The stove is hot! Baseball's winter meetings have come and gone and we've got plenty of new faces in new places. Randy and DJ talk ball in the first half of the episode, including their reaction to the biggest moves of the offseason thus far. In the second half of the show (at the 1:00:18 mark), Keith O'Brien stops by to discuss his new book, "Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball." Keith has written the definitive biography of the late Hit King, Pet...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 320
For this Owners pod we head to Duuuuval and profile the ownership history of the Jacksonville Jaguars. We begin with the franchise's beginnings in the mid 90s NFL expansion and the original owner, Wayne Weaver. From there it's on to the Shahid Kahn ownership tenure, highlighted by the infamous Urban Meyer era, the flirtation with a potential move to London, stadium renovation plans in Jacksonville, and a ton more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community o...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 319
Neil and Cody are back for a wide-ranging Booth episode of the TrapDraw as we look back at the college football games over Thanksgiving, deal with the breaking news of the South Korean president declaring martial law and other global conflicts, reflections on the NLU Census, audio and video podcast strategies, updates on what we're watching and reading and some merch updates as well. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members he...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 318
The long wait for another college football-focused Trap Draw episode is over as Ryan Nanni returns to the pod to discuss his latest content series - Who Killed College Football. Ryan partnered with Steven Godfrey for an all-encompassing look at the current state of college football and the impacts of various stakeholders in the game including TV Networks, conference offices and commissioners, the NCAA, the NFL and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s commu...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 317
Tron and Randy are back to chop it up about all the most important current events going on across the world. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 316
The BallKnowers have reconvened as we head into the second half of the NFL's regular season. We talk through some contenders, pretenders and frauds, MVP candidates, quarterback play and our favorite uniforms. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual m...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 315
We've reached a tenth installment of our Owners Series pods as we look to the shores of Lake Erie and the Buffalo Bills. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingu...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 314
Tron and Randy are back to chop it up this week. They offer a few mea culpas to begin before turning their attention to life, sports, and news stories from around the world. Then, at the 41:25 mark, they welcome Matt Stoller on the show to examine the current state of antitrust. He talks about the Google case specifically, the monopolistic behavior of pharmacy benefit managers, whether the Krogers/Albertsons merger will go through, and a lot more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 313
DJ is back off paternity leave as the full Seamsters Union gathers to recap the 2024 MLB regular season, the playoffs thus far and look ahead to the Yankees and Dodgers squaring off in the World Series with the help of a special guest - A's Outfielder Brent Rooker who joins us a half hour into tonight's show. We also get Brent to nerd out on advanced stats, automated strike zones, the A's upcoming relocation to Sacramento and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Layin...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 312
Cody and Neil are back - and overcoming the adversity of podcasting with sick kids - to bring you the latest edition of The Booth. We're also checking in on DJ Pie, looking ahead to the possibility of a Subway Series, an update on what we're reading and watching, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 311
The BallKnowers are back as we look at the issues plaguing the Niners, Jags and Bengals and react to the news of Robert Saleh being fired as Jets head coach. On the back half of tonight's episode we reveal our current top five quarterbacks in the NFL, guess at the next coach to get fired, and look at the standings in our season long team draft contest. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commerc...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 310
TC & Randy chop it up this week and oh boy do they have a lot to cover. They catch-up on their personal lives to start, hit on a few quick sports topics, and then span the globe discussing the most important news stories. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 309
There are only have six days left in baseball's regular season so you know it's time for the Seamsters Union to call a meeting. With DJ on the paternity list, Soly and Randy chat through the playoff scenarios still in play, including who'd they'd like to see make the postseason. They revisit their beginning of the season predictions (narrator: it's not pretty) and discuss who they think will win the biggest awards. After that they recognize some good seasons and discuss a few broader questions. ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 308
Cody and Neil are back with another edition of the Booth covering some goal updates and thoughts on recent news from New York City and the Middle East. Show Links: Neil's recent appearance on the We're Just Ken podcast NYT The Daily Podcast - Israel's Existential Threat From Within If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and recei...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 307
