Cautiously Optimistic Podcast
By Cautiously Optimistic
Welcome to Cautiously Optimistic, a podcast brought to you by three young men who were born and raised in LA and know they have their own twist on the world of sports with some extra sauce tossed on. Like a lot of sauce.
Cautiously Optimistic PodcastMay 13, 2019
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 100 - ENDGAME
INTRO (0:00 - 10:09)
- boys back in the Silver Lake studio for 100
- enemy of the pod Josh is here!
- Pokemon meat
C.O. MAILBAG (10:10 - 50:29)
- Let's Be Frank
- future of Fast Food Flavor
- Dodgers-Padres
- best hair in sports
- another Nick freestyle
- NFL kickoffs
- Jesse vs. Sasha Vujacic
NBA (50:30 - 1:06:29)
- second round of playoffs
- summer predictions
NFL (1:06:30 - 1:10:49)
- way-too-early Super Bowl picks
LUCKY BOY (1:10:50 - 1:11:59)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
START-BENCH-CUT (1:12:00 - 1:20:19)
- ranch soda, buffalo wing soda, edible crickets
MLB (1:20:20 - 1:32:19)
- Dodgers' Kenley Jansen, Travis d'Arnaud
- Reds release Matt Kemp, hit 3 homers in 3 pitches
- Kansas City baseball culture
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:32:20 - 1:33:49)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
- special promotion for Episode 100
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:33:50 - 1:42:59)
- NHL player or famous Russian?
- Stanley Cup predictions
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:43:00 - 1:53:59)
- Wendy's bringing back Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Top 5 fast food restaurants
- last meal?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:54:00)
- Josh's 50 seconds
- closing up shop :(
Released: May 6, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 99 - PENULTIMATE
INTRO (0:00 - 7:44)
- Happy birthday Jesse!
- Fred McGriff
- Minnesota minute
- Taco Bell party
C.O. MAILBAG (7:45 - 22:49)
- Josh gets roasted
- coolest dad?
- new mascot?
- future plans
NFL (22:50 - 37:39)
- draft recap
- Rosen to Miami
NBA (37:40 - 50:59)
- second round of playoffs
- Vinsanity will be back
LUCKY BOY (51:00 - 52:09)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (52:10 - 1:02:44)
- Dodgers' first month
- Tim Anderson's bold statement
- Vladito + Lil Nas X
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:45 - 1:03:44)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:45 - 1:06:59)
- McDonald's 2 for $5 Mix & Match
- Sonic Red Bull Slush
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00)
- Twitter
- SpongeBob
- Bran from GoT
Released: May 3, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 98 - SWINECHELLA 2019
INTRO (0:00 - 12:29)
- Jesse's Coachella experience
- Sunday Service
NBA (12:30 - 43:44)
- playoffs underway
- "next question"
- Clippers' future
- Luke Walton in hot water
- Magic Johnson tweets
LUCKY BOY (43:45 - 45:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (46:30 - 1:02:29)
- Dodgers crush Josh Hader
- Vlad Jr. finally arrives
- Puig's brawl shirt
- Tim Anderson suspended
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:02:30 - 1:03:44)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:03:45 - 1:07:14)
- Capitals bounced from playoffs
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:15 - 1:15:19)
- Taco Bell Loaded Nacho Taco
- jelly on breakfast sandwiches?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:15:20)
- WNBA
- Lloyd Pierce
- Torii MacAdams' dad
Released: April 25, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 97 - CREMA
INTRO (0:00 - 12:39)
- Joe Beimel Episode
- Tiger wins Masters
- Florida man likes 7-Eleven
NBA (12:40 - 35:34)
- Magic steps down
- Lakers' future
- playoffs chatter
LUCKY BOY (35:35 - 36:49)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (36:50 - 47:49)
- Dodgers' early season
- Chris Davis gets a hit
- fantasy squabble
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (47:50 - 48:59)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:00 - 53:59)
- Dodger Sausage
- crema pronunciations
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:00)
- Nets
- Tiger
- Old Town Road
Released: April 15, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 96 - GOAT DEBATE
INTRO (0:00 - 8:14)
- Sully's March Madness experience
- opening weekend recap
LUCKY BOY (8:15 - 9:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (9:30 - 25:59)
- It's time for Dodger baseball!
- Braun forgets passport
- farewell, Ichiro
NBA GOAT DEBATE (26:00 - 1:18:19)
- who's the greatest player of all time?
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (1:18:20 - 1:19:19)
- new Challenger Clean Cream Pomade
- available now at ChallengerCare.com
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:19:20 - 1:27:29)
- Swine tries Steak 'n Shake
- Crown Burgers in SLC
- Dodger Stadium's new offerings
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:27:30)
- Rebels busting brackets
- Nick's sister
- oatmeal raisin cookies
Released: March 26, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 95 - BRACKETS N RACKETS
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59)
- USC admissions scandal
- Twitter like and retweet count
MARCH MADNESS (8:00 - 37:59)
- bracket code of conduct
- our upsets and Final Four picks
LUCKY BOY (38:00 - 39:29)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (39:30 - 48:39)
- OBJ traded to Browns
- Le'Veon signs with Jets
- more Chiefs trouble
- Adrian Peterson back with Skins
MLB (48:40 - 55:29)
- 3-batter minimum for relievers
- $1 million prize in HR Derby
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:30 - 56:29)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:30 - 1:02:19)
- McDonald's Cheesy Bacon Fries
- Taco Bell vs. Del Taco
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:20)
- Landon Collins
- Justin Timberlake
- summer approaching
Released: March 18, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 94 - FAIGEN SENSE OF THE LAKERS
INTRO (0:00 - 5:39)
- Kansas concerts
- March Madness bracket challenge
HARRISON FAIGEN (5:40 - 41:29)
7:45 - assigning blame for Lakers' downfall
12:00 - LeBron's culpability
21:00 - where do they go from here?
