The Cal Park Bros podcast

In this episode, we discuss Terrence's recent experience buying a new electric vehicle, Kyrie Irving's recent suspension due to anti-Semitic actions, and whether or not there are predatory practices in the state lotteries.

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In this episode, we discuss our reviews of the movie, Black Adam, our thoughts on the Chicago Bears after trading Roquan Smith, and our thoughts on Herschel Walker running for political office in the state of Georgia.

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In this episode, we discuss Adidas cutting ties to Kanye West, Netflix's new pricing plans; plan to crack down on password sharing, and the upcoming 2022 MLB World Series.

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In this episode, we discuss the University of Tennessee asking fans and the general public to help pay for the goal post that students tore down after a big win by their football team, Lebron and Tom Brady investing into Major League Pickleball teams, and the merger between the grocery chains of Kroger and Albertson's.

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In this episode, we discuss Bobby Wagner putting a hit on a protester who ran on the field during an NFL game, an NYC judge ruling in favor of polyamorous relations having the same protective rights as a 2-person marriage, and Kanye's "White Lives Matter" apparel in addition to him being locked out of IG and Twitter.

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In this episode, we discuss the NFL's Concussion Protocols as it relates to Tua Tagovailoa, the $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell, and the SEC fining Kim Kardashian $1.3 million in relation to touting a cryptocurrency

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In this episode, we discuss the Mississippi welfare scandal involving Brett Favre, Albert Pujols joining MLB's 700 Home Run Club, and Ime Udoka being suspended by the Boston Celtics for having an affair with an organizational staff member.  

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In this episode, we discuss the public hate against a black Little Mermaid, fans storming the playing fields at college sporting events, and the fact checks of the "Purge Law" in Illinois.

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In this episode, we discuss peoples' reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth, MLB's new rule changes for 2023 and how they may change the game, and the water crisis going down in Jackson, Mississippi.

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In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Serena Williams in the wake of her recent retirement, the lawsuits against Lyft for failure to protect its users, and the expansion of the College Football Playoff from 4 teams to 12 teams.

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In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness plan, the 2022 MTV V.M.A.'s, and the Missouri school district that instituted paddling as a form of punishment for students.

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In this episode, we discuss the challenges for Back To School 2022 for many districts in the U.S., Deshaun Watson's new 11-game suspension as a result of a settlement, and Terrence's recent road trip to Austin, TX. 

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In this episode, we discuss Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, making a proposal to the Bears to stay in Soldier Field, Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension and subsequent appeal by the NFL, and the DC universe announcing a 10-year reset plan to resemble Marvel's MCU.

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In this episode, we discuss Vince McMahon retiring from his duties with the WWE, Marvel's announcement of phases 5 and 6 of the MCU, and the fallout for an Indiana doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year old rape victim from Ohio.

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In this episode, we discuss NASCAR bringing a street race event to Chicago in 2023, our thoughts and review of Thor: Love & Thunder, and Mookie Betts calling out MLB for not having enough black people in the stadiums.

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In this episode, we discuss the first half of the MLB season, the lawsuit against Subway regarding their tuna, and our thoughts on Season 3 of The Boys.

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In this episode, we discuss the Highland Park, IL mass shooting that happened at a 4th of July parade, Elon Musk wanting out of the $44 billion Twitter Deal, and Brittney Griner pleading guilty to drug charges in Russia.

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In this episode, we discuss R. Kelly being sentenced to 30 years for his sex crimes, Chicago police no longer allowed to chase certain offenders, and Ghislaine Maxwell being sentenced to 20 years for her role as Jeffrey Epstein's "groomer".

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In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 50th anniversary of Title IX, and the covid vaccine finally being approved for children ages 5 and under.

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In this episode, we discuss the Golden State Warriors winning their 6th NBA championship in 8 seasons, a former Washington high school football coach that has taken his prayer battle all the way to the Supreme Court, and the 31 white nationalists who were stopped from rioting at a Pride parade in Idaho.

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In this episode, we discuss former U.S. gymnasts filing complaints against the FBI for being negligent in the Larry Nassar investigation, the PGA suspending 17 golfers because they played in an LIV tournament, and Draymond Green's comments about the physicality in the 80's and 90's NBA.

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In this episode, we discuss New York state increasing the age to buy/possess semi-automatic weapons to 21, Lebron James becoming the NBA's first active player ever to reach billionaire status, and the leader of the Proud Boys and 4 lieutenants being charged for their acts revolving around the January 6th insurrection.  

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In this episode, we discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 children, the possible growing trend of N.I.L. deals for high school student-athletes, and Walmart pulling their Juneteeth ice cream off the shelves due to social media backlash.

