Take No Offense: Recent Episodes
Brian Johnson and Eric Messersmith
Take No Offense features long-time best friends Eric Messersmith and Brian Johnson talking about sports, politics, entertainment, and anything else they find interesting or ridiculous. Eric and Brian grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and now live on opposite sides of the country. Just two old friends talking about stuff.
We have thoughts. Please, take no offense.
Topics this week:
-Was going to war with Iran a good bet to make? How does this war end?
-Kristi Noem fired as head of DHS.
Topics this week:
-Hilary Clinton testifies in the Espstein investigation
-How worried should we be that Trump will try to interfere in midterm elections?
-Final thoughts on "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
Topics this week:
-Should we go to war with Iran?
-Who do we think are the early favorites for the 2028 Democratic Presidential nomination.
-Review of episode 5 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
Topics this week:
-DHS shutdown over ICE changes.
-AI is coming for all the jobs faster than you think.
-Review of 'One Battle After Another' and E4 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
Topics this week:
-The sad story of the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom.
-Democrats are set up for a great midterm, but Trump wants to "federalize" the election.
-Biggest moves of the NBA trade deadline.
-Super Bowl food.
-'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
Topics this week:
-The shameful defenses being made to justify the Alex Pretti murder.
-Ice reforms.
-Bill Belichick HOF snb
-Steelers hire Mike McCarthy
-Review of Mel Brooks documentary.
Topics this week:
-ICE clashes with protestors in Minnesota.
-Should we bomb Iran?
-Will the U.S. take over Greenland?
-Mike Tomlin out as Steelers coach.
Just a few topics this week:
-ICE shooting in Minnesota.
-Maduro capture.
-Super Bowl predictions.
Topics this week:
-The state of the economy.
-Trump tries to ban gender affirming care for minors.
-Rob Reiner murder.
-Crazy NFL season.
Topics this week include:
-Two contoversies surround Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth.
-Are we going to war in Venezuela?
-What do recent moves tell us about the future of the GOP post Trump?
-Is it time for the Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin?
Topics this week:
-Trump calls for dems to be jailed and maybe killed for military video.
-Thoughts on Epstien files vote.
-Are we going to have another government shutdown?
-Would it be a good idea to shorten the NBA season.
-'Landman' returns.
Topics this week:
-thoughts on 2025 elections.
-What is the legacy of Dick Cheney.
-Are Dems close to caving on shutdown?
-NFL trades.
-Thoughts on an epic World Series.
Topics this week:
-Will this shutdown ever end and what does "winning" look like for Democrats.
-The questions around Graham Platner's Senate run in Maine.
-Trump White House renovations.
-World Series thoughts.
-Why are the Steelers so bad?
-Review of "Peacemker"
Topics this week include:
-How does the government shutdown end?
-Effect of 'No Kings' protest.
-Dems chances to win House in 2026.
-Is the economy headed for trouble?
-World Series preview.
-NBA season begins.
Topics this week:
-Who is winning the government shutdown political fight and how will it end?
-Will the Gaza peace deal hold?
-Trump's bad picture.
-New press guidelines at the Pentagon.
-What is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
-NFL week 6.
-Remembering Diane Keaton.
Topics this week:
-Trump trying to send National Guard to Chicago and Portland.
-Pam Bondi's unhinged Senate testimony.
-Who is winning the government shutdown?
-MLB Playoffs
-NFL week five.
Topics this week:
-Did Dems make the right move on government shutdown?
-Hegseth lectures the generals.
-Gaza peace plan.
-Comey indictment.
-Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show.
-MLB playoffs.
Topics this week:
-Thoughts on the Charlie Kirk memorial service.
-Donald Trump gives fiery UN speech, and moves on Ukraine.
-Jimmy Kimmel and the fight for free speech.
-NFL week 3 recap.
-Reviews of Netflix documentaries on Charlie Sheen, The Jerry Springer Show, and Exploiting Kids online.
Topics this week:
-Issues around the brutal stabbing murder in Charlotte.
-Trump birthday letter to Epstein revealed.
-Words Dems should not use.
-NFL Week one recap.
-Phillie Karen.