25:00 - comparing clout
26:30 - In N Out and IHOP talk
34:00 - Super Hot Interesting Take & Shoutouts
LUCKY BOY (41:30 - 43:09)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (44:10 - 55:14)
- Antonio Brown to Raiders
- Case Keenum to Skins
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (55:15 - 56:14)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
MLB (56:15 - 1:07:49)
- Bryce Harper to Phillies
- Kershaw improving
- D'backs sign Adam Jones
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:07:50 - 1:11:49)
- Taco Bell Rattlesnake Burrito
- Fire Sauce saves lives
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:50)
- Archie to Oregon
- defining dunks
- José Canseco
Released: March 11, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 93 - WASHED
INTRO (0:00 - 10:59)
- snow in LA
- IHOP vs. Denny's
HOOPS (11:00 - 34:44)
- Zion's shoe
- Lakers outlook
- Nurkic/Simmons beef
- Tristan Thompson's troubles
- Ja Rule stays struggling
LUCKY BOY (34:45 - 36:39)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (36:40 - 48:29)
- Dodgers spring training
- Bryce Harper latest
- Manny Machado to Padres
- pitch clock
NFL (48:30 - 58:19)
- Robert Kraft arrested
- Steelers disintegrating
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (58:20 - 59:29)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (59:30 - 1:06:59)
- Nick's pilgrimage to the Taco Bell Cantina
- McDonald's Donut Sticks
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:00)
- Paul George
- more Harper
- washed up
Released: February 25, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 92 - SUPER BIRTH
INTRO (0:00 - 6:39)
- 1992
- 21 Savage
NFL (6:40 - 35:59)
- Nick's Super Bowl experience
- game recap + halftime review
- Raiders in SF
LUCKY BOY (36:00 - 37:49)
- offering catering + delivery
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (37:50 - 52:39)
- Anthony Davis saga
- LaVar Ball back in the news
- Porzingod to Dallas
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (52:40 - 53:49)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
C.O. MAILBAG (53:50 - 1:18:29)
- best bar in Topeka? best boy band? best YouTube video?
- most memorable sports moment witnessed?
- Jesse's stance on naps
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:18:30 - 1:21:19)
- McDonald's app deal
- Taco Bell limited-time box
- Shake Shack Chick'n Bites
- Jack in the Box Pannido
- nugget chatter
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:21:20)
- doubling down
- Boogie
- 2 Chainz
Released: February 5, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 91 - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
INTRO (0:00 - 11:59)
- watching classic TV shows
- Fyre Fest
- big announcement!
NFL (12:00 - 40:39)
- Rams-Saints fiasco
- overtime rules
- Patriots won't die
- early Super Bowl predictions
- Romostradamus
LUCKY BOY (40:40 - 42:59)
- support our friends after their kitchen fire!
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (43:00 - 56:14)
- Lakers chatter
- L.A. favorite landing spot for Melo
- Harden ties Kobe's MSG record
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (56:15 - 57:59)
- new Challenger Shower Trio Sampler Pack
- available now at ChallengerCare.com/Free
MLB (58:00 - 1:04:29)
- Hall of Fame class + snubs
- Dodgers FanFest this Saturday
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:30 - 1:07:39)
- KFC bowls
- Taco Bell anniversary drop
- Blaze testing new item
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:40)
- Lonzo Ball
- Guapdad 4000
- Tacos Villa Corona
- ATL
Released: January 24, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 90 - THREE-TIMERS CLUB
INTRO (0:00 - 11:59)
- Kyler Murray's career
- Dodgers catchers
NFL PLAYOFFS (12:00 - 36:39)
- divisional round recap
- conference championship previews
NBA (36:40 - 44:29)
- Blake curves Ballmer
- Thunder retire Nick Collison's jersey
MIRIN FADER (44:30)
45:20 - thoughts on pet Instagrams
49:00 - reflecting on 2018 stories
51:50 - covering a transgender athlete
57:00 - favorite stories of the past year
1:05:40 - learning on the road
1:08:00 - confidence as a writer
1:11:00 - "rapid-fire" questions
1:21:45 - ketchup talk
1:23:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes and Shoutouts
Released: January 15, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 89 - THE USUAL SUSPECTS
INTRO (0:00 - 4:29)
- Nick's sports watching credibility questioned
COLLEGE FOOTBALL (4:30 - 30:29)
- Clemson/Alabama Natty
- Jesse's new side hustle
- Kliff Kingsbury to Kardinals
NFL (30:30 - 57:59)
- Double Doink
- The Usual Suspects
- divisional round preview
NBA (58:00 - 1:07:59)
- Young Lakers get inspired
- Thibs out in Minnesota
- Chandler Parsons saga
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:00 - 1:10:59)
- Top 5 Best-Sellers of 2018
- Sully tries Sonic breakfast bowl
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:11:00)
- Polyana Viana
- Sierra Nevada Resilience IPA
Released: January 9, 2019
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 88 - HAPPY NEW YEAR
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59)
- 365 burgers
- Bevo vs. Uga
- dog Instagrams
NFL (8:00 - 25:59)
- playoffs preview/predictions
- Vikings recap
- Steelers drama
NCAAF (26:00 - 37:29)
- CFP semifinals
- New Year's 6
- Natty talk
NBA (37:30 - 51:39)
- LeBron drinks wine, calls himself GOAT
- Lakers' young players turning up
- Kobe expecting another daughter
MLB (51:40 - 59:59)
- Dodgers trade Puig
- Harper sources say...
