The Chocolate Puma Pod: Recent Episodes
Brian Thompson
The insane ramblings of the man who is a a 2 - time runner up in his fantasy baseball league and the proud author of a blog read by tens of people.
In which I am joined by friends of the show for an extended talk about the NBA season. We give our Finals predictions and one of us pledges his undying love for the Orlando Magic.
In which I give my thoughts on the coverage of Brett Favre and Ime Udoka as well as touch on the treatment of Malika Andrews in her views on the Udoka suspension. Spoiler alert, she's right.
In which I am joined by my most frequent guest and we talk Chicago Bears football, some NFL hot takes and I end with a melancholy happy trails.
In which I just basically have a quick ranting session. I talk about the Deshaun Watson suspension, the tragic talk of Freya the Walrus and end with some fun banter on the Detroit Lions.
In which I revel in the minor victory of the Mar A Lago raid, coming around on Kevin Durant's latest trade requests, and reflect on the career of Serena Williams.
In which I discuss the hypocrisy some have shown to Britney Griner, the infamous Pink Sauce and the latest Marvel news.
In which I begrudgingly discuss the footage from a school shooting, then onto the lighter fare such as Zach Wilson being in the cougar hall of fame, an elephant that went full John Wick and end with a tale from my grandfather with an unconventional lesson.
I am back from a brief hiatus with a new theme song and a new bi-monthly schedule. I start off discussing the ongoing awfulness in this country but follow it up with some Kyrie drama and most importantly I explore the single from the early 2000s, Sorry For 2004.
In which I break news about the future of this podcast...spoiler alert it ain't going anywhere. I discuss the latest news of the world and boy let me tell you it ain't fun.
In which I wax on about upcoming NCAA tournament, some hatred for the Duke Blue Devils and of course, very melancholy happy trails to the Bad Guy.
In which I pontificate on the WNBA being ridiculous about charter flights, the idiots who interrupted the State of the Union address and end with my favorite runs in music history.
In which I pontificate on the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade a bit, touch on the fledgling career of a certain Freedom seeker, and even talk about G Funk halftime being what unites us.
Also apologies for the audio issues, I'll get those taken care of next week yo.
In which on the first episode of Black History Month i go into books being banned for being too racial and the historic lawsuit by Brian Flores. Sigh. This month has to get better.
In which I begrudgingly go over the failed (for now) voting rights reform. It's as the title suggests, very tiring with many instances of me choking on my own rage. I do offer a palate cleanser with some takes on the upcoming weekend of NFL Playoff action!
In which I am joined by my good friend to celebrate the 100th episode of the Puma Podcast. We bask in the glow of the Bears front office changes and for the first time ever present for the year 2021, the Grandpa Joe Awards for the most useless human beings ever!
In which I return with more ridiculousness. I talk about the NCAA only a little bit, give a PSA on the worst Christmas songs and reflections on year 37.
In which I finally get my voice back and I am able to pontificate on a few things such as the wild displays by Enes Freedom, a high school student who handled a racist administration and ends on something that made me smile.
In which I give my thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, spoiler alert, it ain't good thoughts. I also talk about the near brawl between the Pistons and Lakers and finally give love and thanks to a very special thing.
Happy Thanksgiving humanoids.
In which I complain, rather annoyingly I may add about the officiating in the Bears loss to the Steelers but I do find time to heap praise on Justin Fields thus continuing my black quarterback agenda. I also pontificate on the enigma that is Scottie Pippen and his scorched earth campaign and of course more on Aaron Rodgers, who is so awful he made me respect Kyrie Irving.
In which I rant about critical race theory and how the opposition to it is in a word dumb, Joakim Noah and his time with the Chicago Bulls and the curious case of Aaron Rodgers.
In which I begrudgingly talk about Dave Chappelle....again, Condoleeza Rice insulting the shit out of history and my latest beef on these twitter streets.
In which I rant on the curious decisions made by the now former head coach of Washington State, a little reminiscing on Sean Taylor and his legacy and of course the wildness of the Bayou Bad Boy himself, Ed Orgeron.
In which I pontificate on the wildness of Jon Gruden, Kyrie being Kyrie, and insert heavy sigh Dave Chappelle.
In which I talk about how the bullying of this podcast made positive change, Dez Bryant out here lying for the approval of people who hate him and you know I had to talk about the horrible. no good, very bad week of Urban Meyer.
In which I am joined by friend of the show Kevin and we go through our emotions following the downright pathetic game by our beloved Chicago Bears. We also find a way to rip onto some anti vaxxers and try to understand Kyrie Irving. Spoiler alert, we don't know what's up with that guy.
