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Jerry O’Connell’s 2026 Fantasy Preview, The Death Of The Pro Bowl And ESPN Bottom Line Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week

Pardon My Take

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The hosts and guests gather for the Camp Barstool finale to deliver a detailed 2026 NFL fantasy preview alongside Jerry O’Connell. The episode covers major sports news, including the official end of the Pro Bowl and the discontinuation of the ESPN bottom line ticker. Alongside a breakdown of team rosters and player outlooks, the participants debate the worst states in America during a segment of Mount Rushmore.

The conversation balances humor with sports analysis, touching on various NFL futures bets, the fallout from recent media controversies, and personal anecdotes from camp life. The discussion provides a mix of structured fantasy football advice and comedic banter.

  • Monitor early schedule matchups when evaluating player futures and team win totals. 13:12
  • Look closely at training camp reports for unproven or backup players who could step into significant roles. 20:21

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Game Promotion

    Hosts open the episode with a brief intro and a promotion for the new party game "Who's the Bad Guy?" before transitioning to the main content.

  2. 1:05
    Jerry O’Connell Fantasy Preview Announcement

    The hosts announce Jerry O’Connell’s fantasy football preview for the 2026 NFL season and outline the episode’s structure.

  3. 1:51
    Discussion of Pro Bowl, ESPN Bottom Line, and Fyre Fest

    The team shifts to broader sports topics, including the death of the Pro Bowl, the demise of the ESPN Bottom Line ticker, and a brief mention of Fyre Fest of the week.

  4. 6:00
    Closing Remarks and Farewell to Pro Bowl

    The episode concludes with a farewell to the Pro Bowl, reflections on its legacy, and a final goodbye to the audience.

  5. 40:23
    Mount Rushmore of Worst States Segment

    The segment focuses on the hosts’ playful debate over the worst states in the U.S., including personal anecdotes and humorous commentary.

  6. 45:11
    State Pick Showdown

    Hosts debate which U.S. states deserve top picks, humorously critiquing Delaware, New Mexico, Ohio, Arkansas, Utah, Washington, Kansas, and South Dakota.

  7. 48:20
    State Pride Debate Continues

    The hosts revisit state pride, focusing on Ohio's cultural exports and the emotional impact of past controversies.

  8. 1:01:08
    Sponsor Spotlight: BetterHelp

    The show announces a sponsorship from BetterHelp, detailing its services and benefits for listeners.

  9. 1:02:18
    Sponsor Spotlight: Paramount Plus

    Paramount Plus is highlighted as the streaming home for the NFL on CBS, with a call to action for listeners to subscribe.

  10. 1:03:43
    Jerry O'Connell Enters

    Jerry O'Connell joins the show, introducing himself and setting the stage for the fantasy football preview.

  11. 1:20:00
    Deep Dive: NFL Draft Strategy

    Jerry and the hosts analyze draft strategy, covering player evaluations, team needs, and the importance of a holistic approach.

  12. 1:25:08
    Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks

    The episode concludes with final thoughts, acknowledgments, and a teaser for future content.

  13. 1:32:47
    AFC North Fantasy Strategy

    The hosts discuss drafting decisions and player evaluations for the AFC North teams, focusing on the Steelers, Bengals, and Ravens.

  14. 1:38:12
    Lab vs. Wet Market Debate

    A heated conversation about the origins of COVID-19, with the hosts debating lab versus wet market theories.

  15. 1:50:40
    AFC South Player Focus

    The discussion shifts to the AFC South, covering key players such as David Montgomery, CJ Stroud, and the Texans’ roster decisions.

  16. 1:55:13
    Twisted Tea Commercial Break

    A brief commercial segment promoting Twisted Tea, highlighting its features and usage occasions.

  17. 1:55:50
    Episode Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks

    The show concludes with final thoughts, thank‑yous, and a brief mention of future episodes.

  18. 2:04:13
    AFC West Draft Talk

    The hosts analyze the AFC West teams, debating prospects like Keaton Mitchell, Jalen Waddle, and the Chargers’ offensive strategy.

