Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) preview the college football season in advance of kickoff weekend, exploring storylines, teams, and personalities to watch in each of the Power 5 conferences. Is this the year for Tom Herman's Texas squad to take a big step forward? What about Justin Fuente's Hokies? are Alabama and Georgia destined for a CFP rematch? (We hope not.) Is James Franklin underrated? Hear all of these and more, and join the conversation on Twitter! Become a supporter of ...
Aug 29, 2018•57 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) react to the news of Urban Meyer's three game suspension and discuss whether or not this meets the requirements of justice (hint: it doesn't). Join our Fantasy Football League (it's free!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Aug 23, 2018•7 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) discuss preview the NFC/AFC South this year, talking about each team's storyline and X-factor. Will Sacksonville maintain its elite pass rush? Will Kamara continue his torrid pace to give Drew Brees options? Is this finally the year of the Falcons? Is J.J. Watt back for good? How early do you have to check into a Southwest flight to not get a middle seat? Join our Fantasy Football League (it's free!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ancho...
Aug 22, 2018•45 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Ishan ( @shouldakeptJB ) discuss what the Josh Hader ordeal tells us about baseball (read: is baseball too white?), examine whether or not the 2018 Red Sox are the best Red Sox team of all time, and look at the states of the NL divison and wild card races. For further reading: " With a Loud Ovation, Baseball Shows its Whiteness " by Michael Powell Join our Fantasy Football League (it's free!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Aug 12, 2018•51 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) provide a preview of the AFC and NFC North, predicting division winners and identifying each team's "X-factors" and storylines to watch. Hear Zac's hot take on the dark horse of the AFC North, Pete's wildly optimistic forecast for Hue Jackson and company, and the guys' thoughts on the Packers' uphill climb against the Vikings. Join our Fantasy Football League (it's free!) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Aug 11, 2018•43 min
Zac (@ZacCrippen) and Pete (@Pete_Laclede) discuss the Urban Meyer allegations and the future of the NCAA, Jalen Hurts' dissatisfaction at Alabama, Terrell Owens' Hall of Fame celebration, Ray Lewis' and Cristiano Ronaldo's busts, and Lance McCuller's elbow. Links below: Brett McMurphy's original report Jalen Hurts' comments Terrell Owens HOF Celebration Ray Lewis | Cristiano Ronaldo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Aug 05, 2018•32 min
And we're back! After taking their own All-Star break, Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) return to the show to break down all of the MLB trade deadline action. What team emerged as the winner? Who is the deadline loser? Why didn't the Nationals trade Harper? The guys also banter about who has worse weather in the summer (Zac in Austin or Pete in Vegas), MLB teams that are too easy to hate, the perpetual dysfunction of the Dallas Cowboys, and what surprise dark horse NFL teams could ...
Aug 01, 2018•48 min
In this special National Ice Cream Day/Home Run Derby edition episode, Zac and Pete draft their Home Run Derby teams and discuss their favorite ice cream flavors after Pete ate his own weight in ice cream at a Vegas ice cream festival (Zac routinely eats his own weight in ice cream, so he is also qualified to discuss these matters.) And a draft spoiler alert: Pete is a Bryce Harper homer (typical) but Zac beats him to the punch. We're also building a Facebook Group! Join here . Become a supporte...
