The FlipCast
By Shawn Curtis
The FlipCast Feb 21, 2020
FlipCast – Oct. 15, 2020 – "Chase Claypool is getting a statue outside Heinz Field"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn chat about LeBron James' fourth NBA championship while Shawn strongly disagrees with any chatter from the Jordan Debate Team on Michael Jordan's GOAT status. Shawn also strongly disagrees with baseball policing itself as he gets heated over incidents that happened months ago. (Spoiler: Make sure that you have your headphones handy when he starts on Joe Kelly) ... A drunk weekend in college football and the Steelers' 4-0 start with a big game for Pittsburgh in the crosshairs will also be discussed.
Production note: While recording this episode remotely, some audio difficulties were encountered. The FlipCast apologizes for any hot takes that were missed because of this.
FlipCast – Oct. 9, 2020 – "It's been a minute"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn return after a long (somewhat unplanned) hiatus. There's a lot to get back to and they plow through it all as only they could – by meandering off the topic and back to the topic repeatedly. Bubble sports, the NFL, LeBron James' impending coronation with the Lakers, the upcoming PS5 release and so much more await you in the one-take, hot-take glory that you've come to expect from the FlipCast ... Unless you're listening for the first time. In that case, welcome to the one-take, hot-take podcast of your dreams.
FlipCast – April 5, 2020 – "Ernie would be smacking backsides"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn have guests. Melissa Brawdy and Kaitlyn Dividock join the podcast and become immediate friends of The FlipCast as the panel breaks into teams of two to draft a "Space Jam" lineup using Sesame Street Muppets. Come for the banter, stay for the in-draft sabotaging.
FlipCast – March 30, 2020 – "I shook a race car bed from a tree"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn tackle a sports world without much sports happening. Thank goodness for NFL offseason news and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons," though. Plenty of chatter on both of those topics along with speculation concerning if/when sports will return as we once knew them. Also, Shawn gives Robbie a Google assignment and teases a possible future episode.
FlipCast – March 15, 2020 – "We're ahead of the curve on social distancing"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn try to make sense of a very serious and surreal time – not only in sports but in the lives of many around the world. What are the plans for The FlipCast moving forward in a time with limited sports to discuss? What may happen in sports before we see light at the end of the tunnel? We'll have some time in the coming weeks, so if this episode doesn't answer those questions, hopefully others will soon.
FlipCast – Feb. 26, 2020 – "I think I'd be thrilled with a 5.5 40 time"
On this episode: The end breaks down into a semi-heated take-off about candy with Easter approaching, but before you get to that, Robbie and Shawn discuss things like the NFL's Scouting Combine, free agency in the NFL, Ben Roethlisberger throwing things again, the Astros scandal and a different kind of sign taken with the Astros' involvement. Kobe Bryant's memorial service and the Bucks' dominance along with a crazy NHL trade deadline jump in before video game talk and the takes about a very important part of the Easter candy lineup (Spoiler: Shawn is on the right side of this one if you ask Shawn).
FlipCast – Feb. 21, 2020 – "I'm getting into so much island debt"
On this episode: Robbie and Shawn return to have a chat about the Astros scandal and how it isn't going away any time soon. They'll keep baseball discussion going as spring training games are upon us in late February. The NFL is working with the NFLPA on a new CBA, what are the key bullet points of it? The XFL is a thing and it's actually quite good. Also quite good was the NBA All-Star Game. What worked out so well there? There's a rousing edition of "This Week in Petty" and a quick-hitter of new video game releases that have Robbie and Shawk geeked up.