Pardon My Take
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<p><p>On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back. *Pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now* PMT.</p></p><br /><p>You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit <a href="https://barstool.link/pardon-my-take">barstool.link/pardon-my-take</a></p>
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20 episodesTony Romo, Conor McGregor Blows Out His Knee, The World Cup Is All Blue Bloods + Mt Rushmore Of Guys You Want To See Ride A Horse
UFC 329 was a major flop after Conor McGregor blew out his knee in record speed and Paddy the Baddy is back (00:00:00-00:12:53). We talk World Cup and its the best 4 teams in the semis as people are mad about red cards and it may finally be coming home for England (00:12:53-00:24:24). We talk some national sports podcast topics, Madden 99 leaked, Wimbledon and more (00:24:24-00:38:41). Who's back of the week including guys getting trucked by Bisons, Big Cat getting his big check at Wrigley, and our guy Mardy Fish wins the American Century Championship (00:38:41-00:59:06). Tony Romo joins the show to talk football, his career, the Wisconsin Dells, his famous Pizza Hut hat, the noises he makes on the broadcast, favorite interceptions and more (00:59:06-02:07:47). We finish with the Mt Rushmore of guys wed want to see ride a horse.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, Mt Rushmore Of Food Duos, LeBron Is Definitely A Cav Again, World Cup + Fyre Fest
Chill week finale, and France marches on. We talk about the fall out for Pulisic and USMNT (00:00:00-00:09:27). LeBron thinks we’re stupid flirting with other teams but he’s a Cav (00:09:27-00:15:18). We talk other national sports podcast topics (00:09:27-00:29:55). Mt Rushmore of Food Duos (00:29:55-00:47:53). Larry Fitzgerald joins the show to talk about his Hall of Fame career, being the best ball boy ever, a bet with Big Cat on ND vs Wisconsin and tons more (00:47:53-01:33:20). We finish with Fyre Fest of the weekYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Matthew And Brady Tkachuk, Taylor Twellman Talking World Cup, USMNT Sucks At Soccer Again + Mt Rushmore of Aquatic Animals
We’re live from Tahoe and we suck at soccer again. We recap the embarrassing loss to Belgium on Monday night and Hank gets his shine after USMNT takes a step back (00:00:00-00:32:33). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Messi and Argentina survive. Zac didn’t get into streamer school and more national sports podcast topics (00:32:33-00:59:42). Mt Rushmore of aquatic animals (00:59:42-01:16:34). Brady and Matthew Tkachuk join the show live from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe to talk about becoming teammates in Florida, how Matthew will initiate Brady, last time they fought, will they guarantee another cup and more (01:16:34-01:53:55). Taylor Twellman joins the show to talk World Cup, the problem with USMNT, VAR issues and tons more (01:53:55-02:37:17). We finish with guys on chillYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
NBA Free Agency With Brian Windhorst, World Cup, Balogun's Red Card Suspended And People Are Big Mad At The US, Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce Wedding + Mt Rushmore Of Weapons
The World Cup has been incredible and Balogun's red card has been suspended and he's ready to play against Belgium. The world is mad at the US but we don't care, we do the talking on the pitch. We talk about the incredible World Cup games including Mexico vs England, Argentina vs Cape Verde, And Croatia vs Portugal (00:00:00-00:37:52). Who's back of the week including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially married. Dudes are back as Joey Chestnut wins again and the English fan sitting at a pub for 2 weeks as his entire family thinks he's dead (00:37:52-00:55:01). Mt Rushmore of weapons (00:55:01-01:21:34). Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk NBA Free Agency, defend his Trae Young take vs PFT, where will Lebron go next, the Jaylen Brown trade still not making much sense and more (01:21:34-02:23:52). We finish with lottery ballYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons
Before we get to Dungeons and Dragons Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Sixers and we give our live reaction while Max and Hank are on an island full of Max’s family/friends for his wedding. PFT went to the USMNT win last night (00:00:00-00:45:27). Then we’re back with Timm Woods and the return of Dungeons and DragonsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft
