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Social Dragonfly

By Andrew S. Lee

The dragonfly symbolizes change; a change that stems from mental and emotional maturity. I am a forty something year old man living the life in San Diego. I am a scientist, an engineer, a loving uncle, an avid baker, and an artist. Yet, I am constantly seeking contentment and joy in everything I do. And now enter the covid-19 pandemic. Join me as I explore my interests and discover a deeper meaning to life.
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Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 011 - Actual Double Doinks, 2022 NFL Week 4 recap, and Week 5 Preview

Social DragonflyOct 06, 2022

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Three Stories - Gillys / Super Bowl 58 / The Violin

Three Stories - Gillys / Super Bowl 58 / The Violin

It's been a minute since we've had a true episode of Social Dragonfly and you're in for a treat. We have three stories to share with you today.

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1) Gilly's - A story that I had larger aspirations to be a great retrospective of a place called Gillys. But it's shorter than I hoped. I'll explain. Features an assortment of voices, people, speeches, proposals, and nostalgic sounds of a place we used to call home. (~23 mins)

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2) Super Bowl 58 - Jimmy G the Statboy, appears as Andrew and talks about the despair and heartache of the Super Bowl and what went wrong. Is football ruined for him? (~20 mins)

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3) The Violin - I'm trying to learn the Violin... again. It's been a minute and it's not going to be easy, but it also isn't going to be too hard. I'll just need to find time and patience. You will actually hear my progress. (~20 mins)

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Social Dragonfly is a podcast about stories, sometimes about me, Andrew Lee, but mostly about the people in my life and around me in San Diego, CA. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or if you're cool, on Spotify.


Mar 15, 202401:03:02
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 226 - Jimmy G the Statboy Super Bowl Era

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 226 - Jimmy G the Statboy Super Bowl Era

Well.... who saw this coming? Anyone, anyone?

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This is Double Doinks and Sackles, teaching you how to football for the last time this season as we prepare for Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. And look who's playing.... the Chiefs and Niners... again. Nobody asked for this. For this final episode of the year, it's just Jimmy G the Statboy, recapping the conference championships and helping you preview the Super Bowl and who he's going to pick to win.

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Surprise, you probably already guessed who he picked... but let him break down the analysis and the heart of his pick as this was actually his Super Bowl Era all along. Or a cruel joke.

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Also we might have a live instagram of our Super Bowl party, if you tune into the @social_dragonfly_pod instagram. Fernando might be there. Travis might be there. Chris might be there. And maybe they'll all pick the Chiefs... you won't know, unless you tune in.

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Thanks again for listening to the podcast. WE appreciate every one or two of you. Enjoy the Super Bowl 58.

Feb 11, 202427:18
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 225 - Fireside Chat - Conference Championships

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 225 - Fireside Chat - Conference Championships

Short and sweet. We almost ran out of time making this episode. This is literally the last minute as the first game is about to start. If you want to know what it's like to chat with us late on a Saturday night about football and wish someone recorded it, we did it folks. Here it is. I'm not sure you can handle this quiet talking mania of football expertise and how to drink a beer without opening it. But we do talk about the Divisional Playoffs and who we got in these Conference Championships to get to Super Bowl 58. Enjoy. Mute your TV and play this instead. Enjoy.

Jan 28, 202401:04:23
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 224 - Dastardly Delirious Divisional Playoffs

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 224 - Dastardly Delirious Divisional Playoffs

Double Doinks and Sackles... Teaching you how to football while trying to express years and years of character torture and torment with the perfect NFL franchise on a hoodie worn by Jodie Foster.
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On this week's show, we go over Super Wild Card Weekend and shake our heads in disgust about the Browns, Dolphins, Cowboys, and Eagles. You had so much promise this year and this is what you did? Look at what the Lions are doing? Do that!

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Speaking of Detroit, we have a commercial for probably the only Detroit style pizza place in San Diego.

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And then finally we make some picks for Delirious and Dastardly Divisional Playoff Weekend. And then we make some HOT TAKES on these great games.

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Double Doinks and Sackles is part of the Social Dragonfly podcast network. Look for the episode in our social media profile pages.

Jan 20, 202439:60
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 223 - Here we go... Marvelous Super Wild Card Weekend

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 223 - Here we go... Marvelous Super Wild Card Weekend

Double Doinks and Sackles... Teaching you how to football while we see if Bill Belichick will coach one of the teams that loses this weekend of the Super Wild Card Playoff weekend.
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On this week's show, we have a post mortem on the NFL regular season, ask why some of our teams didn't make it and talk a little about all the coaching changes that are happening in the NFL this week. It's been very busy. And then we go over Super cali fragilistic expi ali docious Wild Card Weekend and then make some Super hot takes for the Super Fly Wild Card Games. .

Thanks for listening. Double Doinks and Sackles is part of the Social Dragonfly podcast network. Look for the episode in our social media profile pages.

Jan 13, 202444:23
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 222 - Last Chances

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 222 - Last Chances

Double Doinks and Sackles... Teaching you how to football while you wonder if the Raiders also want to hire Jim Harbaugh instead of sticking with the guy who transformed the locker room and culture.
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On this week's show, a shorter episode, but we discuss week 17 and go right into the week 18 picks that really don't matter except for a handful of games. If it feels like we don't care, it's because most of the NFL teams also don't care. But please enjoy. We made the effort.
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Thanks for listening. Double Doinks and Sackles is part of the Social Dragonfly podcast network. Look for the episode in our social media profile pages.

