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Episode 425: I Hate That Guy

Matt Crone June 19, 2025

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This week on The Underdog:

 

[00:00–01:26]
Chris is recovering from an illness, joking that he now has an “NPR voice.” Matt is in good spirits, and the two poke fun at podcast ad clichés.

[01:27–03:12] Shoes & Kobe Vault Discussion
They discuss Nike’s “Kobe Vault” experience, debating whether it’s a history archive or hinting at future sneaker drops. Chris finds it confusing and wonders if the visuals (vault doors) imply future sales.

[03:13–04:13] Sneaker Access Frustrations
They critique the difficulty of purchasing hyped shoes due to bots and exclusivity.

[04:14–07:30] Nike’s Translucent Air Force 1s
Matt brings up Nike’s new see-through Air Force 1s, which he finds horrifying. Chris jokes they’re perfect for foot fetishists. They both bash the look, although Chris admits a YouTube custom version was slightly better.

[07:31–08:31] Kobe-Themed Air Force 1s
The hosts discuss Kobe-branded Air Force 1s, calling most of them uninspired and money grabs, except for a few standout designs.

[08:32–10:00] Summer Sneaker Plans
Matt shares his plan to wear out his UNC Jordan 1 Lows before picking up red and white ones in the fall. They chat about casual sneaker style.

[10:01–11:36] Church Luncheon & Garage Beer
Matt attended a church luncheon with dollar beers and Garage Beers—Jason Kelce’s brand. He doesn’t love the beer but finds the concept amusing.

[11:37–12:59] Jason Kelce Tattoo & Survivor Fatigue
They talk about a bad Jason Kelce tattoo someone got, and Chris admits he’s lost interest in Survivor. They also discuss shows they watched during Chris’s Ireland trip, including Nate Bargatze specials and Conan O’Brien content.

[13:00–15:10] Show Reviews: ‘Stick’ and Apple TV Content
Matt gives a negative review of Stick, citing a frustrating child character and unrealistic story beats.

[15:11–20:00] Ireland Trip Recap
Chris shares stories from his Ireland vacation—beautiful Airbnb, fireworks, kind hosts, and mediocre WiFi. He mentions missing some local protests.

[20:01–23:30] Garage Door Disaster
Right before the trip, Chris accidentally crashed into his garage door.

[23:31–25:30] Dingle, Ireland Praise & Delivery Woes
Chris raves about the stunning beauty of Dingle and Inch Beach but critiques Ireland’s lack of food delivery options.

[25:31–27:19] Calorie Counts & Coca-Cola Crisis
Matt shares how a 500-calorie Coke from Wawa made him dump it out. They discuss how seeing calorie counts on menus is both helpful and demoralizing.

[27:20–29:39] Coffee Preferences
Chris and Matt talk about black coffee, with Chris struggling to enjoy the bitterness. Matt recommends iced black coffee and Coke Zero alternatives.

[29:40–31:00] NBA Draft Drama – Ace Bailey Cancels Workout
News breaks that Ace Bailey canceled his 76ers workout after not receiving a promise. This makes VJ Edgecombe the favorite to go 3rd. They discuss Bailey’s questionable representation.

[31:01–33:38] Draft Fit & Trade Rumors
Chris questions the Edgecombe fit with the Sixers given their guard-heavy roster. They also discuss trade rumors involving Paul George, Lauri Markkanen, and the Utah Jazz, who hold pick 5.

[33:39–35:20] Utah Jazz Jerseys
Matt praises Utah’s return to snow-capped mountain jerseys and bashes their prior yellow/black designs.

[35:21–36:20] NBA Finals & Tyrese Haliburton Injury
They briefly discuss Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton’s calf injury, and the possibility of TJ McConnell stepping in.

[36:21–39:00] TV Talk – Reacher & More
The guys start Jack Reacher and reminisce about actor Alan Ritchson’s past roles (Blue Mountain State, Hunger Games). They joke about obscure references tying characters together.

[39:01–40:14] Streaming Dates – Peacemaker & Slow Horses
Peacemaker season 2 is finally dated (Aug 21, 2025), and Chris looks forward to Slow Horses season 6 in September.

[40:15–41:10] NBA Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
They joke about the NBA Finals being “over” and congratulate OKC and Edgecombe prematurely.

[41:11–45:00] Flyers Nostalgia & Signed Jerseys
Matt and Chris reminisce about the Flyers’ glory days. Matt flips a signed Brian Propp jersey for a great profit. Chris mentions wanting signed jerseys of Paul Mullen and Jordan Mailata.

[45:01–47:00] Collectibles & Signatures
They talk about collecting memorabilia, framed posters, and favorite signed items, including a Martian book signed by Andy Weir and Mythbusters blueprints.

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