Sean and Joey love sports, but they realize there are a lot of dumb elements within our favorite games. And each week, they&#39;ll break down one of those dumb things in this tidy, bite-sized podcast. 

Drop by to hear Sean lament over the stupidity of a certain aspect in sports—basketball, football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse—nothing is off-limits. If there&#39;s something dumb to talk about, you better believe we&#39;ll hit it. 

We&#39;re also covering some pointless tweets, overused sports cliches, and general news that...well, doesn&#39;t need to be news. 

And we love to hear from you! Give Sean or Joey (or both) a shout with your favorite dumb things.

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Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, but then it was taken away in 2010 because of some minor infractions, especially considering the NIL deals out there today. Well, it took 14 years, but Bush&#39;s Heisman Trophy was finally reinstated. Better to fix a dumb thing late than never. Now, maybe we can move on to rectifying some of these vacated seasons.Plus, an NHL rule that should be applied to other sports, road fans overpowering home fans with cheers, and Sean is displeased with the effort of the Dallas Mavericks.Want to do something SUPER COOL? Give us a follow on <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or a five-star rating or review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-r-dumb-4273539" rel="nofollow">Podchaser</a>. Thank you — you&#39;re beautiful.

There are a lot of dumb activities from the weekend, but we're leading with a wrong being righted. You love to see it!

Eventual Reversals of Dumb Decisions R Gradually Smart

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We&#39;ve got plenty of dumbness in this episode! Joey has a tumultuous experience trying to attend a baseball game in Phoenix. Sean has a $40 margarita at a comedy show. And perhaps most distressingly, people still care far too much about what pro athletes are making. Say it with us: It&#39;s not our money. We don&#39;t need to worry about it.

Chaos while trying to attend a baseball game, $40 margaritas, and why do so many people care about Caitlin Clark's salary?

Outrage Over Athlete Salaries Is Fiscally Dumb

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This episode starts off HOT, as Joey&#39;s rec league featured a fight between teammates — thankfully, not on Joey&#39;s team, which is full of kind people. We&#39;re exploring the absurdity of fighting in a rec league, but that&#39;s not the main focus here.We&#39;re also breaking down the silliness of calculating tiebreakers and potential finishes in different sports leagues when all will be sorted out in a day or two. Patience is a virtue, and all. And Sean has a brilliant idea for fixing league drafts.We love hearing from you! Support the show by following us on <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or hit up <a href="http://www.rakuten.com/r/JAHELD3?eeid=44971" rel="nofollow">one of our referral links</a> for cash back in your wallet! Who could complain about that?

In the final days of a regular season, we can get worked up into a tizzy about potential playoff scenarios. Or, we can simply wait a day.

Complicated Playoff Scenarios R Pieces of Red String on a Whiteboard Dumb

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Sean and Joey ran the Austin American Statesman Capitol 10K event on Sunday. It was quite the time! They share their experiences running the race, notable memories, and what it’s like to see a bright light when your body has given up. It’s less gloomy than that description sounds, we promise.Plus, a small lil’ bit on the women’s and men’s NCAA Tournaments. We miss college basketball already.Want to send some words of encouragement? Follow <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Sports R Dumb on Instagram</a> or give the show a rating or review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3?si=432b4815f9cc4b15" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/sports-r-dumb-202372" rel="nofollow">Goodpods</a>. Thanks for listening!

Sean and Joey reflect on their experience running the Austin American Statesman Cap 10K.

Running a 10K is Tiringly Dumb (But Totally Worth Doing)

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The women&#39;s NCAA Tournament has had plenty of impressive action, but it&#39;s being overshadowed by a lot of dumb things — many of which are the NCAA&#39;s own doing. Let&#39;s dive in!Plus, <a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3DzoOaX0AAqSqU.jpg:large" rel="nofollow">a glimpse at the horrific April Fools Day prank</a> we talked about in the intro, the legendary 90s sitcom Step By Step, and personal tales of removing jewelry during basketball games.Digging the show? Give us a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or a kind rating or review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-r-dumb-4273539" rel="nofollow">Podchaser</a>.

