The Non-Roster Invitees: A Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ben Phelps
So much of current sports media is filled with hot takes and people screaming at each other. Each week, join Ben Phelps and Brandon Buskirk as they discuss current events in sports and a few other things on their minds. They are two teachers with a love of sports and sharing information with others to give rational takes on sports. If you love sports and want to learn more about advanced stats, the financial side of sports, and just want to listen to a couple of guys have fun, this baseball-centric podcast that covers all sports is for you. @theNRIpodcast New episodes drop Monday mornings.
Brandon & Ben are back this week to look at the NBA & NHL playoffs, the week that was in MLB, and if Maverick is worth the hype.
Episode Rundown 2:41 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 27:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 32:02 MLB Latest, 46:54 Grinds My Gears, 52:57 Trivia/Facts Time
In this week's edition, the guys discuss many game 7's fans were treated to over the weekend, talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly (Reds) from the past week in MLB, and discuss their first world problems. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 2:09 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 20:02 Satisfied and Smiling, 23:55 MLB Latest, 38:36 Grinds My Gears, 43:08 Trivia/Facts Time
The NRI's are back this week to discuss the past week in MLB, the NBA & NHL playoffs, and their cancelable sports takes. Ben also loses his mind ranting about the merits of American cheese.
Episode Rundown: 5:43 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 21:59 Satisfied and Smiling, 27:03 MLB Latest, 43:29 Grinds My Gears, 48:02 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the boys give their thoughts on the 2022 NFL Draft, look at the NHL & NBA Playoffs, and look back at the past week in MLB. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 3:43 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 34:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 37:48 MLB Latest, 51:20 Grinds My Gears, 54:16 Trivia/Facts Time
The boys are back after a week off with their NL & AL East Division previews. They also reflect on Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit, and look at the NBA playoff picture. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 3:13 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 20:40 Satisfied and Smiling, 24:08 MLB Latest, 32:53 NL East Preview, 47:03 AL East Preview, 1:01:40 Grinds My Gears, 1:07:41 Trivia/Facts Time
In this episode, Ben and Brandon spend most of their time discussing the NL and AL Central Divisions, they also look at the Lakers' disappointing season, and discuss the end of the NHL regular season. @theNRIpodcast. The NRI's will be back with a new episode on Monday, April 25th
Episode Rundown: 2:34 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 22:51 Satisfied and Smiling, 26:41 MLB Latest, 31:55 NL Central Preview, 51:31 AL Central Preview, 1:07:45 Grinds My Gears, 1:10:30 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, Ben and Brandon Preview the NL and AL West Divisions, Recap the Final Four, and wonder what would happen if they slapped someone on stage. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:07 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:00 Final Four Recap, 26:05 Satisfied and Smiling, 30:34 MLB Latest, 32:46 NL West Preview, 51:27 AL West Preview, 1:06:09 Grinds my Gears, 1:09:19 Trivia Time
The NRI's are back this week to look at 3 new rules for the 2022 MLB Season, recap the Elite 8, and discuss the Tyreek Hill & Matt Ryan trades. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 6:42 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 25:29 Elite 8 Recap, 38:14 Satisfied and Smiling, 40:54 MLB Latest, 55:18 Grinds My Gears, 1:00:52 Trivia/Facts Time
The guys are back this week to discuss a ton of big free agency signings and trades in MLB and the NFL. Ben & Brandon also take a deep dive into the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 4:28 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 30:24 NCAA Opening Weekend, 49:00 MLB Latest, 1:04:51 Trivia/Facts Time
Ben & Brandon give their picks for the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. @theNRIpodcast
In this week's pod, Ben & Brandon play a quick game of would you rather, celebrate MLB's return, and discuss Conference Championship Week.
Episode Rundown: 4:36 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 13:36 College Bball Championship Week, 27:01 Satisfied and Smiling, 29:17 MLB Latest, 41:57 Grinds My Gears, 49:55 Trivia/Facts Time.
