Discover some of the strangest, obscure or downright silly rules in sports that have you asking “is that a dumb rule?” Listen in on the conversations between two sports enthusiasts wanting to answer this question. Some rules you already know, others are the industry’s best-kept secrets. Find out what they are, the history behind them, and judge for yourself if it’s a dumb rule or not!

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Soccer is one of the oldest sports in the world - and as such, has a long and rich history of terms to go along with it. Tune in to discover the meaning behind these terms and anything else you may hear on the soccer pitch!

Discover some of the strangest, obscure or downright silly rules in sports.

Soccer is one of the oldest sports in the world - and as such, has a long and rich history of terms to go along with it.  Tune in to discover the meaning behind these terms and anything else you may hear on the soccer pitch!

Special Edition 49: The History of Terms in Soccer

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Baseball is rich with terms and sayings. Some of them make a lot of sense, while others leave you scratching your head! Find out the history behind these popular baseball terms, some of which go way back to the beginning!

Baseball is rich with terms and sayings.  Some of them make a lot of sense, while others leave you scratching your head!  Find out the history behind these popular baseball terms, some of which go way back to the beginning!

Special Edition 48: The History of Terms in Baseball

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Where do they come up with these baseball nicknames? Some are, well, really good while others .. could be better? Tune in to find out the history of each nickname all 30 MLB teams!

Where do they come up with these baseball nicknames?  Some are, well, really good while others .. could be better?  Tune in to find out the history of each nickname all 30 MLB teams!

Special Edition 47: MLB Team Nicknames

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What determines the playoff format in Major League Baseball? What is the best way to balance the lengthy regular season success with a hot streak at the end? Tune in to get Greg&#39;s take on this flawed system and what we can do to fix it!

What determines the playoff format in Major League Baseball?  What is the best way to balance the lengthy regular season success with a hot streak at the end?   Tune in to get Greg's take on this flawed system and what we can do to fix it!

Special Edition 46: MLB Playoff Format Discussion

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We all love nicknames -especially in sports. Some players are only known for their nickname! Tune in to hear the top 100 nicknames in sports and the history behind each one.

We all love nicknames -especially in sports. Some players are only known for their nickname!  Tune in to hear the top 100 nicknames in sports and the history behind each one.

Special Edition 45: Best Nicknames in Sports History

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Some people may think basketball rules are the same at any level .. think again! Tune in for these unique and misunderstood rules of High School basketball.

Some people may think basketball rules are the same at any level .. think again!  Tune in for these unique and misunderstood rules of High School basketball.

Special Edition 44: 23 Most Misunderstood rules in High School basketball

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The sport of Hockey is rich in tradition and well, records. Focusing on the NHL, tune in to learn about these records that will probably never be broken!

The sport of Hockey is rich in tradition and well, records.  Focusing on the NHL, tune in to learn about these records that will probably never be broken!

Special Edition 43: Hockey's Most Unbreakable Records

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How do you pick the top 50 players of all time in a sport? With the way the game changes over time, it isn&#39;t easy! Tune in and find out who Ben thinks are the top 50 players of all time, and if you agree or not!

How do you pick the top 50 players of all time in a sport?  With the way the game changes over time, it isn't easy!  Tune in and find out who Ben thinks are the top 50 players of all time, and if you agree or not!

Special Edition 42:  Basketball's Top-50 Players of All Time

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What exactly constitutes roughing the passer? Why is calling this penalty such a hard call to get right? Tune in and see if you agree... or not!

What exactly constitutes roughing the passer?  Why is calling this penalty such a hard call to get right?  Tune in and see if you agree... or not!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 73: The Roughing the Passer Rule

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Touted as possibly the greatest NCAA Men&#39;s Basketball game of all time, the 1992 Duke vs. Kentucky game is one for the memory books. Tune in and take a trip down memory lane as Greg and Ben recap this epic match-up!

Touted as possibly the greatest NCAA Men's Basketball game of all time, the 1992 Duke vs. Kentucky game is one for the memory books.  Tune in and take a trip down memory lane as Greg and Ben recap this epic match-up!

