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EA Got Us Again | Brady’s $1M Win | Burrow Can’t Throw | KD Traded

The Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot is officially in College Football 26—EA Sports owns us now. We talk about all the chaos coming to the game, including Marcus Freeman’s rough in-game model, Lou Holtz possibly showing up, and why there still isn’t a Mascot Mode.
Plus:
🏈 Tom Brady wins $1M at the Fanatics Games
⚾ Joe Burrow can’t throw a baseball to save his life
👀 KD gets traded mid-event
🏀 We were robbed of an epic Game 7
🍻 Pool beer power rankings
💥 The Reds front office is a dumpster fire
🔥 Club World Cup heat issues
💸 Lakers sell for $10B
🍾 Caruso teaches OKC how to celebrate
💀 Beat the Streak heartbreak at 50
And yes…Mike admits that he's never seen Jerry Maguire.
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00:00:00 Introduction | New show intro!
00:03:42 Beer intros | Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Pool Beers
00:17:38 EA Sports is putting the Pop Tarts Bowl mascot in College Football 26
00:21:29 How do we not have the mascot game in College Football yet?
00:24:22 Marcus Freeman should be offended at what EA did to him
00:26:19 Stuff EA should include: unique dynasty rules, Millennial mode
00:29:58 Lou Holtz in EA College Football 26
00:31:31 Tom Brady wins the inaugural Fanatics Games
00:34:58 Joe Burrow can't throw a baseball
00:37:14 The Joe Burrow hard launching relationship conspiracy theory
00:44:36 Kevin Durant's trade to the Rockets broke while he was at the Fanatics Games
00:48:42 Mookie's picks for the Eastern Conference next year
00:51:52 Kevin Durant completes the uniform rainbow
00:53:42 We were robbed of an all-time Game 7 with the Haliburton injury
00:56:32 Old man segment: We just can't get into the current NBA
01:01:30 Alex Caruso had to teach the Thunder players how to pop champagne
01:05:28 The Lakers catch a stray for their Bubble Championship
01:07:19 Lakers sell for $10 billion
01:10:23 Mike's horrifying Jerry Maguire revelation
01:15:44 The worst loss in Beat the Streak history | We've been playing Beat the Streak for too long
01:35:23 The Reds front office is a complete dumpster fire that doesn't know how to evaluate talent
01:41:05 Is the Club World Cup too hot for teams from Europe?
01:48:13 How is the USMNT going to do in the Gold Cup?
01:48:27 Beer recaps
01:50:11 This was a show
01:50:36 Outro
#CollegeFootball26 #EASports #JoeBurrow #TomBrady #KD #NBAFinals #PopTartsBowl #BeatTheStreak #MLB #Reds #USMNT #FanaticsGames #CraftBrewedSports #SportsPodcast #SportsComedy #Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LSU Jell-o Shot Dominance, MLB Cover-Up, $1M Pole Vault Hack

