Banter on the Rocks

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE SPORTS, GOLF, FANTASY FOOTBALL, WILD THEORIES, AND HOT TAKES COLLIDE! THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES AND DEBATE WHETHER AARON DONALD RETURNING TO THE NFL AND FAILING TO WIN ANOTHER SUPER BOWL WOULD ACTUALLY HURT HIS LEGACY, PLUS WE REACT TO THE LATEST NEWS SURROUNDING THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS AND THEIR NEW OWNERSHIP AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE FRANCHISE. WE ALSO GET INTO THE HYPE SURROUNDING GTA VI AND WHETHER IT COULD OUTSELL JUST ABOUT EVERY MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT RELEASE COMING IN 2026, BEFORE SWITCHING GEARS WITH SOME HILARIOUS RESTAURANT TAKES AND SITUATIONS WE GUARANTEE ALMOST EVERYONE HAS EXPERIENCED. FROM THERE, WE HEAD INTO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK TO BREAK DOWN THE LATEST NFL AND MLB NEWS AS FOOTBALL SEASON GETS READY TO KICK OFF AND THE MLB PLAYOFF PICTURE HEATS UP WITH THE WILD CARD RACES GETTING TIGHTER. IT’S OFFICIALLY ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF THE YEAR TO BE A SPORTS FAN! THEN WE SWING OVER TO BOGEYS ON THE ROCKS TO TALK ABOUT OUR NEXT SCHEDULED TEE TIME, WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON WITH OUR GAMES, AND THE PROGRESS—AND STRUGGLES—THAT COME WITH BEING NEW GOLFERS TRYING TO GET BETTER ONE ROUND AT A TIME. FINALLY, WE CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH FANTASY ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE REVEAL SOME OF OUR FAVORITE DEEP SLEEPERS HEADING INTO THE FANTASY FOOTBALL SEASON. WE PLAY IN A COMPETITIVE 14-TEAM LEAGUE, SO FINDING THOSE LATE-ROUND STEALS AND UNDER-THE-RADAR PLAYERS CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN AVERAGE SEASON AND WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP. SPORTS ARE HEATING UP, FANTASY FOOTBALL IS HERE, AND THE GOLF JOURNEY CONTINUES—DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS!NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE SPORTS, GOLF, FANTASY FOOTBALL, WILD THEORIES, AND HOT TAKES COLLIDE! THIS WEEK, WE KICK OFF BANTER TAKES WITH THE CYBERLEAKS CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING GTA, ASKING WHETHER SOMEONE ON THE INSIDE IS LEAKING INFORMATION AND GIVING ROCKSTAR GAMES FREE PROMOTION—OR IF THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY. WE THEN HIT THE GOLF WORLD TO DEBATE MATCH PLAY VS. STROKE PLAY AND BREAK DOWN THE PGA TOUR’S CHANGES TO ITS POSTSEASON FORMAT AND WHY THEY COULD BE A GREAT MOVE FOR PROFESSIONAL GOLF. THINGS HEAT UP WHEN JOHN DELIVERS WHAT MIGHT BE HIS HOTTEST TAKE YET: IF THE CLEVELAND BROWNS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, STARTING DESHAUN WATSON IS THE RIGHT FOOTBALL DECISION… SERIOUSLY?! WE ALSO DEBATE WHETHER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WHO HAVE ALREADY MADE IT TO THE PROS SHOULD EVER BE ALLOWED TO RETURN TO COLLEGE SPORTS IF THEY STILL HAVE NCAA ELIGIBILITY REMAINING. FROM THERE, BANTER SPORTSBOOK COVERS THE BIGGEST NFL AND MLB NEWS OF THE WEEK, BEFORE WE HEAD INTO BEYOND THE ROCKS TO TALK ABOUT THE BIZARRE REPORTS OF “MOON WORMS” ALLEGEDLY RECORDED ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON. THEN IT’S TIME FOR BOGEY ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE RECAP OUR FIRST FULL 18-HOLE ROUND OF GOLF, SHARE OUR SCORES, REVIEW THE COURSE, TALK ABOUT WHAT WENT RIGHT AND VERY WRONG, AND REVEAL WHAT WE LEARNED FROM FINALLY PUTTING OUR GOLF GAME TO THE TEST. WE CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH FANTASY ON THE ROCKS, RANKING OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL WIDE RECEIVERS FOR THE 2026 SEASON AND