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:00:00 - 1:06:29)
- Sonic breakfast
- Carl's Jr. Double Deals
- Taco Bell bringing it back
- No Fry January?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:06:30)
- Northwestern football
- Super Bowl pick
Released: January 3, 2019
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 87 - MIRJAM SWANSON
INTRO (0:00 - 4:59)
- Gronk Episode
- bean soup
- Let Our Communities Adjust Late-Night Act
FOOTBALL (5:00 - 30:34)
- Rams struggling, Vikings back, Skins win!
- Week 16 locks/upsets
- Early Signing Period
MLB (30:35 - 36:44)
- Dodgers sign Joe Kelly
- Puig trade rumors
WHAT THE PUCK? (36:45 - 38:29)
- Ovi ballin'
MIRJAM SWANSON (38:30)
40:20 - career path
43:15 - 'Jammer' nickname
44:00 - fan to reporter
48:00 - Clippers chatter
58:50 - working with Jovan Buha
1:03:00 - covering Kawhi
1:08:45 - D-Fish coaching Sparks
1:14:50 - Women's Drew League
1:17:20 - Fast Food Flavor
1:21:30 - Super Hot Interesting Takes & Shoutouts
OUTRO (1:25:35)
Released: December 20, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 86 - STEEZE
INTRO (0:00 - 9:44)
- Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years
- Cardi B and Offset split
NCAAF (9:45 - 25:59)
- bowl preview
- playoff format
- USC hires Kliff Kingsbury
NFL (26:00 - 56:39)
- Kareem Hunt and Reuben Foster
- Sanchise back
- NFC playoff implications
- bandwagon Rams fans
- Packers fire McCarthy
- Week 14 locks/upsets
MLB (56:40 - 1:05:09)
- Dave Roberts gets extension
- Paul Goldschmidt to Cardinals
- Mariners-Mets trade
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:05:10 - 1:08:49)
- Seattle gets a team!
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:08:50 - 1:16:14)
- KFC chicken and waffles
- fry servings
- In N Out to Oklahoma
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:16:15)
- Meek Mill
- baseball shifts
- Celebrity Deathmatch
- Friends
- Justin Jackson
Released: December 6, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 85 - CORN DOGS 2018
INTRO (0:00 - 10:59)
- Corn Dogs 2018
- Episode Ochocinco
- Jesse in Pacific Northwest
NFL (11:00 - 27:39)
- Rams no longer undefeated
- Saints sign Dez
- Skins lose more than game
- Week 10 locks/upsets
NBA (27:40 - 37:29)
- Is Luke Walton's job safe?
- LeBron coasting
- Lakers sign Tyson Chandler
- All-Star Draft televised
MLB (37:30 - 53:59)
- Kersh, Doc, Freese back
- Zaidi, Woodward, Ward out
- Should Dodgers sign Harper?
NCAAB (54:00 - 55:59)
- Duke lays smackdown
- early showdowns
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (56:00 - 1:03:59)
- McDonald's Triple Breakfast Stacks
- Guy Fieri wins re-election
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:04:00)
- Bill Walton
- Yasiel Puig
- Ochocino thank you
Released: November 8, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 84 - SPOOKY SZN
INTRO (0:00 - 5:19)
- Happy Halloween
- Randy Moss episode
WORLD SERIES (5:20 - 35:39)
- back-to-back losses
- 18-inning marathon
- Game 4 decisions
- Kershaw's future
NFL (36:30 - 1:05:39)
- Rams 8-0, Gurley ties Crazylegs, acquire Fowler
- Adrian Peterson turns back the clock + HaHa
- Vikings lose to Saints + Chiefs update from Kansas
- Demaryius to Texans, Golden Tate to Eagles
- Browns clean house
- Week 9 locks/upsets
NBA (1:05:40 - 1:24:29)
- Lakers lose 2 straight after Lance game
- Brandon Ingram back, Lonzo starting over Rondo
- LeBron's 'patience' quote
- Klay Thompson gets buckets
- Beverley vs. Westbrook Part II
- Austin Rivers tribute video
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:24:30 - 1:28:29)
- Jack in the Box Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito
- spooky deals
- McRib rehashed
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:28:30)
- Utah State
- hot dogs vs. corn dogs
Released: October 31, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 83 - LET'S GET THIS BREAD
INTRO (0:00 - 3:59)
- bread
MLB (4:00 - 25:29)
- NLCS recap
- World Series preview
- Manny Machado antics
NBA (25:30 - 34:59)
- Lakers fight!
