Synopsis
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*
Episodes
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Indiana HC Curt Cignetti, UCLA HC Bob Chesney, CFB With Joel Klatt, Mt Rushmore Of Buttons To Press + Fyre Fest
31/07/2026 Duration: 02h35minNational sports podcast whip around as we talk training camp, LIV, Tarik Skubal and LeBron’s documentary (00:00:00-00:32:46). Mt Rushmore of buttons to press (00:32:46-00:51:08). Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti joins the show to talk about winning the Natty, playing with a target on his back, his swagger and more (00:51:08-01:06:56). UCLA HC Bob Chesney joins the show to talk about his rise in college football, what his plans are for UCLA, Pennsylvania breeding coaches and a new character we need to meet (01:06:56-01:35:15). Joel Klatt joins the show to talk CFB, preview the upcoming season, top 5 QB’s, is Clemson in trouble and more (01:35:15-02:18:05). We then 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
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Football Is Back, Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell, USC HC Lincoln Riley, Rutgers HC Greg Schiano + Mt Rushmore of Things You Hated As A Kid But Love As An Adult
29/07/2026 Duration: 02h31minFootball is back as every team has now officially reported to camp. We talk entrances and training camp storylines with some re-signings and more (00:00:00-00:33:04). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Justin Herbert’s engagement, LIV is dead and more (00:33:04-00:51:16). Mt Rushmore of things you hated as a kid but love as an adult (00:51:16-01:10:13). Wisconsin Head Coach Luke Fickell joins the show to talk about the future of the Badgers program, the first 3 years and not running from the fight, the last time he wrestled and tons more (01:10:13-01:41:12). USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins the show to talk about his 5th year at USC, Heisman QB’s, his brisket cooking, Mike Leach and more (01:41:12-01:59:57). Greg Schiano joins us to talk about his second go around at rebuilding Rutgers, chopping wood, being a new cat owner and more (01:59:57-02:15:10). 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
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Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon
27/07/2026 Duration: 02h23minLeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er. We break it down from all angles. Is Max ready for Championship or bust? How Hank is to blame for all of this. Pressure on Joel Embiid. Memes not talking to Max and more (00:00:00-00:50:36). Who’s back of the week including football, Tony Romo’s DUI, Zac’s early Fyre fest and more (00:50:36-01:10:17). Patrick Kane joins the show in studio fresh off his press conference announcing his return to the Blackhawks to talk about his free agency, the future with Bedard and the Hawks, memories of Cup runs and tons more (01:10:17-02:00:22). We finish with Mt Rushmore of foods you eat with a spoon.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
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The 2026 Takie Awards Featuring Celebrity Guest Presenters, Blake Griffin, Blake Bortles, Brooks Koepka And More
24/07/2026 Duration: 02h47minWelcome to the 2026 Takie Awards. Over 28 Awards being given out on this years Takies including Take of the Year, Lib of the Year, Fart of the Year, Blake of the Year, Ratio of the year, Hank’s loss of the year, Gorilla Trade of the Year and tons 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
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Jimmy Tatro, Open Champion Winner Ryan Fox, LeBron Will Never Make A Decision, Mt Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious + FAQ’s
22/07/2026 Duration: 02h37minLeBron is never making his mind up as we wait for his decision in the slowest sports week of the year. Chip Kelly looked awesome in a hard hat. Big Cat had his 50/50 Big Check night and waved too much. PFT might have a Philadelphia fetish (00:00:00-00:23:56). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Bryson calling Trump, Sirianni using ChatGPT and more (00:23:56-00:47:17). Mt. Rushmore Of Non Edible Things That Look Delicious (00:47:17-01:06:59) Our good friend Jimmy Tatro joins the talk about his new show Hawk on Netflix, being cast as a gorilla, the Lakers and more (01:06:59-01:52:43). Ryan Fox joins us after his win over the weekend at Royal Birkdale to talk about his incredible Open Championship win, drinking wine out of the claret jug, his fast pace and more (01:52:43-02:20:12). We finish with 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
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Titans HC Robert Saleh, Spain Wins The World Cup, Ryan Fox Wins The Open And Bryson Melts Down + Mt Rushmore Of Animals You Want To Get Drunk With
