PODCAST · sports
All The Small Takes
by Jeff Agar
Jeff, John, and Cooper share in their mutual love (and hatred) of sports, music, movies, and nonsense. Safe for your family, or just you on your ride home from work. Warning: our small takes may be hotter than they appear.
Episodes
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Episode 102: Peacock
On this week's Small Takes, the guys first race around the soccer world -- a new EPL season (and a new long-shot bet from Jeff?), MLS scheduling woes, and more European cups. Then, it's ALL college football on the eve of our first somewhat real weekend slate. A new season of Notre Dame football...
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Episode 101: Nothing Matters
On Episode 101 of the Small Takes, there's always another European soccer cup to learn about. Plus, the MLS is Actually Back. Then, the guys give their picks out of the East and West NBA Playoffs. And stick around to experience some very raw emotion about the Big 10's football cancellation - and...
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Episode 100: Full Circle
It's the Small Takes centennial, and it's only fitting to have an episode is filled with nostalgia, callbacks, and off-topic discussions regarding baking. In the midst of that, though, the guys also find time for the latest and greatest around the sports world. They recap EPL's season ending and...
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Episode 99: Jaja Ding Dong
As the sports world begins to kick back into gear, the Small Takes boys could not be more excited. They provide soccer (especially MLS) with some much-needed shine (kind of) before moving onto a full round of MLB division previews. Then, with all the optimism they can muster, it's the first of...
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Episode 98: John Jarber
The guys break down return-to-play plans across the sports world -- the good (MLS, NBA), the bad (MLB), and the weird (CFB). Then, in the spirit of The Last Dance, it's a Fire Four of Sports Documentary Ideas that might land John a new career in filmmaking.
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Episode 97: Back
The boys are back, even though sports aren't. There's still plenty to catch up on, from life events to quarantine activities. And a few sports topics, too - including The Last Dance debates and NFL Draft winners/losers.
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Episode 96: Flemish or Dutch?
It's a late night pod, featuring all things in the worlds of futbol/soccer (EPL/MLS Cup Finals), NFL coaching woes, and an almost-live reaction to the first release of the CFP Rankings. Then, the guys run through a strong slate of college football games for the Pick 6 and John's increasingly hot...
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Episode 95: The Prince Who Was Promised
It's the end of a magical run for Jeff's Minnesota FC Loons, and a continuation of USMNT frustration for Cooper and John. Then, Dope or Not hits on Sam Darnold, the World Series, and #ThisLeague. And of course, the standard CFB business.
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Episode 94: State Trees
After some technical difficulties getting the podcast uploaded, Episode 94 is here at last (recorded last Monday). The guys break down all things MLS playoffs, especially Minnesota FC's impending cinderella run. Then, they hand out NFL coaching pink slips before diving into college football.…
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Episode 93: Centigrade
John tries to sell the gang on Centigrade over Fahrenheit. Jeff is (maybe) Minnesota bound for the MLS playoffs and (maybe) a tattoo? Cooper is despondent over his real and fantasy losses from the weekend. And amidst it all, the Small Takes cover all things NFL and CFB, take stock of Notre Dame's...
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Episode 92: Autumnal Equinox
The guys, much like summer weather, are back and sizzling. They start off with EPL and MLS updates, including Jeff's impending Minnesota FC tattoo. Then, it's a round-up of the first two weeks of NFL followed by the always electric Pick Six. Plus, the return of the Heisman Hype Train and…
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Episode 91: Conference Preview Palooza
The Small Takes have at last made it to the Promised Land of college football... and EPL, but mostly college football. Cooper first shares the sights & sounds of his pilgrimage Old Trafford, as well as the equally prestigious Hell is Real rivalry. Then, it's a conference preview palooza as the…
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Episode 90: Inside of the Neck
It's officially the dog days of summer at the Small Takes, but thankfully the guys have no shortage of content on deck anyway. An update from around the soccer world is followed by their second conference preview: the Big 12. Then, in true summer fashion, it's a Fire Four of Rewatchable Games to...