  19. 2:07:43
    NFC East and Chiefs Analysis

    The conversation moves to the NFC East and Chiefs, discussing player prospects, coaching changes, and fantasy implications.

  20. 2:19:40
    Fantasy Draft Strategy Overview

    Hosts discuss their approach to drafting players, focusing on positional needs and value picks.

  21. 2:20:56
    Jackson Dart Keeper League Debate

    A heated exchange over keeping Jackson Dart in a keeper league and the politics surrounding it.

  22. 2:21:29
    Cowboys Hype and Player Evaluation

    Hosts weigh the hype around the Cowboys and evaluate key players like Pickens and Dak.

  23. 2:24:37
    NFC South & NFC North Draft Picks

    Discussion of draft picks for teams in the NFC South and NFC North, including Colston Loveland and DeAndre Swift.

Highlights

  • 4:00

    New York Times Bestsellerinsight

    The hosts celebrate their book hitting number one on the New York Times Bestseller list, reflecting on how awards have changed.

  • 20:59

    NFL Season Futuresstrategy

    The hosts around the table each pick one NFL future for the upcoming season, ranging from player milestones to team win totals.

  • 21:25

    The Death of the Pro Bowlinsight

    The hosts discuss the official cancellation of the NFL Pro Bowl, sharing memories of past games while agreeing it was long overdue.

  • 24:17

    ESPN Bottom Line Retirementstory

    The hosts reminisce about the nostalgia of the ESPN bottom line ticker as it gets retired for a more modern viewing experience.

  • 41:02

    Mount Rushmore of Worst Statesdebate

    The crew debates and drafts their Mount Rushmore selections for the worst states in America, leading to humorous disagreements.

  • 1:03:59

    Jerry O'Connell's Fantasy Previewstrategy

    Jerry O'Connell joins the show to provide an extensive, round-by-round and division-by-division fantasy football preview for the 2026 season.

Quotes

  • “I feel nothing and I say that not because it's like, I don't like that people get, you know, they should reward the guys who are doing the best and, and the Pro Bowl used to actually be something good.”
    Unnamed speaker · 20:58
  • “The ESPN bottom line ticker is dead, which that actually kind of bummed me out.”
    Unnamed speaker · 24:17
  • “I think I'd have to finish last place in every Mount Rushmore and whoever's in last right now.”
    Unnamed speaker · 5:06
  • “The worst practice in NFL history.”
    Unnamed speaker · 18:39
  • “I think it's one of the, one of my worst.”
    Unnamed speaker · 47:11
  • “The only, they're the only state that's got a flag that's not a rectangle.”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:22
  • “I think Drake May is gonna break all records next season and just be, I, I think he's going to have an incredible season.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:16:19
  • “I think there's the bump. The baby bump is real.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:32:55
  • “I am interested to see if Coach McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers can reignite their magic.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:34:19
  • “I don't think that it should be that big of a deal.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:19:40
  • DraftKings 1:05–1:22
  • Stella Blue 2:44–3:33
  • Mountain Dew 28:04–29:00
  • Reese's 39:42–40:23
  • BetterHelp 1:01:08–1:02:18
  • Paramount Plus 1:02:18–1:03:31
  • Twisted Tea 1:55:05–1:55:58
  • Chevy 2:45:37–2:46:28
  • Morgan and Morgan 2:46:28–2:47:12

About this episode

The finale of our Camp Barstool week. We’re now New York Times Best Sellers (00:00:00-00:11:57). The Pro Bowl and ESPN bottom line are now dead and Week Zero is here plus we give out some early NFL futures (00:11:57-00:39:32). Mt Rushmore of Worst States (00:39:32-01:02:51). Jerry O’Connell’s 2026 Fantasy Preview going through the whole league and a special poem for Max (01:02:51-02:44:40). We finish with Fyre fest of the week. 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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Topics

  • Good
  • PFT
  • Ohio
  • Mount Rushmore
  • California
  • Kansas
  • Camp Barstool
  • Fyre Fest
  • ESPN
  • Delaware

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