Lebron has told the Lakers he doesn't work there anymore and is now a free agent. We talk about how much of a bummer Lebron going to Golden State would be plus Kawhi back to the Raptors (00:00:00-00:26:20). USMNT has a must win on Wednesday and we talk about how awesome the World Cup has been plus FreddyLA7 has been bullied offline (00:26:20-00:49:47). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Caitlin Clark update, Josh Naylor might be a psycho, Malik Beasley and more (00:49:47-01:11:45). John Smoltz joins the show to talk baseball, golf, 90's Braves and tons more (01:11:45-02:00:33). We then do our Dingers only Fantasy baseball draft.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Dave Portnoy, Country Singer Zach Top, World Cup Bracket, Phil Mickelson In One + Mt Rushmore Of American Attractions Foreigners Should See
The World Cup Bracket is out for the knockout stage and we talk about the final games of the Group Stage (00:00:00-00:25:44). Phil Mickelson is in it again, getting kicked out of a couple more clubs. We talk some nationals sports podcast topics (00:25:44-00:40:10). Who's back of the week including Jaylen Brown getting criticized online, someone pooped at a Noah Kahan concert and Messi's free kick may have been rigged (00:40:10-00:58:56). Mt Rushmore of American attractions foreigners should visit (00:58:56-01:25:39). Dave Portnoy joins the show to talk about his new book "Cancel Me If You Can" to talk about Barstool's rise, the BVT sliding doors, Hank almost quitting and a lot more (01:25:39-02:24:03). Zach Top joins us in studio to talk about his rise to country stardom, being an AWL, life on the road, Cal Raleigh and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Caleb Williams, Joel Klatt, USMNT Loses To Turkey, National Sports Podcast Rapid Fire, Mt Rushmore Of Household Appliances + Fyre Fest Of The Week
We start the show live during the last 10 minutes of the USMNT loss to Turkey (00:00:00-00:17:56). We talk Lamelo Ball to the Timberwolves and a rapid fire national sports podcast topics including MLB lockout, Terrion Arnold, Caitlin Clark and more. The USMNT's loses to Turkey and Hank wants to clarify his thoughts on soccer (00:17:56-00:30:16). Mt Rushmore of Household Appliances (00:30:16-00:57:05). Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams joins the show to talk about his offseason, being on the cover of Madden, the incredible 2025 season, getting better for next season and more (00:57:05-01:33:55). Joel Klatt joins the show to talk CFB, voicing the new CFB 27 game, Sorsby, future CFP expansion and more (01:33:55-02:07:58). We finish with fyre fest of the week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
NBA Draft, Giannis To The Heat, Wyndham Clark, USMNT Team Captain Tim Ream + Mt Rushmore Of Hard To Spell Words
The NBA Draft first round happened in Brooklyn on Tuesday night and the picks went about how everyone expected. PFT is all wizzed up even though some are calling the Trae Young contract the worst contract in the NBA. Giannis traded to the Heat and Jaylen Brown is now left in no mans land (00:00:00-00:29:10). Ronaldo has finally entered the 2026 World Cup and claims he's back and more soccer talk (00:29:10-00:38:02). Mt Rushmore of Hard to Spell Words (00:38:02-00:59:36). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Dusty May to the Mavs, Sorsby has nowhere to go and more (00:59:36-01:22:23). Wyndham Clark joins the show to talk about his US Open at Shinnecock, the fans hating him on Sunday, opening up some grape, and a hilarious Baker Mayfield story (01:22:23-01:47:30). USMNT Captain Tim Ream joins the show to talk about the World Cup, the vibe shift with Poch as Head Coach, how far this team can go and more (01:47:30-02:14:55). We finish with guys on chicks.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Max Homa Talking US Open And Wyndham Clark's Big Win, George Kittle, World Cup And The USMNT Is The Best + Mt Rushmore Of Deli Meats
Wyndham Clark wins the US Open at Shinnecock after getting hated on all weekend and we talk about the tournament plus Wyndham's past with locker rooms (00:00:00-00:31:44). We talk World Cup and USMNT is the best ever plus NBA Draft coming up (00:31:44-00:46:39). Who's back of the week including Guy in a bathtub full of beans, Serena Williams and more (00:46:39-01:13:27). Max Homa joins the show to break down the US Open, the crowds hating Wyndham, how he hit the eagle on 16, plus golf etiquette questions (01:13:27-01:52:06). George Kittle joins the show to talk TEU, his rehab from his Achilles, how much he loves football, Brandon Aiyuk and more (01:52:06-02:26:06). We finish with Mt Rushmore of Deli MeatsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week