Jan 04, 202431:47
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 221 - What day is it right now?

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 221 - What day is it right now?

Double Doinks and Sackles... Teaching you how to football while you don't know what day it is. It's that day between Christmas and New Years but you swear it's Saturday or Friday or Groundhog dag.
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On this week's show, we go over Week 16 games. Talk a little about Russell Wilson and the Broncos screwing it up again, Jaire Alexander is the captain now... look at him, he's the captain now, the Lions don't suck, the Chiefs are reeling, and the Ravens are really good or are they?
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This week we hear about a great spot for Trashy Trivia and Karaoke in North Park.
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And then we go over Week 17 games and ask why are there 10 early Sunday morning games? Honestly, why? They couldn't throw a couple into the late afternoon to engage us a little? Or maybe we should get ready for New Years Eve. Also Happy New Year!
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Thanks for listening. Double Doinks and Sackles is part of the Social Dragonfly podcast network. Look for the episode in our social media profile pages.
Dec 31, 202359:24
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 220 - Looks Good to Me!

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 220 - Looks Good to Me!

Double Doinks and Sackles... Teaching you how to football while you count 1 million holiday lights at your day job. On this week's show, we go over Week 15 games. Talk a little bit about the lowly Falcons, the Eagles losing another game, the Cowboys, and the Packers.

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Again, don't forget to #FundUsToToronto

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And then we go over Week 16 and one Week 17 game because we won't record again until late next week. That Niners/Ravens game looks amazing.

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Thanks for listening. Double Doinks and Sackles is part of the Social Dragonfly podcast network. Look for the episode in our social media profile pages.

Dec 21, 202301:07:33
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 219 - Three Nothing
Dec 14, 202319:20
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 218 - Can we find a golf cart for Trevor Lawrence?

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 218 - Can we find a golf cart for Trevor Lawrence?

Double Doinks and Sackles! But seriously can we find a golf cart for Trevor Lawrence.

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A little change this week, we have a roundtable discussion on some topics of Week 13 and talk about the future of some teams that include the Eagles, Panthers, and Jaguars.

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We have an update about #fundustoToronto

And then we preview and make our picks for Week 14 and make some hot takes.

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Look for Double Doinks and Sackles and the Social Dragonfly Podcast network and wherever you get your podcasts or on our social media profile page.

Dec 07, 202301:02:00
Bonus Content - 217 - What if we bring Pop Pop?

Bonus Content - 217 - What if we bring Pop Pop?

Bonus Double Doinks and Sackles Content!

How much do you think it costs to book a hotel room for a Blue Jays / A's game in August in Toronto, that overlooks the field?

How much if we include Pop Pop? Well then, this bonus episode is what you need to listen to right away. Enjoy!

Dec 01, 202305:55
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 216 - Week 12 Review, #FundUsToToronto, Week 13 Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 216 - Week 12 Review, #FundUsToToronto, Week 13 Preview

#FundUsToToronto

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Double Doinks and Sackles is really feeling it this week. We review Week 12. Thanksgiving felt like it was a month ago at this point.

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#FundUsToToronto .

And then we preview Week 13 and make some hot takes that just has so much jazz, we can't even begin to explain it.

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#FundUsToToronto .

Thanks for listening. Find Double Doinks and Sackles on the Social Dragonfly podcast network, which is found wherever you get your podcasts.

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Nov 30, 202352:02
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 215 - Week 11 Review and rest of Week 12 Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 215 - Week 11 Review and rest of Week 12 Preview

As promised, Double Doinks and Sackles is back with a full review of Week 11 and a preview of the remaining games of Week 12.

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We got a little trivia and some hot takes on Week 12.... mostly they involve the Panthers because Chris Walters is not here this week for the recording. Enjoy!

Nov 26, 202356:27
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 214 - Week 12 Thanksgiving Game Previews

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 214 - Week 12 Thanksgiving Game Previews

A special and quick episode of Week 12 Thanksgiving games from your hosts of Double Doinks and Sackles... still teaching you how to football on Thanksgiving 2023. Also Fernando and our guest Ray previews the first Black Friday game.

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We'll have more content later this week, allegedly... It will be better than Jack Harlow's halftime show in Detroit, for sure.

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Hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday and able to enjoy all the games with your friends and family.

Nov 23, 202306:34
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 213 - Now leaving Duval County

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 213 - Now leaving Duval County

Double Doinks and Sackles went to Duval County and lived to tell the tale to come back. Sorry no follow up episode as we were just too busy Duvaling all we can Duval.

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On this week's episode, we recap that Jacksonville trip, talk a little about that game, and then lean on Fernando and Chris to help us recap some of those big games from Week 10. Dobby Dimes continues to Dobby, Pollard continues to not get the ball into the end zone, and the Texans are most certainly a thing.

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We go to the outskirts of Jacksonville for this week's commerical about a karaoke and pool bar in JAX.

