The Halfway House Podcast

Ladies and gents, we're back from hiatus.. or are we? On this 94th episode, we celebrate the 29th Birthday of the host and creator of the Halfway House Podcast (Ben). In this episode, we slightly recap this year's NBA Finals, some of the moves during the NBA Offseason, and someone's money troubles besides my own. Intro Music-00:00 Opening Banter-:30 NBA Finals Recap-3:40 Birthday Si...

Ladies and gents, it's a Father's Day Edition of the Halfway House Podcast, the 93rd edition. Happy Father's Day to all the hard-working and real/genuine fathers out there. In this episode, we dive deep into the NBA Finals, discussing the first four games and what's to come, along with other NBA moves, and we review Lil Wayne's new album, Tha Carter VI. Timestamps are as f...

Ladies and gents, we're back with the 92nd edition of the Halfway House Podcast and celebrating the success of the Western Conference Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with some NBA Playoffs talk and longstanding video grievances. In this episode, we're also discussing Anthony Edwards, his progression towards an NBA Title compared to the greats of yesteryear, and my (Ben's...

Ladies and gents, it's your two favorite knuckleheads back for the 91st edition of the Halfway House Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Game 3 in both the Eastern and Western Conferences and Game 4 between the OKC Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Also, we look at the case for the start of a legacy conversation for the 2024-2025 NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Timestamps are as f...

Ladies and gents, your two favorite knuckleheads are back with the Ninety Edition of the Halfway House Podcast. On this episode, you'll hear us recap the NBA Draft Lottery, the majority of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, as well as discuss the future of some potential NBA championship contenders, including the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Golden State Warriors. And t...

Ladies & gents, it's the 89th edition of the Halfway House Podcast, and guess who's back on the saddle? That's right; the co-host, Mr. Co-host, your buddy & mine, Mr. Andra Lewis. Forgive him in advance, his audio and recording devices are... yeah. Anyway, on this episode, we discuss the George Pickens Trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys and the first an...

Ladies & gents, guess who's back? Yeah, I'm back! What were you expecting me to say? You were expecting me to say that we're back, weren't you? Andra is expected back for the next episode, but we'll see. Regardless, It's me, Ben Phillips, aka Uncle Phil, for the 88th Edition of The Halfway House Podcast, a testament to our shared love for sports and engaging discu...

Ladies and gents, we're thrilled to bring you the 87th edition of The Halfway House Podcast, a testament to our commitment and your unwavering support. In this episode, we serve up a delectable NFL/NBA platter combo, featuring the NFL Offseason with quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Daniel Jones, NBA Playoff Teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the scintillating MVP conversation between SGA...

Ladies and gents... We're back! It appears we have returned from wherever the hell we were, and it seems things have changed. Things have changed about the show, and things have changed about us. Did I mention things have changed about the show? Well, you'll hear about that, and finally, there will be some NBA Talk, Super Bowl 59, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, and LeBron & Stephen A. Sm...

Ladies and gents, the 85th edition of the Halfway House Podcast is upon us, and we're dealing with a crisis that's truly a once-in-a-generation event. In this episode, we'll try to make sense of the Luka/AD Trade, bear our souls to the world (Andra), and explain why this happened. We'll also discuss the NFL Award Winners for the 2024 season, recap the NFL Conference Championshi...

Ladies and gents, This is the 84th edition of The Halfway House Podcast. We've got you covered with a comprehensive look at the college football championship game, the ongoing NFL Coaching Carousel, a detailed recap of the NFL Divisional Round, and a preview of the NFL Conference Championship Weekend. You're in for a treat. Timestamps are as follows: Intro Music-00:00 Opening Banter-:30...

Ladies & gents, your two favorite knuckleheads are back for the 83rd edition of the Halfway House Podcast, sponsored by hard work & determination. In this episode, we recap & review the NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinals & Championship Game, a full season review of NFL Pick'Em and its future. Also, we talk about the NFL Coaching Carousel & NFL Playoffs. Timestamps ar...

Ladies & gents,  Happy New Year! Your two favorite knuckleheads are back for Episode 082 of The Halfway House Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the NCAA College Football Playoffs with a review & preview. Also, you will hear us talk about the NFL as we look back and ahead at weeks 16, 17, and 18 'and the NFL Playoffs. I'm (Ben) not going to win NFL Pick' Em for the third y...