The NCAA puts on a men's and women's tournament, but they clearly favor one over the other. Let's explore some of the more egregious fouls.

The NCAA's Disrespect of Women's College Basketball is Nonsensically Dumb

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We&#39;ve reached the Sweet 16 in both the men&#39;s and women&#39;s tournaments, which means we&#39;ve had plenty of dumb moments along the way. Here are some of our (least) favorites!Plus, a <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-03-19/march-madness-boss-button-discrete-history" rel="nofollow">history of the NCAA Boss Button</a> and <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/03/jack-gohlke-nil-deal-turbotax-is-perfect" rel="nofollow">Jack Gohlke&#39;s low-budget TurboTax NIL deal</a>.Don&#39;t forget to follow <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Sports R Dumb</a> on Instagram, and it would be SO COOL if you left a rating or review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-r-dumb-4273539" rel="nofollow">Podchaser</a>.

From busted brackets to incorrect calls, we've had lots of dumbness during March Madness. Let's look at the worst offenders of the bunch.

A Salute to Dumb March Madness Moments

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It’s a 100th episode extravaganza! This episode was recorded during Selection Sunday as the NCAA Tournament field was revealed. In addition to a live reaction to the field, we’re counting down our top 10 favorite and least favorite moments from March Madness past and present. Plus, how many college basketball players can Sean name?Check out a few great moments we mention, including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmcOo-bGJp0" rel="nofollow">Ron Hunter falling off a stool</a>, Texas A&amp;M’s impressive <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNGmD6FcQdY" rel="nofollow">late-game comeback</a> against Northern Iowa, and this beautiful video of the broadcast team calling <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xMU4Qo0LI" rel="nofollow">this bananas Furman play against Virginia</a>.  Do you have a favorite March Madness moment? Let us know on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, or drop us a review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>.

Sports R Dumb has hit 100 episodes! We're celebrating by sharing our favorite March Madness moments and watching the Selection Show.

Celebrating 100 Dumb Episodes with an NCAA Tournament Extravaganza!

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Sean and Joey both play in recreational sports leagues, and they&#39;re not entirely sure why. From expensive price tags to poor court and field conditions to people who take things way too seriously, it seems like a recipe for disaster. Perhaps you feel the same about your rec league.These rec leagues also take over locations that would otherwise have fun, friendly pickup games, preventing people from enjoying themselves. Stop pricing out these folks, rec leagues!In the meantime, be a delight and follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or give us a kind review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>.

We regularly play in rec leagues for different sports. After this episode...we really wonder why.

Sports Rec Leagues R Expensively Dumb

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We&#39;re all about some quality trash talking here, but when it&#39;s your whole personality? Oof, it&#39;s not a good look. And there are too many people out there hating.You&#39;ve got plenty of good stuff going on in your life. Don&#39;t spend so much time putting down others. Instead, LIFT THEM UP.Speaking of lifting others up, why not lift up your phone and give the show a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or drop a five-star review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>? Thank you for the support!

If all someone knows about you is how much you hate another team, it's probably time to get a new hobby.

People Whose Entire Identity Is Hating Other Teams R Unpleasantly Dumb

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We&#39;ve seen multiple players get injured across men&#39;s and women&#39;s college basketball as home crowds storm the court after a victory. Why is it so hard to keep opposing players safe?Plus, analysts making bold predictions with no consequences, live fan gimmicks during hockey games, and this delightful scene from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmUYpgptBtY" rel="nofollow">Parks and Rec</a>.Give us a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> or a nice review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>. You rock!

Crazed students storm the court, and players get hurt. Surely there's a better way to show your fandom, right?

Chaotic Court Storms R Hive Mind Dumb

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Another NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone, and once again, there was plenty of dumb mixed in with the good.We&#39;re diving into some of the worst moments, from Micah Parsons caring way too much about the Celebrity Game to Kenny Smith quickly sapping the joy out of a historic three-point contest between Sabrina Ionescu and Stephen Curry.And, as promised, here&#39;s Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic <a href="https://x.com/BasketNews_com/status/1759666048251351250?s=20" rel="nofollow">being very cute together</a> on the court.

