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After two weeks away, the Team of Rivals Podcast is back, and apparently we had a lot to get off our collective chest. So much, in fact, that this one ran well over two hours. (Lucky you, we broke it up into two episodes.) Buckle up for this week's Soccer Minute, which is considerably longer than a minute this week. Ron covers the excitement surrounding St. Louis CITY SC and the ongoing disappointment that is Newcastle. He then provides an extended, detailed travelogue of his recent Premier League trip to England. From there, Ron (with an assist from Pete) dives into the increasingly intricate mess surrounding Manchester City for Elliott's edification. Three weeks away. Over two hours of catching up. We have absolutely no idea where the time went. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble 📺 Watch the "Full Yap" Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Introducing Secret Service Agent: How to Get Anyone to Tell You the Truth | Brad Beeler from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness People tell you the truth when they feel safe, and one raised eyebrow can shut them down. Brad Beeler, who spent 25 years as a US Secret Service agent and polygraph examiner, sat down with Lewis and explained how he got a couple thousand people to open up about the worst things they had ever done. His rule is simple: never punish the disclosure. He once watched a suspect go silent the second a flash of contempt crossed his face. You will hear why a neutral face reads as a threat in first impressions and why lie detection is close to a coin flip, with people getting it right only 54% of the time. Brad watches your feet to see how comfortable you are, and he treats every cue as a check engine light to follow up on later. He also shares the cases he got wrong, including the day he fixated on a 6 foot 4 biker while the quiet man in front of him kept saying “that's not it.” His book, Tell Me Everything, grew out of those mistakes, and the lessons carry straight into your relationships and your parenting. Swap “why did you do that” for “help me understand” and give the other person an off ramp to save face. Lewis admits how hard that is when someone has hurt you, and Brad admits he lost his cool with his own son's coach. After this one, you will catch your own face in the next hard conversation. And you will probably ask one more question before you say “me too.” Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing the Truth, and Communicating with Anyone Brad's Website Brad's Instagram In this episode you will: Discover why a Secret Service polygraph expert says spotting lies from body language barely beats a coin flipCreate the judgment free environment that makes people feel safe telling you the truthLearn the Buddy framework for giving someone an off-ramp to confess without excusing what they didBuild instant rapport with Brad Beeler's FEEL method: family, education, employment, leisureTreat first impressions as a hypothesis so horns and halos stop steering you wrongProtect your face from flashing contempt and shutting down a hard disclosureFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1990 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

After two weeks away, the Team of Rivals Podcast is back, and apparently we had a lot to get off our collective chest. So much, in fact, that this one ran well over two hours. (Lucky you, we broke it up into two episodes.) We start with some of the non-statistical good stories that actually matter: videos from Justin Verlander's and Max Scherzer's final games, Case Keenum and his daughter, and Payton Tolle's immaculate inning. Then we turn our attention to the Milwaukee Brewers and their inexplicable Devil Magic, which we would like to formally request they return to its original owner, the St. Louis Cardinals. We discuss the ends of the Cubs' and Cardinals' seasons, what comes next with a looming MLB lockout, and Ron's increasingly tenuous relationship with Major League Baseball, including his growing desire for a full-scale lockout that burns the whole thing down and starts over. On the bright side… we get irrationally excited about the Chicago Bears! Buckle up for this week's Soccer Minute, which is considerably longer than a minute this week. (But not in this episode, because we're going to release that later this week!) Three weeks away. Over two hours of catching up. We have absolutely no idea where the time went. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble 📺 Watch the "Full Yap" Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The weekly group therapy session is open. This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete dig deep into the psychological damage caused by the #2 farm system in all of baseball, PCA's quest for 40-40 (50-50?), dysfunctional owners (Moreno and Kroenke), and the one thing that could actually get Ron to root for the Cubs this season. Plus, an extended Ron's Soccer Minute, as we explore Elliott's descent into further madness. Did we talk about tilted hats? I'm afraid we've run out of time… Come back next week. Maybe we'll actually solve something. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

Pete Crow-Armstrong is on an absolutely ridiculous heater, and Cubs fans are loving every second of it. Everyone else? Not so much. This week, the Team of Rivals crew tackles the men you love to hate — from PCA and Yadier Molina to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Alexander Isak. We get into why PCA has quickly become the kind of player opposing fans can't stand but would absolutely love to have on their own team, and whether his Mets-to-Cubs journey is turning into one of the worst organizational misses in recent memory. Then there's Mark Walter and the Dodgers, including the questions surrounding the team's broadcasting arrangement, ownership, MLB's role in approving it, and Shohei Ohtani's unusual contract situation. On the soccer side, we dig into Alexander Isak's ugly Newcastle exit, whether he's really a fit for Liverpool, and the growing comparison between Isak and Kyle Tucker. Meanwhile, St. Louis City has gone from the bottom of the table to an unbeaten run — despite selling two of its best players — and Newcastle has somehow opened the Premier League season with four points after everyone seemingly expected disaster. Plus: VAR frustration, the Bears' ongoing stadium saga, fútbol fantasy, and the most perfectly forgotten fifth suspect imaginable. It's another episode of Team of Rivals (and apparently At the Park STL, too). 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

This week, Ron, Elliott, and Pete lead the congregation through a very special liturgy of baseball, soccer, questionable takes, and eternal arguments. Featuring readings from the Book of Baseball Genesis and the Gospel According to Ron. Join us live tonight at 9 PM CT on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, and X. Amen. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The trade deadline came and went… and not every move made sense. In this episode, we dive into the biggest decisions from around the league, highlighting the teams that pushed all the right buttons, the ones that hesitated, and the ones that left everyone asking: What are you doing? We spend extra time on the Cubs and Cardinals implications, break down key deadline strategies, and react in real time to the moves that could shape the rest of the season. Less recap, more reaction. These are The Deadline Diatribes. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

