The Informal Program

The Informal Overflow

News EN ↓ 98 episodes

Think of this as ESPN2 for The Informal Program. Except with a lot less mid-major College Basketball coverage, and re-runs of afternoon shows. InformalProgram.com

Author

The Informal Program

Episodes

03-02-22 - A fake lawyer joins the show 02.03.2023 5:01

An edition of 'Hey Daniel Thursday' where we read your letters gets derailed by an appearance of Dave's fake lawyer, we discover The Rock is running the XFL with his ex-wife, and we answer as many letters as possible while the mailbox takes his sweet time playing his intro music.  Want a letter read on a future show? Leave a comment at InformalProgram.com!

03-01-23 - Three big college basketball observations 01.03.2023 5:00

Noted newbie to loving college basketball, Daniel West shares three takeaways he's seen from a year of (sparsely) watching college basketball games. Do you agree with his takes? Leave a comment in the review section, and at InformalProgram.com!

2-28-23 - Baseball has been saved! 28.02.2023 5:00

Daniel is overjoyed at the recent 'pace of play' and rule changes in Major League Baseball's Spring Training.  InformalProgram.com

02-23-23 - A broadcast live from a car 23.02.2023 5:00

Daniel reads letters live from a car because... well, we're not the most professional outfit at times.  InformalProgram.com

02-22-23 - A discussion on playoff formats 22.02.2023 5:00

Dave explains his strange obsession with new L.A. Clipper Bones Hyland, Daniel says the Clippers may regret trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the show discusses a new playoff format in Major League Soccer that has a little bit of everything.  InformalProgram.com

2-21-23 - A review of Daytona, and a bashing of the All-Star Game 21.02.2023 5:00

Was the Daytona 500 winner a shock no one should've seen coming, or a deserved win for one of the sport's most talented Superspeedway drivers? Plus, what on earth was the NBA All-Star game? Daniel's got all the takes as he wraps up the sports weekend on a new week of Informal Broadcasting.  InformalProgram.com

02-17-23 - How to break down the Daytona Duels 17.02.2023 4:59

Daniel and the crew are back to mock Wednesday's Daytona 500 preview list, and discuss all the action from the NASCAR Duels at Daytona to set the field for the Daytona 500.  InformalProgram.com

02-16-23 - Midweek report - Get his name right! 16.02.2023 5:00

The Penalty Assessing Robot makes an appearance to correct Daniel and the crew on the errors of the week.  InformalProgram.com

02-15-23 - How to preview the Daytona 500 15.02.2023 5:00

Who are the best drivers to watch this Sunday who have a chance of capturing their first Daytona 500 title? Daniel has crunched the numbers and gives you his top 5 as the biggest sporting event on 'Informal Broadcasting's yearly calendar is less than a week away. InformalProgram.com

01-14-23 How to discuss the biggest sports story of the week 14.02.2023 5:00

Fresh off one of arguably the greatest Super Bowls of all time, Daniel and the crew are ready to break down what is without a doubt the biggest story in sports to break during Super Bowl week.  InformalProgram.com

02-09-23 - How to stop hating and enjoy College Basketball 09.02.2023 5:00

Noted College Basketball disliker Daniel West has experienced a sudden and radical transformation. Here's how he learned to finally enjoy the sport before March Madness shows up. 

02-08-23 (Pt 2) - How to break an all-time record in style 09.02.2023 5:01

If LeBron hasn't broken the record by the time you hear this, what's the funniest/best/worst way for him to score a basket to pass Kareem on the all-time scoring list? If he has broken it, please enjoy an entertaining, but very out-of-date discussion on the hypothetical scenario that's already happened.  InformalProgram.com

02-08-23 - How to preview the Super Bowl without wasting everyone's time 08.02.2023 5:00

Super Bowl Week is a big waste of everyone's time. Do you really need a week to preview a 60 minute football game? Daniel debunks the theory by giving you a solid preview in about the time it takes to read this description.  InformalProgram.com

02/03/23 - How the NFL should change overtime, the refs are shady, and other letters 03.02.2023 5:00

It's a second edition of the 'Letter Reading Friday!" This week, listeners have thoughts on making NFL overtime even better, question the legitimacy of refs, ask for more pickeball coverage, and wonder if the NFL actually hates the Bengals.  InformalProgram.com.

