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Jon Taffer on Bar Science and Chris Long on the UVA Upset
Big Cat and PFT Commenter open the show with a massive confession: they completely forgot to watch their assigned SpongeBob episode. Despite having three hours of doing nothing but surfing Twitter, the guys failed the AWLs. However, the Sweet 16 provided plenty of distraction, specifically Loyola Chicago’s miraculous run and the total collapse of the Nevada defense. Big Cat is already looking at the coaching decisions that let these games slip away, specifically the refusal to play the free throw game.
Big CatCollege basketball teams should foul earlier because college players cannot hit free throws
The one thing that pisses me off this entire tournament... the fact that teams won't extend games. You should make kids shoot free throws in college. They can't hit free throws. And we saw that later with Kentucky.
Speaking of teams that couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat, Kentucky’s exit has Big Cat looking directly at the sidelines.
While Sister Jean continues her march toward the Final Four, other blue bloods and tournament mainstays didn't fare as well. PFT and Big Cat are officially out on the Zags after another disappointing exit, especially with the mystery surrounding Tilly's injury.
PFT CommenterGonzaga is the 'always a bridesmaid, never a Cinderella' of college basketball
I guess we have to smash the fraud button on Gonzaga. Always a bridesmaid, never a Cinderella.
The News with Chris Long
Chris Long joins the show to break some news regarding his new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, but Big Cat and PFT aren't about to let him enjoy the moment. They spend the entire call reminding him that his Virginia Cavaliers were the first number one seed to ever lose to a 16 seed. Chris tries to maintain that Tony Bennett is still the guy, but the guys aren't buying it.
Chris LongVirginia basketball will be fine because Tony Bennett is the best coach in the country
We've got the best coach in the country. We have some of the best players in the country. We will be just fine, buddy.
Big Cat attempts to provide a bit of a "Spin Zone" for Chris, suggesting that this historic failure might actually be a blessing in disguise for the program’s legacy.
Big CatLosing to UMBC is a win for Virginia fans because it replaces the Ralph Sampson loss as the most notable upset in school history
I've got a spin zone for you. ... People are not going to probably talk about Ralph Sampson and the Chaminade loss now that Virginia has a more notable loss.
Jon Taffer in Studio
Legendary bar consultant Jon Taffer joins the guys to discuss his new book, *Don't Bullshit Yourself*. Taffer breaks down the psychology of why businesses fail, noting that most owners would rather blame the weather or their employees than look in the mirror. He shares a story about losing $600,000 to a partner he knew was a scoundrel, leading to a very specific rule for business partnerships.
Jon TafferNever partner with someone in business who cheats on their family
Somebody said to me, man, don't be partners with somebody who would cheat like that because he'll screw you in a heartbeat. ... If you're cheating someone else, then I'm convinced you're going to cheat me too.
Jon TafferAn excuse is nothing more than a rationalization of a mistake
I realized everybody's got a [fucking] excuse for their shortcomings. ... An excuse is a rationalization of a mistake. ... Every time we come up with an excuse, it makes us feel good about something we should feel bad about.
Jon TafferPeople with the biggest egos have the thinnest wallets
You ever notice that people with the biggest ego have the thinnest fucking wallet? Because he doesn't listen to anybody. His ego gets in a way that's typically not very successful.
Things get heated when the conversation shifts to bar science. PFT tries to defend his love for a specific pre-made Bloody Mary mix, but Taffer remains a purist. They also brainstorm business ideas, including a "handover bar" and a website featuring 3D menus, which Taffer systematically shuts down based on his years of industry data.
Jon TafferA 'hangover bar' is a bad business idea because it makes the establishment look irresponsible
The problem with [a hangover bar] is that when bars start to support hangovers, we're perceived as irresponsible. ... We're giving you more of a motivation to have one.
Jon TafferA restaurant cannot charge more than $12 for an entree if there are pictures on the menu
Is a restaurant classier if it has pictures on the menu? No. ... The minute they put a picture on the menu, they can't go past like $12 per [entree].
Before letting him go, the guys ask Taffer to weigh in on the biggest controversy in the NFL: Tom Brady’s beer-chugging ability. After watching the tape from Colbert, Taffer uses his expertise to confirm that Brady wasn't faking it.
Jon TafferTom Brady was definitely drinking real beer on Colbert's show because of the lacing left on the glass
What that is called on the side of the beer is lacing. ... Lacing is what happens when the foam sticks to the side of the beer glass. So it's beer. ... That was beer.
Kings Stay Kings and FAQ
Nick Saban earns Kings Stay Kings honors for hiring Butch Jones as an "intern," further proving that Saban’s coaching tree is more like a rehabilitation center for guys he eventually wants to destroy on the field. The guys also introduce "PMT FAQ" to help newer listeners understand the origins of the PFT avatar, the Orlando Chili’s, and why they have such a visceral reaction to certain regional delicacies.
Big CatSkyline Chili is terrible and only worth eating for the laughs
If I never stepped foot into Skyline Chili again, that would be fantastic. But then whenever we're in the Ohio area, PFT's like, it would be funny if we went to a Skyline. ... [We] sit there silently trying one bite and being like, nope, still terrible.
Big Cat and PFT are heading into the weekend ready to scout Josh Allen’s pro day and run counter-intelligence on Sam Darnold’s rainy workout.