Ladies and gents, it's another installment of the Halfway House Podcast, and something is different about this episode. The difference in this episode is that it's not your two favorite knuckleheads; it's one knucklehead and someone who very well may be on the books for OVO (October's Very Own), our good brother, Jody McFly. Okay, so maybe we haven't found any evidence/pro...

Ladies & Gents, your favorite two knuckleheads are back for the 80th edition of the Halfway House Podcast. If I told you this was another heavy NFL Edition of the pod, would you believe me? It is another NFL-heavy edition with some Juan Soto & Bill Belichick talk. Oh yeah, NFL Week 14 Recap & NFL Week 15 Pick' Em is what this episode is mainly about. But If I forgot to mention, I...

Ladies & Gents, your two favorite knuckleheads are back from Thanksgiving Break & vacation, and we couldn't be more excited! And you guessed it; it's another heavy NFL episode with some heat Madden talk!? In our return episode, we discuss some things going on in the NFL: Week 13 Recap, NFL Pick'Em, Aaron Rodgers, & Randy Moss. You're in for a doozy. Timestamps Are A...

Ladies & gents, Its your two favorite knuckle heads with another episode of the Halfway House Podcast. And you guest it; Its another heavy NFL edition episode. In this episode, We recap the games from Week 10 and lookahead to the games in Week 11 with our NFL Pick'Em Contest. Timestamps are as followed:  Outro Music-00:00 Opening Banter-00:30 NFL Week 10 Recap-02:27 NFL Pick'Em Week...

Ladies & gents, we're back with another episode of the Halfway House Podcast and as always we're sponsored by hard work and determination. This episode is NFL Heavy as some episodes this time of year can be. But this episode has just a touch of Grammy Nomination talk and maybe a controversial comment & question, stay tuned. Time stamps are as follows: Intro Music-00:00 Opening Ba...

Ladies and gents, It's another edition of your two favorite knuckleheads from the Halfway House Podcast. In this episode, we're bringing you a detailed analysis of the action-packed NFL Week 8 and Lookahead at Week 9. We'll also be looking back at the 2024 Fall Classic between the L.A. Dodgers and New York Yankees and their respective futures, as well as discussing the future of the...

Ladies and Gentleman, after a guest episode from ESPN Producer,  Rob "The Shooter" Herron for Episode 074. It's back to your two favorite knuckleheads for Episode 075. And boy, I tell you what, this episode might be a masterclass in glass lighting, deflection, conflation, and foolishness. But guess what? It was fun. In this episode, we provide coverage, recapping the WNBA Finals, lo...

Ladies and gentlemen, they always say it is good to talk to friends about sports and music; I would like to confirm that they were correct. On this episode, we talk about the man, the myth, the legend, the shooter, and ESPN College Producer Rob Herron. We discuss the highly anticipated and significant WNBA Finals, preview the NBA Season, 2024 Music Beef, The Fall Classic, and both His Philadelphia...

Ladies and gents, it is another episode of The Halfway House Podcast, and regardless of what you've been hearing or what's being said, the trade requests are there, but the demands are unheard. In this episode, we talk about the WNBA Finals and what happens next. We also can't contain our excitement for the upcoming NBA Season, Tom Brady news, and all things NFL Weeks 6 and 7. Times...

Ladies and Gents, It's a little late, but it's here. Episode 072 of the Halfway House Podcast is here. For a show about sports, sports news, and sometimes music, you'll have to stick around for the conversations this week. Let's just say we truly have lost our minds. Correction: I have not lost my mind, but I can't speak for everybody. There's sports talk too. Timesta...

My God, we missed talking to you all. Hell, we missed talking to each other in this format and on this show. After more than two months away, a cruise, and life attempting to kick one of our backs in (mine), we're back with another edition of the Halfway House Podcast. In this first episode, we've got a smorgasbord of sports to discuss-the NFL, WNBA Playoffs, Pete Rose, Dikembe Mutombo,...

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's another episode of The Halfway House Podcast, and the arguing and debating have returned. In this episode, you get the ghosts of  Ben Roethlisberger and Drew Brees causing another debate, my (Ben's) much-anticipated NBA List (Anthony Davis is better) and hating on the future politician that is Paul George. Timestamps are as follows: Intro Music-00:00 Opening Ba...