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Episode 89: Middle Names
This week's Small Takes celebrates the dominance of the USWNT on the heels of their World Cup win. Then, the guys dive into NBA Free Agency reactions and settle a bet from Episode 88 with some creative middle name ideas for John. Plus, a surprise Pac 12 preview (just to get it out of the way) and…
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Episode 87: The Quad
Just like Tiger, Game of Thrones, and the NBA playoffs, the Small Takes are back. After catching up on the latest in the EPL and MLS, the guys quickly review the redemptions of both Virginia and Tiger Woods. Then, it’s a special Game of Thrones edition of One Up One Down before finishing with…
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Episode 86: Cat Cage Match
First and foremost, this week John introduces the Small Takes' newest feline member, Dante. Then, after the usual EPL relegation and MLS talk, the guys have a rare baseball discussion on the eve of Opening Day to pick the winners of each division. Plus, a March Madness check-in (perfect brackets...
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Episode 85: Relegation Update Returns
The Relegation Update returns in full glory this week, as John basks in the glow of Arsenal's win over Man U. Then, after a quick MLS update, the guys discuss the latest NBA news, including the streaking Celtics, fading Lakers, and Eastern Conference favorites. Plus, Jeff faces the music on his…
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Episode 84: The Shield and the Cup
It's officially March, which means one thing on the Small Takes... the MLS is back. The guys make their Shield and Cup picks and then, in the spirit of Bryce Harper's 13-year contract, return to the Hot Take Time Machine to travel forward to 2032 and report back on the headlines. Plus, an update…
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Episode 83: Could Zion?
As is the new rule in sports talk, the Small Takes must first discuss Zion Williamson. Then, after the usual Relegation Update, the guys dive into an NBA All Star Weekend recap and 2nd half predictions (from which John conveniently makes an early exit).
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Episode 82: Shell Companies
The Small Takes have officially caught baking fever, thanks to John. After a quick rundown of everyone's latest exploits in the kitchen, the guys dive into the latest in soccer, along with some breaking news about FIFA corruption. Then, an NBA post-deadline assessment and a Celtics panic meter…
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Episode 81: Coaching Trees
On this week's Small Takes, the guys first return to some riveting baking discussion and debate John's next recipe. The Super Bowl also happened, Jeff is ecstatic, and Coop won the most **definitely real** money from last week's prop bets. Plus, a full breakdown of NBA trade deadline craziness…
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Episode 80: Soda Bread
The pod is live while USMNT is back in action with their new manager, and you won't want to miss a very special live reaction from Cooper. In the NBA, the guys discuss the possibilities of James Harden's dominance and the bench players they'd like to see get their numbers retired. Then of course,...
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Episode 78: Stress Dreams
With Episode 77 lost to the Small Takes file of secret tapes, the guys re-group for Episode 78. They chat the usual soccer business but break it down for dummies (i.e. Jeff). Then, after some brief NFL thoughts, it’s time for the final Pick Six of the year, covering the CFP Semifinals and a slew…
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Episode 75: Generic Gas Station Crest
Many are saying that All The Small Takes is now the podcast of champions? Cooper has joined the ranks of the John's Eagles and Jeff's Red Sox, as he shares a big victory from the past weekend. The guys then discuss NBA drama (KD-Draymond), deals (Jimmy Butler to Philly), and panic buttons…
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Episode 74: Season Two
Welcome back to what's being called Season 2 of All The Small Takes. After a month-long hiatus, John, Cooper, and Jeff have a lot to catch up on: MLB Postseason, NBA early season, CFP ranking gripes, and much much more. Season 2 also sees the return of the Pick Six, John's Leadpipe Lock, and the...
