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PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Clean Words that Sound Downright FILTHY!!! (19:29) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Balrog goes through what I think each word is, or sounds like, and then read the real definition. I’m willing to bet you’ve guessed a couple of the commonly used clean, yet dirty words… because you can’t say them without laughing yourself.  SHOW OPENING: Balrog is trying out his first solo podcast!! And Steph used the word “skedaddle”, really?? (12:45) APPETIZERS: Balrog’s golf trip that somehow ended with him judging people who kill animals.  (16:20) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Episode 83, “Our Unpopular Opinions” Is there an actual benefit from us landing on the moon? Asking for a friend. (18:56) SPORTS: Shout out to Zach Werenski, Grosse Pointe native, for winning the NHL’s Norris Trophy!! (19:29) The Improv Comedy List:   The Clean Words that Sound Downright FILTHY!!! Alright, a couple of these I could barely get through. And how many times do I say my new favorite word, PEEN? (43:11) GOODBYES – Can we please bring Smirnoff Icing people back?!? NEXT TIME:   The Reasons we have been asked to Leave Bars…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   Our Unpopular Opinions (34:30) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. We actually agree with most of each others, but not everyone will! SHOW OPENING: Pun & Balrog address the 6 month break, which was much needed!  Cuz you don’t feel funny when it’s negative 20 degrees outside and your kitchen is demo’ed. (12:30) APPETIZERS: Pun and Balrog went to separate all-inclusive resorts during the hiatus and share their funniest memories.  (27:24) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: Welp, we skipped these since we have been off, but Balrog thought of another “2nd Best Feeling in the World”… (28:01) SPORTS: We had to brag to Spartan and Buckeye fans about The University of Michigan winning the NCAA basketball championship!! The NBA has a flopping problem.  And Victor Wembenyama might go down as the greatest player of all time. (34:30) The Improv Comedy List:  Our Unpopular Opinions.  Listen, this is a comedy podcast!  If you want controversial politics, you’re in the wrong place.  If you want to argue about what “Cheesecake” should actually be called, we are your guys!!! (65:52) GOODBYES – Airplane movie choices – Pun prefers Japanese content.  Balrog goes with an Emma Stone flick! NEXT TIME:   The Reasons we’ve been asked to Leave Bars…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The TV Show Parents – DRAFT SPECIAL!!! (40:01) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Listen, we aren’t trying to replace our parents, but if we had to, this is who we would choose! SHOW OPENING: Pun & Balrog attended a Halloween party and our costumes were spectacular. (13:14) APPETIZERS: Pun asks hypotheticals like, would I let my wife shoot 50 NBA three-pointers for a chance at $10 million, or death if she misses.  This spurs all the hypotheticals scenarios we dive into. (Oops) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: Welp, we flat out forgot E’s & O’s this week… until next time… (32:37) SPORTS: Some MLB World Series trivia. Would Pun & Balrog have tried steroids? (40:01) The Improv Comedy List:  The TV Show Parents – DRAFT SPECIAL!!! The Topanga of this list is tough, but spoiler alert:  TGIF is showing up a few times.  We just aren’t sure anyone can beat Uncle Phil.  (62:30) GOODBYES – Steph’s nonchalant diner jelly request is baffling to food lovers. NEXT TIME:   Our Unpopular Opinions…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Guy Code Musts… (27:37) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Listen, we know that not all guys are the same, but there IS a Code!! SHOW OPENING: Everyone hates each other on social media because of the latest thing, but it’s really our Amazon drivers that deserve to hate everyone! (8:27) APPETIZERS: What food our kids require, in order to not complain that we have no food… RIP to Sister Jean, the Chaplain of Loyola Chicago Men’s NCAA Basketball (even though she had them facing Michigan in the Final Four some years back!) (15:49) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep.80 – The Things Women do that Guys would NEVER… Women go to the bathroom together.  In the same stall! This is not a thing for men! (18:34) SPORTS: Pun was in quite a mood, following the Michigan game at USC.  Our Detroit Tigers were knocked out of the MLB Playoffs in painful fashion. Shohei Ohtani of the LA Dodgers is already the GOAT of MLB, after his 3 HR + 10 SO game.  (27:37) The Improv Comedy List:  The Guy Code Musts… Bros before Garden Tools.  Don’t be breaking the code around us!! (59:29) GOODBYES – Balrog messaged Topanga on Instagram. A McDonald’s Tweet conversation that reminded us of Pun.    NEXT TIME:   The TV Show Mom & Dads – DRAFT SPECIAL!!!