In this episode, we discuss Nick Saban accusing Deion Sanders of paying $1 million to a recruit, the monkeypox virus that's spreading in multiple countries, and Ringling Brothers Circus returning after 5 years, but without animals. 

In this episode, we discuss Chicago Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, banning unaccompanied minors from The Bean, whether or not the Golden State Warriors have caught a break for the Western Conference Finals, and the 10 worst Marvel movies from the last 10 years.

In this episode, we discuss Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage during a performance, Facebook deciding to give up on podcasts after only a year, and Nikola Jokic winning the NBA MVP award for the 2nd consecutive season.

In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter and his plans for the platform, MLB suspending Trevor Bauer for 324 games for violation of their domestic violence policy, and Mark Emmert stepping down as President of the NCAA after 12 years in the role.

In this episode, we discuss Mike Tyson repeatedly punching a man while on a flight, the changing business strategies of Netflix, and the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial.

In this episode, we celebrate and honor the first year of the Cal Park Bros podcast.  We discuss what were our favorite moments, episodes, and segments, we discuss what we learned, and we have a special surprise during a Q&A session of the Cal Park Bros.

In this episode, we discuss our predictions for the 2022 NBA playoffs, Will Smith's 10-year ban from Academy events, and why baseball is no longer America's pastime.  

In this episode, we discuss the NFL now requiring its teams to hire a female or a POC as offensive assistant, what is "Amazon guilt" and why some people have it, and our thoughts on the first season of the hit Peacock show, Bel Air.

In this episode, we discuss WIll Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, Willie Wilson giving away over $1 million of free gas in Chicago, and the 2022 Men's Basketball Final Four featuring 4 blue blood teams.

In this episode, we discuss Name, Image, and Likeness money for NCAA athletes, Kanye West being banned from performing at this year's Grammy ceremony, and our thoughts on Joe Biden providing a billion dollars of military aid to Ukraine.

In this episode, we discuss the 99-day labor dispute in MLB that recently ended and what changes were made, Kim Kardashian's "business advice" that received backlash from many women, and the multi-million dollar equal pay settlement received by the US Women's National Soccer Team.

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on Joe BIden's recent State of the Union address, the overwhelming increase of Texas women getting abortions outside of the state of Texas, and Cain Velasquez being charged with attempted murder of the man charged with molesting one of Cain's young relatives.  

Time Stamps:

Special Message: 00:35

Intro: 01:34

The Bros talk the State of the Union: 03:05

The Bros talk Texas women abortions: 32:25

The Bros talk Cain Velasquez: 49:28

Outro: 01:12:30

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In this episode, we discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, PK Subban's challenges and experiences as a black hockey player, and Florida's "Dont Say Gay" and "Stop Woke" bills.

Time Stamps:

Special Message - 00:34

Intro - 02:14

The Bros talk Russia/Ukraine - 03:55

The Bros talk P.K. Subban - 28:07

The Bros talk Florida bills - 47:10

Outro - 01:09:29

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In this episode, we discuss the International Olympic Committee's questionable decision to not suspend Russian skater, Kamila Valieva, from the Winter Olympics for her positive drug test, the impending 3G shutdowns to take place now and later this year, and cryptocurrency and its impact on today and the possible future.

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Time Stamps: 

Special Message - 00:00

Intro - 1:49

The Bros talk Kamila Valieva - 3:54

The Bros talk 3G shutdown - 22:17

The Bros talk cryptocurrency - 37:46

Outro - 57:10

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In this episode, we discuss Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinatti Bengals and Los Angeles Rams, the quality of the commercials during the game, and the halftime show including its criticisms.  

Time Stamps:

Special Message - 00:00

The Game - 3:27

The Ads - 21:19

The Show - 39:01

Outro - 1:04:17

In this episode, we discuss the background and history of Black History Month, Awkwafina's response to the criticism she recieved due to her use of a "blaccent", and whether or not Tom Brady is actually the best quarterback in NFL history and his retirement status.  

Time Stamps: 

Special Message: 00:00

Intro - 01:49

The Bros talk Black History Month - 03:21

The Bros talk Awkwafina's blaccent excuse - 32:00

The Bros talk Tom Brady - 52:21

Outro - 01:14:07

In this episode, we discuss Spotify's long-awaited response to the criticism about their stance or policy on covid misinformation, the NFL's Rooney Rule and its effectiveness on diversity hiring since its 2003 inception, and the importance of the Supreme Court and our thoughts of Joe BIden claiming that he will nominate a black woman for the Supreme Court's current open position.  

