halloween chaos, anime culture at Anamania, the worst MRI story ever told, and the rattlesnake debate that derailed the show. This episode is a full disaster in the best possible way. Highlights include • Jess’ blackout recap and the Pennywise meltdown • Drew’s MRI claustrophobia saga • The...

This Week on Taps and Takes, we have a special Guest Tosh coming in to speak in greater detail our thoughts on The Chainsaw Man Movie! Plus you know how it goes, we got all that nerd news and all that sports news that you're looking for. Like the story about Millie Bobby Brown claiming David Harbour Bullied her, speculation about the future of western animation, and on the sports end its all about...

This week on The Do-Over Podcast, the crew dives into the most chaotic mix yet — from alien theories and wedding disasters to an unforgettable DoorDash story. It’s unfiltered comedy, pop culture, and nerd talk rolled into one late-night laugh fest. In this episode: • The “naked DoorDash” controversy and why the internet lost it • A wedding gone wrong (plus the wild reception fight) • Alien comet t...

Marvel fatigue, DC reboots, NFL chaos, and GOAT debates. This week, Taps & Takes breaks down the biggest stories from both worlds—sports and nerd culture—with zero filter and sharp humor. This Week on Taps & Takes The crew dives into the crossover between two fandoms that never stop arguing: superheroes and sports. Nerd / Entertainment Has Marvel finally hit its burnout point? The new DC d...

Drew unveils what he swears is a “genius” Halloween costume — but not a single person can figure it out. The crew loses it in this chaotic, hilarious Booover Halloween episode. It’s Halloween on The Do-Over Podcast, and Drew shows up in what he calls a genius costume idea… except nobody can guess what it is. 🎃 In this episode: Drew’s mystery Halloween costume completely backfires — and the crew c...

The Taps & Takes crew reviews Hulu’s Alien Earth finale, reacts to Adam Driver’s lost Star Wars sequel, debates Marvel Zombies logic, and breaks down Hulk, Dead Space 4, and NFL Week 7 results. From Grogg’s Irish Pub, Taps & Takes covers this week in sci-fi, film, gaming, and sports. The guys finally review Hulu’s Alien Earth finale — did Timothy Olyphant and Babu Sisay save the show, or d...

The Do-Over Podcast is the comedy and pop culture show where chaos, humor, and nerd talk collide. This week: the farewell to “Rasta Drew,” wedding officiant drama, Amish vs tweakers build-off, blind ranking Halloween candy, and Dave’s Hot Chicken vs Arby’s. From coffee-order hacks and Fresno food rants to garden talk, cat chaos, and a monster debate (werewolf vs vampire vs mummy), the crew spirals...

The Witcher 4 trailer drops with Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, Tron: Ares flops below Morbius at the box office, and Baker Mayfield’s MVP run heats up — plus Invincible S4, X-Men 97, and NFL Week 7 bets. From Grogg’s Irish Pub, the Taps & Takes crew dives into the week’s biggest nerd and sports stories with chaos, humor, and unfiltered hot takes. They react to Netflix’s Witcher Season 4 trailer, d...

The Do-Over Podcast is the comedy and pop culture show where chaos, humor, and nerd talk collide. This week, the crew debates goth vs pink style, Elliot’s “gay knees,” and Jess’s grossest story ever told. The Do-Over crew returns with another ridiculous, unfiltered episode that covers everything from bad restaurant service to baby names, Love Is Blind, CrossFit cults, AI rants, and ghosts. It’s tw...

Predator: Badlands drops a PG-13 trailer, Xbox stokes backlash with Game Pass moves, and Dwayne Johnson’s “The Smashing Machine” bombs. Plus anime box office, Bond drama, and NFL takes. Welcome to Taps and Takes — your Friday mix of nerd news, sports talk, and comedy from Grogg’s Traditional Irish Pub. We break down the Predator: Badlands trailer and whether a PG-13 Predator undercuts the franchis...

Jess shocks the crew with a fake homeless break-in prank, Drew admits financial ruin, and Elliott becomes “Daddy-O” in a wild episode of The Do-Over Podcast filled with chaos and comedy. Jess takes pranks to a new level with a fake homeless break-in that completely fools the team. What starts as panic turns into podcast gold when Drew and Elliott realize they’ve been catfished by their co-host. Th...

Avatar 3 Fire & Ash trailer reaction, Batman 2 villain rumors, Demon Slayer’s box office record, Simpsons Movie 2 news, NFL Week 5 hot takes, fantasy football recap, and the wild Meth Gator movie. Welcome back to Taps & Takes—the Friday spin-off of The Do-Over Podcast, recorded live at Grog’s Irish Pub in Clovis, CA. This week’s episode dives into the new Avatar 3 Fire & Ash trailer, t...