Topics this week:
-Taylor and Travis are engaged. Do we care?
-Cracker Barrell logo.
-Flag burning.
-Trump tries to fire Fed governor.
-Dallas cowboys documentary review.
Topics this week:
-Trump tries to end Ukraine war. Will it work?
-D.C. police taken over by Trump administration.
-Redistricting fight has brought out the best in Gavin Newsom.
-Browns QB situation
Topics this week:
-The Epstein story won't die.
-Trump tarrifs becoming reality.
-Redistricting drama.
-Woke backlash to Sydney Sweeney ad.
-Does baseball need a salary cap.
-Reivew of 'The Fantastic Four.'
Topics this week:
-Epstein upheavel in MAGA world.
-Trump coming around on Ukraine.
-Why are people socializing less?
-MLB All Star Game
-Reviews of 'Superman' and the new season of 'Squid Game.'
Topics this week:
-Trump 'Big Beautiful Bill' getting closer to becoming law.
-Why are so many Americans not happy with thier country?
-Big NFL trade
Topics this week:
-Is this the end of the Israel-Iran war?
-Did Trump do the right thing?
-Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate this week.
-Reflections on the NBA Finals and Durant heading to the Rockets.
-Brian reviews the latest Mission Impossible movie.
Topics this week:
-Should the U.S. get involved in the Israel-Iran war.
-Trump's military parade.
-'No Kings protests'/changing immigration enforcement.
-Political killings in Minnesota
-NBA Finals
-Vibe check on summer super hero movies.
Topics this week:
-Trump calls in military and national guard to deal with riots in L.A.
-Musk vs Trump feud.
-NBA Finals
-Aaron Rodgers finally signs with Steelers.
Topics this week:
-Another anti-semitic terror attack
-Ukraine pulls off massive attack on Russia
-Does Trump always back down on Tariffs?
-What happens if AI takes all our jobs?
-NBA Finals matchup not sexy.
-Reviews of 'Andor' 'The Last of Us' 'Sirens' and 'Karate Kid: Legends'
Topics this week:
-Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and details emerge about covering up his decline.
-Can Trump stop the war in Ukraine.
-Was the James Comey story overblown?
-CBS news appears set to bow to Trump.
-NBA Final four is set.
-Clark-Resse WNBA rivarly.
-Anti-semitism and Israel war in Gaza.
Topics this week:
-Trump ends trade war with China, for now.
-Should Trump except new Air Force One jet from Qatar?
-Mavs win NBA draft lottery.
-NBA Playoffs.
-Review of 'Adolescence'
-Looking back on Forrest Gump.'
Topics this week:
-The good and the bad of Trump's first 100 days.
-NBA playoff highlights so far.
-Review of 'Thunderbolts'
Topics this week:
-Trump trade war causing damage.
-Abrego Garcia and due process.
-Chaos at the Pentagon.
-RFK Jr. comments on Autism.
-NBA playoffs - early takeaways.
-Reivew of the Mindcraft movie
Topics this week:
-Dems do well in special elections.
-Cory Booker steals the show.
-Trump Tariffs.
-How can Trump win again?
-New bats in baseball.
-Does baseball need a salary cap.
-Next to last episode of 'White Lotus.'
-Avengers Doomsday cast reveal.
Topics this week:
-John Roberts pushes back on Trump's court critisim.
-Blowback on Shumer for backing down.
-NCAA Tournament nostalga.
-Review of the new 'Daredevil' show.
-An amazing 'White Lotus' episdoe.
Topics this week:
-Stock market drop
-Elon Musk and Tesla
-Maybe some good news on tariffs and Ukraine
-Should an anti-Israel protester be deported?
-NFL free agency
-Catching up on 'White Lotus'
-Review of 'Zero Day'
Topics this week:
-Trump budget priorities.
-Ukraine mineral deal.
-DOGE chaos.
-Are the Lakers legit title contenders.
-Vibe check on the Oscras.
Topics this week:
-Is Trump going to sell out Ukraine?
-Thoughts on the effectiveness of DOGE.
-NBA All Star Game vs hockey's 4 Nations Tournament.
