Ball Placement : Recent Episodes
Ball Placement
Join hosts John Simpson and Joe Rat as their lifelong fandom of disappointing, but storied NFL franchises continues in audible form. We'll typically review the past week's matchups, preview the week ahead, highlight Joe's Rat Pack and King of the week and finish up with a Smoke Break (random question/thoughts of the day).
Joe and Andrew preview what could be a historic event for Team America as they head to Rome to face off with the European squad. Can they end the 30 year drought?
Joe Rat previews the Stars’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe Rat previews the Avs’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe Rat previews the Hawks’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe Rat previews the Flames’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe Rat previews the Yotes’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe Rat previews the Ducks’ upcoming season, highlighting the newcomers and their projected impact.
Joe and Andrew break down the soggy yet historic Open at Royal Liverpool this past weekend! Our betting? Less than historic.
Joe is joined by Alec Thie and Andrew Muniz to preview what lies ahead at the Royal Liverpool course. Gambling also included
Joe is joined by Andrew and Alec, once again, to break down all the action at LACC this past weekend.
Joe is joined by Alec Thie and later Andrew swings by from an unmarked beach to offer insights and of course gambling advice for this weekend.
Joe and John talk Knights/Panthers as they get set to do battle for the most coveted trophy in sports - the Stanley Cup.
Joe and John give their 2 cents (common sense) on the WCF and then hand out their picks for Game 4 of the ECF.
Joe and John are back to preview Game 3 of the WCF as Dallas tries to stave off a 3-0 deficit.
Joe Rat and Andrew Muniz recap what was an incredible weekend at Oak Hill, on multiple fronts. Congrats to Brooks Koepka on his 3rd PGA and 5th Major win!
Joe Rat and John Owen recap the Oilers/Leafs’ demise and then preview the Conference Finals which should offer some electric matchups!
Joe Rat and Andrew Muniz are back to recap the Byron Nelson and preview the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. We take a look a the field and give out some JUICY picks.
Joe Rat looks back on what was a terrible weekend for Canadian hockey fans but a great one for the sunbathed Vegas and Florida teams. We then look ahead to game 7 between the Stars and Kraken.
Canes dominate and Dallas evens the series up. Joe Rat then gives out his picks as Toronto tries to stave off elimination against Florida and the Oil attempts to even things at 2 games.
Joe Rat and John Owen review the Panthers/Leafs and Stars/Kraken before previewing the Devils/Canes and Oil/Knights games.
Joe Rat and John Owen talk game 7s and the impact they have on tonight’s Round 2 openers.
Joe Rat and John Owen discuss the Jets’ demise and talk through betting tonight’s matchups.
Joe Rat and John Owen analyze the three game 5s for Thursday and offer opinions for betting them.
Joe Rat and Johnny Roe dish out draft analysis/predictions for each pick in the first round. Enjoy!
John Owen stops by to help Joe Rat sort out last nights games and pick tonight’s games & dish out winners to gamble on (responsibly)
Joe Rat recaps last nights NHL playoff action and gives his game picks for tonight’s games. Gamble responsibly
Joe Rat recaps a crazy first two nights of the NHL Playoffs & previews tonight’s action with his picks.
Andrew Muniz and Joe Rat recap a historic Easter weekend as Jon Rahm rallies to beat Brooks Koepka for his first green jacket at Augusta National.
Joe Rat previews the American League and who will claim the top spots & individual awards.
Playoff picture & tankathon, Year of the Matt’s(?), 3 Stars/3 Pigeons of the Week + Smokin Heaters
Joe Rat grades some of the big trades from around the National, gives an update on the playoff picture and who stole the show (good & bad) the last week.
Joe Rat is live covering the World Baseball Classic in Arizona, but John Simpson and Andrew Muniz carried the torch in recapping The Players Championship and a masterful weekend from Scottie Scheffler.
Joe Rat goes solo to review the crazy NHL trade deadline that was and what it means for the contenders. We’ll also include a daily over to bet (to be an added segment for this one)
Andrew Muniz guides Joe Rat and John Simpson through yet another thrilling weekend on the PGA Tour, this time at Arnold Palmer's course at Bay Hill (FL). We then SMOOTHLY look forward at The Players Championship (TPC Sawgrass).
Andrew Muniz joins Joe and John to discuss the surprising start for the LIV tour that coincided with the Honda Classic as the PGA tour heads to Florida ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Master Card.
With 2 elevated events in the rearview, the golf season is officially here! Joe Rat and John Simpson are joined by Andrew Muniz to discuss all things golf, including Netflix's Full Swing, the Genesis Invitational, LIV and more.
John Simpson drops a major announcement in his return to the pod with Joe Rat as they’re joined by a couple of Kansas City residents (dear friends) to discuss the biggest night in sports.
Another solo pod? You betchya - Joe Rat quickly reviews the Divisional Round before highlighting the AFC/NFC Championship games.
Joe Rat goes solo on this one, covering the wild card games and looking ahead to today/tomorrow’s much-anticipated divisional round matchups.
Simpson and the Rat are joined by Jacob "Pooch" Sheaf to discuss the week that was and look ahead to the final week of the NFL season filled with chaotic implications for the playoff picture.
The Christmas weekend gave us some wild playoff scenarios that are coming to a head here in week 17. Both the Bears and Commanders are involved in two such games - Simpson and the Rat break them down along with other big NFL storylines.
With some additional assistance, Simpson and the Rat highlight the tumultuous Week 15 that was + preview Week 16 for the Commanders, Bears and Cowboys along with some good 'ol weather talk + Joe's Rat Pack + Drew Mangold Q&A + Christmas Movies
It's our 8th episode, but our first published one. Join hosts John Simpson and Joe Rat as their lifelong fandom of disappointing, but storied NFL franchises continues in audible form. On the podcast, they'll highlight the Week 14 that was, look ahead to a drama-filled Week 15, go through Joe's Rat Pack of the week and have a brief Smoke Break to discuss a surprisingly divisive Christmas topic.