20/07/2026 Duration: 02h01minSpain wins the World Cup after completely suffocating Argentina in a 1-0 game. We talk World Cup, Messi’s last game and more (00:00:00-00:10:18). Fanatics fest is weird as fuck (00:10:18-00:18:32). Ryan Fox wins the Open and Bryson has a vintage Bryson meltdown after losing 2 strokes on Friday (00:18:32-00:44:55). Who’s back of the week including Fat James Harden (00:44:55-00:57:42). Mt Rushmore of animals you’d like to get drunk with (00:57:42-01:18:19). Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh joins the show to talk about his career, second chance with the Titans, what we should do with our receipts from his jets days, San Francisco and more (01:18:19-01:55:22). We finish with lottery numbersYou 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
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Charles Barkley, Lakers Austin Reaves, Messi The GOAT, Mt Rushmore Of Birds + Fyre Fest
17/07/2026 Duration: 02h40minMessi is the GOAT as Argentina comes back in dramatic fashion and England loses another heartbreaker. We talk World Cup and LeBron may never pick a new team (00:00:00-00:30:55). Mt Rushmore of birds (00:30:55-00:57:11). Charles Barkley joins the show to talk golf, NBA, this past season and more (00:57:11-01:27:55). Austin Reaves joins the show to talk about his new deal with the Lakers, golfing with JJ Redick, growing up in small town Arkansas, being a LeBron hater and Kobe Stan and more (01:27:55-02:13:01). 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
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Roger Clemens, Open Championship Preview With Shane Bacon, Spain To The WC Final, MLB All Star Week + Mt Rushmore Of Stores/Restaurants You Could Live In
15/07/2026 Duration: 03h07minMLB All Star Week is here and the HR Derby was electric as Philly fans showed out even though Schwarber lost (00:00:00-00:18:22). Spain beats the unbeatable France in the WC Semi-Final and punches a ticket to Sunday's Final (00:18:22-00:37:21). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including a brutal text to tweet mishap plus the first Top 10 QB Rankings of the year have hit the summer discourse (00:37:21-01:06:51). Mt Rushmore of stores/restaurants you could live in (01:06:51-01:22:47). Roger Clemens joins the show to talk about his career, being The Rocket, throwing gas, Piazza, his comebacks and tons more (01:22:47-02:05:43). Shane Bacon joins the show to preview the 4th and final Major of the year, the Open Championship, who can win and key storylines (02:05:43-02:55:14). 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
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Tony 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
13/07/2026 Duration: 02h31minUFC 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
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Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, Mt Rushmore Of Food Duos, LeBron Is Definitely A Cav Again, World Cup + Fyre Fest
10/07/2026 Duration: 02h13minChill 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
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Matthew And Brady Tkachuk, Taylor Twellman Talking World Cup, USMNT Sucks At Soccer Again + Mt Rushmore of Aquatic Animals
08/07/2026 Duration: 02h50minWe’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
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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
06/07/2026 Duration: 02h29minThe 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
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Emergency Jaylen Brown Trade Reaction + Timm Woods And The Return Of Dungeons And Dragons
02/07/2026 Duration: 02h57minBefore 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
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Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft
01/07/2026 Duration: 03h05minLebron 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
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Dave Portnoy, Country Singer Zach Top, World Cup Bracket, Phil Mickelson In One + Mt Rushmore Of American Attractions Foreigners Should See
29/06/2026 Duration: 03h12minThe 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
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Caleb Williams, Joel Klatt, USMNT Loses To Turkey, National Sports Podcast Rapid Fire, Mt Rushmore Of Household Appliances + Fyre Fest Of The Week
26/06/2026 Duration: 02h30minWe 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
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NBA Draft, Giannis To The Heat, Wyndham Clark, USMNT Team Captain Tim Ream + Mt Rushmore Of Hard To Spell Words
24/06/2026 Duration: 02h33minThe 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, Spotif
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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
22/06/2026 Duration: 02h50minWyndham 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
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World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week
19/06/2026 Duration: 02h32minThe 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
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US Open With Shane Bacon, Best Of Kentucky Sports Radio Callers + HC Will Stein, Knicks Parade + FAQ’s
17/06/2026 Duration: 02h22minThe 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