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And finally we go preview Week 11 of the NFL and provide some hot takes.

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Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Nov 16, 202301:01:12
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 212 - NFL Week 9 Review and looking for a mayo pool

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 212 - NFL Week 9 Review and looking for a mayo pool

Double Doinks and Week 9. Teaching you what the hell happened with Dobby Dimes. But before we get to that, let's go over some of those big games of Week 9.

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We obviously have Fernando in studio this week, so we ask him how he thought of that epic Dobby Dimes game involving the Vikings and Falcons in Hotlanta.

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We have a special commercial from Chris Walters about Gilly's bar in North Park, in it's final stretch run until November 13, 2023. Go there and celebrate and support the staff.

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And finally we discuss the Thursday night game that has already happened (dammit Panthers), and get some thoughts from Chris Walters about that Niners/Jaguars game in Jacksonville. And because you've been good, all 3 of our listeners, you get a little hot takes action from Travis, Chris, and Jimmy G... Duval Boy.

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A destination Jacksonville episode previewing the Niners/Jaguars and maybe some other topics with other celebrities to follow later this week. Thanks for listening. We love you.

Nov 10, 202353:16
Social Dragonfly Podcast and Double Doinks and Sackles present, One final commerical for Gilly's Bar

Social Dragonfly Podcast and Double Doinks and Sackles present, One final commerical for Gilly's Bar

This week's episode of Double Doinks and Sackles will release sometime Saturday 11/11/23 ... but we thought we'd break into your podcast feed with an important word from our "sponsor".

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If you could please... Chris Walters for Gilly's Bar.

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Artwork courtesy of the talented Kasandra Flores

Nov 09, 202301:50
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 211 - Pain Town

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 211 - Pain Town

Double Doinks and Sackles! Teaching Jimmy G, the actual NFL quarterback how to ride the bench.

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On this week's show we recap Week 8. The Niners keep losing, becaused they faced a Bengals team that learned how to play football again. The Chiefs lost to the (check notes) Broncos? And there were a lot of horrible injuries that shaped the landscape of the NFL for Week 9 and beyond,

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We also have a non-commercial... where... well, just listen to find out. You'll want to hear this. Also support Gilly's staff.

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And then we preview Week 9 of the National Football League and make some better hot takes than last week.

. Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Nov 02, 202301:00:55
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 210 - SKOL Statboy SKOL

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 210 - SKOL Statboy SKOL

Double Doinks and Sackles! Teaching Jimmy G the SKOL boy how to be humble.

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On this week's show we recap Week 7. There were some pretty interesting games this past week. And a game where the unexpected happened, the most surprising thing... an upsetting SKOLtastic loss by a team that forgot how to play good football.

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We also have (checks notes and... you've got to be kidding me) a commercial for where to watch a Vikings game in downtown San Diego.

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And then we preview Week 8 of the National Football League and make some scorching hot takes.

Can I be done now writing this episode summary? - Jimmy G the Statboy

. Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Oct 26, 202358:41
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 209 - Disjointed but it's All You Wanted

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 209 - Disjointed but it's All You Wanted

It's a less crowded house for this week's episode of Double Doinks and Sackles, teaching you how to football.

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For one, we have less people in the house, where it's just Travis and Jimmy G the SKOL boy. Fernando is out at a concert listening to the least likely artist you can think he would want to listen to. Chris Walters is on daddy duty, so you get what's left. And what it is, is something... amazing.

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But Fernando did record some commentary from the Gilly's recording studio on the games of week 6 and some predictions for week 7. And then he and Jimmy G the statboy discuss that big NIners/Vikings game. And we also have our standard commentary and banter between Travis and the statboy. The episode goes everywhere, it's a fun ride. You'll like it. No fewer than 10 SKOLs in this episode.

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And then we have a special commercial for Fernando as it's his birthday on the date of this recording. If you wanted to hear someone relearn the violin and play a little song, you'll have to listen to the episode to find it. Thanks to both of our listeners for listening and please tell a friend.

. Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Oct 19, 202301:04:31
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 208 - It's Libra Season

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 208 - It's Libra Season

This week on Double Doinks and Sackles! It's Libra Season!

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We also go over week 5 of the NFL Season, get some Statboy trivia, listen to a commercial for a very Goods restaurant that you should go for your birthday brunch, and then go over week 6 picks. Finally we make some hot takes for Week 6.

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We also have some audio problems in our 2nd part, so go forward about 6 mins (after the commercial) if you don't want to hear our attempts to recover the audio. Message us if you want to know what we picked.

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Thanks for listening as always, and may you find as much joy as Mark Davis at a Las Vegas Airport slot machine.

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Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Oct 12, 202358:32
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 207 - Post Travel Hangover

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 207 - Post Travel Hangover

This week on DDnS, we have a couple friends who are a bit tired and exhausted from their travels to the east coast. So their energy is sorta low. But Travis and the Statboy are running pretty high energy so we'll get through this.

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This week, we ... (mostly Travis and statboy) go over week 4 slate of games, but first hear a little about Fernando and Chris' trip to the Carolinas and the Vikings / Panthers game. And then we talk about that Toy Story Funday Funday game in London/Andy's Room, the Dolphins coming back down to earth, are the Bengals not handling the Burrow situation correctly, CJ Stroud might be the truth, a couple of overtime games, and the disaster that was the Monday Night Football game with the NY Giants and the Seahawks.

