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Opening Banter: Sour Plums Fantasy League recap, roasted for hating roasts Plumrades: Special recognition for the high school coach who got fired for kicking onsides while up 56-0 The Minority Report: Newman shares something that will help you avoid stretching out your shirts Would You Rather: eat an entire grilled cheese sandwich that has someone else's belly button lint in it, or floss your teeth with a stranger's used dental floss? Grammar Hammer: Drew again says 14+ college basketball player names and the boys have to guess whether each is real or fake Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat takes things in a more serious direction on this episode Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank move theater snacks Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: Sour Plums Fantasy League recap, eating in bed follow-up Plum Problem: Big Cat is not a fan of the music in dog commercials or any commercials for that matter The Minority Report: Newman shares something seasonal about preserving the life of Jack-O-Lanterns Would You Rather: be able to instantly learn any skill by watching a 30-second video, or instantly forget any bad memory forever? Grammar Hammer: Drew again says 14+ college basketball player names and the boys have to guess whether each is real or fake Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat has some things to get off his chest about fantasy football nerds Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank odd superpowers Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest: Korie Morton-Rozier, Oakland Catholic High School Athletic Director Opening Banter: Results of the Sour Plums Fantasy Football League Week 1, 5 Questions for Our Guest Plum Problem: Drew isn't a fan of people posting selfies and making cutesy poses in front of 9/11 memorials The Minority Report: Newman shares ideal oven temperature ranges for desired cooking outcomes Would You Rather: find $5,000 cash in an envelope with the owner's name and address inside or find $500 cash with absolutely no way of knowing who lost it? Grammar Hammer: Drew says 15 college basketball player names and the crew have to guess whether each is real or fake Blind Rankings: Mike asks the panel to blindly rank the best snacks to eat at home while watching football Bonus Segment: Find out which one of the boys absolutely refuses to eat in bed and who will eat anything between the sheets Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: 3rd Annual Sour Plums Fantasy League contestants revealed Plum Problem: Mike gets pissed if ketchup and mustard bottles are not put away properly The Minority Report: Newman shares something about Wal-Mart shopping that we never knew Would You Rather: have a rewind button or a pause button for your life? Grammar Hammer: Drew says 14+ college basketball player names and the boys have to guess whether each is real or fake Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat wonders if our phones are intentionally making us spell words wrong Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank the best sports movies Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: 3rd Annual Sour Plums Fantasy League with our fans and how to enter for a chance to play Plum Problem: Four unique takes on back-to-school problems The Minority Report: Newman gives a tip on how to get relief from mosquito bites a natural way Would You Rather: your spouse or partner know every lie you've ever told them, or your parents know everything you've ever hidden from them? Grammar Hammer: Drew says 20+ college football player names and the boys have to guess whether each is real or fake Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat debates with himself if streaming service bills are actually saving us money over cable TV Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank the hardest things in life to give up Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Chris Doerschner Opening Banter: Favorite youth softball chants Plum Problem: Newman has issues with the hot, hot heat of this Pittsburgh summer The Minority Report: Newman gives men and women a tip for marinating meat you won't want to miss Would You Rather: step barefoot into a fresh pile of dog poop every morning or take one shot of a New Jersey Turnpike (if you don't know what this is, you need to listen to find out because it's gross) Lyrical Miracle: Drew gives the boys 90s alternative songs with a new twist on the fan favorite Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat addresses the validity of the Mandela Effect Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank the worst things you can find in your food that aren't supposed to be there Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Justin Mingle, Drew's former high school classmate Opening Banter: Discussing a mental health podcast, Newman's retirement, and more Plum Problem: Overreaction to Paul Skenes' recent pitching struggles The Minority Report: Newman shares a sunburn remedy you probably haven't heard of Would You Rather: walk barefoot in a public men's restroom or through poison ivy Lyrical Miracle: Drew gives the boys 90s country songs Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat wonders aloud if he's been going too easy on the audience Blind Rankings: Drew asks the boys to blindly rank summer vacation destinations Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: Graduation parties, softball and baseball playoffs, and a honeymoon in Ireland Plum Problem: Pedestrians using crosswalks in downtown Pittsburgh with complete disregard for cars The Minority Report: Newman has FIVE useful tips for grilling season. Would You Rather: send an innocent person who happens to be your worst enemy to prison for 10 years, or let a guilty murderer go free? Lyrical Miracle: Drew gives the boys 90s and early 2000s rap song lyrics and they have to fill in the missing words (Pt 3) Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat has some thoughts on Guy Fieri and Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Blind Rankings: Mike has the boys rank the worst things about getting old. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Stephen Norman, SLAAM AAU & Bethel Park High School Girls Basketball Coach Opening Banter: Talking coaches dealing with parents and how fun it can be. Plum Problem: Dairy Queen giving out expired coupons and not enough celebration of Pat McAfee on the Plum High School campus The Minority Report: Newman reveals and makes a game of the most mispronounced words. Would You Rather: coach a team with elite players who have terrible attitudes or coach a team with average talent full of kids who work their asses off. Lyrical Miracle: Drew gives the boys 90s and early 2000s rap song lyrics and they have to fill in the missing words (Pt 2) Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat wonders aloud about the purpose of the painted white lines that appear across area roadways. Blind Rankings: Mike has the boys rank five athlete behaviors that make parents and coaches lose their minds. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Chris Mueller, Sports Talk Radio Host on Pittsburgh's 93.7 The Fan Opening Banter: Talking Steelers 2026 NFL Draft grades, Penguins future outlook, and Pirates 2026 ceiling with Chris Mueller. Plum Problem: The disappointing results for area businesses while Pittsburgh hosted the NFL Draft. The Minority Report: Newman shares a Taco Tuesday tip in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Would You Rather: A topic so far removed from being a "Would You Rather" that we won't even mention it here. You'll just have to listen to find out what we're talking about. Lyrical Miracle: Drew gives the boys 90s and early 2000s rap song lyrics and they have to fill in the missing words. Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat riffs on the lost art of picking your own music to listen to rather than having it recommended to you by an algorithm. Blind Rankings: Mike has the boys rank five celebrity teenage crushes from yesteryear. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: Talking Penguins in the playoffs and the NFL draft in Pittsburgh. Plum Problem: People intentionally sitting in the wrong seats at sporting events. The Minority Report: Newman shares the underlying cause of holes in your clothes after washing and drying them. Would You Rather: have your funniest moment go viral or your most embarrassing moment be erased forever? Plumrades: The Finnish Air Force got creative in the sky. Lyrical Miracle: 90s Alternative Music is the topic of the night. Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat rants about the Penguins' inability to adjust to playoff hockey. Blind Rankings: Mike has the boys rank the five worst ways to spend $1,000. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, The Commission, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Paul Zeise, Pittsburgh Sports Media Personality Opening Banter: Talking Steelers 2026 NFL Draft strategy with Paul Zeise. Plum Problem: The two worst types of Pittsburgh Pirates fans. The Minority Report: Newman shares an air fryer filter tip. Would You Rather: have your fridge judge your food choices out loud, or have your car announce every dumb thing you do while driving? Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat rants about the Steelers' string of mediocrity. Blind Rankings: Mike has the boys rank five animals from the easiest to most difficult to fight. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Guest Host: Quentin Newman Opening Banter: Talking 'bout Quentin's college plans at Pitt and more. Plum Problem: The Plum power grid failing more often than in the past. The Minority Report: Newman shares a cleaning tip from his wife Shanna. Plumrades: Mike gives a shoutout to March Madness hero Chase Johnston of High Point University. Would You Rather: win every argument but everyone thinks you're annoying or lose every argument but everyone thinks you're hilarious? Lyrical Miracle: Drew asks the hosts to compete to finish song lyrics to 90s R&B & Pop hits. Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat rants about fries at the bottom of the bag. Imposter: A special Philly sports edition for our guest. Blind Rankings: Mike revisits an oldie, but a goodie--cereals. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: Around the horn to find out what's been going on with the boys. Plum Problem: Plum family cited for serving alcohol to 66 minors in their home. The Minority Report: Newman dishes on a helpful tip for cleaning your dishwasher. Plumrades: Mike gives a shoutout to the New York Mets for honoring a unique moment in their team's history. Would You Rather: have to coach a team of kindergarteners for a full season or have to referee every top rivalry high school game in every boy and girl sport for an entire season? Lyrical Miracle: Drew asks the hosts to compete to finish song lyrics to 90s R&B songs, again. Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat rants about Daylight Savings Time. Top 5: Mike asks the boys to guess the top five items sold on Amazon. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, and Our Number One Fan, D!

Opening Banter: The Plum Boro Basketball Organization Buzzer Beater Tournament ups and downs Plum Problem: The behavior of parents towards players, coaches, and referees at youth sporting events. The Minority Report: Homeopathic cold remedy that may or may not actually work. Plumrades: Mike gives special recognition to the USA Men's Olympic Hockey Team. Would You Rather: Accidentally reply-all to every email or accidentally FaceTime someone every time you open your phone? Lyrical Miracle: Drew asks the hosts to compete to finish song lyrics to 90s R&B songs. Big Cat's Conspiracy Corner: Big Cat rants about "Limited-Time Offers". Blind Rankings: Mike asks the boys to blindly rank apparel accessories. Thank you to our sponsors: Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team, Salute Beer Distributor, Busy Little Me, Pittsburgh Sports Complex & Self Storage, Nesbit’s Lanes, Coyote Outdoor, Fast Signs, GameFaces, and Our Number One Fan, D!