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Small State Big Takes

By Small State Big Takes

Oliver Martel, Steve Scott, Mike Gilli and Josh Martin present the #1 podcast in Rhode Island history!
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Episode 283: ECLIPSE

Small State Big TakesApr 09, 2024

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Episode 283: ECLIPSE

Episode 283: ECLIPSE

The boys chill.

Apr 09, 202435:43
Episode 282: The A's Are Something

Episode 282: The A's Are Something

Somehow we really got rambling on about the OAKLAND A's. Just a couple of dudes remember how the A's had something and deserve better. Is there a conspiracy looming? Are we falling for the Boston Red Sox in the year 2024? Little 30 minute banger for your commute.

Apr 03, 202435:14
Episode 281: Johnny from Gate 14!

Episode 281: Johnny from Gate 14!

Johnny from the Gate 14 Toronto Blue Jays podcast comes on the pod to shoot the shit with the boys! Absolute banger for the last episode before OPENING DAY

Mar 29, 202436:48
Episode 280: Ed Hand Returns (and loves the ONE TRUE HOST)

Episode 280: Ed Hand Returns (and loves the ONE TRUE HOST)

Our favorite recurring guest Ed Hand comes through and chills with the homies. Ed loves the One True Host the most. Can't get enough ED HAND ON SSBT

Mar 26, 202434:06
Episode 279: Chile, Apple, 99

Episode 279: Chile, Apple, 99

BASEBALL IS COMING. FMK 3 GOATS
Mar 20, 202438:06
Episode 278: Goodbye My Lover!

Episode 278: Goodbye My Lover!

The One True Host bids adieu to something close to his heart... and the boys catch up before their draft takes place this Sunday!

Mar 15, 202431:41
Episode 277: BASEBALL COMIN SOON

Episode 277: BASEBALL COMIN SOON

Same old shit bro!

Mar 05, 202431:59
Episode 276: Primetime Ollie & One True Host

Episode 276: Primetime Ollie & One True Host

The One True Host returns for the second consecutive week to have a chat with Ollie about his recent Florida trip, the Oklahoma City Thunder sweatshirt era, and just good old fashioned Red Sox bologna. The bros are back in town.

Feb 21, 202441:34
Episode 275: Old School Bro Time

Episode 275: Old School Bro Time

The One True Host and Joshie Pods return for a Super Bowl preview that goes off on many tangents. You know the deal when the boys link up. The conversation is extremely unpredictable. The intro and outro are fire. Shoutout to G Baby, James Murph, LanceY PANTS and TONDOOOOOO AND JAKE ZIM

Feb 06, 202439:53
Episode 274: The Degenerate Pod

Episode 274: The Degenerate Pod

The Degenerate joins the pod making his debut this week. Like sports betting? This is the one for you...mono y mono talking NFL playoffs, MLB futures, Bill B, and more. Give it a listen! It's only 30 minutes!

Jan 29, 202436:49
Episode 273: The Zac Robinson Movement

Episode 273: The Zac Robinson Movement

A lot has transpired since our week away - but we are back! Disappointing Sox talk, new Patriots talk, and OBJ slander. Nothing new. ZAC ROBINSON TO NE!

Jan 22, 202439:46
Episode 272: Joshie Pops Off

Episode 272: Joshie Pops Off

Josh is back with some heartfelt messages for Falcons nation and those who believe in Giolito. Harbaugh to NE? Don't let Steve get sight of that.

Jan 09, 202438:57
Episode 271: 2024 Is Here And We Are Old

Episode 271: 2024 Is Here And We Are Old

OLD!!

Jan 06, 202401:10:43
Episode 270: The Venting Pod

Episode 270: The Venting Pod

Steve and Olly have some venting to do - about each other, oysters, the Red Sox, and rap music!

Dec 22, 202330:28
Episode 269 (nice): It Just Doesn't Hit The Same

Episode 269 (nice): It Just Doesn't Hit The Same

Impromptu draft...some things that just don't hit the same. We are old!

Dec 12, 202335:41
Episode 268: We Are On Time

Episode 268: We Are On Time

That's right - a regularly scheduled podcast. We are still capable of such a thing, believe it or not! Red Sox, the immaculate Patriots tank job, GTA 6 and more!!

Dec 05, 202336:45
Episode 267: We Are Just Rambling

Episode 267: We Are Just Rambling

Some dudes are rambling and bambling on about nonsense...better late than never!

Dec 01, 202337:25
Episode 266: This League Stinks!

Episode 266: This League Stinks!

The NFL still stinks! Even Tom Brady agrees! Best Thanksgiving desserts and the surprise MLB FA contract that will make Steve irate.

