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The Shootaround Episode 75 - The 2021-22 NHL Preview Hoedown

The Shootaround Episode 75 - The 2021-22 NHL Preview Hoedown

(3:25) NFL Parlay takes another beating
(11:20) Who are the AFC contenders?
(20:55) Tom asks Ben and Cam about how they feel about the Patriots
(37:40) Playoff Baseball
2021-22 NHL Preview
(47:47) Bruins
(56:50) Blue Jackets
(1:02:06) Leafs
(1:08:52) Division winner predictions
(1:26:46) Picking 2020-21 non-playoff teams to make the playoffs this year
(1:35:55) Stanley Cup Predictions

Oct 19, 202101:45:22
The Shootaround Episode 74 - Lions, Blue Jays and Bettmans

The Shootaround Episode 74 - Lions, Blue Jays and Bettmans

(7:04) The Bench Talk Sunday Parlay goes down to the wire
(14:48) Tom empathizes with Gary Bettman--from one commissioner to another
(18:55) Adam hops in late
(24:00) Brady v Bellichick
(26:33) We talk Twitter blocks
(35:45) Bills Year?
(38:09) Checking in with Adam
(42:38) Talking baseball
(1:06:24) What's the best month for watching sports?

Oct 05, 202101:15:40
The Shootaround Episode 73 - Tom's Brampton Expedition

The Shootaround Episode 73 - Tom's Brampton Expedition

(0:25) Football
-Tom goes to Brampton for a football Sunday
-The boys hash out some parlay confusion
-We talk about a few games

(38:26) Baseball
-Wild Card race heats up
-Cameron isn't a real Red Sox fan
-We get side tracked with a bit of TFC talk

(52:40) Hypotheticals
-Andre Roberson v. Isaiah Thomas with a gun
-Animal survival hypothetical


Sep 28, 202101:18:22
The Shootaround Episode 71 - Football is Back! Blue Jays are a Wagon! Mount Rushmores!

The Shootaround Episode 71 - Football is Back! Blue Jays are a Wagon! Mount Rushmores!

(3:40) We talk the return of NFL Sundays:
-the return of the rider's parlay
-Bills and Patriots both lose
-fantasy gripes
(26:23) The Blue Jays continue to roll
(35:23) Adam unintentionally rips off Pardon My Take with our new "Mount Rushmore" segment
-Mount Rushmore of Live Band/Karaoke Songs
-Mount Rushmore of Road Trip Snacks
-Mount Rushmore of Hangover Foods

Sep 14, 202101:14:27
The Shootaround Episode 70 - Beer Olympics, Boxing & Baseball + NFL Win Total Over/Unders

The Shootaround Episode 70 - Beer Olympics, Boxing & Baseball + NFL Win Total Over/Unders

(1:22) Recapping a had fought Brock alumni Beer Olympics
(15:55) We talk about the Jays and the most tortured fanbases in sports
(33:56) Jake Paul retires from the fight game
(42:20) The Mets and Boo-Gate
(48:23) We go through every NFL team's win-total over-under projection

Aug 31, 202101:31:10
The Shootaround Episode 69 - Return of the Zach + The NFL Build-A-Franchise Fantasy Draft

The Shootaround Episode 69 - Return of the Zach + The NFL Build-A-Franchise Fantasy Draft

The full crew is back! (Seriously)

(4:15) Zach Lawrence has entered the waiting room"
(20:40) Tom and Blake talk some shop about the Blue Jays rotation
(29:20) Adam survives a hornet sting
(33:36) Tom knows way too much about the Rogers Center
(36:00) We draft our own  NFL franchise from scratch using the following categories:
-QB
-Coach
-Offensive player
-Defensive player
-Jerseys
-Stadium
-Fan base

Aug 17, 202101:48:25
The Shootaround Episode 68 - Spaghetti Factory Stinks and We Talk FOOTBALL

The Shootaround Episode 68 - Spaghetti Factory Stinks and We Talk FOOTBALL

Once again, Tom, Cam and Ben three man weave through the airwaves without Blake and Adam

