End of The Tush Push, NFL Olympians & Why The Sandlot Is The Best Sports Movie Of All Time | EP 140

May 21, 2025

Get ready for a mix of nostalgia and playful banter! The hosts discuss the dream of winning a Kids' Choice Award and rally support for the Bearcats mascot. They dive into the controversial NFL 'Tush Push' tactic while exploring the cultural quirks of American soccer. The highlight? A heartwarming review of 'The Sandlot,' touching on childhood memories and parenting reflections. Expect laughs, inspiring charity anecdotes, and a dash of culinary creativity as they craft the ultimate sandwich!

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US Soccer Chant Critique

The US soccer chant "I believe we can win" lacks the aggressiveness seen in other countries.
US teams need chants that embody a "we came here to dominate" mentality.

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Keep Divisions Relevant In Playoffs

Changing playoff seeding to ignore division winners removes meaningful incentives.
Divisions add competitive value and fairness to playoff qualification.

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Jason Defends The Tush Push

Jason Kelce will attend the NFL meeting to defend the tush push play and clarify misconceptions.
He stresses the play's safety and effectiveness, urging players vote with facts, not assumptions.

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On today’s episode, we need YOU to help us win a Nickelodeon blimp and put a mascot in the Hall of Fame. Jason and Travis address Will Compton's callout, and we recap getting outta the House for Charity.

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