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Things Women do that Guys would NEVER… (31:35) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. I’m sorry, how many pairs of jeans do you own? SHOW OPENING: Pun and Lauren are making out in his Venmo profile picture? (8:09) APPETIZERS: The boys need passports renewed for their tropical vacations. Also, why the hell would anyone want to leave an all-inclusive resort?!? (19:34) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 79 – The Reasons Dudes Need Permission Slips… Permission to wear certain outfit combos.  Apparently, Navy Blue and black don’t match!! Permission for the dreaded morning breath kiss… (23:51) SPORTS: The MLB needs to get their act together on the playoff schedule! Maybe we are all for protecting NFL quarterbacks after all.  Cuz the Bengals didn’t have a chance against our Lions without Joe Burrow. (31:35) The Improv Comedy List:  The Things Women do that Guys would NEVER… How long are you in the bathroom, getting ready?!?!? (59:35) GOODBYES – A good idea for Pun if he ever moves into a neighborhood that has an HOA.  NEXT TIME:   The Guy Code Musts…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Reasons Dudes Need Permission Slips?!? (32:15) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Luckily, Pun & Balrog are with cool chicks who don’t require signed permission for a boy’s night out! SHOW OPENING: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce-Swift. (8:58) APPETIZERS: The boys could barely hear each other talking favorite pizza places, over the sound of Steph’s juicer. Pun needs advice on how to casually vote for Topanga on Dancing with the Stars!!  But use her real name @Danielle Fishel.  (13:37) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 78 – The Reasons the 90’s was the BEST Decade: 90210!! A few of the better sports traditions we missed. Like praying at midfield. (18:57) SPORTS: The boys do a quick Top Five College Football helmets rankings.  Spoiler alert:  Michigan wins in a landslide. The late Coach Mike Leach wanted to do WHAT on 4th & 1 yard situations???? The Detroit Tigers giving away the AL Central Division title.  (32:15) The Improv Comedy List:  The Reasons Dudes Need Permission Slips?!? And the difference in the language of “playing golf” vs. a “golf-outing” (68:48) GOODBYES – We realized that men only need permission, post fatherhood. NEXT TIME:   The Things Women do that Men would NEVER Do…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Reasons the 90’s was the BEST Decade! (40:41) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Come take a little trip down memory lane, to a little place we like to call, our childhood decade! SHOW OPENING: The Clapper & The Bug Zapper were peak technology. (7:42) APPETIZERS: Balrog’s was out of town and “dusted” Steph’s pillow on the drive home! More concrete proof that Balrog needs to go on Pun’s diet! Pun learned at the ripe old age of 41, that drinks taste better refrigerated.    (16:40) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 77 – The Brunch Foods DRAFT SPECIAL!!!:  The boys didn’t give BACON it’s due! (21:04) SPORTS: The MLB needs to take advantage of the weak, August sports calendar, and move the playoffs up! BONUS LIST:  In honor of Lee Corso retiring from College Game Day, Pun & Balrog list off the greatest traditions in sports.  (40:41) The Improv Comedy List:  The Reasons the 90’s was the BEST Decade! Pun comes strong out of the gate, as usual, with wind suits at the malls!  (72:42) GOODBYES – WNBA “paraphernalia” update. Would Pun eat Lauren’s food on the way home from picking up carryout?  Most likely. NEXT TIME:   The Times we Need Permission Slips…

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Brunch Foods DRAFT SPECIAL!!! (35:29) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. I can assure the listeners, that never before has Balrog pummeled Pun so badly in a draft episode.  Even in Ep.41 when he got Topanga AND Kelly Kapowski!!! SHOW OPENING: Pun was watching Rent the Runway, while Balrog was watching Happy Gilmore 2.  (11:15) APPETIZERS: Balrog’s bits from his family vaca in Virgina Beach. (17:51) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep.29 – The Things that Women do that Shouldn’t Turn Us On… But do:  How about when they make you BRUNCH! From Ep.76 – The Rules we HATED as Kids:  No pushing your little sister down the stairs in a laundry basket! (21:43) SPORTS: An all-time Detroit great, Antonio Gates, makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  It’s almost time for Michigan Football!!! (35:29) The Improv Comedy List:  The Brunch Foods DRAFTSPECIAL!!! Shrimp Cocktail ?!?!?!?  Instant D- draft grade.  (71:10) GOODBYES – People are tossing WHAT on the court at WNBA games??? NEXT TIME:   The Reasons the 90’s were the BEST Decade!