This week, the boys are back to talk a lot of college basketball, the latest MLB lockout meeting between players and owners, and look back at Coach K and his final home game. @theNRIpodcast.
Episode Rundown: Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics 7:43, College Basketball Championship Week 23:50, Satisfied and Smiling 42:52, MLB Latest 47:30, Grinds My Gears 52:56, Trivia/Facts Time 59:15
The guys are back this week with a look at teams on the bubble for the Big Dance, an MLB update, and their usual segments. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:44 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 14:51 NCAA Bubble Watch, 38:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 41:38 MLB Latest, 46:58 Grinds My Gears, 52:21 Trivia Time
It's the one year anniversary for the NRI podcast. 54 episodes in the books (even though Ben says 53--counting is hard). The Guys get nostalgic with Better Than You Remember, update the MLB Lockout, and give their thoughts on a crazy Olympic figure skating scene and an ugly college basketball incident. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:32 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:48 Better Than You Remember, 27:02 Satisfied and Smiling, 30:53 MLB Latest, 46:33 Grinds My Gears, 54:12 Trivia/Facts Time
In this special edition of the Non Roster Invitees, Ben and Brandon recap the Super Bowl and give their thoughts on what the result means for both teams now and in the near future. @theNRIpodcast
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon talk Super Bowl Prop bets, the NBA trade deadline, MLB lockout updates, and more. NOTE: There will be bonus episode of the NRI's on Monday to breakdown recap the Super Bowl. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 7:06 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 17:44 NBA Trade Deadline, 34:11 Satisfied and Smiling, 37:51 MLB Latest, 49:17 Grinds My Gears, 54:48 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the boys preview the Super Bowl, update the MLB lockout, discuss the Brian Flores/Dolphins/NFL mess, Tom Brady's retirement, and share some TV characters they can't stand. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:28 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 21:52 Bengals/Rams Preview, 32:27 Satisfied and Smiling, 35:31 MLB Latest, 40:30 Grinds My Gears, 45:12 Trivia/Facts Time
In an abbreviated episode, the NRI's recap an amazing NFL Championship Sunday. They'll get back to all their normal bits next week. This week, it's all about the NFL playoffs giving us another amazing weekend of postseason football. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:40 AFC Championship Recap, 10:12 NFC Championship Recap, 18:11 Buyer's Remorse, 27:00 Sign Off
The boys are back this week to cover an epic Divisional Round in the NFL Playoffs, update what they can in the MLB lockout, and share their thoughts on cookies.
Episode Rundown: 06:25 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 23:28 NFL Divisional Round, 45:43 Satisfied and Smiling, 49:44 MLB Latest, 53:30 Grinds My Gears, 57:00 Trivia/Facts Time
In this week's episode, the boys go over all the things that have changed in 31 years of Bengal playoff futility, update the MLB lockout, and talk too much about Cobra Kai, even though it's impossible to talk too much about Cobra Kai. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 04:04 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 18:50 NFL Wild Card Weekend, 44:47 Satisfied and Smiling, 48:56 MLB Latest, 56:17 Grinds My Gears, 1:01:55
In their first episode of 2022, Ben and Brandon reflect on College Football Bowl season, assess the NFL playoff picture, and wish they had more MLB news to talk about.
Episode Rundown: 2:29 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 27:04 NFL Week 18, 46:18 Satisfied and Smiling, 49:57 MLB Latest, 57:20 Grinds My Gears, 1:00:14 Trivia Time
In this final episode of 2021, the guys air some grievances cover their usual topics along with reflecting on 2021 across college spots, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. The NRI's will be back with their next new episode on January 10th.
Episode Rundown: 3:16 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 19:27 NFL Week 16, 33:13 MLB Better Than You Remember, 41:46 Year in Review Satisfied & Smiling/Grinds My Gears, 1:06:19 Trivia/Facts Time
Ben and Brandon cover the first week of college bowl games, discuss their favorite comic book movies, give 2 more guys they think should be in the Hall of Fame, and Ben might get canceled for his take on Christmas music.