This week’s episode is pure chaos in the best way. We break down:
🍌 Sean Casey tearing his hamstring for the Savannah Bananas
🌭 Joey Chestnut’s return to Nathan’s
🧃 LSU fans dominating the Jell-O Shot Challenge
🔥 Gage Wood’s near-perfect game and free brisket for life
⚾️ Is MLB using dead balls again?
💰 Did the Red Sox trade Devers to help Liverpool buy Florian Wirtz?
📱 Stephen A. caught playing Solitaire during the NBA Finals
🏈 Olympic Flag Football might turn into the WBC
🪙 Mondo Duplantis is gaming the system for $1.1M
💥 Wyndham Clark self-destructs at the U.S. Open
Plus: Beer, Tide Pods, meth, Solitaire decks, iconic protests, and what your first phone game says about you.
Grab a beer and buckle up—this one is loaded.
⏱️ Chapters included for easy skipping
💬 Drop your drunkest fanbase power rankings in the comments
Check the chapters to jump to your favorite topic:
00:00:00 Introduction | How was your sports weekend?
00:05:18 Beer Intros
00:12:46 Sean Casey tears his hamstring during his Savannah Bananas appearance
00:17:11 Are the Savannah Bananas worth it?
00:26:02 Joey Chestnut is back in the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest
00:30:40 LSU is dominating the Jell-o shot challenge at the College World Series
00:33:39 Gage Wood's near perfect game earns him free brisket for life
00:39:08 Look out for #1. Don't step in #2.
00:41:25 Did we fall back into a dead ball era?
00:45:47 Conspiracy Theory: Was Rafael Devers dealt to help pay for the contract of Florian Wirtz at Liverpool?
00:51:32 Sorry, Canada.
00:58:12 Bath sales, meth, and tide pods | Weird first episode for someone
01:06:41 Stephen A Smith playing Solitaire during the NBA Finals
01:11:44 Ranking the designs of the Microsoft Solitaire card decks
01:14:26 What are the all time best phone games?
01:19:18 The Pacers losing Haliburton really puts a damper on this NBA Finals
01:25:07 Will Flag Football at the Olympics be like the World Baseball Classic?
01:30:32 We could get an iconic Olympic protest image when the Olympics come to the US
01:33:52 Mondo Duplantis has figured out how to game the system, breaking his own World Record for the 11th time
01:41:45 The US Open broke Wyndham Clark
01:45:50 Beer recaps
01:48:29 This was a show
01:48:43 Outro
#CraftBrewedSports #JelloShotChallenge #MLB #Olympics #StephenASmith #NBAFinals #WyndhamClark #MondoDuplantis #HotDogContest #SavannahBananas
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RIP NIL | EA Sports Paying Schools | Wild Marathon Runners

This week on Craft Brewed Sports:
EA Sports drops a bomb: schools will get paid based on how often fans play as them in College Football 26. We debate which small school deserves the love. Then, the NCAA settles the House lawsuit, officially letting schools pay athletes directly while putting the nail in the coffin for real NIL deals. We explain what this means for college sports and where it goes next.
Plus:
• The Daddy Ball spin-off is born 🍻
• Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Cereal milk edition 🥛
• Tennis was… actually watchable? 🎾
• New Mexico says peeing in water coolers isn’t a crime 🚫💦
• Darin Ruf sues the Reds ⚾️
• NBA Finals villain talk + Jason Kidd rumors 🏀
• Finland accidentally calls up a 51-year-old soccer player 🤯
• TJ Oshie retires + this Stanley Cup Final is 🔥
• FanDuel bans a dude for heckling to win his parlay 🎰
• USMNT is hot garbage 🇺🇸
• A beer marathon guy drinks 14 of 26 🍺
• The return of the 9-9-9 challenge 🌭⚾️🍺
• Husband runs a marathon out of spite 😂
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#CollegeFootball #NIL #EASports #Marathon #CraftBrewedSports #NBAFinals #StanleyCup #SportsPodcast #USMNT #funnysports
Jump to your favorite topic:
00:00:00 Introduction | How Was Your Sports Weekend?
00:04:43 The birth of the Daddy Ball spin-off
00:14:45 What are we drinking tonight? | Air Bud
00:21:44 Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Oreo Cereal Milk, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk, Cocoa Puffs Milk
00:26:22 EA Sports will pay colleges royalties based on how often they are used in College Football 26 | What small school should we all rally behind?
00:33:44 House vs. NCAA is settled, meaning schools can pay athletes directly and share revenue with them | The death of NIL
00:40:40 Tennis was actually fun to watch this weekend
00:42:01 New Mexico needs to get a law against peeing in water coolers ASAP
00:48:55 Darin Ruf suing the Reds for ending his career
00:54:34 Do we need a villain in the NBA Finals?
01:02:53 Jason Kidd to the Knicks?
01:06:26 Finland's Women's National Team accidentally calls up 51 year old vet instead of the 23 year old defender they wanted
01:11:01 TJ Oshie calls it quits
01:13:28 This Stanley Cup Final is amazing so far
01:18:31 FanDuel bans gambler who heckled Gabby Thomas to help win his parlay
01:23:29 USMNT is trash
01:26:07 Guy tries to drink 26 beers during a marathon
01:32:55 The 9-9-9 challenge
01:36:44 Husband runs a marathon to spite his wife
01:41:16 Beer recap
01:43:34 This was a show
01:44:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backwards K Baseball: Welcome To The Show 2025!