Time Stamps:

Special Message - 00:00:00

Intro - 01:49

The Bros talk Spotify criticism - 03:23

The Bros talk the Rooney Rule - 22:28

The Bros talk Supreme Court - 46:56

Outro - 01:03:06

In this episode, we discuss whether or not the NFL needs to make changes to thier overtime rules, a supreme federal court blocking BIden's covid vaccine mandate for federal workers, and the results of the 2022 Baseball Hall Of Fame voting.

Time Stamps: 

Special Message - 00:00

Intro - 01:49

The Bros talk NFL overtime - 03:40

The Bros talk no vaxx mandate for feds - 19:31

The Bros talk 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame - 34:50

Outro - 58:40

In this episode, we discuss Novak Djokovic's court dispute with the Australian government over his visa status for him to complete in the Australian Open, Spotify being notified by hunderds of health experts about Joe Rogan's spread of misinformation, and Donald Trump beginning his campaign for the 2024 presidential election and what that may mean for Joe Biden.

In this episode, we discuss the 2021 Chicago Bears and their season that was, the dispute between the Chicago teacher's union and Chicago city officials that lead to several days of cancelled school, and whether or not off-the-field factors should be considered when it comes to MVP voting in sports.  

Time Stamps:

Intro - 00:36

The Bros discuss the 2021 Bears - 02:28

The Bros discuss Chicago vs Teachers - 28:58

The Bros discuss MVP voting - 50:14

Outro - 1:09:06

In this episode, we discuss Antonio Brown exiting a game and leaving the field before the game was over, Kirk Herbstreit's comments about college football players not loving football, and the legacy of John Madden.

Time Stamps:

Into - 02:19

The Bros discuss Antonio Brown - 03:56

The Bros discuss Kirk Herbstreit - 23:17

The Bros discuss John Madden - 44:13

Outro - 01:04:41

In this episode, we discuss Chicago and Boston becoming the next cities to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter indoor venues, Anjanette Young receiving $2.9 million from the city of Chicago in her lawsuit against the Chicago Police Department, and good, bad, ugly moments of 2021.

Time Stamps:

Intro - 02:29

The Bros discuss the new covid vaxx requirements in Chicago and Boston - 04:02

The Bros discuss the settlement in the Anjanette young lawsuit agsinst CPD - 30:29

The Bros discuss the good, bad, and ugly of 2021 - 46:07

Outro - 01:07:40

In this episode, we discuss the NFL and NBA making adjustments to their Covid Health & Safety protocols due to several outbreaks among their players and teams, the increase in food prices over the last 12 months, and the success of the latest Spiderman movie in its opening weekend.

Time Stamps:

Intro - 02:28

The Bros talk about the NBA, NFL changing protocols for Covid - 04:24

The Bros talk about rising food prices - 31:20

The Bros talk Spiderman - 46:43

Outro - 01:02:32

In this episode, we, in recognition of the 1st anniversary of the first Covid vaccine being administered in the U.S., replay a segment about Covid vaccine requirements by employers and schools, then we discuss the Jussie Smollet trial which has ended with a guilty verdict, and lastly discuss the devastation of the multiple tornadoes that touched down on December 10th in at least 6 different states.

Time Stamps:

Intro -  02:28

The Bros replay a segment from Episode 10 in recognition of the Covid Vaxx-versary -  04:22

The Bros discuss the Jussie Smollett trial verdict - 26:40

The Bros discuss the tornadoes that hit 6 states - 47:47

Outro - 1:10:53

In this episode, we discuss the school shooting in Michigan which resulted in the shooter's parents being criminally charged, Antonio Brown and 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates being suspended by the NFL for presenting fake vaxx cards, and a few ways you can find joy in working out even though you hate working out.

Time Stamps:

04:12 - The Bros discuss the Oxford, MI school shooting

33:43 - The Bros discuss Antonio Brown suspension for fake Covid vaxx card

58:11 - The Bros discuss ways people can enjoy working out even if they hate doing it.

01:19:51 - Outro

In this episode, we discuss the By Now, Pay Later options available to holiday shoppers and the risks they entail, Lebron James having 2 fans removed from the arena in Indianapolis after they allegedly made a controversial comment towards Lebron regarding his son, and the iconic television show, Soul Train, as its now been 50 years since it first aired.  

Time Stamps:

04:28 - The Bros discuss pros/cons of Buy Now, Pay Now options during Holiday season

33:21 - The Bros discuss fan misconduct with yet another NBA courtside encounter 

55:40 - The Bros discuss the cultural significance of Soul Train

1:11:40 - BROS Outro

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