DEBATING WHICH WRS DESERVE TO BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR DRAFT BOARD. FROM GTA LEAKS, PGA TOUR CHANGES, BROWNS AND DESHAUN WATSON DRAMA, NFL AND MLB NEWS, GOLF, MOON MYSTERIES, AND FANTASY FOOTBALL WR RANKINGS, THIS EPISODE HAS A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKE YOU AGREE WITH—AND WHICH ONE BELONGS IN THE TRASH. LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS FOR MORE BANTER ON THE ROCKS!NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES AND DIVE INTO THE WILD DRAMA HAPPENING AT PENN STATE, INCLUDING THE SNOWSTORM CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE FRATERNITIES AND WHY WE CAN’T BELIEVE THEY ACTUALLY DID WHAT THEY DID. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE COUNTY FAIRS HAVE BECOME, REMINISCE ABOUT WHAT FAIRS USED TO BE LIKE, AND GIVE SOME LOVE TO THE THINGS THEY STILL GET RIGHT. THEN THINGS GET A LITTLE WEIRD AS WE DISCUSS THE MYSTERIOUS ORBS APPEARING IN RECENTLY RELEASED PENTAGON UFO FILES, LEADING US INTO SOME CLASSIC BEYOND THE BANTER TERRITORY. WE WRAP UP BANTER TAKES WITH EMMANUEL ACHO CLAIMING HIS SHOW IS BETTER THAN NIGHTCAP WITH SHANNON SHARPE AND CHAD “OCHOCINCO” JOHNSON—WE’RE CALLING CAP ON THAT ONE. WE BREAK DOWN THE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH SHOWS, WHY THE COMPARISON WAS EVEN NECESSARY, AND WHY PODCASTERS SHOULD BE SUPPORTING OTHER PODCASTERS INSTEAD OF TEARING EACH OTHER DOWN. FROM THERE, WE HEAD INTO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK FOR THE LATEST NBA NEWS, INCLUDING TWO VERY DIFFERENT STORIES SURROUNDING THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS AND LA CLIPPERS, PLUS A LITTLE MLB AND BASEBALL TALK. NEXT UP IS BOGEYS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE DISCUSS A GOLFER GETTING CAUGHT CHEATING AND CHECK IN ON OUR OWN GOLF JOURNEY AS WE PREPARE TO PLAY OUR FIRST REAL ROUND ON THE COURSE SINCE PICKING UP THE GAME—THE NERVES ARE DEFINITELY STARTING TO KICK IN, BUT WE’RE READY TO SEE IF ALL THOSE RANGE SESSIONS ACTUALLY PAID OFF. THEN IT’S TIME FOR FANTASY ON THE ROCKS AS WE REVEAL OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL RUNNING BACKS FOR THE 2026 SEASON. WE AGREED ON PLENTY OF NAMES, BUT THERE ARE ALSO SOME BIG DIFFERENCES IN OUR RANKINGS, SO LET US KNOW WHOSE TOP 10 YOU’RE RIDING WITH. FINALLY, WE CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE JOHN CELEBRATES A MASSIVE VICTORY IN THE SUMMER MOVIE BLOCKBUSTER, AND WE GIVE QUICK REVIEWS OF TWO MOVIES WE WATCHED OVER THE WEEKEND. PENN STATE DRAMA, UFOS, NBA AND MLB NEWS, GOLF, FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, MOVIES, AND PLENTY OF RIDICULOUS BANTER—THIS IS A PACKED EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

FOOTBALL, FANTASY & BOGEYS | 49ERS, RAVENS AND OUR TOP 10 QBSWELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! THIS WEEK, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS AND LONGTIME FRIENDS, ESTEVAN, JOINS THE SHOW. WITH THE 2026 NFL SEASON RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, WE DIVE INTO SOME OF THE BIGGEST STORYLINES AROUND THE LEAGUE, INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS, THEIR GROWING LIST OF INJURIES, AND WHAT THEIR OUTLOOK COULD BE HEADING INTO THE SEASON. WE ALSO TALK BALTIMORE RAVENS FOOTBALL, THE BUFFALO BILLS STADIUM FIASCO, AND MORE NFL NEWS BEFORE JUMPING INTO THE NBA AND DISCUSSING THE LATEST KAWHI LEONARD DRAMA. WE THEN GET INTO OUR NEWEST SEGMENT, BOGEYS ON THE ROCKS, AS WE TALK ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF OUR GOLF JOURNEY, WHAT IT’S LIKE LEARNING THE GAME AS BEGINNERS, AND GET SOME ADVICE FROM ESTEVAN, WHO HAS BEEN GOLFING MUCH LONGER THAN WE HAVE. ALONG THE WAY, THE CONVERSATION GOES BEYOND GOLF AS WE TALK ABOUT FATHERHOOD, BEING DADS, FINDING TIME FOR OURSELVES, AND ENJOYING THE JOURNEY. FINALLY, FANTASY ON THE ROCKS IS BACK AS FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT SEASON HEATS UP, AND WE REVEAL AND DEBATE OUR TOP 10 FANTASY FOOTBALL QUARTERBACKS FOR THE 2026 SEASON. FROM THE 49ERS, RAVENS, BILLS, AND NFL PREDICTIONS TO KAWHI LEONARD, GOLF, FATHERHOOD, AND FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS, THERE’S PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT THIS WEEK. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ESTEVAN FOR JOINING US, AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR MORE NFL, NBA, FANTASY FOOTBALL, GOLF, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PLENTY OF BANTER.WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

FORMER PENN STATE COACH JAY PATERNO JOINS US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER AS WE DIVE DEEP INTO THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL.JAY SHARES HIS UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON COACHING AT PENN STATE, WORKING ALONGSIDE HIS LEGENDARY FATHER JOE PATERNO, AND SERVING ON THE PENN STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WE EXPLORE THE IMPACT OF NIL, THE TRANSFER PORTAL, AND HOW TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL LANDSCAPE IS CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES—AND NEW CHALLENGES—FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND COACHES ALIKE.WE ALSO HAVE AN HONEST CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS, LEADERSHIP, AND THE RESPONSIBILITY COACHES HAVE TO DEVELOP NOT ONLY GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYERS, BUT GREAT PEOPLE.ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE IS JAY'S INCREDIBLE BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORY OF HOW PENN STATE'S ICONIC WHITE OUT GREW INTO ONE OF THE LOUDEST, MOST INTIMIDATING, AND MOST CELEBRATED TRADITIONS IN ALL OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL.ALONG THE WAY, JAY SHARES MEMORABLE STORIES FROM HIS COACHING CAREER, REFLECTS ON SOME OF HIS PROUDEST MOMENTS AT PENN STATE, RECOMMENDS THE BEST FOOD, DRINKS, AND EVEN ICE CREAM TO TRY DURING A TRIP TO HAPPY VALLEY, AND REVEALS WHAT HE CONSIDERS HIS GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AWAY FROM THE FOOTBALL FIELD.AND YES...WE FINALLY ANSWER ONE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S MOST ASKED QUESTIONS:WHAT EXACTLY IS A NITTANY LION?WHETHER YOU'RE A DIE-HARD PENN STATE FOOTBALL FAN, A COLLEGE FOOTBALL JUNKIE, OR SOMEONE WHO SIMPLY ENJOYS AUTHENTIC CONVERSATIONS AND INCREDIBLE STORYTELLING, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR BEHIND THE BANTER FEATURING JAY PATERNO.SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocksPINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.comSources and Images Credit:Penn Athletics – Women's Volleyballhttps://pennathletics.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/coaches/katie-schumacher-cawley/613

WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WITH THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP OFFICIALLY IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, WE'RE BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED CHAOS, HOT TAKES, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE BREAK DOWN THE ESPN LAYOFFS AND DEBATE WHETHER THE NETWORK IS MAKING MISTAKE AFTER MISTAKE THAT COULD EVENTUALLY MAKE IT IRRELEVANT IN THE MODERN SPORTS MEDIA LANDSCAPE. WE ALSO DISCUSS WHY HBO'S HARD KNOCKS HAS LOST THE MAGIC THAT ONCE MADE IT MUST-SEE TV, HOW SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON HAS