As the season continues to spiral for the Braves, Scott reveals in the fact that the number one prospect in all of baseball has arrived! Meanwhile, Chris is head over heels for the newest member of the Royals! And the Orioles make the right call to not sign Corbin Burnes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC 316 Preview, Mariners Retiring 51 Twice, College Football Hall of Fame Changes

We’re joined by Blake Stephenson to preview UFC 316 with breakdowns of some of the biggest fights on the card, including Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison, and more. Plus, we ask the important questions, like which whiskey pairs best with a UFC card and how much money it would take to get hip-tossed by Kayla Harrison.
Also in this episode:
• Temu Trump and Alex Jones crash the UFC preview
• Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Middletown Hero Edition
• Does Mike Leach belong in the College Football Hall of Fame?
• Can the Mariners retire #51 for BOTH Ichiro and Randy Johnson?
• A youth baseball coach has a terrible take on homers
• Pacers vs Thunder NBA Finals
• Knicks fire Thibs
• Stanley Cup pressure: Edmonton or Florida?
• A Texas teacher accidentally serves students Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast
Grab a brew, hit play, and let’s talk sports the right way.
Chapter List:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:08:01 Beer Introductions
00:16:25 The Maycee Barber seizure
00:23:13 Which whiskey pairs best with UFC 316?
00:27:51 Vicente Luque vs. Kevin Holland preview
00:31:34 Mario Bautista vs. Patchy Mix preview
00:39:00 Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer preview
00:43:28 Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison preview
00:48:29 How much would it take to get hip-tossed by Kayla Harrison?
00:52:27 Sip, Chug, Drainpour (Middletown Hero Edition): Kayla Harrison, Cris Carter, Kyle Schwarber
00:56:31 Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley preview
01:03:34 Temu Trump and Alex Jones break down Merab and Sugar Sean
01:07:46 Mike and Mookie over whether or not Mike Leach deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame
01:16:57 Should the Mariners have to pick either Ichiro or Randy Johnson when retiring the #51?
01:21:53 Blake's grandpa invented the fajita?
01:31:07 The dumbest take we've heard about home runs from a youth baseball coach on TikTok
01:33:34 Pacers vs. OKC set to face off in the NBA Finals
01:35:14 The Knicks fired Thibs!
01:43:13 Who has more pressure to win the Stanley Cup: Edmonton or Florida?
01:48:42 San Antonio teacher serves kids Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast
01:56:42 Beer Recaps
01:58:35 This was a show
01:59:31 Blake's plugs
02:01:14 Outro
#UFC316 #SeanOMalley #KaylaHarrison #CollegeFootball #MikeLeach #Mariners #Ichiro #RandyJohnson #NBAFinals #StanleyCup #BajaBlast #YouthBaseball #SportsPodcast #CraftBrewedSports #ComedySports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backwards K Baseball: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

ts been a while! Chris and Scott are back from their month long hiatus and they have plenty to catch up on! With the season 1/3 of the way into the books, where do teams stand? Who should be worried? And who can already pack it in for 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College Football Playoff Overhaul, Enhanced Games Debate, 24x24x24x24 Challenge