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Rules we HATED as Kids… (31:18) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. This list promises to be nostalgic for everyone who grew up before technology took over! SHOW OPENING: The world was better before AI took over, or was it? (6:12) APPETIZERS: Pun’s got some corrections on his Disney Cruise ship story. Couples all-inclusive retreat is the next pub crawl idea? Balrog’s 4th of July observations, including socks at the pool?!? (18:16) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep.75 – The Reasons you can’t Date our Daughters!:  Because you’re wearing a damn tether! (24:28) SPORTS: Tom Brady vs. Gisele Bundchen – post divorce rosters. Is Caitlin Clark the biggest story in sports right now?  Imagine how famous our podcast would have gotten with her, if Balrog hadn’t been clipping out (most of) Pun’s constant Caitlin Clark updates for 2 years! (31:18) The Improv Comedy List:  The Rules we HATED as Kids… You guessed it, being in before the street lights came on made both of our lists!  (61:50) GOODBYES – Pun’s obsession with (boring?) murder documentaries, and his inability to stay awake for them… What do the fellas think about flavored pizza crusts.  Spoiler alert, it gets intense!  NEXT TIME:   The Brunch Food – DRAFT SPECIAL!!!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Reasons you Can’t Date Our Daughters! (45:05) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Pun is LOUD & BOISTEROUS to start this passionate subject, and Balrog just giggles away. SHOW OPENING: Balrog had a Sunday Funday while golfing. And Balrog missed Pun’s daughter’s graduation party. (13:51) APPETIZERS: Pun’s unique bathroom experience… in his car… Pun & Balrog are enthralled by the Amish. Pun brings up the dad who jumped off of a Disney Cruise ship to save his daughter.  Dad of the year, apart from the fact that he… DROPPED HIS DAUGHTER OFF OF A CRUISE SHIP!!! (30:15) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 73 – Adulting Pros & Cons:  Pun &Lauren were paying bills on their bicycle pub crawl! From Ep. 74 – The Places we Want to Visit the LEAST! – The deep ocean! (35:00) SPORTS: Michigan Wolverine football recruiting is on fire. Can Sherrone Moore win a championship during his tenure? MMA fighter Ilia Topuria is punching people’s brains into outer space. (45:05) The Improv Comedy List:  The Reasons you Can’t Date Our Daughters! Could also be called, the reasons you’re a douche bag. (67:47) GOODBYES – Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin invented the golf course beverage cart??? Pun invents an amazing option for pizza delivery. NEXT TIME: The Rules we HATED as Kids!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:   The Places we want to Visit the LEAST! (31:09) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Pun went with all travel destinations, Balrog went outside the box for anywhere he hates going. SHOW OPENING: Balrog found another gym pet peeve.  The guy who whistles! (5:36) APPETIZERS: Did someone at Balrog’s doctor’s appointment recognize his voice from the podcast??? The Brunch Pub Crawl (and MGM Detroit Casino visit) recap. (18:59) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep.72 – The Things you Have to do PERFECTLY! How about:  Edit this podcast, so we don’t get ourselves fired and canceled! From Ep.73 – Adulting Pros & Cons:  Balrog bought a flame thrower! (22:08) SPORTS: Dan Campbell is already coming up on being the winningest coach in Detroit Lions history??? Wayne Gretzky’s MVP run. The next viral social media debate:  who would win out of a fist fight:  Lebron James vs. Alex Ovechkin??? (31:09) The Improv Comedy List:  The Places we want to Visit the LEAST! Several offices make Balrog’s list, while Pun thinks of the most brilliant app to avoid clothing shopping with your wife! (60:19) GOODBYES – Congrats to Pun & Lauren!! Mama Balogh has a meatloaf for Pun.  NEXT TIME:   The Reasons you can’t Date our daughters!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:  Adulting Pros & Cons (31:02) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. The Cons are so money-centric!! SHOW OPENING: Pun forgot this was a comedy podcast, and took us down a WWII rabbit hole. Pun’s reoccurring dream.  (9:11) APPETIZERS: Balrog is walking with a cane. Happy birthday to Lauren!  Pun took her on a private, bicycle pub crawl. Balrog’s inappropriate (of course) Anne Frank story. (15:51) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 72 – The Things you Have to do PERFECTLY! Ratios on sandwiches & mixed drinks! Surprise Parties! (21:38) SPORTS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins the NBA MVP.  But Jokic might have a claim! What if Lebron James tried to dual sport in the NFL???  Pun & Balrog agree on that outcome! (31:02) The Improv Comedy List:  Adulting Pros & Cons We can go anywhere we want, anytime we want!  Unless our wives say NO! (58:07) GOODBYES – Kids don’t finish their ice cream sandwiches nowadays!? The tub of mini chocolate chip cookies, that Balrog (and Steph?) struggled with. NEXT TIME:   The Places we Want to Visit the LEAST!