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This week we have a commercial for a Cigar Lounge in North Carolina.

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And then finally we bring our hot takes and preview Week 5 slate of games, including that big Sunday Night game between deeem Boys and the 49ers.

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Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Oct 05, 202352:02
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 206 - Our backup QB fills in for Week 4.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 206 - Our backup QB fills in for Week 4.

Week 3 was a little strange and we have to move with the punches. This week Fernando is away, so we had to go to our backup into the co-host seat, and that backup is Chris Walters.

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So when you're on the phone with your girlfriend and she's upset. She's going off about something that you said 'cause she doesn't get your humor like I do. I'm in the room, it's a typical Tuesday night. I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like and she'll never know your story like I do. But she wears short skirts. I wear T-shirts. She's Cheer Captain, and I'm on the bleachers. Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time....

Such wise words from Travis Kelce's new special friend. We're so lucky to have Chris Walters. He belongs to us.

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Besides stuff that TMZ would be interested to talk about, we review Week 3 and talk about that 70 burger from the Dolphins, the Chargers improbable win, and all of the crazy upsets involving the Colts, Cardinals, and Texans. And we praise the legend of Doubby Dimes.

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We have a commercial for La Mesa Oktoberfest.

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And then we make our picks for week 4 and make more literal hot takes, courtesy of MIkey V's hot sauce.

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Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Sep 28, 202301:01:37
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 205 - Love Train to Week 3

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 205 - Love Train to Week 3

Well well well... look who's back. Back again. Chris is back. Look who's back.

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Chris Walters is back to help give some insight and hot opinions about Week 2, along with the usual cast of characters of Fernando, Travis, and Jimmy G the ______ boy.

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Also on today's show, we also make a prayer for Nick Chubb and for the other injuries out there. We are really into the new season now.

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We also have a commericial for a place to get pizza in Minneapolis.

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And then we finally give our predictions for Week 3 and also a new segment, called Hot Takes.

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What's are Hot Takes? Well it involves giving some unique and less than popular opinions on the world of the NFL for this week and maybe we ingest some hot sauce while making them. This is probably what we're going to be known for, isn't it?

. Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.


Sep 21, 202355:41
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 204 - Hurting for Week 2

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 204 - Hurting for Week 2

Woof.

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What a Week 1. Injuries and memes galore.

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This week we go over Week 1 and the fallout from those games.

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The Statboy gives us some stats about that game on Sunday Night, that we waited all day for.

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We play a commercial from last year, because our muscles are a little tight and could use some relief.

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And then we go over Week 2 and make our picks. We layer on some extra sounds and Travis blasts on a bit.

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Stay safe on the astroturf.

. Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.


Sep 14, 202301:02:17
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 203 - WEEK 1 EVERYONE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 203 - WEEK 1 EVERYONE! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!

I have a question for you. A simple question really.


Are you ready? Are you ready for some real regular season FOOTBALL!!!!????


On this week's episode we hear some more statboy trivia. Hear about the greatest individual sports achievements of the podcast team. And then we discuss some NFL news and notes since the last podcast. There have been some injuries.


And then we go over Week 1's matchups. OH football, we've missed you. Enjoy!


Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.


Sep 06, 202301:04:30
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 202 - Predictions for the 2023 NFL Season

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 202 - Predictions for the 2023 NFL Season

Episode 2 of Season 2. Is Fernando's arm better? Tune in to find out.

We start off with some Statboy trivia.

And, ok we waited long enough, let's make some way too early predictions for the 2023 season.

AFC, NFC, Playoffs teams, Conference Champion picks, and Super Bowl winners that are 100% accurate.

We would never steer you wrong.

Adult content is more mild for this episode. So maybe wake your kids up for this one... maybe... maybe not.

Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Aug 24, 202348:32
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 201 - Offseason stuff, Should we start a Patreon or Onlyfans?

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 201 - Offseason stuff, Should we start a Patreon or Onlyfans?

It took a little while but we made it. Here we are... Season 2 of Double Doinks and Sackles!

We are Fernando, Travis, and Jimmy G the (insert new team) Statboy.

We talk about what we've all been doing since our last episode since after the Super Bowl. We've been traveling and living life, but glad we are ready to talk about our top 10 of loves, football... American football. Also some of us learned how to make custom t-shirts.

We also talk about other NFL related off season stuff, new quarterbacks in new places, and a segment we recycle from a bit from popular NBA studio show, but for football. And of course more stats that you can stand.

If you've listened to our podcast, you know we have some weird adult content and this one is up there with weird. This is your warning to put on your headphones and put on Bluey for the kids.

Look for us on the Social Dragonfly podcast network on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Check the links in our social media profiles.

Aug 17, 202340:08
Michael Luverne Garrison

Michael Luverne Garrison

Who names their kid Michael?

What can be said about Michael ... I mean Fernando, that hasn't been said before? He's loud. He says what's on his mind. He loves all things purple. He loves his Minnesota Vikings. SKOL baby. He loves Prince. He loves trivia, specifically football trivia. He loves karaoke. He loves Gilly's, the best bar west of the 15.