Moment's Series - Episode 03 - 1992 NCAA Elite Eight: Duke vs. Kentucky

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What happens if you lose your helmet? Find out what this new rule is all about and if you think this is something that should stay or go!

What happens if you lose your helmet?  Find out what this new rule is all about and if you think this is something that should stay or go!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 70: Hockey - The Helmet Rule

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The 2023-2024 NBA season is upon us! Tune in to hear Ben&#39;s predictions and what he thinks of the new rookie class as well as which teams are on the incline and which are on the decline.

The 2023-2024 NBA season is upon us!  Tune in to hear Ben's predictions and what he thinks of the new rookie class as well as which teams are on the incline and which are on the decline.

Special Edition 41: Ben’s Take on the upcoming NBA Season

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What exactly are the rules around when a QB slides? What if you don&#39;t slide? Find out what this rule is all about.

What exactly are the rules around when a QB slides?  What if you don't slide?  Find out what this rule is all about.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 65: Football - The Kenny Pickett Rule

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Ben puts on his commissioner hat and brings serious game! Find out what changes Commission Siefert makes to the NBA. Are these changes making the game better, worse or just the same. Tune in and find out!

Ben puts on his commissioner hat and brings serious game!  Find out what changes Commission Siefert makes to the NBA.  Are these changes making the game better, worse or just the same.  Tune in and find out!

Commissioner for a Day Series - Episode 04 - NBA

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What happens when a player muffs a punt? Is it always a free-for-all to recover the ball? Find out what the rules are for this always-exciting play!

What happens when a player muffs a punt?  Is it always a free-for-all to recover the ball?  Find out what the rules are for this always-exciting play!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 63: Football - The Muffed Punt Rule

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Ahh - the mighty free throw. What else can be said? I mean, what else can bring any momentum a team may have to a screeching halt in the blink of an eye? Tune in to get Ben&#39;s take on this radical, albeit great idea regarding the free throw.

Ahh - the mighty free throw.  What else can be said?  I mean, what else can bring any momentum a team may have to a screeching halt in the blink of an eye?  Tune in to get Ben's take on this radical, albeit great idea regarding the free throw.

Episode 98: Basketball - The Radical Proposed Rule Change Regarding Free-Throws

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Did you know you can kick the ball twice in a single play? Believe it or not, it is not only a rule, but has happened fairly recently in the NFL! Tune in to check out this bizarre rule and when it&#39;s legal.

Did you know you can kick the ball twice in a single play?  Believe it or not, it is not only a rule, but has happened fairly recently in the NFL!  Tune in to check out this bizarre rule and when it's legal.

REPUBLISHED - Episode 56: Football - The Kicking Twice Rule

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While overtime is almost guaranteed to be exciting, does it have a negative impact on the game? Tune in and see if you agree with this proposed rule change.

While overtime is almost guaranteed to be exciting, does it have a negative impact on the game?  Tune in and see if you agree with this proposed rule change.

Episode 97: Basketball - The Proposed Overtime Rule Change

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The NBA and players association reached an agreement earlier this year .. and boy are there are lot of changes! Tune in to see if you agree with them and if they make the game better or worse.

The NBA and players association reached an agreement earlier this year .. and boy are there are lot of changes!  Tune in to see if you agree with them and if they make the game better or worse.

Special Edition 40: Basketball's New 2023 CBA Agreement

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Find out what this rule is all about, and that it happens way more than you think!

Find out what this rule is all about, and that it happens way more than you think!

REPUBLISHED - Episode 53: Football - The Palpably Unfair Act Rule

Crazy, obscure and downright silly rules that actually exist in sports.

Discover some of the strangest, obscure or downright silly rules in sports that have you asking “is that a dumb rule?” Listen in on the conversations between two sports enthusiasts wanting to answer this question. Some rules you already know, others are the industry’s best-kept secrets. Find out what they are, the history behind them, and judge for yourself if it’s a dumb rule or not!