Episode Rundown: 3:58 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 25:28 NFL Week 15, 37:53 Satisfied and Smiling, 39:57 MLB Latest, 56:48 Grinds My Gears, 1:00:58 Trivia/Facts Time
In this week's pod, Ben and Brandon look at players they believe should make the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame class along with players on the ballot that are good, but not Hall of Fame good. They also talk the beginning of Bowl season and week 14 NFL games.
Episode Rundown: Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics 3:43; NFL Week 14 16:40; Satisfied and Smiling 35:45; MLB Latest 40:59; Grinds My Gears 55:04; Trivia/Facts Time 59:49
The boys are back after a week off and spend a lot of time talking college football after an amazing championship Saturday. Ben and Brandon also talk week 13 of the NFL, the MLB lockout, Ben reveals his Spotify 2021 Wrapped, and Brandon gets a little sad about a 90s reboot that didn't hit.
Episode Rundown: Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics 3:52; NFL Week 13 32:48; 43:20 Satisfied and Smiling; 46:05 MLB Latest; 1:07:39 Grinds My Gears; 1:12:25 Trivia/Facts Time
In their last episode before a Thanksgiving Break, they guys look at Ohio State's big win against Sparty, Week 11 in the NFL, MLB transactions, and get nostalgic with another edition of Better Than You Remember. (Note: The boys are taking next week off, but look for the next episode on Dec. 6th!)
In this episode, the boys discuss shows they were way late to the party on, a rough Saturday for a few Big XII teams, blowouts and ties in the NFL, and Ben & Brandon evaluate a few MLB free agents in a game of would you rather.
Episode Rundown: 1:19 Shows we were late to the party on; 4:37 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics; 8:52 College Football; 21:34 NFL Week 10; 38:02 Satisfied and Smiling; 40:49 Would You Rather: MLB Free Agency Edition; 52:35 Grinds My Gears; 56:30 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the guys talk about a busy week of off-field NFL incidents, the past week in college football, and start looking ahead to free agency in MLB.
Episode Rundown: 2:10 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 25:20 NFL Week 9, 39:14 Satisfied and Smiling, 43:58 MLB Offseason Begins, 58:21 Grinds My Gears, 1:01:10 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the boys look at how terrible they are at betting, more facts about the Braves' improbable World Series run, the teams they've cursed in college football, and Week 8 in the NFL (especially the games that killed their parlay).
Episode Rundown: 2:22 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:52 NFL Week 8, 30:14 Satisfied and Smiling, 32:18 World Series Talk, 42:50, Grinds My Gears
In this episode, Brandon and Ben try their hand at betting on the NFL, check in on College Football and Week 7 of the NFL, get nostalgic with better than you remember, and preview the World Series.
Episode Rundown: 2:23 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics; 19:04 NFL Week 7; 32:08 Better Than You Remember; 38:36 MLB Latest; 53:00 Satisfied and Smiling; 55:04 Trivia Time
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon do a half-season check on each College Football Conference, look at the early wave of Week 6 NFL games, break down the ALCS & NLCS and tell you what left them feeling satisfied & smiling as well as what grinds their gears. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 2:28 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics; 30:50 NFL Week 6; 44:52 Satisfied & Smiling; 47:54 MLB LCS Update; 56:32 Grinds My Gears; 1:00:44 Trivia/Facts Time
In this week's pod, Ben and Brandon discuss the right time to storm a field, look at the MLB Division Series, recap a crazy weekend in college football, and discuss the early wave of Sunday NFL games. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:50 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 22:10 NFL Week 5, 32:56 Satisfied and smiling, 37:27 MLB Division Series, 52:22 Grinds My Gears, 57:37 Trivia/Facts Time
This week the guys recap the weekend in College football, the last week in MLB regular season play, and give their thoughts on the early wave of Sunday NFL games.
