Join us this week as we open the pod talking about how great our weekends were since we avoided watching Dolphins football. We look back at last week's Funky Five results while giving our picks for the week and give you a midseason recap of the fantasy league. Mando then tries yet again to beat Alex only for Alex to show up with a ghost story two days before Halloween. Finally, we talk about what concerts we would have liked to time travel to and which concerts that we have been to were our favo...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join us on this week's sports-heavy episode of the pod. We look back at the week that was in fantasy football. We discuss the failings and our current feelings, or lack thereof, for the Miami Dolphins. Of course, with a title like "Let's Hoop" we look forward to what we can expect this NBA season. And finally, Armando tries again for victory number 2 only to run into a very unexpected gang of individuals.
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join us on this week's adventure as we look forward to the upcoming NHL Season. We discuss if the Lightning can 3-peat and what we expect from our beloved Florida Panthers. We also look back at the week that was in the NFL and in the TTFL where new records were set. Finally, Mando tries yet again to out ridiculous Alex only to met with literal fireworks and we discuss our favorite Reality TV Shows.
Oct 15, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We begin this week as we have the last few weeks by looking back at the week that was in the NFL and looking at how it affected the This and That Fantasy Football League. Mando then makes yet another attempt to take Alex's crown in That's Ridiculous but so is This only to have Alex call for an assist from a certain Deity in his story. Finally, the guys get serious as they talk about the recent news stories about abuse allegations in the NWSL.
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
Join us on this week's episode as we recap Week 3 of the NFL and Fantasy football season. We celebrate a winning week in our Funky Five Selections. Alex sees a new crown to wear on top of his "That's Ridiculous but so is This" crown. He then proceeds to question why he lives in a world where Nani takes penalty kicks for Orlando City. And finally, as you can guess by the title of the episode we talk about some of our favorite karaoke songs to perform.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join us this week as we recap the latest week in the NFL and fantasy football. We wonder why there seems to be a lack of left-handed quarterbacks in the NFL and Alex attempts to reclaim his throne as King of That's Ridiculous but So Is This. We end this week with storytime as Alex tells us some stories about how his most recent moving experience from Clermont to Apollo Beach...um I mean Riverview...yea it was an adventure to say the least.
Sep 24, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Follow us on our journey as we record earlier in the week than normal due to Alex's pending move to Apollo Beach. We take some time at the top of the show to speak about Norm Macdonald and the influence he had on us. We then proceed to make our 5 picks for the week while also bringing you a recap of Week 1 as well as setting up the next Game of the Week between La Esposa's Morgo's Dream Team versus Mando's 1.21 JJ Watts. Finally, we play a game of Deserted Island where we choose one item from an...
Sep 17, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Join us as with the first full weekend of college football behind us we look at some of our favorite college football traditions. We then proceed to pretend we know how to effectively pick games with our 5 pack of NFL picks. We also look forward to the opening weekend of the fantasy football season as well as offering a preview of this week's Game of the Week between Miami El Pirata and Safe Space Brigade. Finally, we talk about our favorite fries but not before Mando tries to finally knock Alex...
Sep 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join us this week as we talk about the guilty pleasure movies that we just can’t seem to change the channel on. We also talk football jerseys as well as look at one of the most ridiculous stories we’ve ever spoken about on the pod and this has nothing to do with the crazy story Alex had for us as well. Finally, Alex takes his crack at a fan favorite segment of “How about this Malarky ?”.
Sep 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join us on this week's adventure as we lead off with a recap of the Innagural This and That with Alex and Mando Fantasy Football League Draft, The TTAMFFL, as well as giving some previews for the upcoming NFL season. We also reminisce about the time of video arcades in almost every mall and discuss some of our favorite old-school arcade games. Finally, as always Mando tries to one-up Alex in That Ridiculous but so is This...will today finally be the day?
Aug 27, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this week's episode of the pod, we talk about NBA Free Agency and how all the movement this summer has set up potentially one of the most exciting regular seasons in recent memory. We follow that up by talking about something that should bring a smile to your face....Disney Music. And of course, After last week's near upset will Mando finally have the story to topple Alex, or will Alex, after seeing the threat brought by Mando last week, bring down the proverbial hammer?
Aug 20, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join us this week as we showcase our glorious purpose of talking all things Loki. From what happened in the series to what this could mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. We also continue to profess our love for all things handball with a new segment as well as a new edition of Alex's Two Kicks where we discuss our experience in the resale marketplace. Of course, Mando takes another crack at Alex in That's Ridiculous but so is This but this time he may have actuall...