(6:53) The Spotlight: Florida Panthers, NBA Tampering and The Summer League

ADAM's TOPIC LIST
(22:36) 1. Elora's Downtown is Hot
(28:30) 2. The Blue Jays have clinched their playoff spot (according to Adam)
(37:08) 3. The Spaghetti Factory is overrated
(40:50) 4. Darnell Nurse is wildly overpaid

We talk FOOTBALL
(47:15) Cameron gets a Soccer segment
(57:24) CFL
(1:07:18) NFL Team Randomizer Game

Aug 10, 202101:22:38
The Shootaround Episode 67 - Three Man Weaving through the August Long Weekend

The Shootaround Episode 67 - Three Man Weaving through the August Long Weekend

Once again, no Adam or Blake. So Tom, Cam and Ben check in to tackle the biggest topics in sports
(3:14) Toronto Blue Jays make a splash at the deadline
(21:30) Toronto Raptors say goodbye to Kyle Lowry and turn some heads with the Scottie Barns draft pick
(32:25) The NBA Free Agency Guessing Game
(42:35) NHL offseason talk
(1:18:55) What continent are these Olympic countries on?

Aug 04, 202101:32:44
The Shootaround Episode 66 - The Three Man Weave gets the Spotlight

The Shootaround Episode 66 - The Three Man Weave gets the Spotlight

This week Cam, Ben and Tom weave some magic without Blake and Adam

(2:05) New Segment: the Spotlight
featuring Tate Martel, Aaron Rodgers and the country of Tonga
(15:05) Olympic Talk - Canada's medal count, USA basketball, most watchable Olympic events, 'which pro athletes would be best in the decathalon?'
(33:20) Blue Jays stumble to the trade deadline
(43:35) NHL offseason in full swing
(1:15:31) Start, Bench, Cut:
MacDonald Food - Burger, Nuggets, Jr Chicken
Summer Rec Sports - Volleyball, Softball, Tennis
Pizza - Canadian, Hawaiian, Meat Lovers

Jul 27, 202101:36:52
The Shootaround Episode 64 - Chicks Dig the Long Ball

The Shootaround Episode 64 - Chicks Dig the Long Ball

(4:00) MLB Home Run Derby
(8:56) Shohei Ohtani is the face of baseball
(18:13) Where the home run derby stacks up with other sports' all-star competitions
(25:30) Tom gave soccer a chance
(34:45) A little NHL talk
(43:50) Connor McGregor: Fighter or Promoter?
(46:54) NBA Finals
(50:22) Is Coors Light the worst beer?
(54:46) Blake ropes us in with more baseball talk

Jul 13, 202101:08:39
The Shootaround Episode 63 - Giannas, Stammer and the Diaper Boys

The Shootaround Episode 63 - Giannas, Stammer and the Diaper Boys

(6:37) NHL Stanley Cup
(26:19) International sports: soccer, tennis and Canada basketball
(45:15) NBA Finals are set
(53:17) Toronto Blue Jays Hype Report
(55:22) Joey Chestnut + Eating Contest Talk
(1:08:48) We roll through the following "would you rather"s:
Would you rather know when you die or how you die?
Would you rather hit every red light ever, or have painfully slow internet when the sun goes down?
Would you rather always feel like you have to pee, or never know when you have to pee (always wear a diaper)?

Jul 06, 202101:30:52
The Shootaround Episode 62 - Pods Going Up... On A Tuesday

The Shootaround Episode 62 - Pods Going Up... On A Tuesday

Due to other Sunday time commitments, the Shootaround Podcast is now a Tuesday podcast for the foreseeable future

(2:40) NHL Playoffs
(23:25) NBA Playoffs
(33:49) Toughest sports to play in front of an away crowd
(47:01) Toronto Raptors draft at fourth overall
(58:31) Maybe the most positive Blue Jays Hype Report we've ever had
(1:05:40) We power rank stuff in the following summer time categories: Barbeque food/drinks, Summer time activities, Summer Locations

Jun 29, 202101:38:60
The Shootaround Episode 61 - The Rick Nash Episode

The Shootaround Episode 61 - The Rick Nash Episode

This week we're a man short because Blake can't make it to the pod. But the show goes on