- off to 0-3 start
LUCKY BOY (35:00 - 36:29)
- catering services for your watch party
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (36:30 - 51:59)
- Rams 7-0, Chargers apathy
- Raiders trade
- Justin Tucker's miss
- Week 8 locks/upsets
- fantasy team names
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (52:00 - 57:59)
- Jack in the Box Ribeye Burgers
- Buffalo Wild Wings BBQ Pumpkin Ale Sauce
- "Nightmare King"
- Del Taco advice
- Freddy's Steakburgers
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (58:00)
- "The Flip"
- candy corn
Released: October 23, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 82 - SOMETHING'S BREWIN'
INTRO (0:00 - 17:39)
- baseball announcers
- Khabib-McGregor
MLB (17:40 - 36:09)
- Dodgers beat Braves
- NLCS preview
- Angel Hernandez
NFL (36:10 - 53:49)
- Drew Brees record
- Vikings/Rams recap
- Sully at Arrowhead
- Week 6 locks/upsets
LUCKY BOY (53:50 - 55:09)
- catering services for your watch party
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (55:10 - 1:02:29)
- Jimmy Butler goes in
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:02:30 - 1:04:59)
- NHL is back!
- Nick's hockey update
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:05:00 - 1:08:24)
- Carl's Jr. Pastrami Thickburger
- Little Caesar's under attack
- Freddy's Steakburgers
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:08:25)
- sweater weather
- friends of the pod doing big things
Released: October 11, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 81 - VERIFIED
INTRO (0:00 - 10:29)
- Kobe controversy
- Sully gets the blue check
MLB (10:30 - 44:29)
- Dodgers 6th straight division title
- postseason predictions
NFL (44:30 - 1:06:29)
- Rams/Vikings
- fantasy issues
- Earl Thomas finger
- farewell Fitzmagic
- Week 5 locks/upsets
LUCKY BOY (1:06:30 - 1:07:59)
- catering services for your watch party
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (1:08:00 - 1:16:59)
- Lebron’s helicopter
- Lakers preseason
- Sixers phone bucket
WHAT THE PUCK? (1:17:00 - 1:22:19)
- Canucks ban Fortnite ban
- Caps' Tom Wilson suspended 20 games
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:22:20 - 1:25:59)
- National Taco Day!
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:26:00)
- Addison Russell
- Eric Reid
- love in the air
- BTS Army
Released: October 4, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 80 - BOYS GOT BEEF
INTRO (0:00 - 16:59)
- National Pancake Day
- Vikings beef
NFL (17:00 - 38:29)
- Week 4 recap
- Baker time
- Week 5 locks/upsets
MLB (38:30 - 51:29)
- Dodgers coming down to the wire
- Joe West ejections
LUCKY BOY (51:30 - 52:59)
- for your watch parties
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (53:00 - 1:05:39)
- Kawhi's laugh
- Lakers media day
- Jimmy Buckets drama
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:05:40 - 1:10:19)
- Taco Bell boxes
- more Steak 'n Shake research
- cheesy list
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:10:20)
- Tyga
- YG feat. Kiké
- making up
Released: September 27, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 79 - THIS GURLEY'S ON FIRE
INTRO (0:00 - 27:19)
- Nick's Bitmoji
- Eminem responds to MGK
- Drake, Kanye, Maroon 5
- USC football struggles
- Space Jam 2
MLB (27:20 - 34:49)
- Dodgers rolling
- postseason outlook
LUCKY BOY (34:50 - 36:19)
- thanks to our proud sponsor
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (36:20 - 58:59)
- Fitzmagic continues
- Clay Matthews penalty
- Patrick Mah-O-M-G
- halftime retirement
- Boston Tree Party (Josh Gordon)
- Week 3 upsets/locks
NBA (59:00 - 1:04:49)
- Jimmy Buckets drama
- GM Elton Brand
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:50 - 1:09:49)
- Taco Bell Breakfast Stacker
- Kansas Steak 'n Shake
- Sonic dessert
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:09:50)
- don't @ me
- MGK
- September call-ups
Released: September 20, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 78 - ONE FOR MAC
INTRO (0:00 - 12:24)
- iPhone XS
- Kobe friendship
- Andrew Bynum comeback?
- Waffle House weather service
NFL (12:25 - 32:49)
- Week 1 roundup
- Week 2 upsets/locks
NCAAF (32:50 - 44:59)
- USC loss + coaching questions
- Kansas ends streak
- fist-pump injury
LUCKY BOY (45:00 - 46:39)
- thanks to our proud sponsor
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (46:40 - 55:09)
- Dodgers deja vu
- NL playoff push
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (55:10 - 1:01:09)
- Double Cheesy Gordita Crunch
- Taco Bell Top 15 reaction
- In N Out appreciation
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:01:10)
- Jonah Hill
- Allie Clifton
- Mac Miller tribute
Released: September 13, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 77 - POD DEVIL
INTRO (0:00 - 16:59)
- Dennis Santana pod
- Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad
- MGK vs. Eminem
LUCKY BOY (17:00 - 18:39)
- 1.2 pound burrito will fill you up
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NFL (18:40 - 45:49)
- Le'Veon Bell holdout
- Donald, Mack get paid
- Week 1 upsets/locks
- Super Bowl predictions
NCAAF (45:50 - 54:19)
- USC gets the W
- Nick Saban's outburst
- Kansas football woes
MLB (54:20 - 1:03:59)
- Dodgers roller coaster
- new faces in LA
- Ohtani ouch
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:04:00 - 1:08:44)
- Fruit Loops donuts at Carl's Jr.
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:08:45)
- Lil Jon
- Yahoo
- support for #FriendOfThePod
Released: September 7, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 76 - BLESS'M
INTRO (0:00 - 9:44)
- Kansas check-in
- Nick says Yahoo!