Nov 22, 202301:02:32
Episode 265: The Bad QB's Pod

Episode 265: The Bad QB's Pod

What's worse: the state of videogames or the QB's in the NFL?

Nov 15, 202334:32
Episode 264: The Hogtied Pod (feat. Hogdale)

Episode 264: The Hogtied Pod (feat. Hogdale)

Hogdale (yes, that’s a name) makes his SSBT debut and it’s one you wont want to miss. From Midwest rituals to the things we would do to get Juan Soto as Red Sox fans…this episode has it all. Maine listeners - don’t forget to use code SSBT when you sign up on DK Sportsbook!
Nov 07, 202335:13
Episode 263: The Rhody Preview Pod (feat. @RhodyVault)

Episode 263: The Rhody Preview Pod (feat. @RhodyVault)

Nathan Mook, creator of Rhody Vault, joins us this week to preview the upcoming college basketball season for URI. What are the expectations after a disappointing first season? Who should we be excited for? Ed Cooley's departure and more on this weeks episode.


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Nov 03, 202334:19
Episode 262: The Videogames are Stale Pod

Episode 262: The Videogames are Stale Pod

State of video games, Gabe Kapler, and of course Desmond Ridder.


DraftKings promo code....? SSBT!!!!

Oct 23, 202336:02
Episode 261: The Sox Fans R Delusional Pod

Episode 261: The Sox Fans R Delusional Pod

Title says it all. You lunatics don't want JUAN F'N SOTO!?!?


Promo Code SSBT on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Oct 19, 202336:58
Episode 260: The Hand-y Man Pod (feat. Ed Hand)

Episode 260: The Hand-y Man Pod (feat. Ed Hand)

Ed Hand is BAAACCCKKKK!! Great episode...talk about the lame season ending the Red Sox had, what is next, our offseason dreams and...POKEMON?!?!


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Oct 10, 202301:17:14
Episode 259: The Shakey Wakey Pod

Episode 259: The Shakey Wakey Pod

Somber start to the episode but we had to talk about the passing of Tim Wakefield for a few minutes...fuck cancer FOREVER!


After that we talk about Alex Cora's future and go over some playoff predictions and World Series guesses. Good talk with the lads!


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Oct 03, 202332:59
Episode 258: The Giddy for Riddy Pod

Episode 258: The Giddy for Riddy Pod

Josh is SO Giddy for Desmond Riddy and he can't control it any longer!

Sep 27, 202334:05
Episode 257: Chaim is Gone

Episode 257: Chaim is Gone

Chaim is gone. WTF?!??! Was it the right move !@?????????@@@@@!!!!!!

Sep 18, 202339:31
Episode 256: The Intrigued Pod

Episode 256: The Intrigued Pod

Are the Patriots good? Consider us intrigued...also touch on the future of Chaim Bloom, Desmond Ridder of course, and a little bit more.

Sep 12, 202335:52
The Live Draft Pod

The Live Draft Pod

Some bitching followed by a live fantasy draft reaction. Sorry for the delay, we are here.

Sep 01, 202336:52
Episode 253: The Bidet Pod

Episode 253: The Bidet Pod

Sleeping tendencies, the state of video games, bidets. Pretty on brand August SSBT episode. One for the books.

Aug 23, 202336:59
Episode 252: JJ Gruden Returns

Episode 252: JJ Gruden Returns

All time guest JJ Gruden returns to do an NFL preview!

Aug 15, 202346:37
Episode 251: The Pod

Episode 251: The Pod

I honestly could not think of a name for this episode at all. The Pod is not a typo we just touched on so many things briefly nothing stuck out. Red Sox, Falcons, Ohtani, Pokemon. WTF are we even doing?

Aug 08, 202342:42
Episode 250: Threading the Needle!

Episode 250: Threading the Needle!

The ONE TRUE HOST RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!! The boys talk Red Sox, the trade deadline, a little Utopia... all types of stuff. This was a classic.

Aug 02, 202301:01:23
Episode 249: The Trade Deadline and Banter Pod

Episode 249: The Trade Deadline and Banter Pod

We talk Sox...Ohtani...Cillian Murphy...Star Wars...X


What more could you want?

Jul 25, 202301:04:46
Episode 248: The Brochacho's Pod

Episode 248: The Brochacho's Pod

Couple of brochacho's talkin Red Sox baseball...how we doing at the ASB? Not too shabby, don't let the haters fool you. Dive in with us for more of a Red Sox focused episode this week

Jul 11, 202338:05
Episode 247: The Sad Trades Pod

Episode 247: The Sad Trades Pod

Inspired by the recent Marcus Smart trade, we thought it would be fun to keep the draft season alive by draft the trades in Boston sports history that made us the most sad. Who did we miss? Of course, this was preceded by grocery store talk.