This week, the Craft Brewed Sports crew dives into the latest college football playoff shake-up. We debate the new straight seeding model, argue why the BCS should handle reseeding, and call out the constant format changes. Plus, we tackle NIL and the transfer portal mess, a Xavier tangent, and ask: what athletes should serve as their alma mater’s GM? There’s also talk of Trevor Bauer’s Japan disaster, a 24x24x24x24 challenge, Pacers-Knicks playoff fun, the next NBA face, and plenty of beer. Oh, and Joe Theismann doesn’t wash his hands.
Chapters for easy access:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:16 Beer Introductions
00:06:03 College Football Playoffs shifting to a straight seeded model
00:09:12 The CFP reseeding should be done by the BCS
00:13:54 The CFP needs to stop changing format every year
00:16:58 Can we fix NIL and the transfer portal before we worry about the playoffs?
00:23:44 A Xavier transfer portal complaint tangent
00:25:47 What Athletes should serve as their alma mater's GM?
00:36:38 Joe Theismann doesn't wash his hands after peeing
00:40:44 Mookie struggles with technology
00:42:29 Would Notre Dame want the bye in this new format?
00:44:44 How the College Football Playoffs would have looked with the straight seeding
00:47:01 Trevor Bauer is getting wrecked in Japan
00:53:20 GMs of cap ball
00:57:51 Degenerate betting update from Canada
01:00:44 24x24x24x24 Challenge
01:09:27 How would Bigfoot be impacted if he ate a person who just finished 24 McDonald's burgers?
01:16:12 Pacers vs. Knicks is a super fun series
01:21:18 Who is the next face of the NBA?
01:25:33 Sip, Chug, Drainpour: Bad tattoos
01:32:41 NHL Playoffs update
01:34:25 Beer recaps
01:35:39 This was a show
01:35:49 Outro
#CraftBrewedSports #CollegeFootballPlayoffs #NIL #TransferPortal #CFP #BCS #TrevorBauer #NBA #PacersKnicks #Bigfoot #BadTattoos #Xavier #NHLPlayoffs #BeerTalk #SportsHumor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin vs. Angel, NFL Rule Chaos, & Ohio Wants to Ban Noon Kickoffs

Another wild week in sports, and Craft Brewed Sports is diving headfirst into the chaos. Ohio lawmakers want to ban Noon kickoffs for big games (because why not?), the NFL is trying to tweak everything from the Tush Push to playoff seeding, and Olympic Flag Football is officially happening—with NFL players allowed to suit up.
We’re building the ultimate Team USA Flag Football roster, debating if Brock Purdy is worth the bag, and breaking down the WNBA’s biggest rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. Also on tap: Shaq stokes NBA Draft conspiracy theories, MLB continues fixing problems nobody asked them to, and Drake blames Bieber for yet another Leafs collapse.
Grab a cold one and let’s get into it.
👇 Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro | Sports weekend recap, cottage cheese, and grocery store skips
00:12:01 – NFL approves players for Olympic Flag Football
00:18:04 – What level players are showing up for Team USA?
00:21:00 – This is Baker Mayfield’s moment, right?
00:23:58 – Building the ultimate Team USA Flag Football roster
00:28:02 – Puka Nacua? Travis Hunter? Cooper DeJean? Who we taking?
00:34:44 – NFL owners to vote on playoff reseeding
00:44:34 – Should Colin Kaepernick QB Team USA?
00:46:38 – Banning the Tush Push is stupid. Just get good.
00:47:43 – Ohio rep wants to ban Noon kickoffs for Top 10 games
00:54:56 – Brock Purdy secures the bag with 49ers
00:59:35 – Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese draws record WNBA viewership
01:03:55 – RG3 and Ryan Clark go at it on Twitter
01:08:58 – Playground instigators: always stirring the pot
01:12:02 – Shaq says NBA Draft Lottery might be rigged
01:18:16 – Duolingo roasts Johni Broome’s vertical
01:20:21 – Aaron Gordon wants more rest in NBA playoffs
01:25:16 – MLB testing check swing challenges in Single A
01:31:37 – Maple Leafs crash out again
01:36:05 – Are we getting Oilers vs. Panthers (again)?
01:37:22 – Drake blames Bieber for Leafs’ loss
01:39:28 – Fanatics $2M Pros vs. Joes event
01:43:42 – Beer recap
01:45:25 – This was a show
01:45:44 – Outro
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NFL vs CFP | Bama Butts Jerseys | The Bulls Get Screwed | Pete Still Doesn’t Deserve To Get In