Obviously he's all of that but also more nuanced. Did I just write that Fernando is nuanced?

He's also about getting in better shape and melting all those pounds off. What caused that change?

Fernando wasn't his first pseudonym (stage name). He had others as sexy for those cougars in that office he used to work at. He has goals for himself. He's making more adult decisions that might have happened when staring 40 in the face.

Fernando and I went on a walk (sorry about the wind the phone picked up) and I asked him to talk about what motivates him now... now that he's on the other side of 40 and what he sees himself aspire to be after all of these positive changes in his life. We actually talk about what motivates each other and I make an apology to him, based on my first impressions of him.

It's a fun listen and let's see if we get more listens than the Joey episode.

This is Fernando Jackson... or is it?

Jun 16, 202344:12
Social Dragonfly - 2023 Commercial

Social Dragonfly - 2023 Commercial

Social Dragonfly: new commerical for 2023
May 28, 202302:49
How to lose the A's in 10 days

How to lose the A's in 10 days

aka how Oakland deserves better...
This episode ... ok I am going to admit, it's not going to be for everyone.
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It's about a boy who had a favorite baseball team when he discovered sports. It ends up being about a guy who loses that team as an adult from it's home city. Ok, yes, it's me. I been watching this happen over the past 20 years and not surprised how it ended. But it doesn't make me less upset about the matter.
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But why did it happen? Was there a way to avoid this? Who was to blame? Were there any parties innocent? I feel it doesn't matter now, but couldn't help but revisit and break down all the facts out there. There's a strong narrative that Oakland can't have a sports team because it's so damaged in it's infrastruture and development. But that couldn't be further from the truth.
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Bottom line, a baseball team, beloved by the fans of the city, resilent, and overachievers could not overcome their situation and their pitiful owner.
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I love the A's. I love their green and gold color scheme. Their news of their impending relocation made me so angry and I feel compelled to tell you why there could never be a happy ending for this team. And who knows, maybe the story isn't finished. But it sure seems like it is.
May 03, 202346:32
Matcha Monologues - Bali and Gili

Matcha Monologues - Bali and Gili

Come for an audio tour of the last part of my Southeast Asia trip with the sounds of Bali and Gili Islands. Bali is known for tropical drinks, yoga, ancient architecture, temples, and a welcoming attitude for tourists. But it is also known for instagram models, long waits for those aggragated posts and videos that go viral, wild parties, crazy traffic, and tourist traps.

I will remember it for ancient dances and stories, beautiful instruments, offering baskets, rhythmic chopping of ingredients, and very cheap and so very delicious food. And so much culture that I could not get enough of.

There is also Gili Trawangan, one island of a remote island chain, off the coast of Lombok, with it's own vibe and party attitude. But I loved it for it's snorkeling, the nightlife that resembled a speakeasy lounge, and bike riding.

I loved my time traveling on this trip, but I will never forget about Bali. The faces and people I met will be forever imprinted in my memory for a long time. It was so different from my day to day life and everyone should do it as well.

Apr 14, 202358:37
Matcha Monologues - Jakarta

Matcha Monologues - Jakarta

What if I told you, you used to live in a big house and it was nice. Then that family had to move away for reasons too complicated to explain. Life took you and your family to another country and away from that homeland and eventually to North America. Then after 65 years and more of life, you have a chance to return and find that house, or know if it even exists. How would you do it? How do you even start something like that?
Then let me tell you that this house was in the city of Jakarta, one of the most overpopulated cities in the world and it's not getting any better. The country and the public planning build more and more houses around that house and other houses. Thus, it's just going to make it harder and harder to find any remnants of the past.
In March of 2023, I traveled with my mother and my aunt to Jakarta as part of a Southeast Asia family trip. I was determined to try and find this house and I detail what went into it and add some family history about why my family doesn't think positively about China. There was a lot of work and sometimes all the work you put into something like this, will not be enough for the end goal.
This is a story I would have loved to go back in time and tell my past self at the age of 13. It's a story about love for a big family and looking to help the family achieve what is possible despite unfair circumstances. But it's also a story of a child of one generation, trying to take in every moment of the previous generation and relive all the nostalgia they can handle.
Mar 30, 202301:05:29
Matcha Monologues - Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

Matcha Monologues - Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

To start Season 3 of Social Dragonfly, I want to take you on an audio trip with me to Southeast Asia.
In this episode we cover the first week to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
We start with Singapore and exploring this diverse and intense city. Singapore is a country with very strict rules and instructions for people to abide by or else there are consequences. Some argue if it's worth it. Some don't care if the end result is a country with one of the lowest crime rates. You feel safe, and I feel safe. I enjoy how it hasn't really affected the food scene, as shown in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
And then we go to Malaysia, and the city of Kuala Lumpur. We talk to our taxi driver of what we should look at in the city and we also listen to his hopes and dreams and how it is for him to live in Kuala Lumpur. We also hike a waterfall. Again, the food scene is absolutely delicious and yours truly eventually tries some good old school Durian. Will he throw up on the recording? Listen to find out.
Mar 15, 202349:29
Social Dragonfly - Season 3 - What's coming up...