As the NBA heads into the second half of the season, we bid adieu to a weird All-Star weekend.

Dumb Moments from NBA All-Star Weekend

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What a thrilling Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. We’re giving an overview of it all. Top moments from the game! The best (and worst) commercials! That halftime show with roller skates!Plus, the first time Sean cried while watching sports, brutally sobering flag football moments, what constitutes a game-winner in basketball, and Sean’s poor stomach during the Super Bowl party.Want even more good stuff? Follow <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Sports R Dumb on Instagram</a>.

A lot of things happened in Super Bowl 58. What was the most notable?

Dumb Super Bowl Observations

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Joey recently had a pickup basketball experience where one player kept calling fouls. Like…on every play. We don’t have time for that! And why is it so easy to lose track of the score when you’re only counting by 1s and 2s? One other PSA: If you’re wearing something sharp while playing a sport, PLEASE reconsider. We all have other things to do afterwards.Plus, the absurd ticket prices for the Super Bowl, and we start prepping for our 100th episode extravaganza. We welcome your input, too! Feel free to message us <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">@sportsrdumb on Instagram</a> or give us a shout on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/josephcurrency" rel="nofollow">@josephcurrency</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/seanyboy_05" rel="nofollow">@seanyboy_05</a>.

If you take away anything from this episode, it's this: Arguing and calling too many fouls during casual pickup sports games simply isn't worth the trouble.

Over-Officiating Sports During Pickup Games Is Whistle-Blowing Dumb

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In the time it took to read the title of this episode, another NBA player just scored at least 60 points. Rather than celebrating these impressive achievements, many fans are waxing poetic about the good ol&#39; days, back when defense MEANT something, you know? And that&#39;s pretty dumb. It&#39;s still very hard to score many baskets in a game.Plus, that Peyton Manning and Emmitt Smith Bud Light commercial, coach firings and bats flying on the court, and Sean learns about a new NBA player with a cool nickname and an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Thompson_(basketball)" rel="nofollow">even cooler Wikipedia photo</a>. Got an idea for a future dumb topic? Send it to us at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">@sportsrdumb on Instagram</a>!

When an NBA player scores a lot of points in a game, fans are quick to theorize that it's because there's no defense at all. And that's pretty dumb!

Complaints About Defense During Historical Scoring Outbursts R Missing the Point Dumb

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If you spend any time on social media, you&#39;ll likely come across a &#34;breaking news&#34; post from the sports world. Yet when you read the story, it&#39;s about something that could happen. There&#39;s no news to be found! That&#39;s pretty dumb, isn&#39;t it?Plus, the demise of Sports Illustrated, unfortunate seatmates on airplanes, and the evolution of Super Bowl commercials, including a personal favorite starring <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Ec4UaRf90" rel="nofollow">Anna Kendrick</a>.Did you know Joey also has a fun fact newsletter? Learn a little more about the world (in very un-breaking news fashion) with <a href="https://funfactfriyay.com/" rel="nofollow">Fun Fact Friyay</a>.And thank you to Goodpods for naming Sports R Dumb one of its <a href="https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/news/sports-news?indie=false&period=alltime#29555866" rel="nofollow">top Sports News podcasts</a>!

Let's dive into breaking news when nothing has happened, Super Bowl commercials, airplane seatmates, and the sad demise of Sports Illustrated.

Unnecessary Breaking News Updates R Urgently Dumb

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Hope springs eternal, but as sports fans know, it typically lets you down. And Sean&#39;s Dallas Cowboys let him down in a BIG way. How silly that we fall for this trick every single season when only one team can end as the champion.We also cover Chicago Bulls fans booing former GM Jerry Krause, complete with Stacey King&#39;s <a href="https://youtu.be/uxAIBal2P08?si=PJ3UPRoYXqRG-mYJ&t=23" rel="nofollow">angry Nationwide ad read</a> and critique of the fans.Plus, Joey tried his hand at pickup basketball, and despite a blister on his pinky toe, he emerged relatively intact! And a new show featuring Rob Lowe that&#39;s surprisingly entertaining.P.S. Digging what you hear? Follow the show on <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> for more goodies.