(2:36) The Blake-less Blue Jays Hype Report
(14:59) Ball Hockey
(20:50) NHL Playoffs: Fleury, Price, wild ending to Game 4 of Isles v Lightning
(35:55) Whats more entertaining: NHL v NBA Playoffs?
(46:55) NBA Playoffs: Jazz are toast, Ben Simmons and KD v Giannas
(1:03:56) Start, Bench, Cut:
-Jerseys: Basketball, Baseball, Hockey
-Beer, Seltzer, Twisted Tea
-Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast
-Club, Bar, Patio
-Spinach Dip v Nachos

Jun 22, 202101:30:06
The Shootaround Episode 60 - Early Morning Podcasting & The Childhood Nostalgia Draft

The Shootaround Episode 60 - Early Morning Podcasting & The Childhood Nostalgia Draft

The five man unit get up at the crack of dawn and record the pod at 9:30 AM on Sunday. First half of the pod is for sports fans and the second half will take anyone down memory lane

(7:17) NHL Playoffs
(19:04) NBA Playoffs
(27:07) MLB's Spider Tack Controversy
(39:10) Blue Jays Hype Report
(40:59) We fantasy draft movies, tv shows, snacks, video games and toys from our childhood

Jun 14, 202101:38:21
The Shootaround Episode 59 - Tom finally Yells

The Shootaround Episode 59 - Tom finally Yells

(1:50) Adam and Cameron go through arbitration and are handed out fines for groupchat conduct
(20:55) Tom reluctantly addresses the Toronto Maple Leafs
(34:55) NHL Playoffs and the defence of Marc-Andre Fleury
(47:27) NBA Playoffs
(1:09:15) Julio Jones traded to the Titans
(1:19:05) Blake's Blue Jays Hype Report

Jun 07, 202101:33:51
The Shootaround Episode 58 - Toronto Maple Leafs Are Cursed

The Shootaround Episode 58 - Toronto Maple Leafs Are Cursed

No Adam in today's podcast so we roll out the four man unit

(1:20) Tom and Blake recap a soul-crushing Game 6 Maple Leafs loss
(20:05) Ben gives a state of the union on the soon-to-be Seth Jones-less Columbus Blue Jackets
(27:40) An update on our 2021 NHL Playoff Challenge
(36:00) Some Toronto Blue Jays talk
(43:55) We give our thoughts on a PFF tweet asking: "Who would you want as your QB for the next 4 seasons (between Russ and Dak)
(49:55) We go through how many quarterbacks in the NFL you would take over Russell Wilson over the next four years
(1:09:20) Hypothetical: If you had to compete in an Olympic sport, which one would you do the best in?

May 31, 202101:27:17
The Shootaround Episode 57 - Matt Duchene IS a Playoff Player

The Shootaround Episode 57 - Matt Duchene IS a Playoff Player

(4:45) NHL Playoffs
(15:30) Maple Leafs Talk
(25:46) Was Tom right about McDavid?
(31:46) Tom let's Cam say his piece about the Bruins
(33:50) Tom hijacks the Bruins talk and brings up the Leafs-Habs series again
(41:50) Lefty's historic win
(44:56) Lebron's a diva
(49:28) Gradeschool zombie survival hypothetical

May 25, 202101:03:35
The Shootaround Episode 56 - The King of New York starts a Rollerblade Gang

The Shootaround Episode 56 - The King of New York starts a Rollerblade Gang

(9:15) Toronto Raptors miss the playoffs
(14:45) Tom runs through the updated NBA Title Odds heading into the Playoffs
(34:22) The Tim Tebow Outrage
(44:35) We draft 2021 NHL Playoff team in a beer case bet

May 17, 202101:19:16
The Shootaround Episode 55 - Trivia Round 11: "The Verge" vs. "The Don't Bothers"

The Shootaround Episode 55 - Trivia Round 11: "The Verge" vs. "The Don't Bothers"

(4:25) NHL talk: Leafs, Bruins and the end of the line for Torts
(16:00) Tom almost ruins Mother's Day
(23:25) Trivia Time