LUCKY BOY (9:45 - 11:14)
- catering services
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (11:15 - 27:09)
- Dodgers chasing
- Kenley's struggles
- Players' Weekend
- new haircuts?
NCAAF (27:10 - 42:39)
- JT Daniels starting for USC
- Week 1 matchups
NFL (42:40 - 57:49)
- new contracts
- backup QB trades
- Hard Knocks
NBA (57:49 - 1:01:44)
- Manu retires
- fresh kicks
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:01:45 - 1:07:29)
- Top 15 Taco Bell items of all time
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:30)
- Clint Dempsey
- Saquon Barkley
- #FriendOfThePod engagement
Released: August 30, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 75 - SONIC BOOM
INTRO (0:00 - 11:19)
- Scott Alexander episode
- Kansas moves
- rip @sullayyy
- NCAA hoops rule changes
LUCKY BOY (11:20 - 13:19)
- family/friend visits
- catering services
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (13:20 - 26:24)
- Dodgers & Dre Day
- Joe Simpson shook
- Big Sexy history
- trash can ejection
NBA (26:25 - 31:59)
- schedule leak
- new Lakers jerseys
- KD-McCollum podcast beef
- Wade, Dirk, Kawhi
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (32:00 - 39:39)
- Sonic shoutout
- Qdoba vs. Chipotle
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (39:40)
- California love
- NBA writing
- football mullet
- new music
Released: August 10, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 74 - KENLEYFORNIA
INTRO (0:00 - 4:29)
- Shark Week
- breaking bews?
LUCKY BOY (4:30 - 5:59)
- catering services
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (6:00 - 29:29)
- Dodgers chatter
- Machado/Swine hair
- trade deadline approaching
- more Miami chains
- Poncedeleon
NFL (29:30 - 43:39)
- Rams' contracts
- Darnold not paid yet
- Browns on Hard Knocks
- Skins/Vikings early thoughts
NBA (43:40 - 1:03:09)
- Michael Beasley joins Meme Team
- LeBron roasting predictions
- mural vandalism air-it-out
- Wade, Dirk, Kawhi
- New Balance courting Gordon Hayward
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:10 - 1:06:14)
- Complex's best Taco Bell menu items
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:06:15)
- Instagram music
- Machavez Ravine
Released: July 26 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 73 - MANNYWOOD 2.0
MLB INTRO (0:00 - 24:59)
- weather update
- Mannywood 2.0
- HR Derby/ASG recap
- Josh Hader tweets
- old Dodgers tweets
POP QUIZ (25:00 - 29:59)
- recent Dodgers All-Stars
NBA (30:00 - 46:09)
- Kawhi traded to Toronto
- Lakers Summer
- LeBron makes an appearance
- bye-bye IT and Brook
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (46:10 - 54:49)
- Nacho Fries back at Taco Bell
- new flavor at Wing Stop
- Alondra's challenge
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (51:09)
- LA murals
- Liz Cambage
- BDE
- Bryce Harper
Released: July 19, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 72 - LABRON
NBA INTRO (0:00 - 28:24)
- LeBron James signs with Lakeshow
- Lakers' ceiling going forward
- rest of NBA free agency + Kawhi saga
MLB (28:25 - 38:49)
- Dodgers chatter
- Coors Field return
- Freeway Series
WORLD CUP (38:50 - 49:14)
- Nick's negativity
- soccer appreciation
- Team USA questions
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (49:15 - 54:49)
- Naked Chicken Chalupa last call
- Nacho Fries returning soon
- cold McDonald's emergency
- Cheba Hut
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (54:50)
- fireworks
- July 4 hot dogs vs. July 4 hamburgers
- AIR7
Released: July 6, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 71 - ESCALATION
INTRO (0:00 - 6:59)
- Wyoming updates
POP QUIZ (7:00- 11:59)
- new segment!
LUCKY BOY (12:00 - 13:59)
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (14:00 - 27:59)
- Dodgers chatter
- hair talk re: Bryce Harper + Swine
- Hanley Ramirez needs new friends
NBA (28:00 - 57:39)
- draft recap
- awards analysis
- Paul George #FutureLaker
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (57:40 - 1:03:29)
- Taco Bell news
- Wyoming freshness
- unfortunate closures
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:03:30)
- Woj's thesaurus
- NBA trade take
- Robert Williams
Released: June 27, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 70 - A NEW ERA
INTRO (0:00 - 7:59)
- Sully live from the 307
- Coors Field
- Vegas pit stop
WHAT THE PUCK? (8:00- 10:59)
- Capitals win Stanley Cup
- top Alex Ovechkin moments
LUCKY BOY (11:00 - 12:49)
- Sully's last meal in SoCal
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
MLB (12:50 - 24:14)
- Big Sexy, Beltre at The Ravine
- Dodgers chatter
- Joc Pederson's new diet?
- All-Star voting
NBA (24:15 - 50:19)
- Finals recap
- LeBron's legacy, future
- "Kylie Kuzma"
- Clippers to Inglewood?