Every postseason, fans of several teams get their hopes up. And every postseason, all but one set of fans are disappointed.

Playoff Hopes R Eternally Dumb

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We took a couple of weeks off and it was CHAOS in the sports world. Luckily, we’re covering all the good stuff.Here’s a taste: Sean’s experience watching Texas against Washington at the Sugar Bowl, the last play of the Cowboys/Lions game, the last play of the Alabama game, the NFL playing games on Christmas to ruin the NBA’s joy, David Tepper throwing drinks at opposing fans, Jameis Winston and the Saints’ victory formation kneel down turned touchdown, and Aaron Rodgers saying…well, anything, really.If it was dumb and it happened over the past two weeks, we’re discussing it. And you should make sure to leave a review on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3?si=432b4815f9cc4b15" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/sports-r-dumb-202372" rel="nofollow">Goodpods</a>! That’s both a lovely thing to do and helps the show. You rock, and happy 2024!P.S. Here’s the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6YYDDsNreY" rel="nofollow">wacky Caron Butler video</a>. Cheers to fake handshakes that become two points!

A lot has happened over the past two weeks in sports. Let's highlight the dumbest stuff!

The Last Two Weeks of Sports R Jam-Packed Dumb

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It&#39;s that time of year to be making holiday lists, and we&#39;ve got TWO great lists for you.First, we&#39;re going over our 2023 Naughty List to folks who really haven&#39;t made the sports world a better place. Then, it&#39;s our New Year&#39;s resolutions that we absolutely will stick to in 2024. Plus, putting out cookies for Santa, sending risque photos on airplanes, and is Sean finally done with fantasy football? And let&#39;s all take a moment to admire the original <a href="https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Detroit-Pistons-Logo-history.jpg" rel="nofollow">Detroit Pistons logo</a>. This is our last episode of the year, but head over to Instagram to follow <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Sports R Dumb</a> for more holiday shenanigans. See you in 2024!

We're wrapping up 2023 in style! Check out our Sports Naughty List and join us in our New Year's resolutions.

A Dumb Naughty List and Equally Dumb New Year's Resolutions

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LSU&#39;s Jayden Daniels won this year&#39;s Heisman Trophy. All of the contenders for the award were quarterbacks, and the same seems to be true of the NFL. Do the other positions not matter at all?Plus, we&#39;re diving into Patrick Mahomes being very upset over an official&#39;s call, the NBA in-season tournament, and a sports cliche about when certain sports leagues are at their best.Are you a fan of the show? You&#39;d be super cool (even more than you usually are, you cool cat) if you leave us a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-r-dumb/id1614525956" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5863SYclBsjlQrpENw4iu3?si=fb9a513cff9748ac" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>!

Quarterbacks receiving preferential treatment for awards, complaining about ticky tack calls, and the NBA Cup. This episode's got it all!

Choosing Only Quarterbacks as MVP or Heisman Candidates Is Constrainingly Dumb

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Sean is thrilled because his Texas Longhorns are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State fans are less than thrilled after their team finished an undefeated season and won&#39;t be included in the festivities.Basic math suggests picking from five power conferences to select four teams to represent the nation&#39;s best will lead to controversy. Good thing next year will have more teams in the playoff, and surely there won&#39;t be any arguments in 2024, right?Plus, a peek inside Joey&#39;s Europe trip, fake movie villains, and why everyone likes to blame officials for things.P.S. Don&#39;t be afraid to follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsrdumb" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>!

Inside the selections from the College Football Playoff, how Georgia and Florida State can fight back, and a brief trip to Europe.

The College Football Playoff Rankings R Unfairly Dumb

Sean and Joey love sports, but they realize there are a lot of dumb elements within our favorite games. And each week, they'll break down one of those dumb things in this tidy, bite-sized podcast. 

Drop by to hear Sean lament over the stupidity of a certain aspect in sports—basketball, football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse—nothing is off-limits. If there's something dumb to talk about, you better believe we'll hit it. 

We're also covering some pointless tweets, overused sports cliches, and general news that...well, doesn't need to be news. 

And we love to hear from you! Give Sean or Joey (or both) a shout with your favorite dumb things.