David Baker on Canton Stories, Mt. Rushmore of Edible Mascots, and SEC Realignment
The vibes are high following the Bucks championship parade, and Big Cat is already looking for ways the podcast can secure its own ticker-tape celebration. Seeing PJ Tucker at peak intoxication has the guys motivated to find a professional sport they can actually win just for the party. Big Cat also noticed some high-level veteran moves during the Giannis post-game celebrations, specifically regarding beverage efficiency.
Ordering soda without ice is a smart consumer move to get 25% more drink
No ice, I think that's just being a smart consumer. You get more soda that way. I think if you grow up with not a whole lot of money, you know the no ice trick, because you get an extra probably 25% of the drink with it and you don't need the ice.
Speaking of dogs, the conversation turned to the legendary role PJ Tucker played in Milwaukee's run. Big Cat argues that Tucker's entire existence on that roster was centered around one specific mentality.
PJ Tucker's role on a championship team is specifically to be the 'dog'
PJ Tucker's role is to be a dog. So he was just like saying, you need dogs to win that's him. Yeah. So he was like, yeah. He was like defining his role. He had to teach everyone else how to be a dog.
The SEC Super League and Jerry's Desperation
College football is in absolute chaos with Texas and Oklahoma reportedly looking to ditch the Big 12 for the SEC. Big Cat isn't convinced this is a great football move for the Longhorns, mostly because he doesn't think they are ready for that level of smoke. He views Texas as the ultimate high-maintenance partner in the college football landscape.
Texas is the most high-maintenance girl in college football
It is a very Texas thing to do. They always think that they're going to be the hottest chick in the room and they never are. It's like Texas is the most high maintenance girl that you've ever dated. They always need to be told how good they look all the time.
Joining the SEC is a mistake for Texas because they are not 'back' yet
Texas is going to be in trouble. I think if they go to the sec because they're not, they're not Texas, Texas is not back yet. They've been almost back for a while. And I think, I think it'd be a big mistake. They still think that there the Texas of old.
While college football reconfigures itself, Jerry Jones is making it clear that he will do literally anything to get the Cowboys back to a Super Bowl. Big Cat reacted to Jerry's recent comments, suggesting the owner might be willing to cross some legal and moral lines to see another trophy in Dallas.
Jerry Jones stated he would do anything known to man to get into another Super Bowl
Jerry Jones is basically saying that he's going to kill a person. He said, 'I'm not trying to be sacrilegious here, but the facts are that I would right now, if I could, and I knew I had a good chance to do it, I would do anything known to man to get into a Super Bowl.'
Mount Rushmore Season: The Edible Draft
Mount Rushmore season is officially back, and the guys kicked things off with a draft of team names and mascots you would most like to eat. The draft logic quickly fell apart as Billy Football and Jake struggled with the definition of a "Bill," while Big Cat went for the most high-end culinary experience possible.
Dinosaur meat, specifically Toronto Raptor meat, would be the most expensive and elite meat to eat
I'm going to eat a Toronto Raptor. I'm going to eat a Raptor, a dinosaur. Imagine how expensive you think like Kobe beef is expensive, I've bought some Raptor beef. It's a fucking rich man's move to be like, 'Yeah, I've eaten some dinosaur.'
PFT took things in a darker direction, eyeing the penguin population for their nutritional value. Meanwhile, Billy Football leaned into international delicacies with a take that probably won't win him any fans at SeaWorld.
Penguin meat would be a delicious treat because of their fat layer
I'm going to go with a penguin. Ooh. I would eat a penguin... And you admit though, like their diet gives them a nice layer of fat. Yeah. It's probably a delicious treat. Yeah. Right.
Dolphins would be a delicious meal if you harpooned them the old-fashioned way
We're going with a dish that the Japanese do really well: dolphins. [I'd kill it the] old fashioned way, harpoon, just choke it out. Just bring them into a Cove and slaughter them all. That's the old fashioned way is just stabbing a dolphin with a harpoon.
David Baker: Stories from the Hall
President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame David Baker joined the show to preview what promises to be a massive induction weekend in Canton. With two classes being inducted at once, Baker is preparing for a historic gathering of legends. He shared the behind-the-scenes reality of knocking on doors to tell players they've made it, including the predictably short deliberation for a certain Colts legend.
Peyton Manning's Hall of Fame debate only lasted 10 seconds
He knew it, it took 10 seconds for him to get in the hall of fame. You know, Mike Chapple from Indianapolis did his presentation. And I think all he said was Peyton Manning dropped the mic. Yeah. And, and, and he, he didn't have to make the presentation. Everybody knew he was going to.
Baker also discussed the logistics of the ceremony, which led Big Cat to suggest a very specific musical cue for the presenters who don't know when to wrap up their speeches.
The Fox NFL 'injury music' would be the perfect song to play off Hall of Famers who give too long of a speech
[David Baker], you talked about the play it off music that you have in store for people after eight minutes. I would say the Fox NFL injury music song... the really soft version of that might be good.
Beyond the legends on the field, Baker and Big Cat agreed that the Manning family's success isn't just about Archie. They gave a massive nod to the matriarch of the family for her contribution to the Manning DNA.
Olivia Manning is effectively a Hall of Fame 'contributor' for her role in her family's success
I feel like Olivia Manning should be nominated for the hall of fame as a contributor... [Baker]: Olivia and... frankly, her mom was a world-class sprinter, you know? So I think he [Christian McCaffrey] got some speed from her... Olivia and I, and again, I got to tell you... I've always regarded him [Archie] as one of the great fathers.
Fyre Fest of the Week
Fyre Fest reached new lows this week as Hank detailed the struggles of moving into a new apartment. After realizing he was out of toilet paper at the worst possible moment, Hank was forced to improvise with a showerhead and a towel. Big Cat followed that up with a "Dad 6th Sense" story that involved catching projectiles with his bare hands.
Experienced fathers develop a 'sixth sense' that allows them to catch vomit in their hands
I finally get after all these years, like why people love the Jersey shore... My son was a little sick this week. I, now I have like dad's sixth sense. I caught my son's puke in my own hand that's because I knew it was coming and I fucking caught the whole goddamn puke in my hands.
Billy Football wrapped things up by defending the honor of "mids" and sharing a bizarre fact about mountain goat hygiene that no one asked for.
At least the goats don't have to worry about running out of toilet paper.