This week, the guys look at another crazy week of college football, the early wave of NFL games, Ben loses his mind with the Cardinals' winning streak, they get nostalgic with better than you remember, and play a game of would you rather. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown 2:23 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 22:07 NFL Week 3, 31:19 Better Than You Remember, 40:39 MLB Latest, 56:29 Would You Rather, 1:00:36 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the NRI's look at the big winners and losers from the past week in college football and the NFL, give an update on the last week in MLB, and Brandon wraps the show up with sum absurd stats. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown:
2:48 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 19:35 NFL Week 2, 28:13 Satisfied and Smiling, 30:33 Last Week in MLB, 44:50 Grinds My Gears, 52:00 Trivia/Facts
This week, the guys look at the past week in college football, opening week of the NFL, the latest in MLB playoff races, and Ben screams about the Cyclones. @theNRIpodcast.
Episode Rundown: 4:10 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 17:21 NFL Week 1, 27:05 Satisfied and Smiling, 29:35 MLB Latest, 49:14 Grinds My Gears, 55:00 Trivia/Facts Time
In this Labor Day edition of the pod, the boys preview the NFC, look at the week that was and the week ahead in MLB, And review ESPN getting duped by a "school" from Ohio. Brandon & Ben also laugh at Kansas for storming the field for a 3 point win over South Dakota...in Lawrence. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:49 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:30 NFC Preview, 33:20 Satisfied and Smiling, 37:40 MLB Latest, 53:39 Grinds My Gears 57:52 Trivia/Facts Time
This week, the boys preview the AFC for the upcoming NFL season, update you on the week that was in MLB, and Brandon enlightens us the etiquette for meetings in a Finnish sauna.
Episode Rundown: 1:39 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 6:54 AFC Preview, 26:27 Satisfied and Smiling, 31:44 MLB Latest, 52:35 Grinds My Gears, 56:35 Trivia/Facts Time
In this episode, the guys dive deep into MLB Wild Card races, get nostalgic with Better Than You Remember, and tell you what grinds their gears.
Episode Rundown: 1;37 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 08:48 Better Than You Remember, 19:11 Satisfied and Smiling, 23:51 MLB Latest, 40:00 Grinds My Gears, 46:02 Facts from Brandon
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon finish previewing college football, update you on MLB injuries/returns from the IL, and bring back Better Than You Remember & Would You Rather.
Episode Rundown: 1:47 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 8:49 Better Than You Remember, 16:28 Big 10/ACC/SEC previews, 37:18 MLB Latest, 50:29 Would You Rather?, 55:09 Trivia/Facts Time
With college football right around the corner, the NRI's preview the Big XII, Pac-12, and Group of 5. The guys also reflect on NBA Free Agency and, of course, talk about the past week in MLB. Ben has the worst sign-off in podcast history.
Episode Rundown: 1:48 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 6:24 Satisfied and Smiling, 9:00 NBA Free Agency, 18:09 College Football Previews, 35:37 MLB Latest, 46:20 Grinds My Gears, 50:09 Trivia/Facts Time
The NRI's breakdown their winners, losers, and in-betweens of the MLB Trade Deadline. Ben also proves he has no talent with a song that may cost the pod every listener it has. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:34 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 11:18 Satisfied and Smiling, 14:33 (More) College Football Rea-freaking-lignment, 21:58 Westbrook goes Hollywood, 25:12 NBA Draft Recap, 28:45 MLB Trade Deadline Recap, 57:41 Grinds My Gears, 1:02:17 Trivia/Facts Time
The NRI's try to make sense of the soon-to-be seismic shift in college athletics, they discuss a few big MLB series happening this week as the trade deadline approaches, and give their thoughts on Cleveland's new name & logo. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:41 Brandon's box of mystery topics, 7:18 Satisfied and Smiling, 11:12 Cleveland's new name, 16:15 College Football Rea-freaking-lignment, 37:04 MLB latest, 54:37 Grinds My Gears, 1:02:48, Trivia/Facts time
This week the NRI's discuss films, recap the NBA Finals, look at who will win the MLB MVP's and get nostalgic with Better Than You Remember.
