The Chocolate Puma Pod
By Brian Thompson
The Chocolate Puma PodSep 27, 2019
Return of The Basketball Jones
In which I am joined by friends of the show for an extended talk about the NBA season. We give our Finals predictions and one of us pledges his undying love for the Orlando Magic.
Brett Favre Is The Worst
In which I give my thoughts on the coverage of Brett Favre and Ime Udoka as well as touch on the treatment of Malika Andrews in her views on the Udoka suspension. Spoiler alert, she's right.
Football Hot Takes
In which I am joined by my most frequent guest and we talk Chicago Bears football, some NFL hot takes and I end with a melancholy happy trails.
Justice for Freya
In which I just basically have a quick ranting session. I talk about the Deshaun Watson suspension, the tragic talk of Freya the Walrus and end with some fun banter on the Detroit Lions.
Merrick Comin'
In which I revel in the minor victory of the Mar A Lago raid, coming around on Kevin Durant's latest trade requests, and reflect on the career of Serena Williams.
Kang Comin'
In which I discuss the hypocrisy some have shown to Britney Griner, the infamous Pink Sauce and the latest Marvel news.
Avoid Ice Cream and Cake
In which I begrudgingly discuss the footage from a school shooting, then onto the lighter fare such as Zach Wilson being in the cougar hall of fame, an elephant that went full John Wick and end with a tale from my grandfather with an unconventional lesson.
Sorry 2022
I am back from a brief hiatus with a new theme song and a new bi-monthly schedule. I start off discussing the ongoing awfulness in this country but follow it up with some Kyrie drama and most importantly I explore the single from the early 2000s, Sorry For 2004.
The Times Are A'changin
In which I break news about the future of this podcast...spoiler alert it ain't going anywhere. I discuss the latest news of the world and boy let me tell you it ain't fun.
Hey Chico, You're Talking To The Bad Guy
The Great Charter Flight Fiasco
In which I pontificate on the WNBA being ridiculous about charter flights, the idiots who interrupted the State of the Union address and end with my favorite runs in music history.
G Funk Will Bring Us Together
In which I pontificate on the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade a bit, touch on the fledgling career of a certain Freedom seeker, and even talk about G Funk halftime being what unites us.
Also apologies for the audio issues, I'll get those taken care of next week yo.
Rough Black History Month Start
In which on the first episode of Black History Month i go into books being banned for being too racial and the historic lawsuit by Brian Flores. Sigh. This month has to get better.
I'm Tired Ya'll
In which I begrudgingly go over the failed (for now) voting rights reform. It's as the title suggests, very tiring with many instances of me choking on my own rage. I do offer a palate cleanser with some takes on the upcoming weekend of NFL Playoff action!
The Wilt Chamberlain Episode
Santa Be Shady
Freedom Isn't Free
In which I finally get my voice back and I am able to pontificate on a few things such as the wild displays by Enes Freedom, a high school student who handled a racist administration and ends on something that made me smile.
The Thanksgiving Episode
In which I give my thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, spoiler alert, it ain't good thoughts. I also talk about the near brawl between the Pistons and Lakers and finally give love and thanks to a very special thing.
Happy Thanksgiving humanoids.
Having A Fields Day
In which I complain, rather annoyingly I may add about the officiating in the Bears loss to the Steelers but I do find time to heap praise on Justin Fields thus continuing my black quarterback agenda. I also pontificate on the enigma that is Scottie Pippen and his scorched earth campaign and of course more on Aaron Rodgers, who is so awful he made me respect Kyrie Irving.
Aaron Rodgers Be Wildin'
Mulaney, Munn and Me
In which I begrudgingly talk about Dave Chappelle....again, Condoleeza Rice insulting the shit out of history and my latest beef on these twitter streets.
Ed Orgeron Be Wildin
Jon Gruden Be Wildin'
Urban Meyer Be Wildin'
I Want Matt Nagy Jailed
In which I am joined by friend of the show Kevin and we go through our emotions following the downright pathetic game by our beloved Chicago Bears. We also find a way to rip onto some anti vaxxers and try to understand Kyrie Irving. Spoiler alert, we don't know what's up with that guy.
Be Safe Out There
Don't You Dare Be Sour!
In which I wonder, in rambling fashion no less, why do we still care about Conor McGregor? I also celebrate the achievements of Big E! And ends with some lightness. It's a chill episode yo.
So Long Omar
In which I bask in the glow of a fantastic weekend for professional wrestling, bid a melancholy happy trails to a beloved actor, and end it on a bright spot.
Are You Ready For Some Football?!
In which I, your boy give a few quick thoughts on the upcoming NFL Season.
The Return of the Best in the World
In which I get in my wrestling nerd bag and give a few to watch out for in the future, my thoughts on the current landscape and of course thoughts on the return of CM Punk.
The Trash Bags Go To The Movies
In which I am joined by two friends and we discuss the cinematic masterpiece 'Twilight.' I of course mean masterpiece in the most disrespectful way possible.
Free Agency Bonanza
Revenge of 1619
F**** Bill Cosby
In which I reiterate the long time feelings on the former Heathcliff Huxtable (F him), the NCAA reversing it's longtime course of not allowing players to make any money (F the NCAA, pay what you owe), and you know I had to get some basketball talk in.
The Jazzman Is Sick
Everybody Hates Kyrie
Sometimes You Gotta Slap A Fan
Stop Stifling Black Excellence
Tony LaRussa Is The Worst
Tim Tebow Is The Worst
Having A Fields Day
X Gave It To Us
A Ramblin' Mess
High Blood Sugar Can Cause Racism...Allegedly
Basketball Jones 3: Halfway Done
Tim Allen May Be Worse Than Grandpa Joe
Bless Your Beautiful Hide!
In which I am joined by a very special guest....MY SISTER. We talk about some of our favorite movies and I guarantee one of my picks will absolutely surprise you. Twas a fun time.