Social Dragonfly - Season 3 - What's coming up...

A state of the union monologue from Andrew about Season 3 of Social Dragonfly and where we will begin this season. Hint, it's in the episode art.
Mar 07, 202323:40
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 029 - Super Bowl LVII Recap - Favorite Moments - Early Predictions - Coming up on the podcast

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 029 - Super Bowl LVII Recap - Favorite Moments - Early Predictions - Coming up on the podcast

Well well well... and so the end is here... of the 2022 NFL Season.  It's been a ride and hopefully it's been fun for you to join us on Double Doinks and Sackles.... teaching you how to football.

On this episode, we are going to recap that amazing Super Bowl.  Sure there were that was suspect holding call, but it didn't ruin an otherwise amazing game.  Patrick Mahomes is the truth.  Jalen Hurts is also the truth.  We also talk about our favorite games of the season and our favorite games for our favorite teams (Vikings, Jaguars, and 49ers).

We have a commercial for a great Asian fusion restaurant in the Normal Heights area of San Diego.

And then we finish off the episode making way too early picks for next season's playoffs.  We talk about who can miss the playoffs who were in the playoffs this season and surprise playoff predictions.  We also talk about that quarterback free agency or trade carousel.

And Jimmy G the stat boy... uh Andrew talks about what's going to come up on this podcast in the next month or so.  Here's a hint.  There will be some Social Dragonfly episodes as Andrew is going to be visiting Southeast Asia on a very spiritual journey.  It's going to be fun and hopefully a little heartfelt.

Finally, we really would like to take this time to thank you for listening to this experimental Sports Podcast.  We started humbly and we ended this stretch having learned a lot and hopefully you'll continue to listen to whatever we might release on this page in the future.

Feb 23, 202346:00
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 028 - Conference Championship Recaps - Prop Bets and Super Bowl Preview / Picks

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 028 - Conference Championship Recaps - Prop Bets and Super Bowl Preview / Picks

And then there were two.  It's Super Bowl time.

On this week's episode, we try not to get PTSD from the Conference Championship games.  That 49ers/Eagles game was the worst.  That Bengals/Chiefs game was better but still something more to be desired.  We discuss some of the coaching movement and speculate on what could happen.

This week's commercial is about what you can do once the NFL football season is over.

And then we go over some Super Bowl prop bets and make our picks for the Super Bowl.

And then we have a heartfelt conversation about if we would actually want to go to the Super Bowl.

Thanks for listening to Double Doinks and Sackles.  We hope we taught you how to football.

Feb 09, 202353:34
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 027 - Divisional Playoff Recap - Coaching Changes - Hot Wings Conference Championship Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 027 - Divisional Playoff Recap - Coaching Changes - Hot Wings Conference Championship Preview

What a great weekend of Divisional Round playoffs!

On this week's special show, we go over those playoff games.  The Jags had a chance.  The Giants had no chance.  The Bengals continue to surprise everyone except themselves.  And the Niners continue to do it with anything but an irrelevant player who's Purdy good.  What were the Cowboys doing?  What were the Bills doing?  We also chat a little bit about the various coaching changes going on in the league.

This week's commercial we visit a good place for a good burrito.  El Zarape.

We flashback to our Super Bowl picks back last Summer.  Some of us picked the wrong teams and some of us really picked the wrong teams.  But who picked the Eagles to make it this far?  Listen to find out.

And then we preview and make our picks for the Conference Championships while eating four increasingly spicy wings, because why not?  It gets a little weird and numb for some.  We also shout out Full Circle Saloon for their Chili cookoff during Pro Bowl Week.

Enjoy the games everyone!  We are almost at the Super Bowl!

Jan 28, 202346:57
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 026 - Super Wild Card Weekend recap - Divisional Playoff Preview - LFG!!!!

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 026 - Super Wild Card Weekend recap - Divisional Playoff Preview - LFG!!!!

What a Super Duper Stupendous Wild Card Weekend!  Lots of great action.  None of the fat and gristle.

In this week's episode, we go over what happened on Super Wild Card Weekend and what we can see happening next week in the Divisional Playoff weekend.  Are the Cowboys for real?  Do the Bills look like they can win despite the Allen turnovers.  Is Brock Purdy going to run out of luck?  Can the Jaguars upset another team?  We will see.

We will break down more of that Divisional Playoff weekend action.  Jimmy G the Stat Boy is drinking wine and has become a football savant, so listen in to listen to him teach you more about football.  Who knew?  Can't wait for this weekend's games.  DUVAL!

Jan 21, 202348:33
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 025 - The end of the 2022 regular season - Week 18 Review - Super Wild Card Weekend Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 025 - The end of the 2022 regular season - Week 18 Review - Super Wild Card Weekend Preview

And with that, the 2022 NFL regular season comes to an end... Good Night!

Feels like we just had week 1 right?  On this episode of Double Doinks and Sackles, we talk about those games of week 18 that are worth mentioning.  We talk about those gritty Detroit Lions.  We talk about the AFC South champion Jacksonville Jaguars.  We talk about the sheer emotion of that Patriots/Bills game where we saw not one but two kickoff TD returns for Nyheim Hines and the Bills.  And we also talk about the enigma that is the Dallas Cowboys.