Episode Rundown: 1:32 Cage match, 9:07 Better than you remember, 18:35 NBA Finals update, 27:12 MLB teams we're most excited to watch, 31:43 MLB bounce-back candidates, 41:11 Brandon's box of mystery topics, 47:25 Grinds my gears, 52:35 Trivia/facts time.
The NRI's are back after a week off. In this week's episode, the boys talk NBA finals, look back at the Stanley Cup, and take a look back and ahead at the 2021 MLB season.
Episode Rundown: 3:31 Satisfied and smiling, 8:00 NBA Finals, 13:05 Stanley Cup Final, 18:41 MLB latest, 23:33 2 things we got right and 2 we got wrong, 35:33 Grinds my gears, 41:26 Facts time
Ben and Brandon discuss the past week in MLB, who's around .500 that has a shot to make the playoffs, prospects they're excited about, and the NBA & NHL playoffs. NOTE: The boys are taking the 4th of July off so there will not be an episode out the week of July 5th. The next new episode of The Non-roster invitees will be available on July 12th. Episode Rundown: 02:36 Better than you remember, 10:19 NBA playoffs, 17:32 NHL playoffs, 22:12 Last week in MLB, 37:07 MLB prospects we can't wait to see, 42:39 Would you rather, 47:52 Facts time
In this week's pod, Brandon has a new tire problem and Ben complains about things. The guys also look at the NBA and NHL playoff picture, teams in MLB that have separated from the pack, and have another round of "better than you remember".
Episode Rundown: 2:32 Better than you remember, 12:05 NBA playoff update, 22:03 NHL playoff update, 30:26 MLB latest, 41:12 Would you rather, 51:23 Satisfied and smiling, 55:48 Grinds my gears, 1:00:35 Trivia/Facts time
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon take a deep dive into jersey wearing etiquette, the NHL and NBA playoffs, the AL Central & AL West races, and take a moment to give thanks that a disaster on the pitch was averted. this episode was recorded prior to Kyrie Irving's ankle injury so go easy on the guys for their Nets/Bucks takesEpisode Rundown: 1:22 Jersey etiquette for adult men, 12:03 NBA playoff update, 18:10 NHL playoff update, 24:45 MLB latest, 42:38 CFP expansion, 50:53 Satisfied and smiling, 54:47 Grinds my gears, 58:36 Trivia time
This week the boys celebrate hitting 500 downloads (thanks for that, listeners!). They also have another edition of "Better Than You Remember", NBA and NHL playoff updates, the past week in MLB, satisfied & smiling, and grinds my gears.
Episode Rundown: 1:51 Better than you remember, 8:40 NBA playoff update, 18:31 NHL playoff update, 23:05 Satisfied and smiling, 28:30 Big time basketball coaching changes, 35:38 MLB cracking down on pine tar for real?, 41:29 MLB latest, 52:54 Grinds my gears, 58:17 Coach K facts
The guys introduce a new segment. Ben can't read a scoreboard as he says the Hawks won a series against the Knicks even though it's 3-1, The NRI's also cover the NHL playoffs, Julio Jones wanting a trade, the past week in MLB news, and all their regular segments.
Episode Rundown: 3:08 Better than you remember, 12:51 NBA Playoffs, 17:49 NHL playoffs, 22:00 Satisfied and smiling, 25:20 Julio Jones wants a trade, 33:25 Past week in MLB, 54:20 Grinds my gears, 1:02:44 Trivia time
This week, the guys discuss the opening round of the NBA and NHL playoffs, the sticky substance helping MLB pitchers, the ultra-competitive AL East, and if it's time to believe in Cleveland hanging around the playoff race.