Trivia Categories:
-21st century MLB Awards
-OHL Alumni
-2010s Pop Music
-FBS School Mascots
-Shootout Round: McDavid's Highest Scoring Teammates

May 11, 202101:36:18
The Shootaround Episode 54 - ""I'm Back" - Michael Jordan" - Blake Stepien

The Shootaround Episode 54 - ""I'm Back" - Michael Jordan" - Blake Stepien

(0:10) Welcome back Blake
(8:30) Updated the fight card for the Bench Life Boxing main card
(16:05) NFL Draft
(34:25) Autograph talk
(39:40) Adam debates becoming a Guelph Storm Tracker
(45:40) Mighty Ducks TV Show Talk
(53:59) We let Blake loose with some Jays talk
(1:16:30) Start, Bench, Cut
The Hangover, Superbad, Step Brothers
Remember the Titans, Rudy, The Blind Side
Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram
McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's

May 03, 202101:38:17
The Shootaround Episode 53 - Super Leagues and the Disney+ Mighty Ducks Review

The Shootaround Episode 53 - Super Leagues and the Disney+ Mighty Ducks Review

(4:20) UFC and Boxing talk
(25:50) Creating "Super Leagues" out of the big four sports
(47:00) Mid-Segment Impromptu Mighty Ducks Review
(56:35) Super League Segment resumed
(1:03:30) "Start, Bench, Cut" McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon
(1:18:35) A little bit of Winnipeg Jets bashing
(1:21:10) More "Start, Bench, Cut":
Brock Bars: L3, Moose, Mansion
Spike Ball, Corn Hole, Can Jam
Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa

Apr 26, 202101:39:22
The Shootaround Episode 52 - Waind vs. Burgess in the Boxing Ring: Who wins?

The Shootaround Episode 52 - Waind vs. Burgess in the Boxing Ring: Who wins?

(3:40) Tom apologizes to Cameron for last week's episode
(9:40) No tennis talk due to Doug Ford's lockdown
(12:20) Haircut talk
(20:30) NHL news
(36:15) Blue Jays update
(38:20) Should the MLB move to 7 inning games?
(46:04) Ben Askren vs Jake Paul + setting up the Bench Talk headline fights
(59:12) New segment: Drafting NHL starting sixes based on the random team you're given

Apr 19, 202101:19:36
The Shootaround Episode 51 - The Best Sounds in Sports Draft

The Shootaround Episode 51 - The Best Sounds in Sports Draft

This episode gets a little contentious as the podcast backs draft commissioner Tom into a corner based on interpretation of his rules.

(9:25) Masters talk
(19:35) Tom discusses tennis
(29:50) Foligno traded to the Leafs
(39:40) The Best Sounds in Sports Draft

Apr 12, 202101:32:32
The Shootaround Episode 50 - The Big Five O

The Shootaround Episode 50 - The Big Five O

(3:20) Tom addresses the Inclusion Initiative's Instagram snub
(10:22) We look back on the 1 year anniversary of the pod with help from listener Jack
(21:46) March Madness
(38:56) MLB Opening Day Weekend AKA the Jays are a wagon
(52:28) Crosby vs. Ovie
(1:04:54) NHL Trade Deadline

Apr 06, 202101:35:29
The Shootaround Episode 49 - Class is in Session + The Pod's One Year Anniversary

The Shootaround Episode 49 - Class is in Session + The Pod's One Year Anniversary

(6:20) March Madness
(15:45) Tom teaches a lecture on the NBA CBA and the Toronto Raptors trade deadline moves
(25:08) The NBA contenders' outlooks post-trade deadline
(39:23) NFL announces 17 game schedule
(44:59) Baseball?
(48:29) Hypothetical: would you rather be tackled by Aaron Donald, take a Randy Johnson fastball to the rib cage or take a punch straight to the face from Mike Tyson?
(57:47) We talk about the one year anniversary of the podcast

Mar 29, 202101:09:39
The Shootaround Episode 48 - Cameron Krutwig and the Airing of Grievances