-reviews of 'Captain America Brave New World' SNL 50th special, and 'White Lotus.'
topics this week:
-Trump spending freeze and executive orders.
-Super Bowl is set.
-Review of 'Landman'
Topics this week:
-Who or what is to blame for devestating CA fires.
-Security tight for Trump inaguration.
-NFL playoffs.
-Defending Mike Tomlin.
-College Football Playoff
Topics this week:
-Trump press conference on Greenland, Canada, Panama and other topics.
-Zuckerberg announces end to fact checkers on Meta platforms.
-NFL playoff preview.
-Mike Tomlin's future with the Steelers.
Topics this week:
-Big stories of 2024.......Healthcare CEO killed, Trump's comeback, and A.I.
-Is the NBA in trouble?
-Review of Gladiator 2
-Top five TV shows of the year.
Topics this week:
-The alleged killer of a Healtcare company CEO is caught in our hometown of Altoona, PA!
-Why do some people on social media feel like the killing was justified?
-Daniel Penny found not guilty.
-Juan Soto's massive deal.
-Thoughts on the College Footbal Playoff field.
-Making peace with the Star Wars franchise.
Topics this week:
-Was Biden wrong to pardon Hunter?
-College Football flag planting controversy.
Topics this week:
-What to make of Trump dropping Matt Gaetz as AG.
-How do we feel about Tulsi Gabbard as DNI?
-Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
-Jack Smith drops Trump prosecutions.
-Walmart rolls back DEI programs.
-NFL week 12
-Is college football more exciting this year?
-The triumph of "The Penguin."
Topics this week:
-What the Matt Gaetz pick tells us about Trump.
-A new look at J.D, Vance.
-NFL update
-Tyson/Paul fight.
-Christmas movies.
Topics this week:
-Trump picks his cabinet.
-Why a second Trump term might not be so bad (maybe).
-NFL midseason report.
-Reviews of "The Penguin" and "My Old Ass."
Topics this week:
-We make our election predictions.
-What explains Trump's appeal?
-World Series
-Review of "Am I Racist."
Topics this week:
-Brian returns from his luxury overseas vacation.
-Trump now the slight favorite with two weeks to go.
-What explains the success of Trump?
-A dream World Series matchup.
-Browns fans cheer Deshaun Watson injury.
-Review of 'Nobody Wants This'
-Brian talks about his trip to Egypt
Topics this week:
-Kamala Harris getting bump in post debate polling.
-Secret Service under scrunity after another attemp to kill Trump.
-GOP immigratin rhetoric.
-Why are NFL teams being so conservative early in the season?
-Brian discovers "Suits"
Topics this week;
-Technical difficulties leading to Eric's mic sounding horrible.
-Trump/Harris debate set.
-Can real men vote for Harris?
-Jack Smith renews case against Trump.
-Brian's baseball update.
Topics this week:
-Joe Biden fairwell speech at the DNC.
-Reports that RFK may drop out of the race and work with Trump.
-NFL's new kickoff rule.
-Are there any movie stars under 40?
-J-Lo Ben Affleck divorce.
Topics this week:
-Harris picks Walz over Shapiro
-Great start to the Olympics
-Season finale of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week:
-Harris with a strong start to campaign.
-Does Trump regret J.D. Vance pick?
-Olympics Opening Ceremony controversy.
-Reviews of 'House of the Dragon,' 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' and 'The Bear' season 3.
Topics this week:
-Can Harris win?
-What does the move say about Biden's legacy?
-Checking excitment levels for the Olympics.
-Review of the latest episod of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week:
-Security failures that led to Trump Assassination attempt.
-Political division.
-Copa America security issues.
-'House of the Dragon' Episode 5.
Topics this week:
-Why won't Biden step aside?
-Bronny James.
-House of Dragon gets down to business.
-Thoughts on 'The Bear.'
Topics this week:
-What should Democrats and Biden do after the debate debacle?
-Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity.
-NBA free agency.
-'House of the Dragon' Episode 3.
-TV shows going woke.
Topics this week:
-The Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools.
-Presidential debate preview.
-The rise of soccer in the US.
-Reviews of episode 2 of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys.'
Topics this week:
Joe Biden's age keeps coming up.