Jul 16, 2018•39 min
In this episode, Zac and Pete banter about World Cup Soccer, Kirk Cousins, and D.C. sports, and debate the snubs of the All-Star Game. You can find the full All-Star Game rosters here . We're also building a Facebook Group! Join here . Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jul 10, 2018•33 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ), Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ), and Ishan ( @shouldakeptJB ) answer a listener question about unwritten rules in baseball, banter about Dexter Fowler's rocky tenure in St. Louis, conduct a midseason evaluation of the MLB playoff race, anoint a new anti-three true outcome king , and make completely ignorant and uninformed World Cup predictions. Send us questions and comments! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jul 07, 2018•55 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) talk about the best baseball movies of all time, summer in Vegas and Austin, the designated hitter coming to the NL, Zac's terrible DH idea, pace of play changes, and round two of Pete's journey on the Lane Kiffin Hype Train. Don't miss out on The Popped Cast , the new pop culture podcast from Vernacular! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 28, 2018•33 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) talk about the MLB season so far, including the resurgent Astros, the slumping Bryce Harper, and Clayton Kershaw's attempt to return from a back injury. Then Zac brings Taylor ( @theTYoung ) on to talk about the latest Kawhi Leonard reports and the impact on the NBA's future. Don't miss out on The Popped Cast , the new pop culture podcast from Vernacular! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 20, 2018•49 min
In part two of this special Father's Day episode, Zac (@ZacCrippen), Pete Laclede (@Pete_Laclede), and Josh Goldman (@GoldmanStandard) talk about the defining biography of Tiger Woods and the lessons that fathers everywhere can draw from it. Also be sure to check out Zac's longform piece on Tiger Woods, Golfing in the Dark . Don't miss the Vernacular Podcast Network's newest show, The Popped Cast , launching later this month! Josh and Maureen Goldman host this pop culture addition to the Vernacu...
Jun 15, 2018•36 min
In part one of this special Father's Day episode, Zac (@ZacCrippen), Pete Laclede (@Pete_Laclede), and Josh Goldman (@GoldmanStandard) talk about the defining biography of Tiger Woods and the lessons that fathers everywhere can draw from it. Also be sure to check out Zac's longform piece on Tiger Woods, Golfing in the Dark . Don't miss the Vernacular Podcast Network's newest show, The Popped Cast , launching later this month! Josh and Maureen Goldman host this pop culture addition to the Vernacu...
Jun 15, 2018•36 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ), Ishan ( @shouldakeptJB ), and Taylor ( @theTYoung ) discuss J.R. Smith's Finals-defining gaffe, LeBron's hand injury and his 2018 destination, Ishan's solution to tanking, and the Eastern Conference team with the best chance to upset the Warriors in the 2018-2019 season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 13, 2018•50 min
It's the final installment of the Roadtrip Diaries! As Pete's roadtrip winds down and he descends into the Nevada desert, Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) discuss the Washington Capitals' historic win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights (Pete's hometown team vs his new town team) and the New York Mets' injury woes. We're back next week with better sound quality for more of your favorite sports talk! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 08, 2018•20 min
It's the Roadtrip Diaries Micropod Part 3! As Pete's roadtrip continues, this time from an undisclosed location in Yellowstone National Park en route to Salt Lake City, Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) talk about bison burgers, mosquitoes, Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts, LeBron in the finals, Terrell Owens turning down the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and Julian Edelman's looming suspension. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 07, 2018•19 min
It's the Roadtrip Diaries Micropod Part 2! As Pete's roadtrip continues, this time from Billings, MT to an undisclosed location in Yellowstone National Park, Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) talk about spelunking, NCAA scandals, the Eagles getting disinvited from the White House, Oliver Luck's move to the XFL, and Bryce Harper's disappearing act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 06, 2018•22 min
It's the Roadtrip Diaries Micropod Part 1! In the middle of Pete's roadtrip from North Dakota to Las Vegas, Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) talk about Phil Jackson's boyhood hometown in North Dakota, the rugged beauty of a Dakota sunset, Terrell Owen's comeback bid, Jerry Jones vs. Bruce Allen, and Gabe Kapler's Phillies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
Jun 06, 2018•16 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede )break down the Supreme Court’s sports gambling decision just before Pete moves to the gambling capital of the world, preview the unlikeliest Stanley Cup in history, and talk about the Amazon’s newest show, All Or Nothing: The Dallas Cowboys ). Be sure to tune in next week for our NBA Finals preview! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
May 25, 2018•43 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ), Ishan ( @shouldakeptJB ) and Taylor ( @TheTYoung ) discuss the Celtics-Cavs and Rockets-Warriors matchups, talking about key players, coaching decisions, defensive ratings, Brad Steven's ingenuity, and LeBron's case for the GOAT (🐐). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support...