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Episode 72: Razzle Dazzle
On this week's Small Takes, the guys reconvene after Cooper's double visit to Jerry World for Ohio State-TCU and Cowboys-Giants. They start by taking stock of surprising 2-0 NFL teams and rating their fraud-ness. Then, they attempt to continue their red-hot Pick Six streak, which will almost...
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Episode 70: Prison Kait's Ponies
The guys gather on the heels of a happy week all around: ND and OSU won, Miami got railroaded by Coach O, and Jeff has stolen Brandon Phillips from Cooper. After hitting on a few final NFL preseason storylines and recapping week 1 of college football, they launch into the weekly segments,...
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Episode 68: Two First Names
The guys return after a short weekend and turn their college football attention to the SEC. John is this week’s test-taker — can he name all SEC coaches? Also, can anyone beat Bama? But there’s more than just college football to discuss… there’s also the NFL and its controversial new helmet...
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Episode 67: ACC-ography
The gang’s back together, as John returns from his European holiday just in time for a football-loaded Small Takes. Next up for conference previews: the ACC, where Cooper must flex his geographic mettle to name every team north-to-south. Plus, the guys play a new NFL game, Name That Week 1 QB…
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Episode 66: Hand, Foot, and Mouth
While John honeymoons with Prison Kait, Cooper and Jeff press onward through the waning days of summer — with football quickly approaching. They first discuss the situation at Ohio State with Urban Meyer before diving into their second (and definitely least informed) conference preview: the…
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Episode 65: My Wife Came Back
We back! After more than a month away, the Small Takes make their triumphant return (which should have come 2 weeks earlier; listen for more on that). To catch up, John, Cooper, and Jeff give their Fire Four of things that happened since their last pod, spanning hoops, baseball, fútbol, music…
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Episode 63 (Double Pod): Bodily Functions + Fire Four SZN
It's an extra-long Small Takes that you can even split into two parts if you want to save a little for the 4th of July holiday. In part one, the guys break down all things World Cup, including their bandwagon picks (RIP Germany), and preview the knockout rounds. We're also nearing peak NBA...
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Episode 62: Russian Drone Bugs
With the World Cup in full swing, the guys are here to break down every storyline from the group stage: faltering favorites, rising underdogs, instant replay, and much more. Plus, some pre-NBA Draft thoughts on players trending up and down on our big boards. And, in its long awaited return, Jeff...
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Episode 61: Russian Exile (feat. Nick)
The guys welcome on good friend, loyal listener, and resident German/World Cup correspondent, Nick, to break down the coming weeks of soccer. They cover the Group(s) of Death, teams most likely to implode, biggest villains, and much more. Plus, a postmortem on the NBA Finals and Cooper's Cavs, as...
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Episode 60: Friendlies
The Small Takes boys gather on the heels of a great couple of days for Cooper. He’s not only celebrating his Cavs’ trumping Jeff and the entire city of Boston, but also FC Cincinnati officially joining the MLS. The guys break down both Game 7’s, plus an eclectic Dope or Not featuring fake Twitter...
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Episode 59: Outdated
The guys sit down to record just minutes before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, so tune in with the benefit of hindsight to see how incredibly (in)correct the Small Takes were. Plus, some rare NHL talk on the craziness of Vegas' expansion success, as well as a sports gambling edition of...
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Episode 58: Yawn Talk
On this week's Small Takes, the guys make a late-night scientific breakthrough before diving into all things NBA Playoffs. Celtics-Sixers reactions, Cavs-Celtics previews, the Raptors' future, and more (but not the Western Conference). Plus, Wayne Rooney is here to save the MLS... for real this...
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Episode 57: Allergy SZN
It's an all-out war in the Small Takes studios against tree pollen, but the pod must go on. The guys recap the NFL Draft with the One Up, One Down segment before diving into the NBA Playoffs. Cooper is the Prime Minister of Canada, Brad Stevens is John's president, and the West is a wasteland of...