The Shootaround Episode 48 - Cameron Krutwig and the Airing of Grievances

(4:40) March Madness
(25:05) Tom confronts Adam for trying to bail on the pod
(32:05) Adam confronts Tom for his Jersey Blog rankings
(49:32) NFL Free Agency
(59:10) Hypothetical: How many of the 6 Michael Bay Transformer movies could you watch continuously and uninterrupted with $1 million per movie on the line? You can quit between movies and pocket how ever much money you earned, but if you quit mid-movie you come away with nothing

Mar 22, 202101:19:24
The Shootaround Episode 47 - The Class Droppers Enter the Ring for Trivia Round 10

The Shootaround Episode 47 - The Class Droppers Enter the Ring for Trivia Round 10

(0:00) Drew Brees, Cam Newton, Jersey Blog, Cam's Betting Slump, March Madness

(35:00) Trivia Round 10: The Washington Generals vs. The Class Droppers

Trivia Categories
-Boston Bruins
-Marine Biology
-Classic Rock
-OHL Alumni
-March Madness Winners

Mar 15, 202101:39:47
The Shootaround Episode 46 - The NHL Build-A-Franchise Fantasy Draft Extravaganza

The Shootaround Episode 46 - The NHL Build-A-Franchise Fantasy Draft Extravaganza

This week we carve out an entire episode for an eight round fantasy draft. The idea is, if you were building an NHL franchise from scratch how would you draft the following:
-Coach
-Arena
-Fanbase
-Jerseys
-Mascot
-Forward
-Defenseman
-Goalie

(2:00) Ben has some gripes about the Jersey Blog
(13:40) The NHL Build-A-Franchise Draft

Mar 08, 202101:47:03
The Shootaround Episode 45 - Who's the Face of the NHL? Tom Almost Yells About the Blue Jays + Hypotheticals

The Shootaround Episode 45 - Who's the Face of the NHL? Tom Almost Yells About the Blue Jays + Hypotheticals

(2:10) Blake give's his thoughts on last week's "Video Game Fantasy Draft"
(14:00) We debate "Who's the face of the NHL?" which leads into a discussion on, "who are the most marketable athletes on the planet?"
(39:30) Blue Jays talk leaves Tom almost yelling at Blake
(59:30) Hypotheticals such as:

"Would you rather have every song you listen to turn into "All Star" by Smash Mouth halfway through the song, or ever movie you watch turn into Shrek at the halfway point of the movie?"

"Would you rather live in constant daylight or constant night time?"

"You are given $10 million but can only buy things that begin with the same first letter as your name. What do you buy?'

Mar 01, 202101:30:27
The Shootaround Episode 44 - The Fundamentals of Yelling + The Sports Video Game Draft

The Shootaround Episode 44 - The Fundamentals of Yelling + The Sports Video Game Draft

(3:55) Tom's tired of how the media/Twitter talks about the Maple Leafs
(22:43) McDavid v Matthews v MacKinnon (AKA "The Three Big M's")
(24:10) Crosby hits 1000 games
(27:21) "Best sports to casually watch" debate
(36:30) Unexpected Soccer Talk
(40:04) The Fundamentals of Yelling
(47:53) Sports Video Game Fantasy Draft

Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Feb 22, 202101:40:56
The Shootaround Episode 43 - Super Bowl Food Fantasy Draft 2.0

The Shootaround Episode 43 - Super Bowl Food Fantasy Draft 2.0

The fellas pay tribute to the first ever episode of the original Bench Life Podcast and draft Super Bowl food spreads ahead of the big game. Categories include:
-Main course
-Chip
-Candy
-Dip
-Drink

Be sure to check out the blog to vote on the best/worst draft: https://benchlifesports.com/2021/02/08/the-shootaround-episode-43-super-bowl-food-fantasy-draft-2-0/

Feb 08, 202101:09:17
The Shootaround Episode 42 - On The Verge of Trivia Greatness

The Shootaround Episode 42 - On The Verge of Trivia Greatness

This week former Brock roommates, Blake and Adam, take on the Washington Generals in the midst of a 2 game trivia win streak. Who will come out of the match-up with the win?

