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USA Rugby and John Costacos on Olympics and Iconic 90s Posters
Big Cat has officially made the move to New York, and he’s already settling into the Brooklyn lifestyle by realizing he is significantly larger and louder than everyone else on his street. While the transition involves navigating screaming traffic and dodging $200 designer t-shirts, PFT Commenter is already looking at the silver lining for Big Cat's physique.
PFT CommenterFat is coming back as a trend and Brooklyn will lead the way
Fat is coming back. And good news for you. The first place that it's going to come back, place at the forefront of all these trends, is Brooklyn. You know, like back in the day, if you were fat, it meant that you were well fed and that you could take care of yourself.
The guys also took a victory lap on their training camp predictions, noting that kicker competitions and JJ Watt minor surgeries are right on schedule. Big Cat even touched on the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan tweeting about Harambe, confirming that he is essentially the campaign manager for the world's most famous gorilla.
Mount Rushmore of Fears
This week’s Mount Rushmore got surprisingly deep as the guys tackled their greatest fears. Hank led the way with a classic phobia of snakes and being "exposed" as a fraud. Big Cat went with the very specific fear of muddy rivers in South America and the existential dread of dying alone with unfulfilled talent. PFT Commenter rounded things out with claustrophobia and a very real geological threat.
PFT CommenterThe Yellowstone supervolcano is 100,000 years overdue for an eruption that will end the world
The Yellowstone Super Volcano... we are way overdue for an eruption. We're 100,000 years past due for it. So, you know, live like there's no tomorrow because it probably isn't.
Big Cat also doubled down on his belief that supernatural threats are more pressing than anything you'll see in a horror flick.
Big CatWitches are more real than the ghosts in scary movies
Witches. Big time fear... They're more real than [Hank's] scary movies.
USA Rugby Sevens: Danny Barrett and Madison Hughes
With the Rio Olympics right around the corner, USA Rugby captain Madison Hughes and prop Danny Barrett joined the show to discuss the state of the game and the various hazards of Brazil. The conversation quickly shifted from group play strategies to the Zika virus and whether the team was taking the extreme precaution of freezing their sperm before heading south.
Danny BarrettThe Olympic athletes freezing their sperm due to Zika aren't getting any action anyway
People are blowing [Zika] way out of proportion. I mean, the guys that are freezing their sperm are definitely not getting any action, you know?
Despite the distractions, the team is locked in. Madison Hughes is confident about their chances to run the table in a group that features powerhouse Fiji.
Madison HughesUSA Rugby Sevens will go 3-0 in their Olympic group
I think we're optimistic and we're going for three and oh... Fiji, we're number one team in the world this year. Um, so they'd have to be favorites, but we've shown we can beat them.
The guys also touched on the hypothetical of which American athletes would dominate rugby. While Madison thought LeBron James’ athleticism was undeniable, Danny Barrett wasn't having any of it, preferring the grit of Adrian Peterson over what he called LeBron's "dickhead" tendencies.
Danny BarrettLeBron James is a dickhead and I would never want him on my rugby team
Probably the last person I would want is LeBron... strictly because he's a dickhead. He's a dickhead. If I had to go with anyone, it would probably be AP, Adrian Peterson. He would be good at that.
John Costacos: The Man Behind the Posters
If you had a badass sports poster on your wall in the 80s or 90s, John Costacos probably made it. He joined the show to talk about the revival of his iconic brand with a new Russell Wilson project. John shared an all-time story about sneaking Jim McMahon out of a hotel room via a balcony while wearing a Cookie Monster mask just to get him to a Halloween party before a game.
Russell Wilson is almost too short to be on a sports poster
We were a little bit worried about Russell because, you know, people said you should do a poster. I thought, you know, he might be too short. You know, he's kind of a little short to be on a poster.
The guys pitched several new poster ideas, including a "Locked and Loaded" Johnny Manziel concept and a very literal "Mouth Guard" Steph Curry poster. John also revealed some behind-the-scenes NFL secrets regarding the Patriots' internal communication hierarchy.
Danny BarrettNo one on the Patriots actually has Tom Brady's phone number
I've strictly asked that question multiple times, and he [Nate Ebner] said no one on the Patriots has Brady's number, but if you want to get a hold of him, you contact his massage therapist.
Segments
In a classic Spin Zone, PFT Commenter found the bright side of the Baltimore Ravens cutting former first-round pick Trent Richardson. While most see a draft bust, PFT sees a man who is simply accelerating his path to Canton.
PFT CommenterTrent Richardson being cut by the Ravens means he can get into the Hall of Fame by 2021
Great news for Richardson. Now the clock can start on his five-year eligibility until he can get into the Hall of Fame. So he can get it in 2021 instead of 2022.
LeBron James remains a free agent, and the guys analyzed his recent comments about "chasing ghosts" in Chicago. While most people assume he means Jordan, Big Cat is convinced LeBron is actually worried about the legacy of Brad Miller.
Finally, Hank brought some heat with a "Hot in the Streets" update on Instagram launching "Stories" to compete with Snapchat. It’s a bold new world for social media, and Hank is putting his entire reputation on the line with this tech rivalry.
HankInstagram Stories will be a massive threat to Snapchat's market dominance
Originally, Snapchat completely had the market, but now Instagram is coming in hot... Instagram, Mark Zuckerberg literally took Snapchat and just added it on Instagram... It's going to be a battle.
Stay safe out there, and remember to check the bay for floating bodies before you go sailing in Rio.