In which I implore everyone to be safe in these Covid streets, drop a few NBA takes and bask in the glory that is Justin Fields.
In which I wonder, in rambling fashion no less, why do we still care about Conor McGregor? I also celebrate the achievements of Big E! And ends with some lightness. It's a chill episode yo.
In which I bask in the glow of a fantastic weekend for professional wrestling, bid a melancholy happy trails to a beloved actor, and end it on a bright spot.
In which I get in my wrestling nerd bag and give a few to watch out for in the future, my thoughts on the current landscape and of course thoughts on the return of CM Punk.
In which I am joined by two friends and we discuss the cinematic masterpiece 'Twilight.' I of course mean masterpiece in the most disrespectful way possible.
In Which I am joined by friends of the show and we break down some of the moves of the NBA offseason. Someone's child may have been converted o NBA Topshot but that'd neither here nor there. Enjoy.
In which I talk about the Decision and my very selfish reasons for hating it, the beef between Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor and of course the chess not checkers moves of Nikole Hannah Jones.
In which I reiterate the long time feelings on the former Heathcliff Huxtable (F him), the NCAA reversing it's longtime course of not allowing players to make any money (F the NCAA, pay what you owe), and you know I had to get some basketball talk in.
In which I continue my lifelong beef with the Utah Jazz, I am in awe and not in a good way at Ben Simmons, and the NCAA is so awful that I had to agree with Brett Kavanaugh this week. Brett. Kavanaugh.
In which I am joined by pals of the show and we try to stay on topic but let's be honest it quickly devolves into chaos. A fun time as always.
In which I discuss Stephen A. going all Stephen A, NBA Fans losing what's left of their mind and end with the latest shenanigans of the racist chick who caught the vapors when a bird watcher made a request.
In which I discuss with all of you the stifling of two shining examples of black excellence. I do find time however to relish in the fact that hug season was a success as I was able to see my mother, sister and so many others I have yearned to be near in this ongoing season of pandemic living.
In which I discuss the horrendous job of leading the White Sox being done by Tony LaRussa, discuss being a little empathetic when it comes to pro athletes and end with a great tale of two guys burying the hatchet.
In which I am joined by my long time friend Kevin and we have a good chat on the first place Chicago White Sox, Justin Fields and what he means potentially to the Bears and of course some good old fashioned Tim Tebow slander!
In which I go on a celebratory rant over the Bears draft pick for the first time in probably 2 decades! I even find time to rip on Tim Tebow, a time honored tradition around these parts.
In which I dive into the NFL Draft and more specifically the odd treatment of Justin Fields this draft cycle. I also discuss the non candidacy of Julian Edelman for the Hall of Fame and your boy breaks out hella stats to back it up. Finally I give some thoughts on the recent passing of rap icon DMX.
In which I didn't really have a plan for this episode but I recorded anyway! Tebow catches some strays, I get some politics in, and a fun time was had by me. And in the end isn't that what we all want?
In which I am joined by a very special guest, my friend Pete. We go way back and we have a fun chat on racist announcers and their blood sugar, recent moves in the NFL, and even touch on the ongoing NCAA tourney.
In which I am joined by Killa and Dyme and we give our thoughts on the NBA season at it's halfway point. There's our thoughts on rookie of the year, MVP, coach of the year and so much more.
In which we have a very special 70th episode. Me and a long time friend discuss the state of Chicago sports, expectations for the current administration, even find time to rag on Tim Allen for being a jailhouse snitch.
In which I am joined by a very special guest....MY SISTER. We talk about some of our favorite movies and I guarantee one of my picks will absolutely surprise you. Twas a fun time.
In which I am joined by two of my best friends for a long chat on the road to redemption for some, Qanon conspiracy theories, and one of us tells the most disturbing tale you will hear all week. Guaranteed.
In which I lament some losses on a personal level, but not before I find a way to sneak some sports talk and mock Gina Carano for getting fired on her day off.
In which two pals spurred on by the assertion that Jeremy Lin and Jackie Robinson are historical equals according to some dude on twitter, we talk about pandemic parenting, NFL inequality and of course the hilarious beef between the Golden State Warriors and Rodney McGruder.
In which I say my goodbyes to two of the greats but I follow it up with foolishness on Dan Campbell, the Baseball Hall of Fame and even a Chris Brown Verzuz.
In which I pontificate on Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, the National Championship and a quick COVID related rant.
In which I am just exhausted. On a day when there was the slightest glimmer of hope, America decides to go full America and I am exhausted.
