EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 54 MIN
USA Forgets How to Hit a Baseball; March Madness Picks and Masters Menu
from Dudes Missing The Mark · host Mark Howell, Cody Clifton, and Jaybrian Darmstadt
This episode kicks off with a full World Baseball Classic discussion, focusing on Team USA’s performance, overall tournament energy, and what could make the event even better in the future. The crew breaks down roster construction, leadership, and player participation while also exploring ideas to improve international baseball competition moving forward.The conversation expands into a broader look at international tournaments and Olympic participation, including the potential for MLB players to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The group discusses eligibility rules, dual citizenship, and how athletes can represent different countries based on heritage, opening the door to some fun hypothetical scenarios about which teams they could personally compete for.From there, the episode shifts into sports weight management, with a look at how athletes in wrestling and MMA approach weight cuts, hydration strategies, and competition preparation. The discussion blends insight with humor as the group debates what it would take to compete at an international level.The focus then turns to March Madness bracket predictions, as the crew breaks down their picks, discuss potential upsets, and share thoughts on how unpredictable the NCAA Tournament can be. They walk through their Final Four selections, bracket strategy, and the challenge of competing in bracket pools where anything can happen.To close out the episode, things take a lighter turn with a breakdown of Masters Tournament food culture, including a detailed look at a Masters Champions Dinner menu. The group reacts to unique dishes, rates the menu, and debates what makes a great high-end sports dining experience. They also tease a future episode built around drafting favorite menu items.From international baseball and Olympic debates to college basketball picks and food drafts, this episode covers a wide mix of sports, culture, and conversation without revealing any key outcomes.
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