BECOME A BIGGER CULTURAL EVENT THAN MANY MAJOR AWARD SHOWS (AND WHY EVENTS LIKE FANATICS FEST SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION), AND WHETHER CHRISTOPHER NOLAN HAS REACHED THE POINT WHERE HIS NAME ALONE GUARANTEES A BLOCKBUSTER HIT. PLUS, WE THROW OUT ONE OF OUR FAVORITE IDEAS YET—SHOULD CHRISTOPHER NOLAN MAKE A HORROR MOVIE NEXT? WE THEN RETURN TO OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN TO SEE HOW WE'RE SURVIVING LIFE AFTER THE WORLD CUP...SPOILER ALERT: WE'RE NOT HANDLING THE SOCCER WITHDRAWAL VERY WELL. IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST NBA HEADLINES, DEBATE WHETHER LEBRON JAMES HAS BECOME THE ULTIMATE RING CHASER, AND DISCUSS THE BIGGEST NFL NEWS, INCLUDING THE RUMORS SURROUNDING VITA VEA, THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS' DEFENSE, AND OUR COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS ALTERNATE UNIVERSE WHERE SAM DARNOLD COMES OUT OF RETIREMENT TO JOIN THE RAMS. FANTASY ON THE ROCKS IS OFFICIALLY BACK AS FANTASY FOOTBALL SEASON APPROACHES, AND WE COVER THE BIGGEST NFL TRAINING CAMP BATTLES, POSITION COMPETITIONS, SLEEPERS, AND STORYLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR DRAFT. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, REACTING TO THE LATEST MOVIE TRAILERS, TV NEWS, AND EVERYTHING LEADING INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST RELEASES OF THE YEAR, SPIDER-MAN. IF YOU'RE WATCHING THIS ON RELEASE DAY AND STILL HAVEN'T BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS...WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE FILLED WITH SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FANTASY FOOTBALL, MOVIES, AND THE UNFILTERED BANTER YOU CAN ONLY GET ON THE ROCKS!WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS! AFTER TAKING A WEEK TO SPOTLIGHT OUR BEHIND THE BANTER INTERVIEWS, WE'RE BACK WITH ANOTHER JAM-PACKED EPISODE FULL OF SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, AND UNFILTERED CONVERSATION. IF YOU MISSED OUR LATEST INTERVIEWS, BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT RIGHT HERE ON YOUTUBE OR LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS, SPOTIFY, AND AMAZON MUSIC. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, BREAKING DOWN TOM BRADY'S APPEARANCE AT FANATICS FEST, WHETHER A WWE RUN SHOULD REALLY BE IN HIS FUTURE, AND OUR HONEST THOUGHTS ON THE CHAOTIC SPECTACLE THAT FANATICS FEST HAS BECOME. WE ALSO DIVE INTO THE EVOLUTION OF ENTERTAINMENT, DEBATING WHETHER PODCASTS ARE REPLACING TRADITIONAL LATE-NIGHT TELEVISION AND WHY THE FUTURE OF TALK SHOWS MAY LIVE ON YOUTUBE AND PODCAST PLATFORMS INSTEAD. NEXT, WE HEAD INTO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK TO COVER THE BIGGEST STORIES ACROSS THE NBA, NFL, AND MLB, BEFORE WRAPPING UP OUR FINAL WOLF PACK CHECK-IN WITH A FULL RECAP OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL. WE SHARE OUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TOURNAMENT, DISCUSS THE MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THIS HISTORIC WORLD CUP, AND REFLECT ON WHAT THE COMPETITION MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL SOCCER. FINALLY, IT'S TIME FOR REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE UPDATE OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH STANDINGS FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THE ODYSSEY, AND JOHN DELIVERS HIS SPOILER-FREE REVIEW OF ONE OF THE YEAR'S MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS. IT'S A MOVIE THAT REMINDS US WHY THE THEATER EXPERIENCE IS STILL UNMATCHED AND WHY SOME STORIES SIMPLY HAVE TO BE SEEN ON THE BIG SCREEN. SO GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK, SIT BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF GREAT BANTER, HOT TAKES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS.WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

