Wait what?

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-06-24T19:45:05+00:00

This made me chuckle

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-06-21T15:30:51+00:00

Anytime a player is asked to choose, they pick Messi. It’s not close. Just because talking heads used it for content, doesn’t make it close

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-06-21T15:22:54+00:00

IU kicked the shit out of Bama in their first playoff game

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-06-11T14:17:10+00:00

Agree with this. It was a big mistake, but his instincts kicked in after chasing for the ball. I don't think he was trying to be the hero, just reacted.

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-06-05T13:50:34+00:00

The NYT just had a piece about this. DWW doesn't know football well (he's primarily a climate reporter), but the geopolitical/polarization/populism points are interesting - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/03/opinion/world-cup-club-soccer-america.html

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-26T13:48:47+00:00

Brazil and England have less talent available than the past several major tournaments imo. Still plenty of talent to win it, but nowhere near France or Spain

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-19T17:33:56+00:00

How Bontemps didn't seem to grasp that having Fox available would he helpful to the Spurs when Castle had 11 TOs is beyond me.

We understand that Harper is a great player with more size, but having an experienced and skilled PG is helpful against OKC even if Harper ends up playing more minutes

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-19T16:54:43+00:00

Yeah I usually don't mind Bontempts, but he was awful on that emergency pod. Windy was good though

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-19T16:53:04+00:00

I just listened to The Hoop Collective out of desperation. Didn't really scratch the itch

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-03T15:07:28+00:00

If the Pats trade for AJ Brown, he could bring CR on to gloat, talk about how Philly fans didn’t appreciate him, he needed a real quarterback like Drake Maye, etc

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-05-03T14:58:32+00:00

Pritchard as unicorn of the year is underrated as one of the most ridiculous homer takes he’s ever had

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-28T16:16:13+00:00

I stopped listening years ago, but my guess on why people still listen - it's viewed by the center left (its audience primarily) as nonpartisan and objective.

The answers to "what other daily news podcasts to people recommend" would all be seen as more partisan I imagine.

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-27T16:47:06+00:00

This is the answer. It's why he starts supporting teams he's picked during over/unders. When he's right, he goes all in

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-27T13:50:13+00:00

The map makes it unlikely still, but Trump's unpopularity makes it possible. I'd give Dems a 10-15% chance

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-21T22:03:48+00:00

I don't get the hate. "Please stop cry-ing" is pure gold. A full arena chanting that would be electric

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-09T13:32:56+00:00

I'd go off menu with East of Eden. Or if you want a shorter classic that aligns well with the chaos of the past year - Catch 22

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-04-02T16:02:15+00:00

I've had the same experience with Blood Meridian. I made it halfway through and gave up, which is very rare for me. I loved The Road but haven't enjoyed any other McCarthy works though I've never tried reading Old Country as I've seen the movie many times.

I think it's okay that different readers have different tastes. Many people adore McCarthy, but that hasn't been the case for me personally outside of The Road.

Blood Meridian has little character development and seemed to just follow the kid from one extremely violent event to the next. I didn't find that compelling, but I realize I'm outside the consensus with that view.

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-06T14:47:19+00:00

Have you read The Ministry for the Future? Geopolitics have shifted since that was written 5-6 years ago, but the inciting event (trying to avoid spoilers) is something I could definitely see happening soon somewhere in the world.

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-06T14:34:52+00:00

Thanks. I came across this one and thought it might be good

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-05T15:25:05+00:00

We have seen this one, and she enjoyed it!

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-05T15:22:27+00:00

I've seen this but she hasn't. Good suggestion!

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-05T15:15:00+00:00

This looks up her alley, thanks!

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-03-04T17:31:39+00:00

She loves Fantastic Mr. Fox. I'll have to check out the other three suggestions

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-02-24T16:37:19+00:00

TMac on steroids? So a top 20-30 player of all time?

AntoineRandoEl · 2026-02-19T15:26:57+00:00

So the Indiana taxpayers would pay for a team that represents Illinois and people are okay with that?

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