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (50:20 - 55:19)
- Jack in the Box asada fries
- early Wyoming selections
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (55:20)
- Game of Zones
- RIP Anthony Bourdain
- Kim's recovery
- Burger King
Released: June 13, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 69 - NICE
INTRO (0:00 - 22:24)
- last in-studio podcast together
- around the room
- Lucky Boy love
- Sully sendoffs
- welcome back Joe
LET'S BE FRANK CROSSOVER (22:25 - 35:59)
- beach ball/wave debate continues
JOVAN BUHA (36:00 - 48:09)
- NBA Twitter for ESPN
- Drake vs. Pusha T analysis
JONAH ROSENBAUM (48:10 - 1:02:09)
- favorite karaoke song
- Wyoming thoughts
- Michigan/Dodgers predictions
- quick hitters
JUSTIN POSTHUMA (1:02:10 - 1:10:24)
- greetings from Tennessee
- Your Call Football + Johnny Manziel
- J.R. Smith musings
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:10:25)
- All Caps
- bon voyage Sully
Released: June 5, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 68 - CHICKEN STRIP
INTRO (0:00 - 10:19)
- National Donut Day
- Drake vs. Pusha T
- "ye"
LUCKY BOY (10:20 - 11:39)
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (11:40 - 25:19)
- JR Smith's Game 1 sausage
- looking ahead in the Finals
- Bryan Colangelo burner accounts
START-BENCH-CUT (25:20 - 28:44)
MLB (28:45 - 35:29)
- Kershaw back to DL
- weekend series with Rockies
- Dodgers' All-Stars?
WHAT THE PUCK? (35:30 - 37:54)
- Stanley Cup Final update
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (37:55 - 41:59)
- Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club from Jack in the Box
- best chicken strips in the game?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (42:00)
- Don Nelson
- Ross Stripling Pod
- Nick's Twitter announcement
- Sully roast
Released: June 2, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 67 - WAVY
INTRO (0:00 - 10:44)
- Taj Gibson episode
- Happy birthday Sully
- Dodgers chatter
LUCKY BOY (10:45 - 12:20)
- vegetarian and vegan options
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (12:30 - 38:45)
- Warriors/Cavs preview
- Conference Finals recap
- LeBron/MJ debate
- Kobe writes a book
- Lakers work out Gelo, Welsh
C.O. MAILBAG (39:00 - 57:29)
- Dodger Dogs
- Drake
- beer
WHAT THE PUCK? (57:30 - 1:00:29)
- Stanley Cup Final update
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:00:30)
- beach balls and waves at the stadium?
- New Girl
Released: May 30, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 66 - PUIG POD
INTRO (0:00 - 11:54)
- Yasiel Puig Pod
- Dodgers bouncing back
- MLB chatter
BREAKING NEWS (11:55 - 15:14)
- old guys still chugging along
NFL (15:15 - 17:59)
- national anthem policy
PLAYERS' LOUNGE (18:00 - 25:19)
- Wyoming edition
LUCKY BOY (25:20 - 26:59)
- catering service info
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (27:00 - 36:09)
- Conference Finals
WHAT THE PUCK? (36:10 - 39:34)
- Capitals to the Stanley Cup Final
- facing expansion Vegas Golden Knights
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (39:35 - 42:09)
- Naked Chicken Chalupa is back at Taco Bell
- check out the Swine Scale infographic!
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (42:10)
- more congrats
- Dylan Covey
Released: May 25, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 65 - JASON OCHART
INTRO (0:00 - 17:39)
- Laurel or Yanny?
- sports betting is now legal
- Browns on Hard Knocks
- ketchup coach
- Nick's article on Matt Kemp
JASON OCHART (17:40 - 39:59)
18:10 - www.drivelinebaseball.com/
20:00 - pro ambassadors
21:00 - attack angle analysis
24:00 - valuing exit velocity
26:00 - consulting with MLB teams
28:30 - Trevor Bauer connection
34:10 - Dodgers talk
36:00 - Fast Food Flavor
LUCKY BOY (40:00 - 41:39)
- catering service info
- more info: luckyboyburgers.com/
NBA (41:40 - 57:09)
- Conference Finals chatter
- draft lottery and Luka Doncic
- Kawhi spotted at Dodger Stadium
- Chimezie dreamin'
WHAT THE PUCK? (57:10 - 59:34)
- Capitals capitalizing in the playoffs
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (59:35)
- #CautiousFam
- Boogie
- Lloyd Pierce
- Nick Collison
Released: May 18, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 64 - FUZZY ZADDY
INTRO (0:00 - 9:29)
- Fuzzy Thurston episode
- Dodgers downers
- MLB expansion?
- Bartolo's anniversary
START-BENCH-CUT (9:30 - 15:04)
- old guys still chugging along
LUCKY BOY (15:05 - 15:54)
- take your mom out for a burrito
NBA (15:55 - 31:09)
- Zaddy issues in LeBronto
- Brad Stevens' sorcery
- Kobe advises Ben Simmons
- Becky Hammon and the coaching carousel
C.O. HEADLINES (31:10 - 33:34)
- A.I. renaissance
- lube
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (33:35 - 35:59)
- Burger King Sourdough King
- Taco Bell update
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (36:00)
- Sprout God
- moms
- Rachel Nichols
Released: May 8, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 63 - MAYDAY
INTRO (0:00 - 16:39)
- happy birthday, Swine!
- Yimi Garcia episode
- NFL Draft recap
LUCKY BOY (16:40 - 18:29)
- new sponsor and its related Cinco de Mayo fiesta
MLB (18:30 - 50:44)
- Corey Seager done for the season
- how do the Dodgers proceed?
- new segment: In or Out?