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:  The Things that Need to be Done PERFECTLY… (34:38) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Let’s face it, we don’t do anything perfectly.  But these things we do attempt perfection.  SHOW OPENING: Pun got into an argument about watermelon? Balrog was watching ALF??? (7:52) APPETIZERS: Balrog starts to tell of an old argument he had with Steph, but clips most of it out! Brunch pub crawl update and Pun’s wedding dress pub crawl idea. (13:17) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 71 – The Things that DON’T Piss us Off!!! Being late for certain things? Losing at sports? (19:20) SPORTS: Balrog needs to get Pun into watching PGA Tour golf. We have an American Pope Leo, who is a Chicago White Sox fan! NBA Draft Lottery. (34:38) The Improv Comedy List:  The Things that Need to be Done PERFECTLY… The fellas needed to tread lightly on some topics that have to do with significant others. (59:58) GOODBYES – What language do people from Norway speak?? Some degenerate Vegas themed things.  NEXTTIME:   Adulting Pros & Cons.

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:  The Things that DON’T Piss Us Off!!! (36:24) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this time stamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. There are so many things that piss Pun off, he had trouble writing his list! SHOW OPENING: Pun says Balrog is rich because he has candles. Why is it Laund-ro-mat, instead of Laund-ry-mat??? (8:50) APPETIZERS: Pun’s daughter is trying to throw an after-prom party at his house.  Ain’t happening! Balrog asks Pun if he would give his girlfriend the best bite of his cheeseburger. (17:22) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep.70 – The Cell Phone Apps – Draft Special. Balrog & Steph are gonna use Expedia to show up at Jackie’s wedding. Our LEAST favorite cell phone app! (22:49) SPORTS: The Detroit Pistons lost to the Knicks in 6 games.  And boy do we now hate the Knicks. Could Pun score a point against Cade Cunningham? No chance.  Against Luka?  Great chance! Shedeur Sanders draft slide. (36:24) The Improv Comedy List:  The Things that DON’TPiss Us Off!!! Amazingly, the boys were on the same page on most of their list.  Except the last one, the Topanga of the list.  (62:35) GOODBYES – Pun picks 100 men over a silver back gorilla.  Balrog doesn’t want to be included because he does less on a leg press than most females. NEXT TIME:   The Things that Need to be Done PERFECTLY.

PUN & BALROG TALK ABOUT:  The Cell Phone Apps – DRAFT SPECIAL!!! (32:03) – Improv Comedy List.  Tap this timestamp to hear the improv comedy ramblings. Pun thinks he drafted “The Topanga” with the #1 pick, but as usual, Balrog wins with his upset minded sleeper picks! SHOW OPENING: Guy Tupperware cabinets vs. Girl Tupperware cabinets. (8:06) APPETIZERS: Pun is still on the mojito train, post vacation. Balrog & Steph went to see Engelbert Humperdinck. The boys have their Master’s Champions menus. (19:42) ERRORS & OMISSIONS from last episodes: From Ep. 67 – The Things we will Never be Too Old For.  – serving sizes at kids birthday parties! Ep.69 – The Talents we Wish we Had – Shout out to Balrog’s Uncle Jeff from A2 Magic!  (23:02) SPORTS: The Master’s win for Rory McIlroy and what it meant to him and golf fans everywhere.  Joe Dumars vs. Steve Yzerman (32:03) The Improv Comedy List:   The Cell Phone Apps – DRAFT SPECIAL!!! Balrog had no idea how many apps he really needs daily, until this list! And Steph doesn’t check her text messages!? (63:53) GOODBYES – Happy Easter – even though Pun already ate all the kid’s candy! NEXT TIME:   The Things that DON’T Piss us Off!!!!