What explains MLB's attendance surge.
Review of the season premiere of 'House of the Dragon'
Topics this week:
Hunter Biden Trial.
Israel hostage rescue.
Caitlin Clark left off US Olympic team.
Are the Celtics getting enough respect?
Review of the new Garfield movie and "The Acolyte"
Is TV too "mid"?
Topics this week:
Is Biden executive order on immigration too little too late?
Does the Trump convicition have any lasting effect on the election?
The impact of Caitlin Clark.
Discussing how Disney is handling the Star Wars and Marvel franchises.
Topics this week include:
Trump Hush Money Trial.
MLB adding Negro leagues to official stats.
Topics this week.....
-Harrison Butker's comments.
-ICC charging Israel with War Crimes
-NBA Final four is set
-Reviews of "Ripley" and "Selling the OC"
Brian predicts Trump will win the election.
Effects of inflation.
Have the NBA Playoffs lost too many stars.
Reviews of "Shogun" and "Unfrosted"
In our first episode in nearly two years, we discuss what we've both been up to, and why we were away for so long. Our topics this week include; The anit-Israel protests at college's around the country, the recent NFL Draft, and Brian's re-watch of "Game of Thrones."
Topics this week:
-Eric's weekend at a bachelor party in Chicago.
-Places that don't take cash.
-Random discussion about the 1980's New York Mets.
-Little bit more on gun control.
-The Saudi golf league could be a game changer.
-NBA Finals first two games.
-Why we feel disappointed with 'Ozark'
-'Bline Empire' on Netflix, another reality show Brian will never watch.
Topics this week:
-Did Biden really mean the US will defend Taiwan if it's attacked? and is a confrontation with China inevetable?
-Is there anything that can be done to stop racist mass shootings like we saw in Buffalo?
-Thoughts on the NBA playoffs, and the leagues' relationship with China?
-The PGA Tour vs a new golf league backed by the Saudi government.
-Nick Saban vs Jimbo Fisher, and does the NIL market in college football need regulated?
-Brian reviews the new "Dr. Strange" movie.
-Thoughts on the Finale of 'Winning Time' and 'Moon Knight'
Topics this week:
-Should student loans be forgivin?
-What to make of the new disinformation office.
-NFL Draft: did the Steelers get their future QB?
-NBA Playoff second round predictions. Plus: Is Giannis underrated.
-Thoughts on the latest episodes of 'Winning Time' 'Better Call Saul' and 'Moon Knight'
Topics this week:
-Elon Musk buys Twitter.
-Disney vs Ron DeSantis, and how big business should handle controversial political issues.
-Kevin McCarthy and the cowards in the Republican party.
-Johnny Depp's strange testimony.
-Nets flame out in NBA Playoffs.
-'Better Call Saul' review
Topics this week:
-Judge throws out CDC air travel mask mandate.
-Is Elon Musk buying Twitter a good idea?
-Texas governor sending Migrants to DC in buses. Is that the right way to make his point?
-NBA Playoff overview, including a heated debate about Kevin Durant's legacy.
-The debut of the USFL
Topics this week:
-The Adam Schefter tweet regarding Dwayne Haskins death.
-Why the Masters was so boring this year/future of golf.
-NBA playoff preview.
-Thoughts on latest episodes of 'Moon Knight' 'Winning Time' and 'The Ultimatum'
-'The Walking Dead' and the worst shows we've seen every episode of.
-Why Eric LOVES the Grand Canyon.
Topics this week:
-How Elon Musk might try to make twitter better.
-President Biden announces he will end title 42, which will likely lead to major problems at the southern border.
-House votes to legalize marijuana.
-Eric goes to 'Bridgerton' costume event with his wife, is a good husband.
-Review of 'Moon Knight'
-Brian continues his rewatch of 'The Sopranos'
Topics this week;
-All the angels on Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock.
-Other Oscar moments of note.
-Biden makes a gaffe, says Putin can't stay in power.
-Judge says Trump was active in a coup.
-NCAA Tourney excitement level.
-Cardinals sign Albert Pujols.
-Review of episode 4 of 'Winning Time'
Topics this week:
-Why hearings for Supreme Court nominees are so dumb.