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Episode 56: Hot Takes Bench
The guys celebrate the arrival of several SZNs: No-Hitter SZN, Law Exams SZN, and most importantly... Mock Draft SZN. In the 2nd Annual, "2.12345Sixers" Small Takes Mock Draft, the boys assume the roles of NFL front offices and run through their first 10 picks. Then, in a new segment, Judge John...
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Episode 55: The Argumentative One
The guys are all back together once again, and just in time for the highs and lows of the NBA Playoffs. They take the temperature of their respective teams' first round series, as well as teams/series to watch outside of the Cavs, Celtics, and Sixers. Plus, a hot Dope Or Not, otherwise known as…
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Episode 54: The Non-Argumentative One
On another short-staffed Small Takes, the gang is without Jeff but pushes onward nonetheless. Jeff also happens to write these descriptions and hasn't listened yet, but he's been told that Coop and John have a very civil discussion (seriously). Jeff has also been told that John shares some very...
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Episode 53: Why Is a Strikeout a 'K'?
The boys are finally back together for a full-strength Small Takes. And it's a good thing, too, because it's been a big week. ND and Nova both bagged NCAA titles, and the Sixers are quickly closing on the Cavs. Plus, it's the eve of a springtime tradition unlike any other, the Masters, baseball's...
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Episode 52: Pivot
Another week, another short-staffed edition of the Small Takes. This time, it's just John and Jeff talking the surging Sixers, Markelle Fultz's return, and the chances they catch Cleveland in the East. Then, a look at the Final Four and keys to each match-up. Plus, baseball!
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Episode 51: Game of Zones
With John's wi-fi down, the Small Takes are down a man, but the show must go on. Cooper and Jeff (and John, via text, occasionally) break down the first weekend of March Madness and jump on a few bandwagons for the rest of the tournament. Then, with the NBA Playoffs fast approaching, they discuss...
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Episode 50: Sisyphus
It's March, which means only one thing... MLS kickoff. The guys discuss Columbus' chances of keeping the Crew, plus the league's irrational expansion process. Then, they dive into all things March Madness, including opening weekend superlatives and dream Final Four scenarios. Plus, an...
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Episode 49: Meat Sweats
On this week's Small Takes, the guys dive deep into the NCAA hoops controversy and discuss ways to reform the system as a whole (#JohnForCommish). Plus, an NBA update on a quiet LeBron milestone and Philly trying to woo the King.
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Episode 48: Dumpster Fire Four
The guys check-in on John's Super Bowl high (still going strong), as well as Cooper's optimism about the new-look Cavs (very high). Then, in the spirit of Ash Wednesday repentance, they reflect on a year's worth of misguided, incorrect, and otherwise bad Small Takes in a very special Dumpster…
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Episode 47: Hitting Reset
In the second half of a marathon recording session, the guys discuss the breakneck NBA trade deadline in Cleveland – and not so much elsewhere. They also ask the important NFL offseason questions: Are the Redskins worse off? Is Kirk Cousins elite? Plus, it's National Signing Day, and people need…
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Episode 46: Super Bowl Special
It's an all-Super Bowl episode of the Small Takes –and John has officially earned bragging rights. He talks through his championship bliss, and the guys each share their reactions and high/lowlights from the game. Plus, a wild version of "Real or Not?" on the Philly celebrations. And finally…
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Episode 45: The Re-Draft
With a Small Takes Super Bowl showdown looming, the guys discuss keys to the game and share their final predictions. Plus, they run through the most intriguing prop bets for Sunday. Then, they shift to the NBA and attempt (unsuccessfully) to re-draft the All-Star teams for LeBron and Steph.
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Jeff, John, and Cooper share in their mutual love (and hatred) of sports, music, movies, and nonsense. Safe for your family, or just you on your ride home from work. Warning: our small takes may be hotter than they appear.
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Jeff, John, and Cooper share in their mutual love (and hatred) of sports, music, movies, and nonsense. Safe for your family, or just you on your ride home from work. Warning: our small takes may be hotter than they appear.
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