Why Yes, We're Friends

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about pro wrestling this week! They start with their palpable excitement for this weekend's SummerSlam card, and then put a spotlight on the death of Hulk Hogan and talk about their other favorite top-tier wrestlers. Along the way, they emphasize that Krypto is better than crypto, talk about how most celebrity matches are letdowns, and remember the 8th and 9th Wonder...

Brendon and Ronnie are excited about the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and talking through who in the "mushy middle" will buy and who will sell. However, they first have to discuss results from the Grand Sumo Tournament and how professional baseball still exists in Oakland. Along the way, the fellas ponder if a hot dog is a sandwich, talk more about the Rafael Devers trade, and remember California L...

Brendon and Ronnie are getting through the quiet time of the summer where the MLB is in its All-Star Break and the WNBA is about to enter their own. And they get through it the best way that they can: by ranking the WNBA's logos! Along the way, the fellas remember the late 90s when Will Smith was a sci-fi darling, notice the word "Sky" has no vowels, and see an old baseball logo when they look at...

Brendon and Ronnie are gearing up for that weird week in Summer where baseball is in the All-Star Break and nothing much is happening. They talk about the previous weekend's Gold Cup Final between the USA and Mexico, make another minor rivalry bet for the Dodgers and Giants, and much more. However, the big topic is revisiting the over/under projections the fellas made before pitchers and catchers...

Brendon and Ronnie talk about the magical and meme-worthy night that Roger McQueen had after being drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, go a little deep with Pixar's Cars franchise, and announce the expansion news from the WNBA. Then, they play a game of expanding other leagues! Along the way they talk about the importance of growth of sports in areas all around North America, right some wrongs, and give...

Brendon and Ronnie discuss how couth it is to make roster moves during the playoffs (especially the final rounds), but first Brendon played the new Switch 2 and MarioKart World. Then, the fellas slip into a discussion about Star Wars, and mash-ups they'd like to see moving forward. Along the way, the fellas discuss the difference between Dad Bods and Father Figures, the proper pronunciation of Lak...

Brendon and Ronnie are celebrating their 69th episode with rapid fire questions meant for a partner to know the other better. But first, they have to talk through the shocking trade the Giants made for Rafael Devers. Along the way, the fellas determine that the problem with the Red Sox might be another team in different sport, reveal their favorite non-traditional pizza toppings, and either mispro...

Brendon and Ronnie are excited that the Giants and Dodgers are FINALLY having their first series of the 2025 season. Also, they talk about how pervasive sports betting has become, but also make a gentlemanly bet for a 6-pack. Along the way Brendon expresses his delight at coaching his local Little League All-Stars, shouts out all of the teams in the College World Series in Omaha, and defends the D...

Brendon and Ronnie run the gamut and talk about the big four sports in the United States. They talk about the futility of the Colorado Rockies, the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA Finals, and the Madden Curse! Along the way, the fellas nerd out on baseball fundamentals and dissect the biggest reason the Oklahoma City Thunder have all their wonderful players. Brendon is getting ready for Little League...

Brendon and Ronnie start the episode by talking about streaks in sports to honor the Carolina Hurricanes breaking a dubious losing streak. Then, they go across the pond to talk about the season finales for several of England's football leagues and how the beginning of Formula-1's current campaign has gone so far. Along the way, the fellas marvel at Wrexham's unprecedented promotion climb, talk abo...

Brendon and Ronnie are mourning the end of the long-running ESPN sports talk show Around the Horn; talking about the history, hosts, and their favorite panelists... and Woody Paige's best chalkboards. Along the way, the two mark out on the WWE foreshadowing the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, remember the ill-fated NFL season where Dennis Miller was on commentary, and lament the devolution of Bas...

Brendon and Ronnie are excited about the tip-off the the new WNBA season. To prove it, they've used an equation used by The Athletic in previous franchise ranking episodes for the WNBA's franchises -- past and present! Along the way, they talk about Bud Black's firing amidst the tire fire that is the 2025 Colorado Rockies, the mixed feelings and public relations genius behind the Anaheim Ducks hir...