In which the Puma reminisces on some of his favorite clips of 2020, that's right we've reached the clip show phase of content creation! Enjoy you beautiful people!
In which three people sit down and critically discuss Hillbilly Elegy, spoiler alert 2 of us never read the book and we all have a particular dislike of the author. It was a blast and the perfect Christmas gift to you all! Enjoy!
In which I am joined again by friends of the show show Dyme and Killa to give our thoughts on the current truncated free agency period. This is the second attempt at doing so as last week there technical difficulties and some real gold was lost. But we may have topped that this week. Enjoy!
In which I am joined by a very special guest and we discuss our shared love of Chicago sports, hate on Dabo Swinney, and even find the time to give you some of our favorite movie characters, in particular one trash ass character.
In which we have a solo episode this week. I reflect on the stressful and anxiety filled week that has been, I call out some folks, rip some folks and end it with the words of a gentleman much smarter than myself. Enjoy!
In which I have a friend of the show join me for a rousing talk on this season of Lovecraft Country. We also find the time to discuss Zoom Dick, songs that never age, and who would we cast in the inevitable movie of our amazing tales.
In which I am joined by the phenomenal Liz Jansen and we have many things to say. No one is safe! Ben Shapiro? He got got. Umar Johnson? Got! Ice Cube? Got! And we end it with our favorite moments from the greatest film franchise of all time, a work of art that will echo through the ages...The Fast and the Furious!
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In which I am joined by two goof friends to give our thoughts on the conclusion of the NBA season, discuss the teammates of MJ and LeBron and find time to slander the Houston Rockets.
In which I have a good chat with a friend and we give you 10 of the most annoying TV characters in this history of mankind. Hopefully we give these idiots the proper amount of hate.
In which I have another great talk with another long time friend. We discuss how memes have kept us safe in these uncertain times, garbage characters in children movies, and garbage habits picked up over the last few months.
In which I take a break from lamenting the awfulness of the world and talk about the greatest game on the planet. And this time I have a friend of the show to offer counterpoints to every single point I make. A fun time was had by all.
In which I give a shout out, then have a great conversation with a long time friend about her creative work, and it delves into giving a faux activist that work and going through a worst of 2010s song list. There was some agreeing, there was some reminiscing, there was much Train slander. Enjoy!
In which I have a guest and we discuss amazing non profit work, and follow that up with a random conversation on topics such as awful casting in Hollywood, treating yourself as a man to some of the finer things and of course who can get it.
In which I lament another case of being sick and tired of being sick and tired. Not a very fun time indeed.
In which another person incorrectly assumes freedom of speech is freedom from consequences.
In which I give my thoughts on college football's possible return, give the business to some petulant political children and hopefully gives some non Chicagoans something to think about in regards to my beautiful city.
In which I am in awe of the athletes of the Pac-12 and their demand for equity going forward. Also I ponder what the hell is going on with a certain muscle bound doofus.
In which I discuss the shallow showing of respect by some of our members of Congress, Lou Williams and his chicken side trips, and ends it all with a little goodbye to a very special woman.
In which I address a jackass from Florida, not that I need to since AOC gave him that work. I end with verbally slandering anyone who dares disrespect the legacy of John Lewis.
RIP John Lewis.
RIP CT Vivian
RIP Breonna Taylor, arrest her killers.
In which Kendrick Perkins really wants some NBA players to risk their lives with no complaining and I reflect on the only President who I am confident has a good fade away.
In which I discuss Cam Newton and the New England way, cancel culture and how it is malarkey, and end on a somber note discussing my thoughts on Elijah McClain.
In which I expound my thoughts on the "Defund the police" movement. I also I give a few more thoughts on the Bubba Wallace situation with the noose.
In which I reflect on fatherhood, but first I take moment to wax poetically on the mullet sporting coach from Oklahoma State.
In which I try and return to a sense of normal and rag on the NCAA, unleash my Dabo Swinney impersonation and give you a classic moment in audio history.
In which I go over the events of the past few weeks with a little dose of MLK because people loooooooooove taking MLK out of context. But fear not, there was some good news in this episode, some Confederate shit got burned! That's awesome.
In which a very tired, very mentally drained and man goes on about the current state of the world. Also takes notes of those of seemingly care more about a store than they do about the people that were ya know, murdered.
In which I address the idiocy spewed by a former member of the Boston Celtics regarding LeBron. But first, we dive into some of my favorite quotes from the greatest sitcom of all time...The Simpsons!
In which I give you something that has brought me a little bit of joy but because the world is a dumpster fire I have to bring some of the pain first.
In which I try and have a nice light show but then the damn world decides it's gonna be a dumpster fire and I have to go all agitated and angry Puma again.