The Knicks parade took over Manhattan and we recap a wild day with a call to Memes who had the best day ever (00:00:00-00:15:35). Trae Young has opted out. US Open, World Cup and Ronaldo vs Messi (00:15:35-00:41:39). Roger Bennett joins the show to talk about the World Cup, fans around the country, USMNT, Tartan Army and more (00:41:39-01:23:55). Alex Karaban joins the show to talk about the upcoming draft, playing for Dan Hurley, winning 2 titles and more (01:23:55-01:57:43). We finish with a selection of the Mt Rushmore teams and Fyre Fest of the weekYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s
The Knicks hangover from Saturday and Jalen Brunson is making every list right now. PFT has a theory and Giannis maybe a Celtic? (00:00:00-00:31:25) World Cup draws are sweeping the nation (00:31:25-00:40:46). Hot Seat Cool Throne including PCA’s cycle and Mr Bing Bong retiring (00:40:46-00:58:21). Shane Bacon joins the show to break down the US Open at Shinnecock, who can win, why the course is perfect and should we be worried about Scottie (00:58:21-01:35:12). We hosted Kentucky Sports Radio and have our best calls including the best hypothetical ever and an interview with HC Will Stein (01:35:12-02:10:37). We finish with listener FAQ’sYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
The Knicks Win The NBA Title, The Hurricanes Lift The Cup, Zac And Memes Recap Their Game 5 From San Antonio, Mr Bing Bong Jerry O'Connell Surprises Hank In Studio + World Cup
The New York Knicks are NBA Champions. We talk about Saturday night and the Knicks breaking the 53 year title drought. Zac, Memes, and Steven Cheah were in the building Saturday night in San Antonio and recap their trip and experience. Hater Hank weighs in on his final thoughts of the season. What do the Spurs learn from this and is Wemby a villain? (00:00:00-01:03:12) The Carolina Hurricanes win the Cup and the Knights got Bussi'd. We talk World Cup, USMNT dominant win and UFC 250 (01:03:12-01:21:25). Who's back of the week including Jackass and Jacob Misiorowski (01:21:25-01:38:21). Mr Bing Bong Jerry O'Connell joins us in studio to recap the Knicks win and Bing Bong Hank one last time (01:38:21-02:15:47). We then finish with lottery ball and our new crankYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Knicks With The Greatest Comeback Ever, Spencer Hawes Talking Game 5, Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema In Studio, Preseason Mt Rushmore With Hank's Dad + Fyre Fest of The week
The New York Knicks are 1 game away from the NBA Title and we talk about the craziest comeback in NBA Finals history and an unreal night in NYC on Wednesday. Wemby and DeAron Fox falling short, Memes and Zac gearing up for Game 5 in San Antonio and Hater Hank out in full force (00:00:00-00:44:52). We talk Stanley Cup Final and the Knights might have a Carter Hart problem plus World Cup Day 1 (00:44:52-00:58:34). Spencer Hawes joins us in studio to talk about Game 5 which he attended, what the Spurs can do to get back in the series, what a team talks about after a loss like that and more (00:58:34-01:25:37). Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema joins the show to talk football, Chili's and Pig Farming (01:25:37-02:03:51). Preseason Mt Rushmore with Hanks dad as we do the Mt Rushmore of Non Alcoholic drinks plus Fyre Fest of the week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Spurs Make It A Series And The SCF Continues To Rock, World Cup With Rob Stone, Braves 2B Ozzie Albies In Studio Plus FAQ's
The Spurs have won a game and put the pressure back on the Knicks. We talk Game 3, Wemby being dirty, Brunson struggling, purse gate and more. New sponsor Tick Pick comes on and has a surprise for the boys (00:00:00-00:31:59 ). Brendan Sorsby is going to play for now and we've completely lost control in College Sports (00:31:59-00:42:59). Hurricanes tie the series up and the SCF continues to be incredible (00:42:59-01:01:09). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Memes nipple gate on Monday (01:01:09-01:35:49). Rob Stone joins the show to talk World Cup, state of the USMNT, teams that can win the whole thing, Ronaldo's last stand and more (01:35:49-02:16:14). Braves 2B Ozzie Albies joins the show to talk about his career in baseball, his 500+ pet fish, growing up in Curacoa, saving dogs and tons more (02:16:14-03:04:39). We finish with listener submitted FAQ'sYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Brian Windhorst, The Knicks Are 2 Wins Away From A Title, The Stanley Cup Final Has Been Insane + Who's Back Of The Week