For our commercial, we head down to Mission Gorge and talk about the best place west of Duval County for a Jags game.

And then we finally get to our picks for Super Duper Greatest Stupendous Wild Card Weekend.  Will all the homers pick their teams for their games this week, or do we see upsets.  Either way, we'll Teal with it.  Thanks for listening.  Let's go playoff football!

Jan 12, 202359:09
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 024 - Thoughts and Prayers to Damar Hamlin - Week 17 recap - Week 18 Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 024 - Thoughts and Prayers to Damar Hamlin - Week 17 recap - Week 18 Preview

Donate Here to Damar Hamlin's The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive

This week on Double Doinks and Sackles, we discuss the harrowing incident that involved Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest during a play during Monday Night football.  We talk about what went through our minds while we watched the events unfold, minute by minute, update by update by the ESPN broadcast.  We also talk about the gofundme that Damar Hamlin started and what we learned about the man and his connections to University of Pittsburgh and his community.

Again if you want to donate to his gofundme that supports his community with toy drives, back to school drives, and kid camps, please click the link above.

We also talk about the Week 17 games and preview the Week 18 matchups.

Thoughts and Prayers to Damar Hamlin.  Get well soon!

Jan 05, 202301:00:01
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 023 - Travis & Jimmy G the Statboy - Week 16 recap and a Week 17 Preview.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 023 - Travis & Jimmy G the Statboy - Week 16 recap and a Week 17 Preview.

It's the holiday season, we had a few cancellations and our system is a bit out of date, and we're a bit short staffed, so you might have your regular podcast show after the new year... maybe.  No Fernando or Chris this week.  They were not affected by Southwest but maybe they might be down with a major case of the Holidays!

Onnnnnn this week's episode, Travis and Jimmy G the Statboy talk about Week 16 of the NFL, which felt like a lot of football on Saturday and Sunday with NBA sprinkled in.  We also talk about the Jags who are currently in the playoff hunt, all of the cold weather games on the schedule, still a Purdy time in San Francisco, the Eagles lost with Jalen Hurts but it was real close, the Dolphins are not enjoying the month of December, the Broncos have finally reached rock bottom, and the Bucs are in trouble.

And then we preview Week 17 and all the playoff clinching scenarios in play.  Who wants the Packers in the playoff hunt?  Maybe one San Francisco fan.  Have a happy new year and hope you get to your final destinations within a week.

Dec 29, 202259:48
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 022 - A Crazy Week 15 recap and a Merry Christmas Week 16!

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 022 - A Crazy Week 15 recap and a Merry Christmas Week 16!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!  Hope you are enjoying yourself and there aren't any surprises this holiday season like what happened to Matt Ryan.  Speaking of we review an absolutely crazy week 15 of the NFL where there was the greatest comeback in NFL history when the Vikings came back to beat the lowly Colts.  We talk about that insane ending to the Patriots/Raiders and we talk about the Pick six that sealed the game for the Jaguars vs the Cowboys. 

We have a commercial for Enchanted Village at Noah Homes if you want more Christmas in your life.

And then we preview a very Saturday heavy Week 16 slate of the NFL.  We hope you have a great holiday and thank you for supporting Double Doinks and Sackles.  We appreciate every listener that gives us a try and anyone else who wants to be taught about football.

Dec 22, 202201:04:37
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 021 - Week 14 recap, the start of Saturday games, and Week 15 Preview.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 021 - Week 14 recap, the start of Saturday games, and Week 15 Preview.

This week on Double Doinks and Sackles, we welcome back Chris Walters to the podcast.  On this week's show, we talk about the return of Baker Mayfield to the Rams, the Cowboys barely beating the Texans, the Lions doing things to make themselves get into the playoff hunt, the Jaguars also doing things to make people believe, the Panthers still surprising people, and some Purdy Purdy impressive quarterback backups.

This week's commercial is for El Cid Brewing in North Park.

We end with talking about the playoff picture right now and the Week 15 slate of games that includes 3 Saturday games.  Thanks for giving Double Doinks and Sackles a listen!  We try not to let you choke on all that info.

Dec 15, 202201:07:02
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 020 - Week 13 recap and Week 14 Preview.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 020 - Week 13 recap and Week 14 Preview.

Take in the Purty Brock Lobster....

Anyway... welcome back to Double Doinks and Sackles.  On this week's episode, a recap of Week 13.  Travis goes on a mini rant about Deshaun Watson's first game back after 700+ days.  Jimmy G the stat boy (who needs a new nickname) talks about what the 49ers will do without Jimmy G and if Purty Brock... I mean Brock Purty will be able to do enough to keep the 49ers ship afloat to probably not the Super Bowl.  Fernando talks about his Vikings and how they like to keep it close.  Phrasing?  Baker Mayfield has a new team that he'll probably not suck playing with?

Our commercial is with Monroe's Market in North Park.

And then we go over the Week 14 slate of games.  Tom Brady plays his favorite childhood team this week, can the Chargers hang with the Dolphins, Eagles try to take down the Giants, and who wants to win more... Patriots or Cardinals.  Happy last week of your fantasy football regular season!



