Fresh from an episode of The Heater, the guys recap the week’s best college and pro football games, talk Furnace Fest, Tyler’s National luck, and an absolute stunner in Boulder.

Podiversary year 3

Sep 12th, 2023 1h 47m

Side A: The Aaron Rodgers era lasted 4 plays for Jets fans. Our instant reaction to it, fantasy week 1, and the games from the college and pro weekend. Side B (35:25): Since the episode didn’t get recorded last week, we have two weeks of music

Fantasy Football Tips

Aug 30th, 2023 1h 47m

Side A: Fantasy season is here, and Tyler, fresh from a fantasy draft, brings some tips for the upcoming season whether you’re a rookie or a vet. Still riding high on his Jags pick last year, Tyler gives his way too early playoff predictions. S

The Rapdate

Aug 18th, 2023 1h 37m

Side A catches listeners up with Ward’s goal of hip-hop discovery in 2023. What’s hitting with him; what’s missed the mark? Then he tells about his experience at the Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit concert. Side B (1:08:56) lightly touches on act

Vinyl Galore!!!

Aug 5th, 2023 1h 30m

Side A: We share stories about mishaps in the vinyl world, but every so often, we need to shoutout an incredible experience. Tyler shares that tale, and his wallet begs him to stop buying anymore vinyl this week. New tunes for ya. Side B (1:14i

Walking with a Ghost

Jul 27th, 2023 1h 56m

Flipping it up this week and bringing music on side A. Two Fridays have brought new music to our ears, and it’s time to bring the updates to yours. A wild AOTY contender has entered the area for Ward. Also, ghost stories of two varieties. Side

“CONCACAF is my safe word.”

Jul 16th, 2023 1h 50m

For side A this week, Ward and Tyler discuss the MLB all-star game and home run derby. While the USA’a CONCACAF run comes to an end. They step out of bound to discuss the Hollywood writers’ strike and what it means for SAG-AFTRA to join them (3

NBA Free Agency & Our Favorite Albums from the First Half of ‘23

Jul 5th, 2023 1h 46m

Side A checks in with the latest free agency news and a men’s national team recap while side B (32:04) tackles which album have captivated our ears this year.

boygenius: the podcast episode

Jun 27th, 2023 1h 56m

Starting side A discussing… baseball? No longer just a mention in passing on this podcast! Falling Pirates and Ella De La Cruz has himself a night! The duo also discuss the NBA draft, and Tyler makes a bold prediction about the Spurs. Side B (5

Across the Plays-Verse

Jun 13th, 2023 1h 46m

Usually sports and music are our go to’s, but occasionally, we like to discuss other ‘play’ subjects. This week we go out of bounds for a spoiler-free reaction to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and a few video game announcements including

Into the Top Plays-Verse

Jun 9th, 2023 1h 19m

Side A is a reaction to the first two games of the NBA Finals and how Ward and Tyler think it will develop over the next two games. Tyler is thrilled the Pirates are on another mini winning streak. Then side B (29:30) first steps out of bounds

What, these tears again?

Jun 1st, 2023 2h 4m

Side A recaps a surprisingly long conference finals, at least for the east and a primer for the NBA Finals. Then Side B (1:08) is a retelling of an emotional night at… a blink-182 concert?! Ward is hyped for Jason Isbell.

Ja Wick Chapter 2

May 16th, 2023 1h 41m

Side A is a jump straight into music as Tyler discusses the new Clairo EP and how much of a fuller sound it has versus the studio tracks. Ward talks Hot Mulligan. Ja Morant did it again (39:30). The duo discusses his latest gun situation and th

Day Late Friend

May 15th, 2023 1h 33m

Excruciatingly late posting due. Side A is about the NBA playoffs up to roughly games 3-4. We go out of bounds (29:30) to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and where it stands post-Endgame (SPOILER WARNING). Side B recaps the Snail Mail co

Fear the beard

May 2nd, 2023 1h 52m

Side A starts off with some James Harden thoughts after his big night against Boston. We react to Steph’s legendary performance in game 7 and predict how the next round will play out before giving a few thoughts on the Pirates hot start and the

Jimmy Flamethrower

Apr 26th, 2023 1h 54m

Side A is an instant reaction to Jimmy Butler’s wild, historic night. Plus a breakdown of where we are in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Side B (48:10) recaps their RSD experience and what was different this year versus previous years. Pl

The NBA playoffs tip-off & Record Store Day

Apr 20th, 2023 2h 1m

Side A: Tyler and Ward discuss games 1s of the NBA playoffs. Side B (1:06:33): Record Store Day is upon, and the guys discuss their plans for the weekend. Ward changes his tune on Daughter and touts the new Jesus Piece album while Tyler discove

The Calm In-between

Apr 12th, 2023 1h 56m

We get you ready for the play-in and 1st round of NBA playoffs on side A this week. We share which teams we like and which matchups we expect. Side B (1:13:58) tackles new releases from Scowl and Daughter plus Tyler gets boygenius tickets!

March Madness ends & boygenius impressions

Apr 6th, 2023 2h 8m

The college basketball season is finally over, and on side A, Ward and Tyler discuss the final weekend of games from the women and men’s brackets, including the best game of the tournament. Rejoice! Boygenius has finally released, but did it li

boygenius excitement, Fall Out Boy thoughts, & we can’t pick a bracket to save our lives

Mar 30th, 2023 2h 7m

Side A contains a lot of vinyl talk, surprise, surprise. What’s the deal with all the grails hitting the secondary markets over the last week? Ward & Tyler react to new albums from Fall Out Boy, JPEGMAFIA/Danny Brown, and more. Side B (1:24:08)

Ultimate Staycation

Mar 24th, 2023 1h 31m

Side A talks are all about Tyler’s March Madness staycation. The upsets, players, and great games are explored. On side B (50:00), the wait is finally over for the new Aly & AJ album, and it’s… surprisingly country. Did Tyler enjoy the stylisti

March Madness! (But mainly music)

Mar 15th, 2023 2h 10m

A podcast episode about March Madness talks mainly about… music? Yep! Side A is filled with vinyl talk and stories as well as reactions to new music from Manchester Orchestra & Story of the Year. Side B (1:20:25) is where you can get our takes

Vinyl Temptation

Mar 7th, 2023 2h 12m

Side A catches you up on the latest NFL free agency news (Carr, Henry rumors, Geno getting a bag, and Jags making moves), NBA happenings, and some championship week talk. Side B (44:45) dives into Ward’s two shows in one night insanity, new sin

Ball night!

Mar 2nd, 2023 1h 54m

Side A: Tyler & Ward recap a big weekend of NBA action including what to make of the Lakers sans LeBron and the sneaky Heat. Side B (54:41) opens out of bounds as Tyler gives some feedback on M3GAN before diving into some recent vinyl arrivals

Furnace Fest Emergency Reaction

Feb 23rd, 2023 2h 6m

Cancel all plans and pause Seinfeld. Furnace Fest just dropped the whole damn lineup for ‘23. Ward & Tyler weigh in on it and list who they’d like to see. (Side B 1:21:12) NBA All-Star Weekend gets pushed to side B. What worked and didn’t work?