Brendon and Ronnie are talking about races in the month of May this week; from the iconic San Francisco race Bay to Breakers to the crazy names of Kentucky Derby horses. Along the way, the fellas talk about some of their favorite edited-for-TV movies, are haunted by the ghost of Toby Keith, and they thank Gavin Newsom. Brendon got a couple of kittens, explains what Centipede Racing is, and gives p...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. During the break for "The World According to Joe Morgan," the fellas get nostalgic for old SportsCenter with MLB Network's Quick Pitch. Then, Brendon explains why he has so many Red Sox caps, Ronnie recalls the impulsive managerial stylings of Don Mattingly, and they both marvel at why Fat Joe was the rappe...

Brendon and Ronnie talk about a couple of lists for baseball's best, fast food special menu items, and their favorite baseball broadcasters. Along the way, the fellas marvel at how amazing the Stanley Cup Playoffs have been and wonder aloud why a criss-cut french fry hasn't been called a hashtag. Brendon invented the Taco Whopper and recalls the time Gary Thorne called an Orioles game like a golf...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. In the lead-up to recording "Dingers! Dingers!" the fellas reveal how they distilled their love of "The Simpsons" into just the sporty episodes. Then, after a shot, Brendon shows Ronnie a generated list of the next 100 World Series champions, including predicted expansion teams of the future. Get ready base...

Brendon and Ronnie are at the crossroads of "Mostly Sporty" and "Where Anything Goes" by talking about episodes of the The Simpsons that feature sports! Along the way, the fellas spend some time thinking of what Ted Cruz was like in college, reveal that MLB may be spying on you, and talk about what one hand clapping sounds like. Brendon remembers Jimmy the Greek and stands firm that only winners g...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before recording "WrassleFrassle III." In an episode where they only talked pro wrestling, of course Brendon and Ronnie spent the lead-up talking about it too. Brendon mentions that he likes LA Knight as the new Slim Jim spokesperson (Yeah!) and how he had a World Wildlife Fund pa...

Brendon and Ronnie are excited for WrestleMania 41. They go through a handful of matches on the card and pair them with classic matches from past Showcases of the Immortals. The fellas focus on the physical storytelling that happens in the ring and the soap opera drama that surround each match. Along the way, Brendon and Ronnie go deep with some of their favorite past matches, look at the odds up...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "Brendo & Rondo in the Morning." In this installment, the fellas start with some deep thinking, talk about the first week of the MLB season, and talk about their hit and miss experiences with ESPN's broadcast teams for baseball. E-Mail Us!...

Brendon and Ronnie, in their most sports radio episode yet, talk through a small variety of subjects. In the first segment, the fellas talk about the rise of Tommy John surgeries in baseball, with Brendon providing a lot of his experience coaching young players. In the second segment, the two talk about the upcoming playoffs for the NHL and NBA, and how they can be improved in most American sports...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened during the break while recording for "The Fond Expectancy of Spring." In this installment, the fellas talk about friends who love beer labels, their experiences on casino floors before being of age, the immortal moment that Pete Weber created, and how good friends keep us in check...

Brendon and Ronnie are excited -- Baseball is back! The fellas are passing time talking about the National Pastime. Along the way, they talk about what a Little League Opening Day looks like, pick drink orders for this season's newly hired managers, and talk about the best at-home stadium experiences for watching both the Giants and Dodgers. Brendon is teaching his son the curse of watching baseba...

Brendon and Ronnie are always podcasting, even outside of the material for normal episodes. This conversation happened before the recording for "Super The Cream Always Rises to the Top 2" Brendon and Ronnie talk about how MLB's Japan Series proved just how big baseball has been in Japan for a few decades now, and finish lamenting about how Around the Horn is nearing its end. Along the way, the fel...

Brendon and Ronnie reveal the Top 10 games on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Video Games of All Time list. Along the way, the fellas talk about places Huell Howser found California's Gold, marvel at the strange naming scheme of Super Nintendo games in the States, and reflect on how Tetris was a favorite of our mothers and grandmothers alike. Brendon drops some music theory when discussing Super Metroid, c...