The Hate BowL

In today’s episode, Eric finds himself without both regular co-hosts, as Pat and Bill were unavailable. Luckily, Sandman Nation has a deep bench, and past guest hosts Mike Paston and Brandon Lewis stepped in. The crew kicks things off with a fun discussion: which cartoon character would they be if they had to live as one for a week? From there, the conversation shifts to Micah Parsons, his impact in Green Bay, and whether he is the best defensive player in the league right now. The consensus leans yes, though a few other names get a fair look in the conversation. Next up is Nailed It, with this week’s predictions spanning hockey, baseball, soccer, and football, plus more details around the ongoing weekly listener competition with an all-expenses-paid trip to Vegas on the line for the winner and a guest.  Hot takes follow, including a fiery rant about how bad the Dolphins have been, the beautiful chaos of the first few weeks of college football, and some well-deserved love for the Indianapolis Colts and their new quarterback Danny Dimes. Then it is time for Stone Cold Locks, where everyone delivers three of their best bets for the weekend. Picks include Bengals vs. Vikings, West Virginia vs. Kansas, and Mike Paston even unveils his Lock of the Year. The show closes with this week’s Top 5: the best movie and sports sidekicks of all time. Those guys that weren't the main star, but they provided the friendship or support that was needed for the star to shine. From Kevin McHale to Goose to Cameron Frye, the debate is lively and loaded with nostalgia. Even with just one-third of the regular trio, this episode is jam-packed with sports insights, bold opinions, and plenty of laughs.