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (50:45 - 51:24)
- 8th annual Poker Bowl coming up
- cscpasadena.org for more info
NBA (51:25 - 1:13:54)
- second round of the playoffs
- Thunder's demise
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:13:55 - 1:22:44)
- Burger King Spicy Nuggets
- Swine's favorite fast food of the past year
- Nick's Fatburger experience
- local renovations
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:22:45)
- milkshake madness
- Westworld
Released: May 1, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 62 - CHRISTINA KARAGIAS
INTRO (0:00 - 22:19)
- Wilmer Font DFA eulogy
- Jesse's Coachella vs. Nick's Coachella
- Kanye controversy
LUCKY BOY (22:20 - 36:59)
- new sponsor!
- Christina Karagias interview
NBA (38:00 - 55:44)
- Pelicans sweep Blazers
- Trust the Process + #FreeMeek
- Paul George, future Laker?
- Derek Fisher/Matt Barnes updates
MLB (55:45 - 1:06:39)
- Walker Buehler's first start
- Pedro Baez disappointment
- are the Angels for real?
- Sean Manaea no-no
START-BENCH-CUT (1:06:40 - 1:16:04)
- QBs in the NFL Draft
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:16:05)
- baseball Twitter
- Shaq mocks Joe Ingles
Released: April 26, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 61 - CHAN HO POD
INTRO (0:00 - 15:00)
- Chan Ho Park episode
- Kanye is tweeting again
- Nick's Coachella recap
- G-League increases player salaries
- Dodger Stadium proposal ideas
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (15:05 - 15:59)
- National Young Adult Cancer Awareness
- more info: www.cscpasadena.org
NBA (16:00 - 37:14)
- NBA playoffs early musings
- James Harden step-back reevaluated
- Lonzo gets first Fortnite win
MLB (37:15 - 1:01:29)
- Dodgers chatter
- Trayce Thompson cut again
- Ohtani rattled by us?
- Jose Bautista back in the league
- postponements galore
WHAT THE PUCK? (53:29 - 55:24)
- Golden Knights beat Kings, co-favorites to win Cup
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (55:25 - 58:59)
- Cholula Buttery Jack
- Dodger Dog on the Swine Scale
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (59:00)
- Coachella paella/IG
Released: April 19, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 60 - AVERY YANG
INTRO (0:00 - 6:40)
- Andrew Toles episode
- Dodgers to host 2020 ASG
- basebrawls
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (6:45 - 8:05)
- National Young Adult Cancer Awareness
- more info: www.cscpasadena.org
AVERY YANG ON SHOHEI OHTANI (8:40)
11:00 - Shohei Ohtani playing schedule
12:40 - media hype
16:00 - relationships with teammates/coaches
20:00 - Japanese baseball background
22:30 - Can Ohtani win MVP?
27:45 - Start/Bench/Cut
31:45 - Ohtani batting practice
NBA (33:00 - 1:24:59)
- Andre Ingram & Boban
- playoffs preview
- awards predictions
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:25:00 - 1:29:29)
- Avery Yang's favorite
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:30:00)
- Angels World Series?
Released: April 13, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 59 - MASTERFUL
INTRO (0:00 - 25:44)
- Guillermo Mota episode
- NBA 2K League
- RGIII signs with Ravens
- Conor McGregor flips out
- Dodgers' early scuffles
- Ok Ohtani!
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (25:45 - 26:59)
- National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week
- more info: www.cscpasadena.org
GOLF GUYS (27:00 - 50:59)
- Masters chatter
- Henry Moffly in studio
- Adam Ochart on the line
NBA (51:00 - 1:01:29)
- Kyrie's injury
- Western Conference playoff race
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:01:30 - 1:04:39)
- Taco Bell's new Triple Melt duo
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:04:40)
- James Harden's step-back
Released: April 7, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 58 - APRIL FOOLIN'
INTRO (0:00 - 6:54)
- Chad Billingsley episode
- welcome back, Sully
- MLB Opening Day
- Dodger baseball returns
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY PASADENA (6:55 - 8:09)
- National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week
- more info: www.cscpasadena.org
PLAYERS' LOUNGE (8:10 - 14:14)
- 2006 Dodgers
JONAH ROSENBAUM (14:15 - 20:29)
- #FriendOfThePod live from Final Four
HOOPS (20:30 - 44:44)
- Final Four chatter
- Grayson Allen's future
- Arike Ogunbowale ousts UConn women
- Lakers winding down and summer considerations
- LiAngelo Ball declares for NBA draft
- NBA Hall of Fame inductees
NFL (44:45 - 50:19)
- Rams' offseason additions
- should Sully's Vikings be worried in NFC?
- Jesse's RG3 jersey deal
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (50:20 - 53:22)
- Swine Scale debut
- Burger King's Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (53:23)
- Wendy's mixtape
- LAFC
- The Brow no more?
Released: April 1, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 57 - TYE RICHARDSON
INTRO (0:00 - 16:29)
- Alex Wood episode
- Justin Turner broken wrist
- Jordan Clarkson's dinosaur theory
- Fortnite fun
TYE RICHARDSON (16:30 - 56:19)
17:20 - bracket update
21:00 - covering South Regional in Nashville
26:00 - UMBC shocks Virginia
31:45 - Tye's alma mater Arkansas bows out
36:00 - looking ahead in tourney
41:00 - Start-Bench-Cut from first weekend
44:50 - Southern #FastFoodFlavor
50:10 - Is Paul George coming home?
OUTRO (56:20)
- our updated picks
- ketchup shoutout
- Sully's off to Hawaii
Released: March 21, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 56 - LET THE MADNESS BEGIN
INTRO (0:00 - 9:19)
- Travis Wear breaking news
- "You like that?"