Episode Rundown 3:14 Underrated Candy Bars, 5:36 NBA/NHL Playoff update, 18:18 MLB sticky situations, 29:20 Satisfied & smiling, 33:59 High School seniors opt out, 43:48 the last week in MLB, 1:00:56 Grinds my gears, 1:03:56 Trivia Time
Episode Rundown: 1:21 Pittsburgh Twitter feud, 6:40 An NFL mess in Denver, 18:09 State of MLB Play--stolen bases are kind of back!, 27:05 Satisfied and smiling, 33:44 MLB Latest: Time to panic in Minneapolis?, 47:18 Grinds my gears, 51:52 NHL facts time
This week, the boys talk about their favorite and least favorite ballpark foods, discuss underrated MLB players, the new NBA playoff format, what left them satisfied and smiling, and what grinds their gears.
Episode rundown: 2:04 Ballpark food, 4:52 More Packers/Rodgers talk, 11:58 Underrated MLB players, 21:49 Satisfied & smiling, 26:55 NBA Playoff format, 33:52 MLB weekly news, 48:11 Grinds my gears, 52:28 Facts from Brandon.
Ben and Brandon give their thoughts on the NFL draft, Aaron Rodgers, the Mets' inability to hit, what left them satisfied and smiling, and what grinds their gears
Episode Rundown: 2:04 Ugliest Divorce in Sports, 5:18 Rodgers vs the Green Bay Packers, 10:14 NFL Draft reactions, 23:06 Satisfied and smiling, 29:07 Who's hot in MLB?, 46:29 The Mets can't hit, 49:58 Grinds my gears
Ben and Brandon discuss new-ish baseball rules, new OT rules in college football, the rise and fall of the Super League, latest MLB news, and as always, what had the guys feeling satisfied & smiling along with what grinds their gears.
Episode Rundown: 1:20 New baseball rule you'd get rid of, 7:47 New NCAA Football OT Rules, 14:47 Satisfied and smiling, 20:49 Not-so-Super League, 29:23 MLB Latest, 45:25 Grinds my gears, 50:51 Trivia/facts time
In this week's episode, the boys look at big names getting injured early in the MLB season, hot starts to the year by several MLB players, changing times in the NCAA for transfers, and of course, they tell you what left them satisfied & smiling, as well as what grinds their gears.
Episode Rundown: 1:57 That movie/tv show you're supposed to love but just don't, 5:24 Early season MLB injuries, 14:51 Satisfied & Smiling, 20:00 NCAA transfer rules proposed changes, 25:25 MLB early breakouts, 33:09 Grinds my Gears, 40:58 Trivia Time
Ben and Brandon evaluate the Lindor, Beard, and Self contracts, celebrate the Final Fours (not a typo), and discuss some of the highlights of the opening weekend of Major League Baseball. And, as always, they tell you what had them feeling satisfied & smiling as well as well as what grinds their gears.
Episode Rundown: 1:59 Big Contracts, 17:25 Satisfied and smiling, 20:15 Final Four Recap, 29:47 MLB Opening Weekend, 43:21 Grinds my gears, 47:56 Trivia/facts time
Brandon and Ben review the 2nd weekend of the NCAA Tournament, give their thoughts on the Final Four matchups, and tell you their favorite and not so favorite things from the past weekend of basketball.
In this week's episode, the guys preview the AL East division, introduce a sensual new track for their Satisfied & Smiling segment, tell you the game they loved most on PS4, let you know what grinds their gears, and wrap it all up with some trivia.
Episode Rundown: 1:52 Best PS4 game/What the boys want to play on PS5, 7:06 Satisfied and smiling, 13:10 Baltimore Orioles preview, 19:34 Boston Red Sox preview, 27:04 New York Yankees preview, 35:27 Tampa Bay Rays preview, 45:59 Toronto Blue Jays preview, 53:42 Grinds my gears, 1:02:02 Trivia time
The boys take a break from talking baseball division previews, to bring you their thoughts on the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. This episode features what left Ben and Brandon feeling satisfied and smiling, what grinds their gears, and analysis on the career of Patrick Swayze.