02/02/23 - How to be a Lions fan 02.02.2023 6:16

Was the end of the season frustrating, or encouraging? Noted Lions fan Sammy Bovitz sticks around to evaluate the season for his beloved team, plus, how exactly is the live version of the NBA All-Star Draft going to work logistically? InformalProgram.com

02/01/23 - How to organize an all-kicker fantasy league 01.02.2023 5:39

If you've ever wanted to break out of the doldrums of the same old fantasy sports, have we got an idea for you... Commissioner of the 'All-Kicker Fantasy League' Sammy Bovitz (Sammybovitz.com) stops by to explain where he got the crazy idea, and just how much fun playing in a league where you only have three kickers on your team can be.  InformalProgram.com

01/31/23 - How to celebrate the AFC and NFC champions 31.01.2023 5:03

Are the Eagles really this dominant, or have they just played weak or injured playoff teams? Did the refs straight-up rob the Bengals? Should politicians be allowed to weigh-in on sporting events? These questions and more are answered as Daniel and the crew roll through a Monday.  InformalProgram.com

1/28/23 - Daniel Jones is a Top 10 QB, Staley should be fired, And other letters 27.01.2023 4:59

It's the first full edition of the 'Letter Reading Friday' on the show, and Daniel opens up the mailbox to read all your wild and wacky sports takes from NASCAR having too many races without right turns, to the eliteness of Daniel Jones.  Want to leave a letter for the show? Hit up the mailbox anytime at InformalProgram.com

1/27/23 - Correa has a team, and the show has an announcement 26.01.2023 4:59

Daniel highlights a small but siginifcant change to the show's weekly upload schedule, and at long last, the Carlos Correa saga is over and he's found a team. Which is the team he started the free agency saga to begin with.  *Editor's note: During the final minute of the show, Daniel confuses the Mets and Giants. The Penalty Assessing Robot is aware of this infraction, and a proper punishment...

01/25/23 - Maybe it really was the Bengals all along 25.01.2023 5:00

Did we overhype the Bills, and prematurely crown the Chiefs as the future champs while the actual AFC favorites have been lying right in front of our eyes this whole time? Daniel poses the question on a Tuesday edition of Informal Broadcasting.  Follow the fun from the show online at InformalProgram.com

01/24/23 - Taking pity on the Cowboys 24.01.2023 5:00

After quite the sad ending to the season, who does Daniel feel most sorry for on the Cowboys? Also, we debut some new bongo music. Tell us what you think at InformalProgram.com

01/17/23 - Celebrating the 2015 Atlanta Hawks 17.01.2023 5:00

Remember the 2015 Atlanta Hawks? If not, Daniel sends you down memory lane, honoring the most random #1 seed in U.S. Sports history. Why isn't the show discussing playoff football? That's definitely a valid question.  InformalProgram.com

01/16/22 - Dead frogs, and championship dawgs 16.01.2023 5:00

Daniel and the crew celebrate (wait for the drop) MLK Day! And give a quick recap of the National Championship game between Georgia and TCU. If you can even call that a game, of course.  InformalProgram.com

01/13/22 - A post-rankings recap 13.01.2023 5:00

Why did ____ end up higher than ___ in the final rankings?! How exactly does the formula work? How on earth did the Jaguars end up ranked? These and many other pressing questions will be answered in today's episode.  Have a question of your own? Contact the show anytime at InformalProgram.com

01/12/23 - The 'Fake Spreadsheet National Champion is... 12.01.2023 4:59

And then there were four: Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. But which one will be the 9th champion crowned in rankings history? Tune in for the historic live announcement of the 2022 champions of professional football's most coveted Fake Spreadsheet National Championship.  InformalProgram.com