Aug 13, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Join us on this week's pod as we preview the upcoming college football season as well as looking at the impact of the recent change in Name Image and Likeness rules, NIL, and how that could affect college sports going forward. We also recap the last week in the Olympics while we profess our love for all things handball as we become the Unofficial Home of USA Handball. Finally, will this be the week that Mando's story is more ridiculous than Alex's; or will Alex continue his Harlem Globetrotteres...
Aug 06, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Join us as we give you an Olympic update before jumping down the rabbit hole to talk all things game shows. Afterward, Mando tries to finally top Alex’s ridiculous story, (SPOILER ALERT: he doesn't), and Alex gets to debuts his own new segment. Finally, we talk about our favorite European team kit releases for the upcoming year and give our upcoming Premier League season predictions.
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week, we go international as we talk all things Olympics. As always we share ridiculous stories and the debut of not one but two new segments. The first being Mandobrgr's Grille and we close the show with "How bout this Mularkey?" where one of us has to get talked off the ledge by the other...or kicked off of it.
Jul 23, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join us on this week's pod as for the first time since the pod began we are in the same place to record and to add to the excitement we have decided to bring our significant others along for the ride. We discuss all things HGTV and Food Network. We also provide our last edition of the WOW Rating Meter as we have reached the end of Loki, as well as, everyone's favorite segment That's Ridiculous but so is This.
Jul 15, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
As Alex and Mando slowly descend into madness, they take a trip through the world of sports and entertainment as they talk championship soccer, hockey and rate this week's episode of Loki. No episode is complete without everyone's favorite segment, That’s Ridiculous but So Is This. And to end the podcast this week, Alex and Mando look forward to the Content-Palooza that is approaching as they prepare to descend onto the beaches of Siesta Key.
Jul 09, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join us this week as we talk all things baseball. From instant replays and unwritten rules to sticky substances, we got it all. Then join us as we have a baseball draft made up entirely of your favorite baseball players from the movies. Not to mention the return of the WOW Meter as well as finding out what ridiculous things happened this week around the world.
Jul 02, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Join us in this episode as we start by going back in time and try for a second time to talk about Nickelodeon TV shows after last week's audio issues. We then venture our way back to the land of the present and talk ridiculous stories, rate LOKI and finally get our picks in for what will be known on the pod as The This and That Classico, or as we want it officially known the Citrus Classico between Orlando City and Inter Miami.
Jun 25, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join us this week as we look back at the start of the European Championships as we discuss who we think will come out on top while looking back at what is the story of the tournament thus far, the collapse of Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen in the middle of his team's opening match versus Finland. We follow that up by trying to climb up the Super Aggro Crag and look back at some of our favorite Nickelodeon game shows. As always we take a look at some ridiculous stories in your favorite segme...
Jun 18, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join us for this special episode as we welcome our first guest on the pod former University of Miami Track and Field Athlete Nikki McGowan. She helps us get a better understanding of how important mental health is for a top athlete. We also look at the recent decision by Naomi Osaka to pull out of the French Open citing her mental health and the pressure put on athletes to perform.
Jun 15, 2021•57 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Join us this week as we discuss a variety of topics. First, we talk about the just-finished Softball College World Series and the Men's College World Series. From there we go and look back at the epic game between the United States and Mexico which saw the Americans win the CONCACAF Nations League. We then give you a spoiler-free review of Loki before driving off and talking about the Fast and Furious franchise as they release their ninth installment. Of course, we will also have the return of e...
Jun 11, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join us this week as we discuss the recent spike in fans just acting like fools. As well as looking forward to the Loki series and what it could mean for Marvel in its next phase of movies. Finally, during this episode, we introduce a new segment where we look at some news stories from around the world.
Jun 04, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week Alex and Mando travel across the pond to Portugal to talk about the Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea. After they show their true nerd side by debating video game movies, and discussing where things go right, rarely, and where they went horribly wrong...we're looking at you Super Mario Bros.
May 28, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week's episode come along as we provide our pick for league MVP, as well as who we think will win the title. Then we have some fun discussing some of our favorite basketball movie before embarking on our most important task to date, creating a Mount Rushmore of fictional basketball players. Finally, Alex ends the podcast jumping on his soapbox to speak about a certain basketball playing canine.
May 21, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join us this week as we look at what seems to be an ongoing issue with the NCAA and Women's Championship Tournaments. We also recap the NHL season and look forward to the playoffs while discussing our main topic. Have the Florida Panthers become a forgotten team in the Miami market? More importantly, will this edition of the Cats be the ones to leave all the prior mediocrity in the past?
May 14, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode 0 of The This and That Podcast with Alex and Mando. We introduce ourselves and tell you how we ended up doing this pod. We also discuss all aspects of the Mighty Ducks from the original trilogy to Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, which can be seen on Disney+, as well as giving you the Champion of the #GOATduck Tournament.
May 07, 2021•49 min0
