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468: The $30,000 Trophy and the $3 Jersey

Matt Crone May 15, 2026

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This week on The Underdog:

 

0:25 – Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone open the show with programming notes before diving into comedy bits about solo podcasting, social media trends, Walton Goggins’ glasses, and strange celebrity merchandise.

3:27 – Ted Lasso discussion covers the newly announced continuation of the series, the women’s team storyline, Roy Kent and Nate’s arcs, returning characters, and expectations for the show’s future.

5:20 – UK Celebrity Traitors conversation includes Nick Mohammed’s appearance, comparisons between the UK and US celebrity casts, and thoughts on stars like Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, and James Blunt joining the series.

7:50 – Scrubs revival reactions lead into Philadelphia sports talk, with the hosts discussing playoff disappointment for the Flyers and 76ers, playoff overtime drama, and the emotional highs and lows of postseason hockey.

9:24 – 76ers offseason analysis focuses on Daryl Morey’s departure, Bob Myers potentially taking over basketball operations, roster uncertainty, and concerns about Philadelphia’s long-term direction.

11:00 – Phillies and Red Sox discussion includes Brandon Marsh leading MLB in batting average, Kyle Schwarber’s home run pace, Don Mattingly’s impact, Fenway Park experiences, and Phillies betting odds from oddsmakers.

14:50 – Shohei Ohtani’s dominance sparks debate over whether the Dodgers should continue letting him pitch given injury risks and his importance at the plate.

15:17 – Podcasting preparation and interview strategies are discussed, including Chris reflecting on earlier podcast habits, over-preparing for interviews, and how conversational formats improved his shows.

16:33 – NBA and NHL playoff conversation covers fading interest after Philadelphia eliminations, Donovan Mitchell rumors, James Harden on the Cavaliers, and speculation about offseason changes around the league.

17:50 – Sneakers, Stranger Things Foamposites, closet design, moving stories, wardrobe boxes, and home storage lead into a long-running comedy segment about moving logistics and household organization.

22:25 – Wrestling nostalgia segment features WWE casket matches, The Undertaker, Mick Foley, dangerous hardcore match types, wrestling documentaries, and the physical toll wrestling takes on performers.

28:25 – LED lighting technology and smart home upgrades transition into Chris sharing stories about installing a luxury bidet, unexpected home repair costs, smart bathroom features, and “poop room” designations.

36:20 – PGA Championship preview examines the history of the Wanamaker Trophy, golf betting odds from oddsmakers, Matt’s visit to Aronimink, merchandise tents, practice-round experiences, and the tournament atmosphere.

44:30 – Golf betting and player analysis close the episode with discussion of Tommy Fleetwood, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golf uncertainty, Victor Hovland as Chris’ pick, and reflections on enjoying golf without pretending to be an expert.

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