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TLDR Podcast

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Too Long Didn't Read (TLDR) Podcast provides a fun and in-depth conversation about sports and pop culture. Every week, each host presents their chosen topic and we pick it apart because here at TLDR, we do the research and trash talking for you.

Episodes

Epi 33: The Grind

Eric leads a conversation about the challenges of the grind in sports (5:57), Tradon talks about the top NHL storylines from the past week (39:34), James asks the boys to build their ultimate offensive football unit (59:41), and Tyler previews the AL East Division ahead of the 2021 MLB season (1:22:49). 

Feb 09, 20212 hr 51 minEp 33Transcript available on Metacast

Lets Talk About Life - Erisa Pooee

Erisa Pooee is an aspiring nurse and current nursing student. In this episode, Erisa shares how her childhood was very different from what many would call "normal" and how that has shaped her life, perspective and philosophy today. She also tells us about her disciplined yet forgiving mentality and how nursing and nursing school during COVID is much different than it was just 2 years ago.  Instagram - @erisanasr

Feb 06, 20211 hr 11 minTranscript available on Metacast

Epi 32: 9 for 23,498

James previews Super Bowl 55 and the boys debate whether the Chiefs or Buccaneers will win (2:45), Eric leads a debate on if offense or defense is more important for a successful team (18:42), Tradon leads a conversation on the latest from the NHL (42:11), and Alex breaks down the top storylines from the past week of NBA action (1:06:32). 

Feb 02, 20211 hr 23 minEp 32Transcript available on Metacast

Lets Talk About Life - Naomi Ruiz

Naomi Ruiz is a current collegiate volleyball athlete at Hope University. In this episode, Naomi does a deep dive on how she became the competitive athlete that she is today and what she does to get physically and mentally better day in and day out. She also talks about the struggles she went through as a volleyball player and ties that into how it drives her today. In addition to that, she tells us about the key life concepts she has learned as a player and as a coach.  

Jan 30, 202145 minTranscript available on Metacast

Epi 31: The Washington Half Smokes

Alex takes us through the top storylines of the NBA during the past week (5:45), Tyler asks the boys to pitch their ideas on what the Washington Football Team and Cleveland Indians new team name should be (26:11), James predicts the NFL award winners (45:06), and Eric debates the toughest mental and physical sports (1:02:30). 

Jan 26, 20211 hr 26 minEp 31Transcript available on Metacast

Lets Talk About Life - Scott Lee, DPT, ATC

Scott Lee is a Doctor in Physical Therapy, a certified Athletic Trainer and a co-founder of the dance medicine organization, Offset Med. In this episode, Scott tells us about how the most traumatic event in his life now shapes his life philosophy. He also talks extensively about his education, all the adversity he has faced, his new surfing hobby and how to put yourself in the right mindset to help your body heal.  Instagram - @scottlee.dpt.atc Offset Med (Instagram) - @offset.med...

Jan 22, 20211 hr 7 minTranscript available on Metacast

Epi 30: Time Is Hard

Tyler leads a debate on which teams will win this weekend's conference championship games in the NFL (4:44), Alex discusses the biggest storylines in the NBA (20:19), Eric tells us all about deli sandwiches and what our favorites are (44:21), and Tradon previews the NHL North Division (59:35). 

Jan 19, 20212 hr 41 minEp 30Transcript available on Metacast

Lets Talk About Life - Ryan Figueroa

Ryan Figueroa is new graduate from Cal State Fullerton who is an aspiring entrepreneur/businessman and fitness expert. In this interview, Ryan tells us about his life - his mindset, his ups, his downs, his passions  and how he bounced back after losing literally everything. 

Jan 16, 202153 minTranscript available on Metacast

Bonus Epi: Tommy Lasorda Tribute

Alex and Tyler record a special episode about baseball legend Tommy Lasorda and tell stories of their favorite memories of Tommy and what he meant to them. 

Jan 14, 202116 minTranscript available on Metacast

Epi 29: Big Baller Marter

Alex discusses the biggest storylines in the NBA (2:45), Tradon preveiws the NHL West Division (18:56), and James leads a debate on each match up of the Division Round of the NFL Playoffs (1:08:41). 

Jan 13, 20212 hr 44 minEp 29Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 28: No Pressure, Mr. Bob

James leads a debate on which teams will win this weekend's Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs (2:12), Tradon previews the NHL Central Division (35:47), and Tyler asks the boys to recommend an underrated TV show to watch (1:24:23). 

Jan 06, 20212 hr 38 minEp 28Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 27: James Harden Hate Train (with Joey Ferrigno)

James reviews our pre-season predictions of the NFL standings and how they turned out (3:27), Alex discusses his top 5 storylines of the first week of NBA action (14:52), Tradon previews the Eastern Division before the start of the new NHL season (41:29), and Eric interviews Joey Ferrigno about owning a small business and his takes on sports (1:37:07).  

Dec 30, 20202 hr 9 minEp 27Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 26: Hot Takes and Yummy Plates

James recaps the most important games from Week 15 of the NFL season (3:30), Tyler asks the boys for their top 5 concerts they most wanna see (22:45), Alex previews the upcoming NBA season (33:00), and Eric discusses our favorite and least favorite desserts (51:44).  

