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Episode 433: Ryder Cup Concerns

Matt Crone August 16, 2025

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This week on The Underdog:

[00:29–02:12] Opening & NCAA 26 Frustrations
Chris and Matt discuss the gloomy weather and Matt’s dissatisfaction with NCAA 26.

[02:13–04:14] Video Game Burnout
Matt laments repetitive gameplay in modern games like Call of Duty. Chris shares his recent zombie mode experience and issues with multiplayer campers.

[04:15–06:44] Best Buy Nostalgia & PS Portal
Chris uses Best Buy rewards to buy a PlayStation Portal and gets back into FC 25. They joke about how sad Best Buy stores have become compared to their youth.

[06:45–08:46] FC 25 & Portable Gaming Appeal
They talk about the ease of playing FC 25 on handheld devices like the Switch or Portal, making gaming more convenient around family life.

[08:47–10:29] Gaming Frustrations & Network Fixes
Matt rants about his NCAA gameplay struggles (18 interceptions). Chris explains Wi-Fi band adjustments that improved his Portal’s performance.

[10:30–12:03] Exploring Concord, NC
Chris discusses hosting guests in Concord, North Carolina, and notes the lack of local attractions. They reflect on how much more entertaining Ohio was.

[12:04–15:28] Ryder Cup Concerns & Golf Odds
Chris opens sportsbook odds and they debate Team USA’s Ryder Cup outlook. Matt predicts a dominant win for Europe and questions Team USA’s talent depth.

[15:29–18:53] Team USA vs. Europe Analysis
They review world golf rankings, discuss missing big names, and analyze potential team compositions. Matt criticizes picks like J.J. Spaun and Harris English.

[18:54–21:36] Golf Politics & Picks
They explore Ryder Cup selection rules, DeChambeau’s eligibility, and past captain picks. Chris asks if Scheffler is the world’s best—Matt agrees.

[21:37–23:38] Tour Championship Format Changes
They discuss the controversial scoring format (starting at -10) and how it gives huge advantages. Matt confirms it’s being phased out.

[23:39–25:36] Tour Championship Score Inflation
Chris and Matt are stunned by inflated scores like Scheffler’s -30 and debate how unfair the structure is for underdogs in the tournament.

[25:37–27:59] The Traitors Season Talk
Chris confirms he’s caught up on all three seasons of The Traitors. They debate players like Danielle and Carolyn and praise the show’s format and drama.

[28:00–30:11] S3 Recap & Spoilers
They discuss Dylan’s poor alliances, Danielle’s overacting, and Carolyn’s charisma. Chris vents about Natalie/Danielle’s gameplay and Reddit overrating them.

[30:12–32:32] Season 4 Cast Predictions
Chris reads the full cast for season 4 of The Traitors, and Matt offers early predictions, targeting Mark Ballas and Michael Rapaport as early exits.

[32:33–35:17] Traitors Legacy & Returnees
They wonder if Kate will return again and reflect on the Bachelor contestants’ success on the show. Matt mentions Ron Funchess as one to watch.

[35:18–37:23] Eagles vs Browns Preview
Chris previews the Eagles’ preseason game vs. the Browns, noting they’re 5.5-point favorites at the sportsbook. Matt doubts Deshaun Watson’s NFL future.

[37:24–40:00] QB Talk & Madden Ratings
They discuss Shadur Sanders’ injury and QB depth. Chris roasts Madden’s ratings, sharing how Tanner McKee was rated five points lower than Kyle McCord.

[40:01–END] Tanner McKee’s Potential
Matt and Chris talk up McKee’s future. Chris compares him to Nick Foles and says he’s poised to be a long-time NFL backup or spot starter.

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