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Scott Van Pelt on Tiger's Masters Win and Game of Thrones Season 8
Tiger Woods is officially back. Watching him walk up the 18th at Augusta in that neon red mock turtleneck was the kind of sports moment that makes you remember why we do this. For anyone in our age group, golf became fun because of Tiger, and seeing him get that fifth green jacket in front of his kids was the ultimate redemption story. Big Cat was the first to admit he was dead wrong about Tiger's career being over.
Big CatI was wrong about Tiger Woods never winning another major
Hand up, I never thought I'd see Tiger back in this spot. I was definitely in the camp of he'll be in it maybe a couple times, maybe flirt with one... but he'll never win another major. I was very wrong.
PFT was more focused on the course itself, noting that the low scores and lack of defense from the grounds made for a rough weekend for the prestige of Augusta National.
PFT CommenterThe 2019 Masters was a bad weekend for the Augusta National course
I don't think I root for the course anymore. The course got embarrassed. This was a bad weekend for the course. Yeah, low scores.
Scott Van Pelt from Augusta
Friend of the program Scott Van Pelt joined the show from the grounds at Augusta to provide some actual adult perspective on the scene. SVP has covered Tiger since he was a kid in '97, and he noted that this was the happiest he’s ever seen him. He highlighted how Tiger managed to fend off the very generation of "athlete golfers" he inspired, like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson.
Scott Van PeltTiger Woods beating the athlete golfers he inspired (Koepka, DJ) is his most impressive feat
There's a whole wave of guys that he created, right? The guys that look like Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka that could be athletes in any sport... And they all kind of wanted to be him. And he beat all of them... when it's over, he wins.
They also discussed the absolute collapse of Francesco Molinari. While it was a nightmare for him on the 12th and 15th, Big Cat pointed out that Tiger winning actually saved Molinari's legacy because no one is going to focus on the choke job when the greatest ever is busy hugging his family.
Scott Van PeltFrancesco Molinari's Sunday collapse will be forgotten because Tiger Woods won
[Molinari] is the one guy that's going to walk away from this the most gutted because if he doesn't make a couple mistakes, then maybe it's him. [Big Cat: I think he's the luckiest guy... no one will remember it because it's Tiger]. SVP: I hadn't even considered that... that actually makes a ton of sense.
Playoff Season and Who's Back
NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing, which means the guys are locking in. The show is officially an Orlando Magic podcast after their Game 1 upset over the Raptors, though Big Cat still thinks Toronto's talent eventually wins out. Meanwhile, the Sixers are looking shaky, and the chemistry issues with Jimmy Butler are starting to bubble to the surface.
Big CatJimmy Butler screwed up the 76ers' chemistry
I think Jimmy Butler came in and screwed up the whole chemistry. That's what I think. Simmons can't shoot. It's so much easier to defend in the playoffs.
Over in the NHL, the Capitals seem to have broken the spirit of the entire Eastern Conference. After winning the Cup last year, their former victims are falling apart, with the Lightning and Penguins looking like they've seen a ghost.
PFT CommenterThe 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning were scared of being embarrassed by the Capitals again
I do give credit to the Penguins and to the Lightning. It's a smart move to not want to get embarrassed by the Capitals again. So just getting the fuck out of the playoffs as early as possible.
Who's Back of the Week featured a deep dive into the benefits of gum chewing, South Africa Rugby, and Jay Cutler saving lives via his wife's clogged milk ducts. During a discussion on the future of the Olympics, Big Cat offered a solution for the lack of host cities.
Big CatThe Olympics should be held every year in Las Vegas since no other city wants them
They should do the Olympics every year. What the fuck? Just do it in Vegas. Because no city wants it. Just do it in Vegas every year.
The Dumbest Game of Thrones Recap Ever
In a feat of true degeneracy, Big Cat finally binged all seven seasons of Game of Thrones in record time to be ready for the Season 8 premiere. He came away with a notebook full of takes, including a deep appreciation for Cersei Lannister’s commitment to being a "bad bitch" and an utter confusion over why half the men in Westeros are dickless.
Big CatCersei Lannister is the best character on Game of Thrones
I love Cersei. I love her. One of the best lines when they're like... I choose violence. And then she blows up everyone in the city... As soon as you get to a certain point where it's like, oh, this bitch doesn't care. I fucking love her.
As they looked ahead to the series finale, the predictions got predictably wild. While Hank is holding out hope for Cleganebowl, Big Cat thinks the show ends with the ultimate nerd victory.
Big CatSamwell Tarly will win the Iron Throne
I think Samwell Tarly is going to win the throne. They're going to do a 10-year show where it's like, hey, at the end of the day, nerds win.
If we find out that the Iron Throne was actually just a prop in a Mel Kiper draft special, none of us should be surprised.