Dec 16, 20201 hr 8 minEp 26Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 25: Secret of the Universe (feat. Spencer Fuqua)

Alex leads a conversation on the most heated food debates (3:12), Tyler helps the boys discover their spirt animal (16:00), Tradon discusses the upcoming NHL season (29:46), and Eric interviews Spencer Fuqua about youth hockey development in Southern California (56:22).  Discover your spirit animal here: https://www.spiritanimal.info/spirit-animal-quiz/

Dec 09, 20201 hr 19 minEp 25Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 24: Bumps to Dumps

Alex asks the boys to craft their ultimate "Frankenstein" fast food meal (5:00), James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups of the week (15:24), Tradon leads a debate on the most overrated and underrated players in sports (31:15), and Tyler has a conversation about soccer's lack of popularity in the U.S. (57:53). 

Dec 02, 20201 hr 17 minEp 24Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 23: A TLDR Thanksgiving

Tradon gets in the Thanksgiving spirit and asks us all about our holiday traditions and favorite Thanksgiving food (1:26), James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups going into Week 12 (19:11), and Tyler asks the boys which reality TV show they most want to be on (37:30). 

Nov 25, 202046 minEp 23Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 22: Beer Mile Watch 2020

Eric predicts the 2020 NBA Draft and offseason moves (5:16), James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups for Week 11 (28:05), Alex leads a debate on the best and worst uniforms in sports (46:26), and Tradon tells us all about the worst draft busts in sports history (1:08:39). 

Nov 18, 20201 hr 27 minEp 22Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 21: The Boys Are Back In Town

Tradon hosts a football themed version of TLDR Jeopardy (4:23), Tyler asks what rules in sports we would like to see change (21:00), Alex leads a debate on who is the best player in baseball, Mike Trout or Mookie Betts (34:27), and Eric previews the 2020 Masters Tournament (53:03).  

Nov 11, 20201 hr 9 minEp 21Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 20: Year 'Round Pumpkin Spice

James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups (4:23), Eric talks about his favorite and least favorite holidays (23:39), and Alex leads a debate on which sports should be added to the Olympics (43:57). 

Nov 04, 202057 minEp 20Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 19: Lost in the Triangle

James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups for Week 8 (7:08), Tradon leads a debate on the craziest game finishes in sports (23:51), Alex asks us which four people you would invite to a dinner party (39:19), and Tyler breaks down the Dodgers winning the 2020 World Series (55:43). 

Oct 29, 20201 hr 10 minEp 19Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 18: What Is TLDR Jeopardy?

Tradon leads us in the first ever TLDR Jeopardy competition (3:04), Eric discusses the challenges of running a successful team (17:32), James gives us his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups (41:02), and Tyler previews the 2020 World Series (60:07). 

Oct 21, 20201 hr 21 minEp 18Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 17: We Talkin' 'Bout Safeties!?

James gives us his top Fantasy Football waiver pick-ups heading into Week 6 (4:25), Alex leads a debate on which players belong on their sport's Mount Rushmore (19:55), Tradon breaks down a busy week of the NHL off-season (38:07), and Eric argues which position is the most important for each major sport (1:04:29). 

Oct 14, 20201 hr 22 minEp 17Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 16: You're Killing Me Smalls!

Tyler previews the four Division Series of the MLB Postseason after a crazy Wild Card round (2:33), Eric leads a debate on the craziest and most unbreakable sports records of all time (26:49), Tradon asks us about our favorite sports movies (48:23), and Alex gives us an update on the NBA Finals (1:11:42). 

Oct 07, 20201 hr 22 minEp 16Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 15: Hoist It!

Eric and Tradon share their thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup (1:48), Tyler leads a preview and debate on each Wild Card series in the new MLB Postseason (18:41), and James gives us his top Fantasy Football waiver pick-ups for Week 4 (47:30).  

Sep 29, 20201 hr 8 minEp 15Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 14: It's The Final Countdown

Tradon updates us on the Stanley Cup Final and his take on the NHL Awards (5:11), James gives us his top Fantasy Football waiver pick-ups (30:34), Tyler shares his MLB "Oh Damn" Moments of the Week (48:56), and we finish with a NBA Playoff update and predictions for the finals (73:53). 

Sep 23, 20202 hr 31 minEp 14Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 13: James Ate All The Ice Cream

James runs us through his top fantasy football waiver pick-ups after Week 1 (3:20), Eric previews the PGA US Open (19:09), Tyler gives us his MLB "Oh Shit" Moments of the Week (31:37), and Tradon updates us on the Stanley Cup Playoffs (52:33). 

Sep 16, 20201 hr 20 minEp 13Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 12: The Buck Stops Here

Eric leads a heated debate on Beer Pong vs. Beer Die (4:19), Tradon breaks down the two Conference Final matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (17:12), Tyler gives us his MLB Oh Damn Moments of the week (43:20), and Alex updates us on the NBA Playoffs second round (1:02:50).  

Sep 09, 20201 hr 21 minEp 12Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 11: Register to Vote!

Tyler hosts and opens up a conversation on racial injustice and the sports world's response. Tradon updates us on the Stanley Cup Playoffs (24:25). Alex updates us on the NBA Playoffs (46:02). James previews the AFC South Division (1:04:56). Eric talks about the world-famous Beer Mile (1:35:55). 

Sep 02, 20202 hr 47 minEp 11Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 10: Prime Time Giannis

Tyler gives us his MLB mid-season review and what storylines to follow for the second half (3:36), Alex updates the first round of the NBA Playoffs (26:41), James outlines his NFC South Division preview and fantasy outlook (50:58), and Eric previews the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (1:20:25). 

Aug 26, 20202 hr 37 minEp 10Transcript available on Metacast

Epi 9: If You Don't Like It, Pitch Better

James previews the AFC East Division, Alex lays out predictions for round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, Tradon leads a mid-series recap from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Tyler gives us his Top 5 MLB "Oh Damn" Moments of Week 4. 

Aug 19, 20202 hr 38 minEp 9Transcript available on Metacast
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