Truly a tiring episode.
In which we celebrate all things Julian da Gawd, and even get a few words from the toddler himself.
In which I express my desire to hand deliver a fade to people dumb enough to protest a pandemic by causing traffic jams, the rare case of lack of diversity actually being cool with me, and then the coup de grace of someone getting fired on his day off for saying the n word.
In which I fully embrace the crotchety old man within and rail against Mike Leach and has some parting words for Bernie Sanders and his campaign.
In which I bemoan the treatment of one Cam Newton and end with a melancholy happy trails (In the words of PTI) to a legendary figure.
In which your boy tries to add just a little bit of distraction to all the chaos we're all going through and lighten the mood. Truly I am an American hero.
Executive Produced by Julian Da Gawd.
In Which I unload a lot of heat towards Bernard Sanders, and then mock you goofballs who got mad at Elizabeth Warren. Seriously, ya'll some lames if that got you mad. Good stuff here.
In which I lament conspiracy theories, break down and relate to a tale of modern fear and wrap it up with a seamless sell out mid heartfelt sentiments. Seriously you'll be impressed.
In which I wrap up another Black History Month with some lows but also some dizzying highs! Tried to stay on topic but I'll admit I did rant a little. My bad!
In which your boy recounts the initial meeting of Mrs. Puma and tops it all off with a classic tale of romance that I grew up on. It's all love and positive vibes this week baby!
In which I give more thoughts of a negative manner to the vindictive commander in chief, think back about how I miss the old Kanye, straight from the go Kanye, Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye, and end with a little tribute to my friend.
In which I get worked up talking about the Clementine Coward of Pennsylvania Ave. Also even in the glow of the year of the Black Quarterback coming to a successful end I still find time to lament the lack of black coaches in the NFL.
In which I lament the people who would have hated MLK during his life, using his words for social media cache, Bernie Sanders being Bernie Sanders and wrapping it all up with some thoughts on my dear aunt.
In which the tangerine in chief gets these verbal hands, Richard Sherman earns my respect even more so, and I make another shameless attempt to get some Space Jam 11s.
In which I get back on these podcast streets. I lament the repetitive performance of Ricky Gervais, gift you all with some hot fire and give a fond farewell to David Stern.
In which I gift you all the the toddler-rific ramblings of the cub while still finding time to rip on Trumpito, Tulsi Gabbard, and even Meghan McCain gets a taste of this hot fire.
In which I recount some of my more fond birthday memories and a new one. Spoiler alert, my bounce back game from the new memory leaves much to be desired. But first I take time to throw a few barbs at one Tim Tebow. Again.
In which your boy calls out the hypocrisy of a Mike Vick protest and gives some love to the young bloods out there being as weird as they want.
In which the spirit of Festivus flows through me and I give you my loyal five listeners what I have a problem with. I promise there is no mention of the Popeye's chicken sandwich but baby it's always on my mind.
Any requests or Space Jam 11s in a size 12 please feel free to email me at thepumapod@gmail.com
In which I give you the greatest gift one can give his loyal 5 listener nation...a podcast giving my unsolicited opinions on politics! Play it at dinner, I'm sure it won't cause any arguments!
In which I contend that the Pacers and Pistons melee was the wildest sports story of our time and still take time to go off on the NFL.
In which I laugh at the shameless need for applause by the tangerine in chief and rant about the NCAA...again.
"In which I state my allegiance to the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich and still find time to give the business to old school cats for dissing new school stories."
Executive produced by Julian Da Gawd.
In which I lambaste both the college football establishment, ya'lls little president and anybody providing cover for his foolishness. A real treat for all my peoples.
In which I quickly give my thoughts on who wins the NBA individual awards before going into a rage filled rant on the state of American politics.
In which I am all over the place celebrating the birth of a future contributor, lamenting another life lost and flat out confused by the backlash LeBron is getting right now. This is fun stuff friends.
In which I recount a harrowing terrifying test drive and then give some unfiltered thoughts on the Joker and the Amber Guyger trial. Real cheery stuff here folks.
In which I reflect on the most likable amongst us. But not before taking a moment to get a little of the negative out.
In which the NCAA, Tim Tebow and Paul Finebaum all get some work from a 4 time All Pro Quarterback (On Madden.)
In which I pontificate on Andrew Luck and find a way to tie Empire into a rant on a chicken sandwich. High brow stuff here, might have to listen with a pinky up.
In which I wax on poetically about the feelings from Champ Bailey's NFL Hall of Fame induction speech and the current state of the Baseball Hall of Fame.