-A debate about the US invasion of Iraq vs Russia invasion of Ukraine.
-Trans athlete Lia Thomas steals a NCAA title.
-Is the Deshaun Watson trade gross?
-Matt Ryan goes to Colts
-A top QB prospect has small hands
-Tons of reviews: Episode 3 of 'Winning time' 'The Power of the Dog' 'Mink' 'The Tinder Swindler' and 'JFK Revisited.'
Topics this week:
-Changing the clocks is stupid
-Financial planner and friend of the show Matt Trogdon joins us to discuss: Inflation, soon to be rising interest rates, the stock market and crypto currency among other topics.
-Brady is back, and all the other NFL QB news.
-MLB is back, plus Eric's proposal to change the schedule.
-Kim Kardashian saying people need to work harder.
-Review of the new HBO show on the 1980's Lakers 'Winning Time'
Topics this week:
-Was it a good idea for Lindsey Graham to say Putin should be killed?
-Why did Putin miscalculate so badly?
-Brian is so wealthy gas prices don't bother him.
-MLB cancels game/new rules including pitch clock.
-Brian loves 'The Batman'
-Eric reviews 'West Side Story,' which turns into a discussion about musicals.
Topics this week:
-Thoughts on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the response of the US.
-Is the DC trucker convoy going to be a big problem?
-Florida lawmakers don't want teachers to talk about being gay.
-Texas governor wants to investigate trans kids' parents for child abuse.
-Who's most to blame for MLB lockout?
-Brian goes deep on Derek Jeter leaving the Marlins.
-Eric reviews 'Encanto,' which Brian has never heard of.
-Brian has hundreds of DVD's but no DVD player.
Topics this week:
-President's Day makes us list best and worst President's
-What does Putin want in Ukraine?
-Why are Olympic ratings down so much?
-Controversy involving Trans Penn swimmer
-Juwan Howard slaps another coach.
-Steelers hire Brian Flores
-Review of 'Peacemaker' and season 2 of 'Love is Blind'
-Lessons of San Francisco School Board recall election.
Topics this week:
-Should we care if Russia invades Ukraine?
-Why the reaction to the Canada trucker protest is so hypocritical.
-Thoughts on the Rams Super Bowl win, the halftime show, and the commercials.
-Reaction to the James Harden trade.
-Breakdown with spoilers of the 'Book of Boba Fett' Finale.
Topics this week:
-Joe Rogan Spotify controversy week 2
-Whoopi Goldberg suspended from 'The View'
-Lack of tolerance for opposing points of view
-Brian Flores lawsuit and racism in the NFL
-Does China's awful human rights record make us care less about Olympics?
-The amazing turnaround of 'The Book of Boba Fett'
Topics this week:
-The controversy over Joe Rogan's podcast.
-Is it a good thing Biden says he will nominate a black woman to the open Supreme Court seat?
-Donald Trump talking about pardoning 1/6 criminals and saying Pence could and should have overturned election results.
-Did Tom Brady retire?
-AFC/NFC title games
-The legacy of Big Ben
-Brian is VERY mad about the Baseball HOF voting.
-Eric loves 'Station 11'
-Reviews of 'Ozark' and the new Aziz comedy special on Netflix
Topics this week:
-What Joe Biden got wrong in year one and how the Democrats are blowing it.
-Thoughts on the hostage situation at a Texas synagogue.
-No more sexy M&M mascots.
-Amazing NFL playoff weekend and thoughts on the overtime rules.
-Reviews of the Nic Cage movie 'Pig' and the new HBO show 'Peacemaker'
Topics this week include:
-Adjusting to the reality of life with Covid.
-Thoughts on the one year anniversary of the Capitol riot.
-What happened with Antonio Brown.
-NFL top 5...who are the true contenders?
-Review of the new Disney+ show 'The Book of Boba Fett'.
-Review of the HBO show 'Station Eleven.'
Topics this week:
-Omicron strikes close to home
-CDC changes quarantine guidelines
-Someone says "Let's go Brandon" to Biden.
