Gimmick Infringement

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ESPN: The Worldwide Leader in Sports Entertainment, and MJF’s Ratings Pop — WWE, AEW August 4-10 Aug 11, 2025

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Brad and Tyler react to WWE's new partnership with ESPN, including potential implications for professional wrestling and the media industry. They also discuss MJF's summer storylines and the recent viewership spike of AEW Dynamite.
Other topics include:

Alyssa Thomas Breaks a Record
Dance Dad: Part II
'The Pickup' Review

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0:00 Intro
6:31 Someday — Dance
12:00 WWE — ESPN, WWE, NFL, and $29.99
35:53 At the Movies — ‘The Pickup’
42:20 AEW — MJF v. Hangman, and the Ratings Bump on Dynamite
55:38 What We Missed
59:53 Closing
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SummerSlam, Back-to-School, and Death of the Death Riders — WWE, AEW July 27 - August 3 Aug 04, 2025

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Brad and Tyler trade their WWE SummerSlam takeaways, including their picks for best moments and biggest winners of the weekend. They also discuss the impending reunion of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage in AEW, whose stock improved the most from joining the Death Riders, and more.
Other topics include:

Back-to-School Celebrations
Mariah Carey's Album Anniversary
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

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0:00 Intro
0:34 Back-to-School
15:25 At the Movies — The Fantastic Four: First Steps
29:52 Steph Watch
32:46 WWE — SummerSlam Night 1 Reactions and Night 2 Temperature Check
55:34 Back in the Day — Mariah’s ‘Emancipation’ Turns 20
1:04:24 AEW — Death Riders’ Legacy and Continuing Feuds/Friendships
1:20:02 What We Missed
1:22:01 Closing
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Hogan’s Character, Late Night Bribes, A Triangle of Madness, and SummerSlam — WWE, AEW July 21-27 Jul 28, 2025

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Brad and Tyler react to the death of Hulk Hogan, including a conversation about the legacy of his wrestling character. The guys also trade WWE Summerslam predictions and discuss which storylines interest them most. Later, they provide their thoughts on AEW's new women's trio, The Triangle of Madness.
Other topics include:

'Happy Gilmore 2'
'KPop Demon Hunters'
CBS cans Stephen Colbert

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0:00 Intro
2:51 Hulk Hogan’s Character Legacy
26:21 What Happened Here: CBS
51:27 Steph Watch
52:45 WWE — The Build to SummerSlam and Talent in AAA
1:18:16 At the Movies — KPop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore 2
1:25:52 AEW — The Triangle of Madness
1:31:00 What We Missed
1:34:30 Closing
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TNA and NXT’s Partnership, New Creative in AEW, and Files Not Found — WWE, AEW July 14-20 Jul 21, 2025

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Brad and Tyler discuss the recent success of TNA's partnership with WWE following Sunday's Slammiversary pay-per-view, including the return of AJ Styles. They also discuss Bayley versus Lyra Valkyria, Stephanie Vaquer's week, and more. Later, Brad wants to know where we should rank Stokely Hathaway, and Tyler asks which member of the AEW roster will break out post-All In.
Other topics include:

Campus Clean-Up
Epstein Files
Shane Gillis at the ESPYs

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0:00 Intro15:50 What Happened Here
23:10 Steph Watch
24:52 WWE — TNA and NXT’s Partnership, AJ Styles, and Asuka’s Thougts
48:09 It’s a Work — The Epstein Files
53:10 AEW — New Creative for AEW and Big Stoke’s Place in the Pantheon
1:09:53 What We Missed
1:13:29 Closing
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The 2025 WNBA Season Through the All-Star Break With Desmond Powell Jul 16, 2025

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Desmond Powell of Hip 2 Da Games joins Brad and Tyler to discuss headlines across the WNBA. The guys react to the Phoenix Mercury's new era, Natalie Nakase's early success in Golden State, and the sophomore seasons for Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. They also debate whether league commissioner Cathy Engelbert will adopt a villain era, whether the Minnesota Lynx should be considered title favorites, and more.
Other topics include:

Drake's Comeback Attempt
The State of the Las Vegas Aces
2025 in Sneakers

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0:00 Intro
6:29 Biggest Surprises
16:58 Expansion Teams and CBA Concerns
28:38 Sneaker Corner
38:52 Year 2 of Clark and Reese; Year 1 of Bueckers
1:01:21 Lynx, Liberty, or The Field
1:15:38 Biggest Question and Boldest Prediction
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WWE Events Everywhere, AEW All In, and Superman Saves Cinema — WWE, AEW July 7-13 Jul 14, 2025

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Brad and Tyler share their thoughts on the most eventful wrestling weekend of the summer. The guys debate on whether WWE Saturday Night's Main Event was Goldberg's best match and react to Seth Rollins' injury. They also discuss AEW All In: Texas, including Mercedes Moné versus 'Timeless' Toni Storm, and who left as the event's biggest winner.
Other topics include:

'Bachelor in Paradise' Premiere
'Superman' Review
TNA Slammiversary Preview

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0:00 Intro
7:47 GI at the Movies — Superman
17:32 WWE — Injuries, Flowers for Sheamus, and Goldberg’s (Best?) Match
18:48 Steph Watch
36:25 A Rose From Tyler — Bachelor in Pardise is Back
42:20 AEW — The First All In on American Soil, and the Biggest Winner
1:10:21 What We Missed
1:15:11 Closing
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WWE’s Tri-Event Weekend, AEW All In Texas, and Diddy’s 2-Count — WWE, AEW June 30 - July 6 Jul 07, 2025

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Brad and Tyler discuss the latest news across pop culture and professional wrestling. Brad saw 'Lilo & Stitch' with Freya, Tyler ate at Culinary Dropout for the first time, and both guys share their thoughts on the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial. Later, they discuss IYO SKY's ascent, Jade Cargill's summer, and more ahead of WWE Evolution. The guys also make predictions for AEW All In: Texas, including surprise Casino Gauntlet entrants and which undefeated streak is most likely to end: Kazuchika Okada's or Mercedes Moné's.
Other topics include:

'Bachelor in Paradise' and 'Big Brother' return
Devin Booker extension; Kevin Durant bids farewell
Steph Watch: Atlanta

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0:00 Intro
9:38 GI at the Movies — Lilo and Stitch
20:08 Steph Watch
21:55 WWE — Iyo Sky’s Ascension and the build to Evolution 2
47:34 What Happened Here? — Diddy or Didn’t He?
1:01:23 AEW — All In Winner Picks and Surprise Predictions
1:19:23 What We Missed
1:25:08 Closing
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Evolution 2, All In, Cena’s Reign, Statlander’s Victory, and Back in the Day — WWE, AEW June 23-29 Jun 30, 2025

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Brad and Tyler discuss the latest news in professional wrestling and pop culture. They trade main event match ideas for WWE Evolution 2, react to John Cena’s victory over CM Punk at Night of Champions, and workshop what’s ahead for Stephanie Vaquer. Later, they discuss The Hurt Syndicate’s AEW tag title reign and predict AEW All In: Texas surprises.
Other topics include:

How to Survive an Arizona Summer
Nelly Furtado’s ‘Loose’ Anniversary
White Guys

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0:00 Intro
8:51 Hot Take Ty: White Guys
13:56 Steph Watch
17:46 WWE — Evolution 2 and Cena as Forever Champ
36:19 Back in the Day: Nelly Furtado’s ‘Loose' Turns 19
42:18 AEW — AEW’s Tage Division and Abundance of Talented Women
1:14:45 What We Missed
1:19:33 Closing
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Night of Champions Uncertainty, Grand Slam Arena Mexico, and Women’s Wrestling — WWE, AEW June 16-22 Jun 23, 2025

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Brad and Tyler are back to break down the latest news in professional wrestling and pop culture. They react to Stephanie Vaquer's growing reach, Asuka's triumphant WWE RAW return, and the geopolitical complexities of this weekend's Night of Champions premium live event. Later, Brad shares his thoughts on AEW's Mexico debut, and Tyler workshops Ricochet's path to a championship.
Other topics include:

A Keith Sweat Rendition
Freya’s 8th Birthday
Kevin Durant heads to Houston

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0:00 Intro
10:23 Someday: Freya’s 8th Birthday
17:49 WWE — Asuka’s Return and Night of Champions After Iran
34:47 At the Movies: ‘The Astroworld Tragedy’
43:42 AEW — Gates of Agony with Ricochet and Fighting Heels in Hotels
57:19 Gutbuster: Cruise Karaoke Goes Viral
1:02:32 What We Missed
1:07:00 Closing
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CM Punk in Riyadh, Ron Killings Gets John Cena, and AEW Women’s Tag Titles — WWE, AEW June 9-15 Jun 16, 2025

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Brad and Tyler react to the latest headlines across entertainment and professional wrestling. They begin by discussing the announcement of CM Punk versus John Cena for WWE Night of Champions. Brad shares his thoughts on a newly repackaged Ron "The Truth" Killings, and Tyler provides his perspective on Gunther's victory over Jey Uso from RAW. Later, the guys workshop a future AEW women's tag title division, including their picks for who should become the inaugural champs.
Other topics include:

Amazon’s ‘American Gladiators’ Reboot
Grant and Juliana’s Breakup
Someday, When You Have Kids: Father’s Day

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0:00 Intro
11:08 WWE — CM Punk, John Cena, Ron Killings, and Night of Complications
29:14 Someday, When You Have Kids: Father’s Day
37:20 AEW — Women’s Tag Team Titles and Anthony Bowens’ Ceiling
55:35 A Rose from Tyler: Grant and Juliana's Breakup
1:00:32 What We Missed
1:01:41 Closing
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