The New York Knicks are 2 wins away from an NBA Title and Wemby choked away game 2 and now people are asking if he lacks the clutch gene. We talk NBA Finals and the Knicks being on an all time run (00:00:00-00:24:02). Taylor Swift's seat is up for auction (00:24:02-00:36:49). Stanley Cup Final has been on crack with Vegas winning Game 2 in OT after an insane 2nd and 3rd period. NHL Combine questions are weird and we asking some. Big Cat remembers Stacey King (00:36:49-01:02:57). Who's back of the week including soccer and World Cup Fever (01:02:57-01:18:09). Brian Windhorst joins the show live from the NBA Finals to talk about the Spurs potentially getting back in the series, what makes Wemby so confident, Lebron and Giannis next year, his Mt Rushmore of NBA Finals hes covered and more (01:18:09-02:18:45). We finish with lottery ball machine.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Wyndham Clark, Knicks Take 1-0 Lead, Stanley Cup Final Chaos + Fyre Fest of The Week
The Knicks may never lose a basketball game again as they come back down 14 to take game 1 in San Antonio. We talk about the Finals, Memes and Zac mending their relationship and more (00:00:00-00:32:08). AJ Brown drama finally explained, sort of and Todd Monken has 2 quarterbacks, but you have to guess which 2 (00:32:08-00:51:45). Stanley Cup Final have been incredible through 2 games as the Hurricanes even the series with an Overtime winner. Caleb Williams is the 2026 Madden Cover Athlete and Zac got to ask him a couple questions at the Madden Cover reveal party (00:51:45-01:10:18). Pro Golfer and US Open Champ Wyndham Clark joins the show to talk golf, smashing lockers, opening up grape, and everything else in an awesome interview (01:10:18-01:56:21). We finish with fyre fest of the week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
NBA Finals With Kirk Goldsberry, FSU Head Coach Luke Loucks, Myles Garrett To The Rams + Memes Vs Zac
We start the show with a first as we were forced to play the numbers we had recorded earlier to give some background to the red hot Zac vs Memes fight that went on all day (00:00:00-00:17:46). Myles Garrett traded to the Rams and AJ Brown is a Patriot. NBA Finals picks (00:17:46-00:55:27). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Russ Wilson is now in media and World Cup a week away (00:55:27-01:18:07). Kirk Goldsberry joins the show to talk NBA Finals, how to stop Wemby, what makes him so different, how the Knicks can win and more (01:18:07-01:47:59). FSU Head Basketball Coach Luke Loucks joins us in studio to unveil the FSU banner, talk his incredible rise in coaching, his close relationship with Mike Brown and going to De'Aaron Fox’s honeymoon (01:47:59-02:38:54). We finish with guys on chicksYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Spurs Win Game 7, Knicks and Finals With Mike Breen, SCF With Keith Yandle Plus Who’s Back Of The Week
Spurs take Game 7 and get to the NBA Finals. We talk everything from Saturday night, Wemby’s emotional response, Chet’s no show and more (00:00:00-00:38:26). Champions League final and it seems like the whole world hates Arsenal (00:38:26-00:49:33). Who’s back of the week including Bryson being a weirdo and PCA going tarps off (00:49:33-01:09:01). Mike Breen joins the show to talk NBA Finals, his love for the Knicks and being unbiased, analytically banging the Spurs more and the time his career almost ended in the 94 Finals with the Knicks (01:09:01-01:47:00). Keith Yandle joins the show to break down the Stanley Cup Final, what makes the Hurricanes so hard to play, the Knights ruthless organization and how they keep winning and more (01:47:00-02:22:00). We finish with lottery ballsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
TJ Oshie, Spurs Force A Game 7, Baseball and Presidents + Fyre Fest Of The Week
Spurs Force a Game 7 Saturday night after they kill the Thunder and the series has gotten increasingly chippy with storylines everywhere (00:00:00-00:12:08). Mitchell Robinson broke his pinky. Vegas is headed to the SCF. We discuss Christopher Sanchez’s dominate month and Presidents plus the USMNT coach is taking meetings for his next job before the World Cup (00:12:08-00:54:08). TJ Oshie joins the show to talk about playoff hockey, being captain America, the upcoming American Century Golf Tournament, plus he settles some current PMT debates (00:54:08-01:43:21). We finish the show with some birthday presents for Max and Fyre Fest of the week.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take