Jerry O’Connell’s 2026 Fantasy Preview, The Death Of The Pro Bowl And ESPN Bottom Line Plus Fyre Fest Of The Week
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Summary
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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.
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast 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.
- 1:05Jerry 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.
- 1:51Discussion 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.
- 6:00Closing 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.
- 40:23Mount 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.
- 45:11State Pick Showdown
Hosts debate which U.S. states deserve top picks, humorously critiquing Delaware, New Mexico, Ohio, Arkansas, Utah, Washington, Kansas, and South Dakota.
- 48:20State Pride Debate Continues
The hosts revisit state pride, focusing on Ohio's cultural exports and the emotional impact of past controversies.
- 1:01:08Sponsor Spotlight: BetterHelp
The show announces a sponsorship from BetterHelp, detailing its services and benefits for listeners.
- 1:02:18Sponsor 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.
- 1:03:43Jerry O'Connell Enters
Jerry O'Connell joins the show, introducing himself and setting the stage for the fantasy football preview.
- 1:20:00Deep Dive: NFL Draft Strategy
Jerry and the hosts analyze draft strategy, covering player evaluations, team needs, and the importance of a holistic approach.
- 1:25:08Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks
The episode concludes with final thoughts, acknowledgments, and a teaser for future content.
- 1:32:47AFC North Fantasy Strategy
The hosts discuss drafting decisions and player evaluations for the AFC North teams, focusing on the Steelers, Bengals, and Ravens.
- 1:38:12Lab vs. Wet Market Debate
A heated conversation about the origins of COVID-19, with the hosts debating lab versus wet market theories.
- 1:50:40AFC South Player Focus
The discussion shifts to the AFC South, covering key players such as David Montgomery, CJ Stroud, and the Texans’ roster decisions.
- 1:55:13Twisted Tea Commercial Break
A brief commercial segment promoting Twisted Tea, highlighting its features and usage occasions.
- 1:55:50Episode Wrap‑Up and Closing Remarks
The show concludes with final thoughts, thank‑yous, and a brief mention of future episodes.
- 2:04:13AFC West Draft Talk
The hosts analyze the AFC West teams, debating prospects like Keaton Mitchell, Jalen Waddle, and the Chargers’ offensive strategy.
- 2:07:43NFC East and Chiefs Analysis
The conversation moves to the NFC East and Chiefs, discussing player prospects, coaching changes, and fantasy implications.
- 2:19:40Fantasy Draft Strategy Overview
Hosts discuss their approach to drafting players, focusing on positional needs and value picks.
- 2:20:56Jackson Dart Keeper League Debate
A heated exchange over keeping Jackson Dart in a keeper league and the politics surrounding it.
- 2:21:29Cowboys Hype and Player Evaluation
Hosts weigh the hype around the Cowboys and evaluate key players like Pickens and Dak.
- 2:24:37NFC 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
Sponsored segments
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- Stella Blue 2:44–3:33
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- 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
Transcript
36,328 words · 5 speakers
Topics
- Good
- PFT
- Ohio
- Mount Rushmore
- California
- Kansas
- Camp Barstool
- Fyre Fest
- ESPN
- Delaware
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