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Glenn Howerton on Always Sunny, NFL Week 2, and the End of Bigger Than Ben
The Barstool Sportsbook app is officially launching, and Big Cat is already emotional about seeing his face on the banner. It is a new era for responsible gambling and even better era for losing money with friends. Before getting into the weekend slate, PFT and Jake shared their experience attending the Heat's Game 2 victory over the Celtics in the bubble. While the energy was electric for the Heat, the same couldn't be said for the Celtics, who are now staring down a 2-0 hole. Big Cat tried to check the temperature on Brad Stevens, but Hank isn't ready to pull the fire alarm just yet.
Big CatBrad Stevens is not on the hot seat even if the Celtics get swept
If the Celtics lose game three is Brad Stevens coaching for his job? No. Mmm. I wasn't gonna say that Hank I'm being serious is Brad Stevens on the hot seat right now? No if they get swept? No, no, he's not on the hot snot on my season.
After a Thursday night shootout between the Browns and Bengals, the takeaway wasn't just about Baker Mayfield getting a win. It was about the arrival of Joe Burrow. Despite the loss, the Bengals finally have the one thing every franchise craves.
Big CatThe Bengals have officially found their franchise quarterback in Joe Burrow
the Bengals confirmed have their guy. Which is the greatest feeling in all of football when you can say to yourself, we've got our guy Joe [Burrow]. Jobber looks awesome out here.
NFL Week 2 Preview
Moving into the Sunday slate, Big Cat is putting his heart on the line with the Bears against the Giants. While he admits the Week 1 comeback against the Lions was aided by a classic Detroit meltdown, he’s buying into the Mitch momentum for at least one more week.
Big CatThe Bears will beat the Giants by 10 points in Week 2
I'll say it for you. I think the Bears win this game by 10 points. I'm very nervous for this game. But I'm nervous for every Bears game.
Up in Green Bay, the narrative is all about Aaron Rodgers and his bottomless well of pettiness. PFT noted that Rodgers seems to thrive when the front office ignores the wide receiver position in the draft, almost as if he enjoys proving he can win with whoever is running routes.
PFT CommenterAaron Rodgers performs better when he's playing with 'no-name' receivers
Aaron Rodgers is Aaron Rodgers the pettiest person in the world... I think he actually performs better with no name guys, because then it's like, oh look what Aaron Rodgers is doing again with these same like undrafted or like late round pick wide receivers. Isn't he? Just the greatest?
In the AFC, the Texans are staring at a potential 0-2 start, and the heat is turning up on Bill O'Brien's dual-role experiment. Big Cat suggested a radical solution for the front office struggles in Houston that would certainly make for incredible television.
Big CatBill O'Brien general manager should fire Bill O'Brien head coach
Bill O'Brien general manager of the Texans is firing Bill O'Brien head coach of the Texan. I would love to see it... It's the opposite of Bill Parcells when he was in Dallas and said if you're going to ask me cook dinner, then at least let me shop for the groceries.
The slate also features a West-to-East travel spot for the 49ers against the Jets. While the Niners are heavy favorites, PFT is smelling a classic trap game, even if it requires holding your nose to place the bet.
PFT CommenterThe Jets are the 'disgusting' underdog pick of the week against the 49ers
I kind of like the Jets here... Once having the same thought and everyone's betting the 49ers... this is going to be my dog of the week. It's the hold your nose. This is disgusting. You're going to hate yourself at like 1:35 on Sunday when it's 17 to three 49ers, but you're not dead yet.
Glenn Howerton Joins the Show
Glenn Howerton stopped by to talk about Season 3 of *AP Bio* and the enduring legacy of *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. Big Cat didn't hesitate to put *Sunny* in the pantheon of all-time greats, arguing that the show’s peak is as good as anything ever produced for television.
Big CatAlways Sunny at its peak goes toe-to-toe with any show ever
I would say it's definitely top three funniest shows of the last 15 years. Always Sunny at its peak goes toe-to-toe with any show [ever created].
Glenn broke down the transition from having total control on *Sunny* to trusting Mike O'Brien's vision on *AP Bio*. He described the show’s unique tone as a high-octane version of a cult classic high school film.
AP Bio is essentially the movie 'Election' on crack
What is AP Bio then? Election on crack. Mmm, that's good. I also should say AP Bio... reality is slightly different but there are rules to that reality and we try to follow those rules.
We also got into the weeds on the "Dennis System" and how Glenn deals with fans who unironically tell him they use it in real life. Glenn admitted that while the character is a monster, there's a fragile ego underneath all that overcompensation that makes him fun to play.
Bigger Than Ben: The Finale
We finally reached the conclusion of the four-part epic *Bigger Than Ben*. The documentary wrapped up with Ben Roethlisberger getting his beard trimmed and his doctor essentially claiming Ben is the most competitive human to ever walk the earth. Big Cat pointed out that the production value and speed of these updates are putting major networks to shame.
Big CatThe 'Bigger Than Ben' documentary is better and more timely than HBO's Hard Knocks
Summer Ben Roethlisberger being able to update in faster time than Hard Knocks is really an indictment of HBO Sports. Yes, that place is really falling down hill, huh?
The episode closed out with a high-octane Fantasy Fuccbois and a Fyre Fest segment where Billy Football’s inability to do his job was blamed on "focusing on school."
If the Giants beat the Bears by double digits, expect Big Cat to be in a very dark place on Monday.
