Sanders’ Drop, Gorilla Fights and Ben Affleck on Accountant 2, Damon’s Abs and Catching with Brady | EP 137

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Apr 30, 2025

Ben Affleck, a two-time Academy Award winner and Hollywood luminary, joins the McBrothers for a playful chat. They dive into why 'The Accountant' resonates with Jason and draw parallels between movie sets and NFL locker rooms. Affleck reveals his surprising favorite Boston team, shares his challenging experience running routes with Tom Brady, and humorously critiques Matt Damon’s abs. The trio also hilariously debates the logistics of humans fighting a gorilla, showcasing their lively banter and camaraderie throughout.

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Shador Sanders' Draft Slide Explained

Shador Sanders fell to the fifth round due to questions about his interview and off-field antics.
Teams doubt his potential at the NFL level despite his college success and motivation.

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Parallels Between Sports and Filmmaking

Ben Affleck finds sport team culture similar to movie sets.
Success builds buy-in and openness in teams or crews.

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Today, Jason and Travis recap the Chiefs and Eagles draft classes, reveal why they secretly love the Browns’ Shadeur Sanders pick, and explain why “character concerns” are overrated.

We’ve also got an incredible conversation with Hollywood icon Ben Affleck. We discuss why The Account hits home for Jason, how building a culture on a movie set is the same as in an NFL locker room, which Boston team is secretly his favorite, his life-changing experience of running routes for Tom Brady, why Ben is sick of Matt Damon’s abs, and more!

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