Please, I hope you’re always honest
Justin, Terry, and Kevin dig deep into their knowledge of 20 year old rotations as they fire off un-prepped questions to each other.
The Factory of Sadness, Or Derek Jeter's Gift Basket
Kevin hits Sydney and Andrew with a mailbag of questions before the trio embarks on a conversation about the WNBA.
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should: A Frank Conversation About Air Bud
“Ain’t no rule says the dog can’t play basketball.” BUT THERE SHOULD BE.
Workshopping the phrasing of this - Episode 29
Syd joins Kevin and Justin as they navigate a “very specific butterfly effect”. Kevin continues to translate Justin’s self proclaimed ‘off the rails commentary’ while Syd chuckles out of utter confusion.
The Night Jason Varitek and Steve Harvey Became Forever Linked in MLB History
The 2008 ALCS had several classic moments. One of the most memorable had absolutely nothing to do with baseball.
The IR Debate Club - The Underrated Archives - Can I Just Have One Little Point? - Episode 28
We harken back to a time where the guys didn't have much of a clue as to what they were doing, Kevin records in a car in the midwest, Justin can't stop typing with his mic on, and Terry is oh so disappointed in having to parent the other two idiots with whom he agreed to start this pod. (Originally recorded in July 2023)
The Hall of Fame Case for Roger Clemens: 1986 AL MVP & Cy Young Award
The case for Roger Clemens getting into the Hall of Fame is pretty clear cut. He should be on his way to Cooperstown.
The IR Debate Club - With/And Martin Sheen, Championship Version - Episode 27
In a new twist on tv/athlete comparisons, they guys pitch their best "With/And" for a champion - aka a player in the twilight of their career who finally gets a ring. And Terry worries whether the pod will exist past this episode.
Are Live Sports Basically Just Long Form Improv?
A sport is a series of scenes and games. Improv is a series of scenes and games. Both strive to entertain and provide the unexpected.
The IR Debate Club - Haley Joel Ohtani - Episode 26
In another twist on the actor/athlete comparisons, the guys compare the MLB MVP race to the Academy Awards, among other things...
The IR Debate Club - Enter By The Sports Authority - Episode 25
The guys reminisce about local malls before deciding which NFL player they think needs to move teams in order to win a championship.
The IR Debate Club - The Human Nut, Fraggles, and Mascot MonSTARS - Episode 24
Sydney and Andrew join Kevin as they talk mascots, and members of their old Turf crew are catching strays.
The IR Debate Club - The Long Lost Fever Pitch Debate - Episode 23
We dig back into the lost episodes from the humble beginnings of the pod. In what was supposed to be a "sports movie recast" debate, Justin's take sends us down the rabbit hole of all rabbit holes.
The IR Debate Club - Not The Hate Triangle, With Apologies To Katie - Episode 22
Sydney and Andrew join Kevin to talk about rivalries, international expansion, and enough soccer to make Terry's head spin.
The IR Debate Club - Michael Jordan's Lil Mustache Lube - Episode 21
Sydney joins Justin and Kevin as they talk mustaches and the most controversial calls of all time.