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Rebecca Lobo is a Hall of Fame athlete. Steve Rushin wrote about Hall of Fame athletes for years. But unlike most podcast duos, the bond that holds this show together is marriage. Join the couple weekly as they discuss current events and provide a slice of life from the finished half of their basement. Who is the ball? And who is the chain? Find out right here, on Happiness Lane!

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Ep. 292 Explosive Granola & Placebo Cheese

2026/03/19

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate the last week of the high school basketball season and the beginning of the NCAA Tournament. Rebecca breaks down the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Bracket. While Steve reminisces about his first New York City apartment. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 292nd edition of Ball & Chain.

Ep. 291 Braunschweiger & Goldschläger

2026/03/05

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve look ahead to conference tournament week in women's college basketball. Rebecca shares her favorite snow day traditions and activities. While Steve reminisces on the foods of his childhood during a recent trip the grocery store. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 291st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 290 Face Outfits & 3 Real Eggs

2026/02/19

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate their son's final high school basketball game. Rebecca's egg order at a hotel goes awry. While Steve tries to find the family car at the airport. All this plus Viewer Mail on the 290th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 289 5 Balloons & 1 Buffoon

2026/01/23

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve celebrate their daughter's graduation with a balloon snafu for the ages. Rebecca discovers wallpaper with her face on it in an unlikely place. While Steve reveals his go-to table tennis trash talk line. All that plus the return of Viewer Mail on the 289th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 288 Robust Boosters & 11 Months of Nonsense

2026/01/14

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are back after an 11 month hiatus. Rebecca and their daughter drive down Rebecca Lobo Way in Southwick, Massachusetts. While Steve navigates their car after the door handle comes off. All that and more on the 288th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast

Ep. 287 High Horses & Bacon Takers

2025/02/26

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss Diana Taurasi's retirement and the latest from women's college basketball. Rebecca has a high school coaching pet peeve. While Steve discovers that foods past their expiration date can "go good". All that plus Viewer Mail on the 287th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast

Ep. 286 Cud & Ruminants

2025/02/19

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve talk about their Valentine's Day mishap and discuss the best Dots and hard candy flavors. Rebecca encounters a unique cocktail combination in her travels. While Steve flaunts on Instagram purchase around the house. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 286th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 285 Ellipsis & The Completer

2025/02/10

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve discuss gelatinous candies and UConn vs Tennessee. Rebecca has an unfortunate moment at a high school sporting event. While Steve channels his inner Micky Dolenz. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 285th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 284 CVS Siestas & Finals Four

2025/02/04

On this week's podcast, Rebecca and Steve talk about embarrassing parent stories and flossing on an airplane. Rebecca talks about showing up to the wrong funeral. While Steve and their oldest daughter have an awkward experience at the Tate Modern. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 284th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 282 Lemurs & Femurs

2025/01/08

On the first Ball & Chain of the year, Rebecca and Steve welcome in the 2025 by recapping their holiday. Rebecca learns a cashew is not a nut. While Steve defends the thoughtfulness of his Christmas gift. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 282nd edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 281 Wrinkles & Tinkles

2024/12/18

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve are celebrating all of the holidays as they recap their Thanksgiving and Christmas time adventures. Rebecca talks about Geno Auriemma becoming the winningest coach in college basketball history. While a trip to a thrift store brings Steve a new look for the holidays. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 281st edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 280 Anita Periwinkle & The Hot Minute

2024/11/12

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve make their return to the XL Center and the great nut debate rages on. Rebecca has an awkward encounter at a hotel elevator. While Steve remembers his summer scooping ice cream. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 280th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 279 Chuck Wagon & The Sports Nut

2024/11/06

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve embrace debate by ranking their favorite nuts and household utensils. Rebecca discusses the latest coaching moves in the WNBA. While Steve has an unfortunate reveal at the dermatologist. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 279th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 278 Candy Bags & Grand Forks

2024/10/28

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve relive the New York Liberty winning their first WNBA Championship. Rebecca reveals her favorite Halloween candy. While Steve unveils the 2024 B&C-o-latern from George in Columbus. All that plus a very special Viewer Mail on the 278th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Ep. 277 Joey Mouse & Father Time

2024/09/24

On this week's Ball & Chain, Rebecca & Steve recap Steve's birthday and the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Rebecca faces off with a mouse in their basement. While Steve revels in Connecticut's "Saturday Morning Cartoons" high school football. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 277th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

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4.7 out of 5

345 reviews

★★★★★

Dave Santos 2.0 2026/04/24

These two are so good!

I first heard about Rebecca when she decided to go to UConn. I had graduated from UMass (Yankee Conference days), and was not a UConn fan until I star...

★★★☆☆

jmdaniel 2025/12/17

What Happened?

No new episode since February, can’t find out why. 5 stars for the podcast, 1 star for disappearing, 3 stars it is!

★★★★★

GreekGal58 2025/01/01

Fun and informative

As a longtime basketball player and fan, a parent, a New Englander and a Sports Illustrated subscriber in its heyday, there is so much I appreciate ab...

★★★★★

The Babulator 2024/02/27

An All~Star Podcast Duo!

Rebecca Lobo and Steve Rushin entered the world of podcasts a few years ago and I’ve been a fan since Show #1. I was initially drawn to it because Reb...

★★★★★

GirlWoman4602 2022/08/24

Lol

I’m laughing out loud with Rebecca and Steve with each episode! It’s amazing the continual connections they make throughout each show. So smart and so...

★★★★★

Pook23 2021/10/21

Love it

Terrific banter, always fun

★★★★★

johnpar55 2021/06/28

Fun

This is my favorite podcast! Steve and Rebecca are so real and make me laugh!!! I f do ont miss an episode!!

★★★★★

Neal Vinson 2021/06/11

It Cleanses My Soul

So refereshing to listen to a “relatively normal” albeit famous couple deal with ordinary life occurrences. Steve’s story about “removing the boulder...

★★★★★

Al1311 2019/05/07

Always leaves us laughing

We’ve been fans of this podcast from the start. The dynamics of family life are very familiar, although sometimes I’m Rebecca (and my husband is Steve...

★★☆☆☆

nickh36 2019/04/13

Fun but sometimes hard to listen to.

I find it interesting and also very sad to hear Steve’s struggle with everyday life. From his total lack of understanding of most household tasks and...

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