Dec 08, 202259:54
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 019 - Week 12 recap, analyzing free agents, the QB who shall not be named, and Week 13 Preview.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 019 - Week 12 recap, analyzing free agents, the QB who shall not be named, and Week 13 Preview.

Now that you've fully recovered from Thanksgiving, it's time to look back at Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season on Double Doinks and Sackles.  

In today's episode, we recap week 12.  We talk about Jacoby Brissett's last game starting with the Browns, the Jaguars beat the Ravens, two point conversions for the win in two games, Josh Jacobs going off vs the Seahawks, and the Eagles running it down the Packers defense.

Our commercial is about where you should go to watch futbol, or soccer for the gringos.

We then talk about those free agents (like Geno Smith) that increased their value and who we think could take off.  And then we preview some pretty big profile games in Week 13 of the NFL season.  That QB who shall not be named is back against his former team and then we have these games of note: Bills/Patriots, Packers/Bears, Titans/Eagles, Dolphins/49ers, Chiefs/Bengals, and Saints/Bucs.  That's a lot of good football coming at us this weekend.

Dec 01, 202201:01:02
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 018b - Week 11 recap, week 12 Thanksgiving Hangover, and rest of Week 12 Preview.

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 018b - Week 11 recap, week 12 Thanksgiving Hangover, and rest of Week 12 Preview.

How is everyone after their Turkey Day feasts?  Hope you made room for more football.

On this week's second episode, we recap the three Thanksgiving games (the Lions... so close, the Giants... not great, the Vikings... prime time Kirk Cousins showed up!).  We talk about what happened in Week 11 (wow that seemed like weeks ago).  The Chiefs and Travis Kelce always love to torture Travis' fantasy team, New York sucks again because the Giants lost and the Jets have Zach Wilson so it's definitely not his fault, the Eagles got revenge for Colts by beating them for their fired coach?

Our commercial is where you should go for that great Thanksgiving meal.

And finally we talk about the remainder of the week 12 games.

Nov 27, 202201:00:14
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 018a - Week 12 ... THANKSGIVING A. PREVIEW

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 018a - Week 12 ... THANKSGIVING A. PREVIEW

A special preview of the games on Thanksgiving!  Live on tape from the recesses of the best Dive bar west of the 15.  We'll have two episodes this week with the last one sometime this weekend.

Today we talk about the three games on Turkey day.  Can the Lions win 4 straight with a win against the Bills?  Can the Giants revert back to their early season ways and take care of the Cowboys?  And finally will we see a good version of Prime Time Kirk Cousins when the Vikings play host to the Patriots or will he just lay a big stinking turd as he always does when he knows everyone is watching?

OH WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY?  WE HAVE A SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST COMMENTATOR THIS WEEK?  WHO WOULD ... PROBABLY SPEAK ... WITH ALL CAPS... AND DISTINCT PAUSES?   WHAT IN... THE "STEPHEN.... A.... SMITH"... IS GOING... ON HERE?

Come get your fill before the tryptophan kicks in.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Nov 23, 202219:08
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 017 - Week 10 recap - Week 11 Preview

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 017 - Week 10 recap - Week 11 Preview

And then there were none.  Week 10 was a hell of a week and let Double Doinks and Sackles help you process all of that beautiful NFL action.  

On this week's episode we talk about that insane Vikings vs Bills matchup and Fernando fell off a couch and should be a meme.  A week for Justins, Justin Jefferson is the TRUTH while Justin Fields can run it and throw down on your team.  We think the Dolphins are really legit now.  We think Jeff Saturday is making all the right moves to help the Colts win.  Jimmy Garoppolo is nearly unbeatable when he's mediocre, as Jimmy G the Stat Boy has an amazing stat for you.  And let's cheer on the Taylor Heinicke football commies for taking down the last undefeated team.

Our commercial is a little different and might affect the Monday Night game in Mexico.

And finally we look at the current playoff picture and look at who's going to make it and who's a fraud.  Then we make our Week 11 picks.

Come listen to Double Doinks and Sackles.  We might not have Busch Light, but we do have filling football content.

Nov 17, 202259:20
Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 016 - Week 9 recap - Week 10 Preview, what is a Doumble? and yet again, featuring Christopher Walters

Double Doinks and Sackles - Episode 016 - Week 9 recap - Week 10 Preview, what is a Doumble? and yet again, featuring Christopher Walters

Week 10!  Fernando's away this week, or he's about to fly into town at any moment, so again we have Christopher Walters joining Double Doinks and Sackles.

On this week's episode, we talk Week 9!  Are the Packers done?  Are the Rams done?  We talk about the fascinating story of the new interim coach of the Indianapolis Colts and Jeff Saturday, an NFL commentator that has zero head coaching experience.  We talk about the very good New York football teams and pass interfering referees in Washington DC.

We feature a commercial for Duck Foot, I mean Dirty Birds in the College Area of San Diego State.

And we wrap everything up talking about the games of week 10.  A possible revenge game for Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills vs Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings.  Hide your Fernando!  Also will there be another Doumble (double fumble) involving the Chargers?

Thanks for listening to Double Doinks and Sackles, teaching you how to football.  We appreciate all of our two listeners.  

Nov 10, 202201:03:03