The NFL is the mob boss of American sports, and now they’re coming for college football’s lunch money. We break down the NFL’s latest scheduling flex over the College Football Playoff and debate if Jerry Jones watching the Eagles raise a Super Bowl banner is the pettiest move in league history.
Plus:
🏀 NBA Draft Lottery chaos (aka rigged)
⚾ Paul Skenes joins Team USA
🥩 The Rocket City Trash Pandas rebrand as the Bama Butts
📺 Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC
🏒 Could we actually get an all-Canada Stanley Cup Final?
And also… the Pope is black now? Gingers too? It gets weird. Pour a drink and catch up on the madness.
🔗 Watch the full show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aJdhoBZ424
👇 Chapters Below
00:00:00 – Introductions | How was your sports weekend? | Chai Sox? | Lawn updates
00:09:09 – Beer Intros
00:16:03 – The NFL is the mob boss collecting from the NCAA
00:23:51 – Lou Holtz reacts to Derek Carr retiring
00:26:00 – The Chiefs are the Christmas version of the Lions
00:32:46 – The NFL is forcing Jerry Jones to watch the Eagles raise their Super Bowl banner
00:35:56 – DraftKings and FanDuel are mad people are actually getting good at betting
00:38:59 – The NBA Draft Lottery was absolutely rigged
00:42:54 – Are the Bulls cursed?
00:45:13 – What if the Mavs add Cooper Flagg to AD, Kyrie, and Klay?
00:49:04 – Who coaches Rutgers basketball?
00:51:07 – Keep Giannis Out of LA
00:56:06 – If only we could’ve seen The Diff during Cavs/Pacers Game 4
00:58:13 – Michael Jordan joining the NBA on NBC crew next year
01:05:29 – Paul Skenes joins Team USA for the World Baseball Classic
01:11:23 – Bama Butts and Alabama White Sauce + minor league madness
01:21:54 – Gingers are black now
01:27:13 – We have a new Pope
01:31:27 – Will we get an all-Canada Stanley Cup Final?
01:36:48 – We got a black Pope
01:39:13 – Beer recaps
01:42:06 – This was a show
01:42:20 – Outro
#NFL #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NBADraftLottery #BamaButts #TrashPandas #PaulSkenes #MLB #NBAonNBC #NHLPlayoffs #SportsComedy #CraftBrewedSports #SportsPodcast
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$100M NFL Lawsuit, Michigan’s Weak Suspension, & Peace Out Justin Tucker

This week, we’re coming in hot with a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL over Shedeur Sanders’ draft position, Steve Smith Sr. wrecking a marriage, and Michigan doing shady Michigan things again.
We also talk about the Ravens dropping Justin Tucker, UNC’s lack of Hard Knocks drama thanks to Bill's girlfriend, and why Paul Skenes is getting standing ovations at a divisional rival's stadium. Plus: fan fights in Pittsburgh, Scott’s mom vs. Taco Bell, and way too much yard and weather talk.
And yes, somehow we end up in deep Papal Conclave lore and learn too much about the Cardinals up for being the next Pope.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:17 What are we drinking tonight?
00:08:27 Fan suing the NFL for $100 million because Shedeur fell in the draft
00:14:29 The testimonies for this lawsuit would be amazing
00:19:22 Who else should sports fans sue?
00:20:23 Steve Smith Sr. being sued for breaking up a marriage
00:32:02 Michigan pulls some shenanigans with the Sherrone Moore suspension
00:36:56 Ravens drop Justin Tucker
00:41:22 Bill's girlfriend is the reason why we don't have Hard Knocks at UNC this year
00:45:43 We need Coach Prime on Hard Knocks
00:48:05 A fan fell over the railing onto the filed in Pittsburgh
00:52:54 St. Louis fans continue to be the most annoying giving Paul Skenes a standing ovation
00:54:04 The Mets lose game #34 again, for the 16th year in a row
01:00:58 Pirates stadium worker gets into a fight with a fan
01:06:25 Scott's mom goes off in a Taco Bell
01:09:17 Old Man Talk: Weather and yard work
01:11:04 Who needs WorldStar when you've got Craft Brewed Sports?
01:12:37 Mookie's battle with the HOA
01:15:38 JJ Redick takes a shot at Luka
01:16:47 Anthony Edwards needs to be the face of the NBA
01:18:42 Can Minnesota actually win the NBA Title?
01:23:14 In depth Papal Conclave talk, Mookie is way up on his Pope Culture topics
01:32:04 Beer recaps
01:34:26 This was a show
01:34:36 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices