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Episode 412: Posting the Evidence

Matt Crone February 21, 2025

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This week on The Underdog:

 

  • Introduction

    • 00:00:36 – 00:01:09
      • Matt complains about the cold weather and his desire to play golf.

    Messi’s Coldest Game & Celsius vs. Fahrenheit Debate

    • 00:01:31 – 02:21
      • Discussion about Lionel Messi playing in his coldest game ever.
      • Chris and Matt humorously debate the Celsius-to-Fahrenheit conversion.
      • Suggest that “Absolute Zero” sounds like a new energy drink.

    LeVar Ball’s Medical Emergency & LiAngelo Ball’s Music Career

    • 03:17 – 07:42
      • LeVar Ball had his foot amputated due to medical complications.
      • Discussion on how well he is handling the situation.
      • LiAngelo Ball’s rap song, “Tweaker,” gets analyzed.
      • They wonder if he has any other songs or if he is performing the same track repeatedly.

    Angel Reese’s McDonald’s Deal & Kevin Love’s Brutal Social Media Post

    • 07:42 – 10:02
      • Angel Reese lands a major McDonald’s endorsement deal.
      • Kevin Love mocks Reese’s ambitious goals in a viral tweet.

    LeBron James’ All-Star Game Drama & NBA Conspiracies

    • 11:05 – 15:48
      • LeBron skipped the All-Star Game citing an ankle injury but still posed for the team photo in street clothes.
      • Discussion on the “International Hoops League” rumor, where LeBron is supposedly starting a new basketball league.
      • Chris explains the NBA’s new All-Star format, featuring Kevin Hart as an in-game emcee.
      • Many players were reportedly angry at Kevin Hart for trashing them mid-game, especially Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who launched a new sneaker during the event.

    Fixing the NBA Dunk Contest & Mac McClung’s Dominance

    • 19:06 – 22:40
      • Mac McClung wins his third straight dunk contest.
      • Kevin Love’s viral comment: “McClung has now won three straight dunk contests during Black History Month.”
      • Chris and Matt suggest the only way to revive the dunk contest is to offer a $1 million prize for beating McClung.

    Chilean Burglars Steal from NBA & NFL Players

    • 23:39 – 24:57
      • A Chilean crime ring targeted Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Bobby Portis, breaking into their homes during games.
      • The burglars got caught by posting pictures of the stolen items on social media.
      • Matt jokes about how incredibly dumb it was to post their crimes online.

    ChiefsAholic Documentary Discussion

    • 25:43 – 27:47
      • Chris and Matt discuss the ChiefsAholic documentary.
      • Matt criticizes how it initially painted him as a folk hero, despite him robbing banks.
      • The Chiefs fanbase’s weird loyalty to ChiefsAholic, even after his crimes, is baffling.

    Pop Culture & TV Discussion

    • 27:47 – 30:06
      • Chris and Matt review Netflix’s American Primeval series.
      • Discussion about Betty Gilpin’s rising Hollywood career.
      • Chris recommends other recent TV shows and movies.

    Video Games Talk: PGA TOUR 2K25 & Call of Duty Zombies

    • 31:08 – 36:55
      • Matt pre-ordered PGA TOUR 2K25 for $105, just to play it early.
      • Chris reminisces about the Tiger Woods golf games from the early 2000s.
      • Chris has been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies mode, struggling to finish a match via helicopter extraction (exfill).

    Chris’ Madden & Matt’s College Football Career Mode

    • 37:15 – 38:50
      • Chris played Madden for a quick football fix.
      • Matt created a middle linebacker in College Football 25, playing for Indiana.
      • He jokes that he has only made one tackle but is 2-0.

    Cold Weather & Final Thoughts

    • 39:00 – End
      • Chris and Matt discuss how North Carolina handles snow poorly.
      • Chris jokes that local schools close even when barely any snow is on the ground.

 

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