Categories:
-Classic Rock
-Last 10 Super Bowl MVPs
-MLB Stadiums
-Capitals Cities
-Name that actor

(2:57) Blake's Take on the Blue Jays offseason
(15:08) NFL (Matt Stafford turns down the Patriots + a little Super Bowl talk)
(26:06) Trivia

Feb 01, 202101:27:26
The Shootaround Episode 41 - Pack Your Bags Pierre-Luc Dubois + the Bills Have Stopped Circling the Wagons

The Shootaround Episode 41 - Pack Your Bags Pierre-Luc Dubois + the Bills Have Stopped Circling the Wagons

A jam-packed episode full of news and events that are very relevant to the members of this podcast. No Blake or Zach so 6th man of the year, Adam, is once again on the airwaves.

(1:34) Ben addresses Pierre-Luc Dubois
(21:37) Tom remains optimistic about the Toronto Maple Leafs + other hockey news
(32:45) George Springer is a Toronto Blue Jay
(49:00) Bucs v. Packers pre-game thoughts
(54:43) Buffalo Bills pre-game thoughts
(1:06:40) Bills post-game thoughts (AKA Tom faces the music (AKA Tom lashes out at Cameron))

Jan 25, 202101:35:47
The Shootaround Episode 40 - The Bills Circle the Wagon + The NHL Jersey Fantasy Draft

The Shootaround Episode 40 - The Bills Circle the Wagon + The NHL Jersey Fantasy Draft

This week Adam joins the program with Tom, Ben and Cameron and they go Joe Rogan mode with one of their longer podcasts to date. First half of the episode breaking down the week's sports news. Second half we do an NHL jersey deep-dive and fantasy draft the best sweaters that hockey has to offer.

(4:32) Buffalo Bills are on to the Conference Championship
(18:26) Fantasy Sports Talk
(22:18) Rams vs. Packers
(25:26) Browns vs. Chiefs
(30:48) Dumbest rules in sports
(45:37) The James Harden Trade
(53:50) NHL Jersey Fantasy Draft

Link to blog for Fantasy Draft voting: https://benchlifesports.com/

Jan 18, 202101:37:57
The Shootaround Episode 39 - Welcome Back 2021 Edition

The Shootaround Episode 39 - Welcome Back 2021 Edition

Ben, Blake, Cam and Tom kick off their first podcast of 2021 with all of the topics everyone is asking for: haircuts, New Years resolutions, Mantei Te'o, Quinton Byfield/Nik Antropov comparisons and much more.

(3:50) NFL Wild Card Round
(22:22) College Football
(25:50) Blake's thoughts on last weekend's Eagles debacle
(29:15) Best NFL coaching vacancy
(35:35) Francisco Lindor trade
(43:06) More Buffalo Bills talk
(46:00) World Juniors thoughts
(53:26) NHL's return to play
(1:10:20) New Year's resolutions

Jan 11, 202101:24:44
The Shootaround Episode 38 - Leaving 2020 in the Rearview Mirror

The Shootaround Episode 38 - Leaving 2020 in the Rearview Mirror

In our last Shootaround podcast of 2020 there is a lot of reflection on the year that was. First off we get our weekly sports talk out of the way before we remember some of the wild moments that defined 2020. 

(1:42) College Football Talk
(8:19) NFL Round-Up - Bills, Patriots, Cowboys, Carson Wentz, Raiders, Fantasy Football
(33:16) Checking in on the Week 15 Parlay
(36:46) NHL's latest updates
(41:04) Canada's gonna be a wagon at the WJC
(43:18) of course we bail on the WJC talk to discuss Toronto's bottom six winger rotation
(48:26) 2020 Year in Review
(1:10:00) Hopefully 2021 is better

Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Dec 21, 202001:21:34
The Shootaround Episode 37 - Trivia Round 8 Challenger Edition - The Fat Boy Friends Take Flight

The Shootaround Episode 37 - Trivia Round 8 Challenger Edition - The Fat Boy Friends Take Flight

Another week without Blake and Zach, so Adam makes back-to-back appearances. This time he brings along Jeff to take on the Washington Generals in a round of Trivia.