- USC snubbed
MARCH MADNESS (9:20 - 1:01:39)
- things to watch
- Round of 64 picks
- upsets/cinderellas
- Final Four predictions
C.O. HEADLINES (1:01:20 - 1:03:49)
- the last white rhino
- Trump and North Korea
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (1:03:50 - 1:07:19)
- The Swine Scale has arrived
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:07:20)
- Al Kaline
- #FuncleSwine
- Julius vs. Draymond
Released: March 14, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 55 - BREAKING NEWS
INTRO (0:00 - 10:25)
- Orel Hershiser and Russell Martin Episode
- Kobe Bryant, Oscar winner
- happy birthday Shaq
- SoCal High School Hoops: Pasadena v Chino Hills
- a taste of March Madness
C.O. HEADLINES (10:30 - 13:50)
- new segment where we dissect the latest news headlines to feature the phrase "cautiously optimistic." We are the experts after all.
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE(14:00 - 15:10)
- new shampoo and conditioner!
- order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M
NBA (15:20 - 24:30)
- Lonzo getting buckets
- JR Smith throws soup at assistant coach
- Clippers swipe right on Bumble
- disrespect level in the NBA rapidly rising
START-BENCH-CUT (24:45 - 33:50)
- dunked on, crossed over with fall, rejected
- what gets started as most disrespectful?
MLB (33:50 - 41:40)
- Dodgers vs Yu coming up, Kemp hitting dongs
- Lester bounce pass
- return of the bullpen cart?
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (41:45 - 48:10)
- super expensive Crunch Wrap
- McDonald's adding fresh beef for the first time since the 70s
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (48:15)
Released: March 7, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 54 - STRAIGHT OUTTA LITHUANIA
INTRO (0:00 - 7:19)
- happy "birthday" Nick!
- NCAA scandal
- Horace Grant episode
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (7:20 - 8:29)
- new shampoo and conditioner!
- order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M
MIRIN FADER (8:30)
9:50 - "The LaMelo Show" genesis & focus
12:50 - sitting down with LaVar Ball
14:50 - access in Lithuania
17:15 - Big Baller Brand takeover
21:10 - new experiences for LaMelo, Mirin
25:20 - analyzing Lithuanian surroundings
32:30 - Ball in the Family
35:10 - LaVar as head coach
38:30 - What about Gelo?
41:20 - close encounters with BBB
43:45 - #LithuanianFoodFlavor
51:45 - Start-Bench-Cut
OUTRO (55:40)
- Lakers chatter
- The Beard disrespects Clippers
- Dodgers spring training update
- 2020 birthday instructions
Released: March 1, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 53 - GARY KLEIN
INTRO (0:00 - 7:49)
- Don Drysdale episode
- What the Puck? USA women win gold
- NBA All-Star Weekend quick recap
CHALLENGER HAIR CARE (7:50 - 8:59)
- new shampoo and conditioner!
- order now: www.amazon.com/dp/B078HYRX3M
GARY KLEIN (9:00)
10:25 - Rams' first two seasons back in LA
17:50 - Can Rams overtake USC as LA's football team?
18:40 - covering the Super Bowl
21:50 - reuniting with former USC players in NFL
24:00 - checking in with Jeff Fisher
30:00 - Sean McVay and the Rams' offense
38:25 - NFL media rhythms compared to college
42:00 - Todd Gurley chatter
48:30 - Conquest book and Carson Palmer
57:35 - Coliseum chronicles
1:01:00 - #FastFoodFlavor
1:04:15 - new media and staying relevant
Released: February 22, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 52 - SILKY SMOOTH
INTRO (0:00 - 5:59)
- Jamaal Wilkes episode
- Snapchat update
OLYMPICS (6:00 - 20:34)
- Winter Games begin
- #AngelenoOlympics
NBA (20:35 - 33:14)
- Lakers trade chatter
- future of the new-look Cavs
START-BENCH-CUT (33:15 - 47:34)
- Slam Dunk, Three-point Contest, Skills Challenge
- predictions for each
MLB (47:35 - 56:04)
- pitchers and catcher report
- Yu Darvish to the Cubs
- top players remain unsigned
WHAT THE PUCK? (56:05 - 58:19)
- Team USA in the Olympics
FAST FOOD FLAVOR (58:20 - 1:02:04)
- Jack in the Box Food Truck Series
- Swine Scale coming soon?
SUPER HOT INTERESTING TAKES AND SHOUTOUTS (1:02:05)
- NBA Finals
- Vikings QB
- USC recruiting
- snowboarders
- RIP Wally Moon
Released: February 13, 2018
Editor: Nick Ostiller
CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC 51 - SUPER POD
INTRO (0:00 - 5:14)
- Jonah calls in
- Jonathan Broxton episode
- USC updates
NFL (5:15 - 18:19)
- Super Bowl chatter
- Patriots' coaches
- Start-Bench-Cut commercials
- Kevin Hart's apology?
- selfie kid
NBA (18:20 - 25:29)
- Lakers fined for tampering again
- Giannis ain't down with BBB
- trade deadline + free agency
WHAT THE PUCK? (25:30 - 26:26)
- Kings host Dodgers Night
FAST FOOD FLAVOR + SHOUTOUTS (26:27)
- Swine has to bounce mid-pod
- Let's be Frank
- Chico State baseball
Released: February 7, 2018
Editor: Sully Engels