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The Dial Podcast
This is The Dial Podcast! Each week we cover and breakdown the biggest news in the worlds of sports, entertainment, culture, and tech! Questions? Contact us at askthedialpodcast@gmail.com
JP was wrong?!?! (lol I'm human, ok?!) Recapping the NFL conference championships as a spring board to discuss the elite quarterbacks in the league at the moment, and the state of flux that a few of them are in.
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Its a very tech-centric podcast! Parker Holmes of the RealTechHours Podcast takes the helm for The Rant, giving us the rundown on all things Starlink (SpaceX's ambitious satellite internet project)! We also introduce a new segment, Around the Dial, where we cover a series of headlines and a variety of topics in a "lightning round" format.
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JP back for a recap of NFL Playoff Action! How'd his predictions from last Monday hold up?
JP is joined by Parker from Real Tech Hours to discuss a plethora of wild topics; from the state of politics in our nation today to Tesla and other businesses getting out of California, you don't want to miss this one! Comments? Email us at askthedialpodcast@gmail.com.
A much-anticipated (I think) return! JP has the scores and breakdowns from NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, as well as predictions for next weekend's games!
We're mixing things up! Faces new and familiar join forces for the first of several planned game nights! JP leads the gang in a few rounds of some games you might recognize, so play along as you listen!
The new normal continues! JP is joined by Parker an an all new guest to discuss the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on business, education, and entertainment! As usual, send questions and comments to askthedialpodcast@gmail.com.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Open Discussion; Social Distancing Chat
14:30 - Coronavirus and Business
37:00 - Gabe Joins the Chat! Coronavirus and Entertainment
54:55 - An Accelerant for an Increasingly Digital World
57:30 - Education
1:00:00 - The Unofficial Rant; Universalized Services in Light of COVID-19
The first in a series of sub-episodes, JP dives into a smaller selection of topics not covered on the weekly Monday/Tuesday show.
The new normal: remote podcasting! Join JP, Parker, and Josh as they settle in for the first of (likely) several installations of The Dial via Discord! Very grateful for Discord (and skype and FaceTime, etc.) at a time like this.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - Reflection on Last Time, Pt. 1 (Sword Art Top 10)
18:00 - RealElonHours (Condensed)
19:00 - Coronavirus Due Diligence
37:25 - Call of Duty: Warzone | A Rundown
1:15:05 - Reflection on Last Time, Pt. 2 (The Rant)
JP is joined once again by Josh and Parker, as they cover a gauntlet of topics ranging from Liverpool's 44-game unbeaten streak, to recycling, to the appeal of anime as an art form. As usual, if you have questions or just want to give us a shout, email us at askthedialpodcast@gmail.com. And see below for time stamps.
0:00 - Introductions
3:50 - A Discussion About Recycling
19:30 - Liverpool's 44-game run, and learning about European Football
28:25 - a short break
34:00 - Bob Iger & Disney
38:50 - RealElonHours
46:30 - A Long Discussion about Anime, courtesy of Josh C.
This week on The Dial: Apple is getting slapped on the wrist, Mookie Betts gets traded, and we have a dandy of a time talking about it (along with so much more. See below for timestamps.
3:46 - Apple Is Slowing Down Old iPhones (ON PURPOSE)
14:30 - Streaming Wars (Netflix, Disney+, etc.)
26:40 - RealElonHours (Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink)
47:00 - The TidBits (a curation of various topics)
1:16:20 - The Mookie Betts Trade/The Astros Scandal
1:34:30 - Pass Interference in the NFL
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After a long absence, we have returned (with two new guests, as well!) We had a whole slew of great topics, ranging from the Super Bowl to Star Wars - be sure to keep listening this year as we begin covering more topics beyond the world of sports! Send us an email at askthedialpodcast@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, and etc. (and see below for time stamps)
- 0:00 - Intro
- 3:29 - A bit about Kobe Bryant and the crash
- 12:57 - Super Bowl Recap
- 21:15 - Quick education about baseball salaries
- 32:45 - RealElonHours; a discussion about Tesla
- 54:39 - Are E-Sports Actually Sports? (And are pro gamers "athletes?")
- 1:28:23 - The State of Star Wars, the franchise and the fan base
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A recap of Week 11 in the NFL - as well as some thoughts on the state of current players and teams heading into the late season. Also, JP and Damian talk baseball off-season, from managerial moves to speculations on trades!
Bonus: Why is Disney buying so much stuff!?!?
Its World Series time! JP and Damian discuss their picks for a World Series full of young offensive potential and veteran pitching talent, plus our recap of all things NFL Week 7!
JP and Damian go through the gauntlet of sports news - pre-season drama in the NBA, MLB Playoffs heating up, and even more surprising action in the NFL.
Also, Fortnite - yes that Fortnite - shut down their game, intentionally, for two whole days? We take a not-so-serious look at why.
With over a quarter of the NFL season in the books, we slow things down a bit and take a deep dive into where all the teams stand thus far, and what the outlook for the rest of the season might be. Also, we get into the MLB Postseason and deliver some updated playoff predictions!
From upsets and nail-biters to the boring and predictable, Week 4 of NFL action was a wild one, so JP and Damian break it all down. Plus, catch our thoughts on the MLB Wild Cards and Playoff picture, along with some guessing about where hot ticket managers could end up before next season. Throw in our second edition of the lightning round, and not one but two installments of the weekly Rant, you're sure to enjoy this one.
Big offense, big defense, big comebacks, and big drama - Week 3 of the NFL had a bit of everything, and we recap it all on this episode of The Dial! Plus, the inaugural running of a new segment called "The Lightning Round," and things getting even weirder in the MLB Playoff Race.
With the MLB season nearing its end, were all of the big contracts signed in March worth it for their respective teams? Also, a recap of the NFL Week Two action, full of wild finishes and injuries to boot!
(Bonus: Some early impressions of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta)
With Week One of he NFL in the books, we take a look at how Antonio Brown's antics could affect the Patriots, as well as making some predictions about how teams around the league will finish. Also, the MLB Playoffs are on the horizon, so we're hitting you with our hot and cold takes on October baseball!