Before we start trivia we talk about fantasy basketball and give a status report on the week 14 NFL parlay.

This week's trivia topics included:
-Canadian geography
-Where athletes went to college
-Jersey numbers
-Movies
-"Highest Paid Athletes In the World" 2020 according to Forbes


Dec 14, 202001:15:46
The Shootaround Episode 36 - The Podcasting Debut of Adam Cooke + The All 2000's Fantasy Draft

The Shootaround Episode 36 - The Podcasting Debut of Adam Cooke + The All 2000's Fantasy Draft

This week we welcome Brock Badgers alum, Adam Cooke, to the pod as a guest. 

Off the top we get an impromptu podcast performance review from Adam, give a status update on Tom's NFL Sunday parlay and roast Cameron for some of his betting groupchat etiquette.

We then get into an all-2000's draft where we select actors, athletes, musicians, movies and tv shows that encapsulate the 2000's


Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Link to The Inclusion Initiative: https://theinclusion-initiative.square.site/

Dec 07, 202001:09:34
The Shootaround Episode 34 - Tiger vs. Sam Snead

The Shootaround Episode 34 - Tiger vs. Sam Snead

We kick off today's podcast with Ben's long-awaited hot-take: Tiger Woods is the most overrated athlete ever.

Tom then debates the idea of relocated teams using brands of their old cities (ie. Colorado "Nordiques" and the Carolina "Whalers")

We also cover some NBA free agency, basketball lay-up line songs, bash Cameron for missing another episode, Trevor Bauer, Vladdy's weight loss, the Bills and Blake slips back into the denial phase of the five stages of Cowboys grief.

Nov 23, 202001:08:19
The Shootaround Episode 33 - Power Outage + Sticking to Sports

The Shootaround Episode 33 - Power Outage + Sticking to Sports

With Zach and Cam out due to lack of electricity, Blake, Ben and Tom operate the three man weave and give a big ol' dose of sports talk.

Topics include:
-the Toronto Blue Jays offseason
-The Buffalo Bills
-The Masters
-AFC & NFC Conference Championship predictions
-Top 5 quarterback rankings 

Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Nov 16, 202056:31
The Shootaround Episode 32 - The Three Man Weave + Headline Round-Up

The Shootaround Episode 32 - The Three Man Weave + Headline Round-Up

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tom, Cam and Ben throw the planned podcast out the window and just have a talk. Some of the topics covered:
-tattoos
-Alex Trebek
-hockey starting back up during COVID
-sports betting
-world travel (or a lack there of in Cameron's case)
-would you travel to space if you had the opportunity?
-Adam Sandler
-movies

Nov 09, 202058:27
The Shootaround Episode 31 - The "No Excuses" Trivia Round 7

The Shootaround Episode 31 - The "No Excuses" Trivia Round 7

We kick off this episode with a bit of Bills-Patriots trash-talk. Blake then gives his final thoughts on the World Series

Then we get down to the main event: Trivia Round 7. This week in order to negate any possible excuses, Cameron and Ben get to choose the categories:
-World Cup
-FBS School Nicknames
-Jersey Numbers
-AFC East Football
-NHL Goalies

Nov 02, 202001:13:44
The Shootaround Episode 29 - The Gang Sticks to Sports & RIP Maggie the Dog

The Shootaround Episode 29 - The Gang Sticks to Sports & RIP Maggie the Dog

This week Tom, Cameron and Ben run the three man weave and just dive right into pure, unadulterated sports talk.
In the episode we cover:
-The Bills tough last two weeks
-The 2-3 Patriots
-Trevor Lawrence Watch
-NFL's "Contender or Pretender" segment
-Previewing the World Series
-Are the Tampa Rays for real?
-"Bruins culture" and their underwhelming offseason
-Blue Jackets shaking things up
-Hockey Analytics vs. Eye Test
-Are the Leafs doing enough?


Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Oct 20, 202001:26:52
Sunday Shootaround Episode 28 - Trivia Round 6: Washington Generals v. Professional Hockey Talker Zach

Sunday Shootaround Episode 28 - Trivia Round 6: Washington Generals v. Professional Hockey Talker Zach

This week's episode kicks off with an update to the Bench Talk Playoff Bubble Draft Challenge that we issued months ago. We then talk about this week in football and then give a post-mortem on the 2020 Toronto Blue Jays.

In the second half of the episode we have Blake and Zach square off with Ben and Cameron for Round 6 of our trivia battle. This week's categories were:
-MLB World Series
-Stanley Cup
-Primetime Emmy's
-The introduction of the "Shootout Round": Top 20 Grossing Movies of All-Time

Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Oct 05, 202001:24:24
Sunday Shootaround Episode 27 - Cameron's on the Waiver Wire, Jays Are Playoff Bound + the "Underrated" Fantasy Draft

Sunday Shootaround Episode 27 - Cameron's on the Waiver Wire, Jays Are Playoff Bound + the "Underrated" Fantasy Draft

Phil is called in from the bullpen to replace absentees Cam and Zach. The boys cover the day's slate of NFL games, talk about the Jays' upcoming playoff series and briefly touch on hockey and basketball.

In the second half we go back to the fantasy draft well and draft "underrated things" using the same categories from our overrated draft:
-movie stars
-band/musician
-athlete
-food
-miscellaneous 

Sep 28, 202001:36:08
Sunday Shootaround Episode 25 - Football is Back + Hangover Cure Fantasy Draft

Sunday Shootaround Episode 25 - Football is Back + Hangover Cure Fantasy Draft

With NFL football officially back, the boys talk about this week's slate of games. We also get a Blue Jays update and Tom faces the music for not wearing his Amir Johnson jersey for Game 7 of Raptors vs. Celtics.

In the second half of the pod we fantasy draft hangover remedies which may be inspired by recent real-life events.

Link to blog: https://benchlifesports.com/

Sep 14, 202053:36
Sunday Shootaround Episode 24 - Trivia Round 5: Redemption for The Washington Generals?

Sunday Shootaround Episode 24 - Trivia Round 5: Redemption for The Washington Generals?

This week we go back to the trivia well for round 5 of The Washington Generals (formerly known as the Mighty Ducks) vs. Team Yurp (formerly known as (name redacted)). Down 4-0 in the best of (?) series, the Generals look to bounce back in a big way.

This weeks' categories include:
-"Where they played in college"
-The Heisman
-World Currency
-Music
-Video Game Cover Athletes

Sep 08, 202055:51
Sunday Shootaround Episode 23 - Zach Comes Alive for the "Overrated Stuff" Fantasy Draft

Sunday Shootaround Episode 23 - Zach Comes Alive for the "Overrated Stuff" Fantasy Draft

This week Zach comes in hot with some real sports analysis. After he breaks down some Blue Jays game film, the guys talk about a tough Raptors loss and the Bruins championship window closing.

We then dive into our last fantasy draft: "Overrated Stuff". In a five round snake draft each podcaster had to fill in each category:
-Athlete
-Actor
-Food
-Music
-Misc

Check out the blog to vote on who had the best/worst draft showing: https://benchlifesports.com/

Aug 31, 202001:21:17
Sunday Shootaround Episode 22 - Opening the Mail Bag and Busting Balls
Aug 24, 202001:18:46
Sunday Shootaround Episode 21 - The Thick Skin Podcast TM

Sunday Shootaround Episode 21 - The Thick Skin Podcast TM

This week we dive heavy into sports. Cameron sits on the Bruins hot seat to defend his play-by-play man, ripping off helmets, his goalie and group chat transgressions. Ben then gives us his weekly Blue Jackets report. We then talk about Charlie Montoyo, the Toronto Raptors and Alex Smith's return to football.

Second half of the podcast we tackle two hypotheticals:

"Would you rather have a vocabulary of 100 words or only only be able to speak 3000 words daily (but no limit on your vocabulary)?"

and

"Would you rather be forced to wear winter clothes all throughout the summer or a t-shirt and shorts all throughout the winter?"

Aug 17, 202001:02:53