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This episode features a comprehensive college football mega preview with Tom Fornelli and Brandon Walker, where they debate the top teams in the SEC and Big Ten, discuss the playoff picture, and draft their top 12 national title contenders. The hosts also cover major sports news including the Los Angeles Angels' new ownership under Stan Kroenke, LSU's brewing battle over players returning from NFL training camps, and Kirk Herbeseet's viral podcast comments. The show rounds out with a heated Mount Rushmore of household items you can use as a weapon, and the recurring Guys on Chicks segment.
Hosts open the episode with a brief introduction and an ad read for Stella Blue Coffee.
Hosts announce the upcoming college football preview with Tom Fornelli and Brandon Walker.
Hosts discuss current sports stories, including Dejounte Love, Stan Kroenke, and MLB updates.
Hosts preview week one college football matchups and discuss betting lines.
Hosts wrap up the episode, tease future segments, and sign off.
Hosts introduce the Hot Seat, Cool Throne segment sponsored by TickPick.
Hosts dive into various sports topics, including NFL drafts, player rumors, and quirky stories.
The hosts discuss a fictional war scenario involving Gaz and potential allies, joking about hiring hot chicks and propaganda.
They analyze recent Cubs and Brewers games, debating pitching decisions and the use of position players in high‑stakes innings.
A comedic segment where the crew compiles a list of household items that could serve as weapons, ranging from nail guns to bleach.
The hosts orchestrate a playful matchmaking segment between Rudy from Bad Friends and Zach, complete with humorous banter and food‑related jokes.
The hosts present Tom Fornelli with a trophy, ring, and cash prize, celebrating him as the official college football expert for the podcast.
The episode concludes with final thoughts on college football predictions and a teaser for future content.
The hosts weigh in on the strength of the SEC and Big Ten conferences, debating which teams are poised for national titles.
The hosts discuss Texas’ leadership instability, the tough schedule, and how early losses could derail the team.
They analyze Georgia’s roster strength, quarterback situation, and how off‑field distractions may impact performance.
The conversation turns to LSU, Alabama, and other SEC teams that could challenge Texas for playoff spots.
The hosts evaluate Ohio State, Michigan, and other Big Ten teams, debating schedules and their chances to reach the playoffs.
They examine how each conference’s schedule difficulty affects teams’ chances to secure at‑large playoff spots.
They highlight Illinois, Iowa, and Maryland as potential dark horses capable of upsetting the conference hierarchy.
Discussion focuses on coaching moves across conferences and how new staff can alter team trajectories.
Stan Kroenke Buys Angelsinsight
The hosts discuss Stan Kroenke purchasing the Los Angeles Angels, agreeing that it is a positive development for baseball after years of mismanagement wasted Mike Trout's prime.
Baseball Bat Weapon Strategystrategy
During the Mount Rushmore of household items as weapons, a brilliant strategy is proposed to put a sock over a baseball bat so that if an intruder grabs it, the sock slides off and you get a second swing.
Tom Fornelli Championship Ceremonystory
Tom Fornelli is awarded a championship ring, a custom cake, a giant trophy, and $1,000 in cash for winning the previous season's Pardon My Take college football expert competition, much to Brandon Walker's dismay.
Texas A&M's Weak Scheduledebate
Brandon Walker argues that Texas A&M benefited immensely from a favorable schedule last season and labels them a fake top ten team heading into the new year.
Illinois Stadium Scoreboard Debateinsight
The panel discusses Illinois's massive new video board and how its positioning might alter the swirling wind patterns and impact the kicking game at Memorial Stadium.
SEC Threatens LSU Expulsiondata
Breaking news emerges that SEC school executives are holding serious membership-led meetings to discuss extreme measures, including probation or expulsion, against LSU for allowing former NFL tryout players to return.
“The biggest story though, other than that is a boring story that teams just keep getting sold and bought and Stan Kroenke is now the owner of the Los Angeles Angels, which I think is good.”
“If you think that they had Alfredo in Italy, you're an absolute.”
“I think for LSU's brand is just being like Rebels.”
“The island was actually a massive floating raft of vegetation and driftwood that detached from the shoreline due to high water levels.”
“I did love that, no pun intended, that Stribling on the 49ers changed his number to Dejounte Love's number.”
“You, you get in a battle with the riders side by side with you against Gaz, the minute you get wounded, they're like, oh, see you later, dude.”
“Emergency goalie in, in hockey.”
“What a great, what a great career it was.”
“On average, 11 people die per year on clotheslines.”
“Hammer feels like that would be a good pick.”
We’re on the eve of real football and we’re ready. The Angels are being sold. Week 1 CFB picks and more (00:00:00-00:23:22). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Barstool hiring a PFT opp, Zac’s future date, the Cubs roller coaster and more (00:23:22-00:59:21). Mt Rushmore of household items you could use as a weapon (00:59:21-01:14:36). Brandon Walker and Tom Fornelli join the show to preview the 2026 CFB season. We crown Tom our CFB expert, who’s going to sneak into the playoffs, Heisman picks and the playoff draft (01:14:36-02:37:42). We finish with guys on chicks. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take https://barstool.link/pardon-my-take
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