-thoughts on "Hawkeye" and "Matrix Resurrections"
-Our top TV shows of 2021
Topics this week include:
-Joe Manchin announces he won't vote for Biden's Build Back Better plan
-Omicron is spreading, what should we do?
-California governor Gavin Newsome takes on Texas abortion law, and why Eric thinks he is a long shot Dem Presidential candidate for 2024.
-Brian reviews the new Spider-man movie.
-We each reveal our top three Christmas movies.
-NFL top 5 teams
-Can the Steelers really make the playoffs?
Topics this week include:
-Inflation is hurting everyone, except Brian and his super rich friends.
-LOTS of spoilers and a breakdown of the Succession season finale.
-Are we headed for another Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl.
Topics this week:
-Was it right to charge the parents of the Michigan school shooter?
-The legacy of Bob Dole and how much are politics has changed.
-Succession S3E8 an all-time classic. Is Kendall dead?
-Retro review of "The Newsroom."
-Review of "A Boy Called Christmas."
-NFL top 5
-Brian rants on players from the 1950's and the MLB Hall of Fame.
Topics this week:
Reaction to the Omicron variant and where we are headed with Covid.
Verdicts in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery.
NFL top 5 teams
Reviews this week:
Hawkeye
Hacks
Selling Sunset
Sucession S3 E6&7
Topics this week:
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial and our divided country.
NFL parity.
St. Louis lawsuit against the NFL and the Rams.
Lots of reviews:
S3E5 of "Succession"
"Shang-Chi"
"Four Hours at the Capitol"
Topics this week include:
The bipartisan infrastructure bill passes. Can Biden having his agenda passed save the Dem's from losing the House and Senate next year?
Thoughts on Aaron Rodgers lying about not being vaxxed,...plus what about the mandates and the vaccine for kids.
Republican Congressman puts out weird anime video that shows a character with AOC's face being killed.
Deep dive into the Netflix show "Squid Game" now that we finally finished it? Why does its themes seem so powerful today?
Succession S3 E4 reviews.
E60 episode on Barry Bonds.
NFL top 5 teams.
Topics this week include:
Southwest pilot says Let's Go Brandon! Big deal or no?
A new survey suggests lots of people believe crazy things.
Thoughts on VA Gov race.
Biden falls asleep at Climate Summit.
Supreme Court hears Texas abortion law.
why we aren't watching World Series.
NFL top 5 teams
Succession episode review
Brian finally watches "Dune" and "Squid Game"
Topics this week:
As Pres. Biden's big social spending bill gets closer to reality, is it a good idea to raise taxes to pay for things like daycare?
Eric's review of "Dune"
Deep dive on the latest episode of Succession
why Brian hates scary movies.
Halloween candy
NFL top 5 teams.
Topics this week:
The legacy of Colin Powell and how the media treated his death.
Netflix employees protesting Dave Chappelle special.
Kyrie Irving and the Washington State football coach out after refusing Covid Vaccine.
NBA Finals predictions.
Thoughts on the season three opener of "Succession."
Brian has never heard of the show "Squid Game."
This week we have takes on Jon Gruden leaving his job, Dave Chappelle's very controversial Netflix special, the best teams in the
NFL and the HBO movie "The Many Saints of Newark."
In this episode Brian shares his sadness about the Facebook outage, and we discuss the controversies surrounding the company, and what possible solutions are out there. We also offer some thoughts on Biden's domestic agenda, give our NFL power rankings after week 4, and Brian has a review of the Soprano's movie "The Many Saints of Newark."
In this episode we discuss the situation with the Haitian refugees at the southern border last week, and our thoughts on immigration in general. Also, our NFL recap, including the possible end of the Big Ben era in Pittsburgh.
In this episode we discuss:
Nicki Minag's cousins' friends' balls and how crazy and inaccurate theories about the vaccine poison the discussion on Covid.
Why the debt ceiling fight is important, and why some people oppose things like Biden's spending bill even though it will directly help them.
NFL week two, including what teams are for real and weather the Texans should start Deshaun Watson this week.
An article in Variety knocking the Emmy's for not having a "non-anglo" winner in any of the major acting categories and why said article is dumb and distructive.
