The Sports R Dumb boys took a weekend trip to Denver and fit in quite a few sports-related activities. We're covering the Rockies starting a win streak thanks to our presence, a preseason Broncos game, visiting Ball Arena (home of the Nuggets and Avalanche), and getting our gaming action on at an arcade, complete with skeeball and pop-a-shot. We're also welcoming back an old segment with a classic sports cliche. What a robust time!

The NFL is BACK, baby! And neither one of us are ready for it. Sean, being the football sicko that he is, has made a classic "Top 5" list of what he's not looking forward to this NFL season, from gambling ads everywhere to instant replay reviews for the dumbest things.

Plus, we're exploring the reboot of King of the Hill, a classic arcade game with heavy product placement, and whether Tom Brady's career would have turned out the way it did if not for the Tuck Rule.

Sean isn't ready for football season quite yet, but he's not letting that stop him from watching the Netflix documentary series Quarterback and Receiver.

See who he'd most like to hang out with between Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins, and Jared Goff. Which of the receivers would he be most frightened to encounter? Who has the most supportive family? Which receiver has a Taco Bell in his home? There's lots to unpack here, and we're making it happen!

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Sean plays in a hockey league with multiple divisions based on talent level, yet he had to encounter one team who signed up for a league far below their skill level. Is there really any enjoyment out of demolishing someone THAT badly in a sporting event?

Plus, we're sharing some of our favorite school projects from high school, discussing the tire on fire flight debacle, and Sean wonders what if Nelson Cruz had caught that fly ball during Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.

Links from this episode:

That Gotye Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY4xE9rAY8k

Marcell Ozuna's misguided catch:

Joey is thriving, but Sean is barely hanging on thanks to a bug that has conquered him. Nevertheless, we're powering through.

Joey recaps his visit to Frisco, Texas, known as Sports City USA—and wouldn't you know it, it has a bunch of fun video game stuff, too! We're waxing nostalgic about The Oregon Trail and Pokemon Stadium.

Plus, the introduction of a new Sean segment! What a time. And here's that Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers dressed as cowboys: https://www.mlb.com/cut4/this-photo-of-adrian-beltre-dressed-as-a-texan-belongs-in-an-art-museum-c2497061

When Sean and Joey were kids, there seemed to be no shortage of funky batting stances. Tony Batista. Jeff Bagwell. Craig Counsell. Chuck Knoblauch. Kevin Youkilis. Those seem to largely be a relic of the past. Are we just getting older? Do we simply not care as much? Am I so out of touch? Probably yes to all three. Shout out to Sports R Dumb listener Chris for the topic suggestion!

Sean also tries to accurately predict World Series participants from the past decade or so, with only modest success. Sounds about right.

Peek at some links below:

Batting Stance Guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m0cyvfvMK0

Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FJ4_Pn8YyA

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Right after a season ends, shows, writers, and fans will start creating their "way too early" lists for the next year. This is often before any transfers, drafts, or free agency periods take place. So, you know, no team is going to look like it does now. How silly!

Plus, we dissect what we'd do with the Stanley Cup if we won an NHL title and got to parade the cup around town. The creativity is quite impressive, if we do say so ourselves.

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There have been a lot of fights in the WNBA lately. Caitlin Clark is involved in a handful of them, largely because the entire league seems to dislike her. Yet some of the reactions and coverage of these fights is very holier than thou.

Plus, Joey had the most active vacation one could possibly indulge in, with kayaking, golfing, surfing, and yoga on the beach in Port Aransas. And then he went to Chicago and watched the White Sox win a 1-0 game with nary a single giveaway. But he did get to see a play at the plate and a catcher throw a runner out at third after a strikeout, so that’s something.

Also, apologies for the audio on this one. Joey accidentally recorded on his computer mic instead of his high-quality mic. WHOOPS. Good to know we still make mistakes even after multiple years of doing this podcast.

Finally, here's Fergie’s rendition of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMA2iF6RuXk