Jun 26, 202301:10:42
Episode 246: The Other Video Game Draft Pod (feat. Topher)

Episode 246: The Other Video Game Draft Pod (feat. Topher)

Have we drafted video games before? Maybe, but not with the knowledge of 2x SSBT Award Winner Topher aka Angry Turnip! Some great pulls in this draft and a couple of takes you'll have to hear to believe. Check out Topher on Twitter @angry_turnip_

Jun 20, 202301:04:12
Episode 245: The Ketchup Pizza Pod

Episode 245: The Ketchup Pizza Pod

Yeah...someone on this podcast needs to be arrested.

Jun 13, 202301:06:32
Episode 244: The LIV Free or Die Pod

Episode 244: The LIV Free or Die Pod

Explaining what the merge between LIV and PGA tour means, aimlessly saying "ooo yeah that show was great", if you could be a Pokemon? Classic, all time SSBT episode...oh and all 4 stooges are in attendance.

Jun 07, 202301:06:35
Episode 243: The Sulking Pod

Episode 243: The Sulking Pod

C's are done - what's next? Who knows...it's now Red Sox season. Did I also hear some Patriots talk? Holy crap 3 different sports in 1 episode by 2 people? This is unheard of. Hear it.

May 31, 202340:43
Episode 242: The Lack of Effort Pod

Episode 242: The Lack of Effort Pod

Would it kill ya to show a LITTLE effort?

May 23, 202301:03:53
Episode 241: The Invincible Mice Pod

Episode 241: The Invincible Mice Pod

76ers? Smell ya later. Time to take on Himmy Butler and the Heat. Red Sox? Bad week. Invincible mice...? They just don't die

May 16, 202301:06:44
Episode 240: The Random Rambling Pod

Episode 240: The Random Rambling Pod

Back to your (almost) regularly scheduled programming...Gilli, Josh, Olly are here to talk about nonsense for a bit. Banger of an episode - we got you covered with all things golf, baseball, mid 2000's baseball, Celtics blowing it, and a whole lot of in between. Tune in to hear the friendship boundaries get tested!

May 09, 202301:07:23
Episode 239: The Boys Are (Almost) Back in Town!

Episode 239: The Boys Are (Almost) Back in Town!

We've got THREE this week...almost all the way back. Sox, C's, movies, and more as we ramble on about nonsense. Code SSBT!

May 03, 202337:31
Episode 237: The Sox Appreciation Pod

Episode 237: The Sox Appreciation Pod

Olly and Josh break down a good week of Red Sox baseball. Josh is back in action this week and has some thoughts, complaints, and wants. Worried about Casas? Rotation woes? Quick NFL draft minute to talk wants & needs for Pats and Falcons. Give it a listen, it's only 30 minutes. Code SSBT

Apr 24, 202339:01
Episode 237: THE RETURN OF ED HAND AND THE ONE TRUE HOST!!!!!!!

Episode 237: THE RETURN OF ED HAND AND THE ONE TRUE HOST!!!!!!!

SAY IT AINT SO! THE ONE TRUE HOST RETURNS with legendary guest Ed Hand to discuss some Red Sox stuff! It's an old school throwback episode tailor made for SSBT diehards. This one's for you G Baby! And LANCEY PANTS LEGERE!


Apr 18, 202341:54
Episode 236: The Playoffs (again) Pod (ft. Lance)

Episode 236: The Playoffs (again) Pod (ft. Lance)

Lance is BACK again. He's climbing the recurring guest list rapidly. NBA playoffs are here and we had to bring on our NBA/Celtics guy to talk shop. Who are the sleepers this year? Who is gonna bust? The House Enterprise boys aren't gonna be happy to hear one of the busts but they'll support us anyway. Tune in NOW! Rate, like, subscribe, follow, etc. You know the deal. Promo code: SSBT

Apr 11, 202336:13
Episode 235: The Josh is a Father Pod

Episode 235: The Josh is a Father Pod

Josh is a father! He's also back with the squad this week...we got a banger of an episode in his return. We talk NFL, NBA, NHL, CBB, MLB, PGA. Who else is giving you that type of content? Nobody. Like and subscribe. Promo code SSBT.

Apr 04, 202357:58
Episode 234: The Baseball Is Back Again Pod

Episode 234: The Baseball Is Back Again Pod

Beisbol is very very good to me.

Mar 28, 202337:12
Episode 233: The Thank You Ed Cooley Pod

Episode 233: The Thank You Ed Cooley Pod

Bracket talk, Cooley talk, WBC talk. Just 2 dudes talkin cuz they like to talk.

Mar 21, 202339:42