LA Fires, In-N-Out vs Whataburger, and NFL Divisional Round Predictions

In the 10th episode of the Brogressive Podcast, Ben and Beleh kick things off by reflecting on their playoff predictions, where they went wrong, and what surprised them most from the wildcard round. Beleh shares his firsthand account of attending the Chargers vs. Texans game, describing the Chargers’ devastating collapse, Justin Herbert’s struggles, and the surprisingly welcoming Texans fanbase (00:54). The conversation transitions into a deeper analysis of what went wrong for the Chargers and what the team needs to improve in the offseason, from bolstering their wide receiver corps to dreaming of adding stars like Tee Higgins or Tyreek Hill (04:44). From there, Ben and Beleh turn their attention to the divisional round, previewing key matchups like Ravens vs. Bills and Rams vs. Eagles while holding themselves (and absent co-hosts Dylan and Luis) accountable for their predictions last week (15:17). Outside of football, Beleh recounts highlights from his Texas trip, including the unmatched quality of Texas barbecue and his take on the In-N-Out vs. Whataburger debate (09:06). The episode wraps up with a thoughtful discussion on disaster relief politics, the implications of conditioning aid, and the media’s role in shaping public perceptions during crises (26:23). Follow Beleh⁠⁠⁠ @Btoma15⁠⁠⁠, Ben ⁠⁠⁠@BenBartlettt⁠⁠⁠, and Brogressive Podcast ⁠⁠⁠@BrogressivePod⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter/X.