In this episode we share reflections on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We also give our thoughts on the Biden vaccine mandate and the Texas Abortion law, recap the first Sunday of the NFL season, review the Hulu movie "Vacation Friends," and in a weird twist, pay homage to the great Nicolas Cage.
In this episode we give our thoughts on the end of the war in Afghanistan and how we can have a better foreign policy in the future. Most of the show is dedicated to our lists of the top 10 TV shows of all-time. we agreed on some and fought over some, and Brian actually only had nine even though it's a top 10 list.
In this episode we discuss the need for vaccine mandates now that the Pfizer shot is FDA approved. In Afghanistan the Biden team has mishandled the PR as badly as the exit, and what do we do if we haven't gotten everyone out by the Taliban's 8/31 deadline. In our entertainment segment, Eric reviews the new Hulu show "Nine Perfect Strangers" and Brian rates the two year old movie "The Irishman." We also get sidetracked with a debate about what shows should be considered in the discussion of the best of all-time.
In this episode we offer our thoughts on the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and what lessons we take away from 20 years of war there. Also we have movie reviews! Brian tells us about F9 and the Malice at the Palace documentary on Netflix, and Eric talks about Sideways, which came out 17 years ago.
Brian has really had it with anti-vaxxers. We talk about what we can do to reach the holdouts and end the pandemic. Thoughts on Andrew Cuomo and the death of shame. Takeaways from the Olympics. We also discuss Nick Cannon's ridiculous justification for having seven kids with four different women, and offer a review of Suicide Squad and Bo Burnham's Inside special.
In this episode we talk about the crazy Covid arguments people on both sides make. We also take a look back at the MLB trade deadline and give our take on first day of NBA free agency and how Russell Westbrook will fit with the Lakers. On the eve of her return, we share some thoughts on the strange reaction to Simone Biles sitting out events at the Olympics, and we talk about the ridiculous (but also enjoyable) Netflix reality show Love Is Blind.
In this episode Eric tells us why the events of this week made him think about the rapid decline of the Republican Party and we offer theories on why it happened. Also why did Republicans finally come out strongly for the vaccine this week? We aren't too excited about the Olympics yet, but talked about the men's basketball team's loss, and the uniforms for female teams at the games. We also gave our thoughts on the Cleveland baseball team name change and Texas and OU heading to the SEC. Finally, we offered some quick TV reviews, and in so doing learned Brian had never even heard of The Handmaid's Tale!
In this episode we share our thoughts on the new Covid related mask mandate in LA and talk about why restrictions don't make sense with the vaccines available to everybody. We also give our review of the Loki finale and why the series as a whole left us a little unsatisfied. And finally a discussion of the NBA Finals turned into a talk about why we don't care about sports as much as we used to.
In this episode we discuss the decision by Dem state lawmakers in Texas to fly away like babies because they can't get their way. We also argue that the billionaire space race between Branson, Bezos and Musk is a good thing for society. We give our take on Stephen A. Smith's controversial comments about Shohei Ohtani being the face of baseball, and give our recap of Loki episode 5. Brian also has a review of the new MCU movie, Black Widow. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss anti-American comments by Cori Bush and others over the July 4th weekend. We also react to the release of Bill Cosby and how MLB should handle the assault allegations against Trevor Bauer. In our weekly Loki recap, we dive into an explosive episode 4, and we conclude with thoughts on the drama at ESPN between Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor.
In this episode we discuss the sentencing of 1/6 rioters and what reforms would actually be effective and possible to prevent it from happening again. Also Derrick Chauvin sentencing, thoughts of the testimony this week of Brittany Spears as she tries to end her conservatorship, and our weekly deep dive into Loki. We end with thoughts on the legacy of Chris Paul and the length of NBA Playoff games.
In this episode two white guys talk about Juneteenth and Critical Race Theory as best we can. We also discuss the Covid protocols in the NFL, MLB banning sticky stuff on baseballs, the NBA Playoffs and do our weekly nerdy review of Loki. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss the ProPublica report showing how the super rich avoid paying taxes and what can be done about it. Also, Eric defends CNN's decision to bring back Jeffrey Toobin after his ummmm... embarrassing Zoom display. And we do a deep nerdy dive into the first episode of Disney's new MCU show Loki.