TC & Randy re-convene to discuss all the most pertinent issues from around the globe. They begin with housekeeping items and mea culpas before moving into big stories they're monitoring, NFL Week 1 reactions, and highlighting some recent travel issues. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 306
KVV, Neil and Tron are back with the ninth installment of our Owners series. We open with a few thoughts on the news of NFL ownership approving private equity investment into franchises before our profile of the ownership history of the San Francisco 49ers. Link to Cleveland Magazine profile of Edward DeBartolo Sr If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 305
The NFL returns a week from today, so the BallKnowers had to convene to talk ball and draft their teams for the upcoming season. Tron, Randy, KVV and Mr. Poosh go through some big questions around the league as we approach the season before getting into the draft. Just like last year, the scoring for the competition is as follows: 1 point for each regular season win (0.5 points for a tie) 2 points for making the playoffs 2 points for making the Divisional round 3 points for making the Conference...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 304
For our eighth installment of the Owners series, KVV, TC and Neil profile the ownership history of one of the NFL's original franchises, the Chicago Bears. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 303
This week's episode features TC & Randy chopping it up about the most important, relevant stories around the world. Before getting there though, the two offer some mea culpas, reflect on the Olympics, and catch-up on what's been going on in life. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive co...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 302
The union members, DJ, Soly and Randy discuss the trade deadline, including the best trades, worst trades, and most intriguing trades. After that they check in on the MVP, Cy Young and RoY races, as well as hand out some made-up awards. Finally, they wrap the show naming some dudes. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) a...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 301
Randy joins the Booth as the crew gets around to voicemails. Prior to diving in, though, Randy updates Neil and Cody on his first two weeks as a dog owner. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 300
Neil, Randy and Cody bring you a preview of the 2024 Paris Olympics as only the TrapDraw can. We start with a look at the previous Olympiads hosted by Paris and some ongoing questions around the security and plans for the opening ceremony for the 2024 games. We also get into some new events, a review of the recent games dating back to 1996, our favorite and least favorite events and a look at the biggest storylines in Paris and our favorite under the radar events. If you enjoyed this episode, co...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 299
Folks, we need to apologize up front. Some of you have been begging for us to bring back renowned soccer expert and leading Tim Ream hater, THG, to offer his unique insights into the USMNT after their disappointing performance at the Copa America. We have listened to you, but also caution to be careful what you wish for... THG joins TC & Randy to break down some news of the day, unpack the big international soccer tournaments just completed, update us on the coaching search for Team USA, bef...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 298
Baseball is headed into the All-Star break this weekend so it's a perfect time for the Seamsters Union to re-convene! In this episode Soly, DJ & Randy power rank the best teams in baseball, discuss a couple larger issues around the game, check-in with a few clubs and where they stand nearing the trade deadline, and hit on a lot of other stuff too. Enjoy! Support our Partners: Stone Creek Coffee ServPRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 297
DJ joins the Booth to talk through becoming a dad, his trip to see Dead and Co. at Sphere in Las Vegas and an update on his 2024 goals. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn mo...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 296
Before heading out on a bit of vacation for each of them, TC and Randy chop it up. They discuss some sports topics up front before getting into monitoring and travel sections. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 295
The trial of YSL and the rapper Young Thug has been an often referenced topic during recent Chop Sessions and we've decided to dedicated an entire episode to this trial, which has captivated our attention for a multitude of reasons. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the p...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 294
On this Perfect Club edition of the Trap Draw, DJ and KVV are joined by Stephen Hyden - author of "There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A' and the End of the Heartland" as we profile The Boss and some of his greatest hits. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive conte...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 293
TC and Randy are back with another chop session for this week's edition of the TrapDraw. They get into kangaroo leather, the NBA, airport etiquette and more! If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up’s community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It’s a $90 annual membership, and you c...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 292
The baseball season has reached Memorial Day which means it's time for the Seamsters Union to convene. Soly, DJ and Randy check-in on today's standings, the biggest surprises, worst mea culpas, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 291