In this special crossover episode with At The Park STL, the Team of Rivals Podcast presents His Final Decision—a tongue-in-cheek deep dive into Elliott's search for a Premier League club. Framed as a parody of a high-profile recruitment, Elliott walks through his decision-making process—what he looked for, how he evaluated clubs, and why narrowing it down wasn't as simple as it sounds. The rest of the crew, of course, has plenty to say along the way. Beyond the central bit, the episode also explores: A quick MLB check-in, including the Cubs' strong play and the Cardinals' recent slide Soccer transfers, the MLS, and the FIFA World Cup What actually matters when choosing a club to support Blending humor with genuine discussion, the episode builds toward Elliott's final choice — and the immediate reactions that follow. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The All-Star Break means one thing: absolutely no structure. In this episode of the Team of Rivals Podcast, the guys take full advantage of the midseason reset with a mix of soccer rants, baseball takes, and the kind of chaos you've come to expect. They dive into: Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win and what it actually means Whether the Derby still messes with hitters' swings The quirks of Wrigley Field and what makes it misunderstood A series of passionate (and hilarious) soccer rants Another unforgettable Malört story from Pete It's part analysis, part nonsense, and entirely Team of Rivals. If you enjoy the show… you've been warned. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The Cubs headed to Milwaukee trailing badly in the division, then the Team of Rivals Podcast showed up and everything changed. Pete and Elliott break down a big weekend at "Wrigley North," including Cubs momentum, Brewers fan reactions, and the ongoing debate over Miller Park's quality. Meanwhile, Ron builds a compelling case that MLB may actually have a personal vendetta against him, starting with blackout rules that make watching games nearly impossible. Then, what was supposed to be "Ron's Soccer Minute" quickly turns into something much bigger. Ron is joined by At The Park STL co-host Christian Hambleton to talk World Cup energy in the U.S., global fan reactions, and the chaos of the summer transfer window. Somewhere along the way, the show stops being about baseball entirely. And honestly… it's better that way. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

After more than two weeks away, the crew is back behind the mics with a LOT to unpack. The Cubs are heating up, the Cardinals are making moves (sort of), and the Mets might be worse than anyone expected. The guys break down recent trades, division movement, and what could be coming at the MLB trade deadline, plus early rumblings of an increasingly inevitable labor battle. Ron also share stories from the road, including a trip to Citi Field, public transit adventures, and a surreal sports atmosphere blending baseball and World Cup energy. It's a mix of baseball, soccer, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling that only happens after time away. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The vibes are… not great on the North Side. Pete is officially spiraling, comparing the 2026 Cubs to the soul-crushing 2008 playoff team, while Ron checks in from New Jersey with a more relaxed (read: suspiciously optimistic) Cardinals perspective. This week: Cubs déjà vu and why this season feels wrong Cardinals quietly… hanging around? The emotional economics of being a fan (low expectations = happiness?) Ron's MLB blackout insanity reaches new levels Is the NFL about to ruin its own product? Early All-Star debates (and why fans shouldn't be allowed to vote) A trade deadline reality check for both teams Plus: Ron considers a live scouting mission to find Frank the Tank in the wild, Elliott is somewhere between Alabama and civilization, and Pete may or may not be one bad Cubs inning away from losing it completely. It's mid-June, and the roller coaster is just getting started. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected] MLB, Cubs, StLCards, AllForCITY, NUFC, FIFAWorldCup, TeamOfRivalsPodcast, TeamOfRivalsPod

The Cubs and Cardinals renewed hostilities… and naturally, it got weird. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: Pete screamed at the clouds about the Abner Uribe episode. A full recap of the Cubs vs. Cardinals weekend series. A front office thought experiment: Would you trade for Tarik Skubal? And what would it take from each side? Plus, we detoured into a galaxy far, far away to talk The Mandalorian & Grogu, and whether Star Wars has officially lost the plot… or just misplaced it in the bullpen. And, of course, there was a Soccer Minute. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, Pete flips the script and puts his friend, Alex Levine, in the spotlight. While listeners have heard Alex on the show before, this is the first time we really dive into his story: how he became the show's Token White Sox Fan, his upbringing in Chicago, and the journey that took him away and eventually brought him back. What starts as a baseball conversation quickly expands into something deeper: identity, hometown loyalty, career paths, and the experiences that shape who we become. It's a relaxed, freewheeling conversation that longtime listeners will appreciate, and new listeners won't want to miss. Topics Covered: Growing up in Chicago (and choosing the "other" team) Cubs vs. White Sox culture Moving away, and what brings you back Personal and professional journey The role of sports in identity and connection 📺 Watch the Video: YouTube | Rumble 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Alex @LevineFilm | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]

The NL Central has officially become baseball's most exhausting division. All five teams are at or above .500. Nobody can pull away. Nobody can collapse. And somehow every fanbase is simultaneously convinced their team is both a contender and deeply flawed. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: • The Cubs stumble through a miserable road trip • PCA has words with Sox fans, and Pete is having none of it • The Cardinals continue hanging around the race • The Brewers refuse to go away • Pirates and Reds fans remain uncomfortably nearby • And "tarps off" has apparently become a thing at Busch Stadium Meanwhile, Ron was emotionally unavailable for long portions of the show because St. Louis CITY was still playing as we went live. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube | Rumble | Facebook | X 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott | Ron @ToR_Ron75 | @TheParkSTL 📧 Email: [email protected]