Episode Rundown: 0:45 The boys own their mediocrity, 2:25 Iconic Swayze roles, 6:29 Satisfied and smiling, 9:24 NCAA Tourney South Region Recap, 13:33 NCAA Tourney Midwest Region Recap, 17:08 NCAA Tourney East Region Recap, 20:47 NCAA Tourney West Region Recap, 24:56 Grinds my gears, 27:08 Brandon's NCAA Tourney Facts
Have you ever wanted advice on how to fill your bracket out from two completely uniformed, unqualified sources? Then this is the episode for you! In this short bonus episode the guys tell you their sweet 16, Final Four, and National Champion picks that they'll most likely be wrong on.
This week Ben and Brandon talk about teams that have ruined their NCAA tourney brackets multiple times, preview the NL East, tell you what left them feeling satisfied & smiling, and finish up with what was grinding their gears.
Episode Rundown: 1:43 That team that busted your bracket multiple times, 7:31 Satisfied and smiling, 11:13 Atlanta Braves preview, 17:02 Miami Marlins preview, 24:13 New York Mets preview, 30:28 Philadelphia Phillies preview, 35:13 Washington Nationals preview, 44:31 Grinds my gears, 50:11 Trivia time
The NRI's share movies they can't get enough of--even if they're edited and have commercials. Ben and Brandon preview the AL Central, and of course, the guys tell you what left them satisfied & smiling and what grinds their gears. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 0:55 Movies you'll stop to watch anytime they're on--even with commercials, 4:18 Satisfied and smiling, 12:37 Chicago White Sox preview, 21:03 Cleveland preview, 26:28 Detroit Tigers preview, 34:29 Kansas City Royals preview, 42:09 Minnesota Twins preview, 50:20 Grinds my gears, 57:28 Trivia time
Episode Rundown: The boys share the bands they love even though they know they'll get laughed at for it. Ben explains what a Non-Roster Invitee is. Ben and Brandon preview the NL Central for 2021, and they tell you what grinds their gears and what left them satisfied & smiling. Hit the guys up on twitter, you could be the first follower! @theNRIpodcast
1:31 Band you like that you'll get laughed at for admitting you like, 3:50 Satisfied and smiling, 6:54 What even is that?, 8:19 Chicago Cubs '21 preview, 14:07 Cincinnati Reds '21 preview, 21:10 Milwaukee Brewers '21 preview, 26:54 Pittsburgh Pirates '21 preview, 31:49 St. Louis Cardinals '21 preview, 40:23 Grinds my gears, 48:19 Trivia time, 53:29 The NRI twitter reveal
Episode Rundown: Ben eats crow for his terrible take on the Carson Wentz trade last week and explains batting average on balls in play (BABIP) and weighted runs created plus (wRC+ or "work plus"). Ben and Brandon preview the AL West for 2021, the boys tell you what left them satisfied and smiling this week as well as what grinds their gears.
1:11 Ben eats crow, 3:12 Satisfied and smiling, 8:10 BABIP and wRC+, 12:31 Houston Astros '21 preview, 20:03 Oakland A's '21 preview, 25:48 Los Angeles Angels '21 preview, 34:09 Seattle Mariners '21 preview, 40:12 Texas Rangers '21 preview, 46:52 Grinds my gears
Ben and Brandon open the very first episode (the audio is way better in episode 2, we promise)with a discussion about dead cap space and the role it plays in the Deshaun Watson & Carson Wentz situations, preview the NL West Division for 2021, then finish with what grinds their gears as well as what left them satisfied and smiling last week. *Note that this episode was recorded prior to the Wentz trade to the Colts and Justin Turner re-signing with the Dodgers.
Episode Rundown: 1:20 Watson, Wentz and dead cap in the NFL, 13:03 Arizona Diamondbacks '21 preview, 20:04 Colorado Rockies '21 preview, 26:28 Los Angeles Dodgers '21 preview, 33:02 San Diego Padres '21 preview, 40:50 San Francisco Giants, 46:05 Grinds my gears/Satisfied and smiling