May 12, 2018•29 min
Zac ( @ZacCrippen ) and Pete ( @Pete_Laclede ) take fifteen minutes to break down the latest NHL action (Pete's beloved Caps are going to their first conference finals in twenty years) and talk about the Sixers' future and LeBron's case for the GOAT. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
May 08, 2018•16 min
Zac and Pete highlight some key takeaways from the NFL draft last weekend (Josh Allen is Christian Hackenberg, the Giants are dumb, the Saints must have accidentally traded away next year's first rounder), answer a listener question about the Denver Broncos, talk about key surprises in MLB so far this season--including the breakout of Didi Gregorius--and talk about how they're driving the tractor that is pulling the Las Vegas Golden Knights bandwagon. (Seriously, Pete has been a Las Vegas Golden...
May 04, 2018•42 min
Zac (@ZacCrippen) and Pete (@Pete_Laclede) run a mock draft, posing as the GMs of the Browns, Giants, Jets, Broncos, Colts, Bucs, Niners, and Raiders. Zac drops a surprise first overall pick and Pete starts the run on quarterbacks early. What do you think? Drop us a line on Twitter or in the Anchor app! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Apr 26, 2018•42 min
Zac, Pete, and Ishan sit down and talk about some of the surprising and totally expected events of the NBA playoffs so far. Is LeBron in danger of not making the playoffs for the first time since Pete was in college? Are the Sixers for real, like Zac thinks? Can the Pelicans upset the Warriors in round 2? Ishan says it hinges on Steph. It's all here--and more--on 3rd String! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Apr 23, 2018•33 min
Get Ready for the NBA playoffs with 3rd String! In this episode Zac and Pete talk with Taylor Young, a long time Pounding the Rock contributor and die-hard Spurs fan, about Kawhi Leonard’s tumultuous season and some of the NBA’s most exciting matchups this April. Also find out if the guys are all in agreement on Rookie of the Year voting (spoiler: they’re not), whether the Greek Freak will get the help he needs to propel the Bucks, and what the most popular baby name in Philly will be when 2018 ...
Apr 14, 2018•33 min
Zac and Pete are back, one emergency surgery and one trip to Sin City down, to talk about the week in sports. The guys debate Dez Bryant landing spots, the Ohtani hype train (spoiler, one host yells “whoot whoot”), and bench-clearing "brawls" in baseball. Get ready for a great weekend with 3rd String! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Apr 14, 2018•33 min
Zac and Pete briefly give a nod to Philadelphia's latest championship team, the Villanova Wildcats (0:37) before talking about Chance Sisco's bunt against the Twins' shift in the 9th inning (5:02). Zac also comes out as a bat flip supporter (9:18) and the two guys discuss the Phillies' management woes (13:42), the Cubs' rotation issues (20:30), and the new-look Los Angeles Rams (25:49). In closing, they reveal the NFL-winning strategy for the Browns to employ during the upcoming draft (33:45). B...
Apr 06, 2018•38 min
On this bonus pod, Zac and Pete welcome “Uncle Saw” back to the show, fresh off his trip to the Mecca of college hoops betting: Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The guys discuss what it’s like watching the Round of 64 in a major casino, some interesting winners/losers, and what lines to watch for in this weekend’s Final Four. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Mar 31, 2018•21 min
In the final episode of our MLB preview trilogy, Zac, Pete, and Ishan discuss over/under predictions for each team in the American League and National League West. Will Shohei Ohtani overcome his spring blues? Will Wade Davis be enough to support the Rockies Bullpen? Are the Giants going to be the comeback story of the year? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lineup/support
Mar 30, 2018•46 min