In this episode we tackle the ramifications of Facebook's two year twitter ban on Donald Trump, talk about the hate directed at Senator Joe Manchin for opposing the Dem's voting rights bill, and how we can actually make democracy better. We also discuss golfer Jon Rahm's disqualification for having Covid, and give our weekly NBA playoff recap with updated predictions.
In this week's episode we discuss the way the media has handled the investigation into the origins of Covid 19, the upcoming release of an intelligence report regarding UFO sightings by the military, and the refusal of tennis star Naomi Osaka to speak to the media.
In this jam packed episode we discuss the relative silence from the media on the wave of anti-semitic attacks across the US. The mayor of Chicago will only do interviews with reporters of color. This is bad and racist. The Republican party opposes a January 6 commission, because of course they do. And Phil Mickelson wins a major at 50! We also recap the first week of the NBA Playoffs.
Quite a mix in this one. We cover everything from the word freshman being deemed offensive to the current conflict in Isreal. Plus we make our picks in the NBA playoffs. Enjoy!
In this episode we talk about the takeaways from the gas shortage on the east coast, dive into the cowardly move by Republicans to dump Liz Cheney from leadership in the House, discuss the ramifications of Donald Trump's Facebook ban, and lessons from the Bill Gates divorce.
In this episode we discuss the NFL Draft and all that was. This includes everyone not wearing a mask being vaccinated (allegedly). We do a deep dive on the Steelers draft picks and their short arms, move on to discuss Caitlyn Jenner's opinion on biological boys playing girls sports, and end on rating Biden's 100 days in office.
In this episode we discuss the meaning of the guilty verdict in the Chauvin trial, why people like LeBron James jump to conclusions in police shootings, if DC statehood is a good idea, and Caitlyn Jenner's run for Governor.
In this episode Eric and Brian discuss the Adam Toledo shooting in Chicago. The federal government's awful messaging on the Covid Vaccine. We end with Eric very upset about the potential of the Dems packing the Supreme Court. Brian does a very poor Mitch McConnell impression that turns into a very decent Mitch McConnell impression. Ned does not appear this week, sadly.
Hi everyone! This is a jam packed episode with a lot happening in the last couple of days. We start discussing the Daunte Wright murder and how the officer possibly mistook a firearm for a taser. We seamlessly transition to the death of Ponzi scheme extraordinaire Bernie Madoff and end with War in Afghanistan and Joe Biden's decision to remove all troops. I (Brian) ramble as usual but the star of this show is Eric's dog - Nedard (Ned, Neddie, Neddie Poo) Stark. He, or at least his bark, appears. A lot.
In this episode Brian and Eric discuss how boring the Masters is without Tiger Woods. Then there's a deep dive into the rabbit hole about the HBO Max documentary Q into the storm on the QAnon conspiracy, We also make an Andy Griffith / Don Knots reference. Because one of us is very old. At least at heart. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode Brian and Eric discuss MLB's reaction to the recently passed Georgia voting laws. We move onto the murder of George Floyd and the likelihood of conviction. We end on a lighter note with the recent boom in the sports trading card market.
In this episode Eric and Brian discuss the recent surge in gun violence and mass shootings over the past couple weeks and possible solutions, if any exist at this point. They also discuss Rutgers University's decision to require fall students learning in person to have the COVID vaccine. And they end with the NFL season expanding to 17 games.
In this episode Brian & Eric discuss the twitter kerfuffle between WAP singer Cardi B and conservative commentator Candace Owens. Andrew Cuomo is up to 7 accusers of sexual misconduct and we end on a lighter note - NFL free agency. We hope you enjoy. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Liking and subscribing makes you a good person. And if you're not, do it anyway. Join our FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/40007... @EricMessersmith and @TakeNoOffense21 on Twitter - we are not in any current kerfuffles, unfortunately.
In this episode Eric and Brian discuss the danger that is daylight savings time, whether or not our Police should get more or less money, the new rules for the upcoming baseball season, and America's couple JLo and ARod. Check out our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/40007... @EricMessersmith & @TakeNoOffense on Twitter