ON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE'RE THRILLED TO WELCOME BRAD MCCONVILLE BACK TO THE SHOW. THE LAST TIME BRAD JOINED US, WE TALKED FOOTBALL—BUT THIS TIME, WE'RE LOOKING UP.BRAD IS PART OF MOANA SKIES IN KAIKŌURA, NEW ZEALAND, WHERE HIS PASSION FOR ASTRONOMY, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND STORYTELLING COMES TOGETHER TO CREATE ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. WHETHER YOU'RE AN EXPERIENCED ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER, A CASUAL STARGAZER, OR SOMEONE WHO SIMPLY ENJOYS LOOKING UP AT THE NIGHT SKY, THIS CONVERSATION WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING TO EXPERIENCE NEW ZEALAND AFTER DARK.IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: WHY MOANA SKIES HAS BECOME ONE OF KAIKŌURA'S MUST-VISIT EXPERIENCES. WHAT MAKES THE KAIKŌURA DARK SKY SANCTUARY SO SPECIAL AND WHY PROTECTING DARK SKIES MATTERS. THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE HUTTON'S SHEARWATER, A RARE SEABIRD THAT BREEDS ONLY IN THE KAIKŌURA REGION, AND HOW DARK SKY CONSERVATION HELPS PROTECT ITS FUTURE. HOW MĀORI ASTRONOMY, CULTURE, AND STORYTELLING ARE THOUGHTFULLY WOVEN INTO THE MOANA SKIES EXPERIENCE. EASY WAYS TO BEGIN STARGAZING—EVEN IF YOU DON'T OWN AN EXPENSIVE TELESCOPE. IF YOU'VE WATCHED BANTER ON THE ROCKS BEFORE, YOU KNOW WE'RE NATURALLY CURIOUS AND AREN'T AFRAID TO WANDER OFF SCRIPT. SOME OF OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS HAPPEN WHEN A SIMPLE QUESTION OPENS THE DOOR TO AN UNEXPECTED CONVERSATION, AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED HERE. BY THE END OF THIS INTERVIEW, WE WALKED AWAY WITH AN EVEN GREATER APPRECIATION FOR ASTRONOMY, CONSERVATION, AND THE INCREDIBLE WORK BEING DONE IN KAIKŌURA.IF YOU'RE PLANNING A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND, MAKE ROOM IN YOUR ITINERARY FOR KAIKŌURA AND MOANA SKIES. IT'S MORE THAN A TOUR—IT'S AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THE NIGHT SKY.A HUGE THANK YOU TO BRAD MCCONVILLE FOR SHARING HIS KNOWLEDGE, PASSION, AND HOSPITALITY. WE HOPE THIS EPISODE INTRODUCES EVEN MORE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO ONE OF NEW ZEALAND'S MOST UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ASTRONOMY, DARK SKY CONSERVATION, MĀORI CULTURE, WILDLIFE, ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY, OR SIMPLY DISCOVERING INCREDIBLE PLACES TO VISIT IN NEW ZEALAND, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IN THE COMMENTS: HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED A TRULY DARK SKY? WHAT'S THE MOST INCREDIBLE THING YOU'VE SEEN IN THE NIGHT SKY?IF YOU ENJOY THE EPISODE, PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE IT TO HELP US CONTINUE BRINGING ON AMAZING GUESTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. MOANA SKIES | KAIKOURA : @monaskies via instagram Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.comPhoto Credit:https://kaikouradarksky.nz/https://www.huttonsshearwater.org.nz/about-the-huttons-shearwater/https://www.parliament.nz/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861399/@moanaskies via instagram

WELCOME BACK TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, POP CULTURE, MOVIES, AND UNFILTERED HOT TAKES COLLIDE! THIS WEEK WE'RE DIVING INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST WEEKENDS OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP, BUT FIRST WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A ROUND OF BANTER TAKES GUARANTEED TO SPARK DEBATE. WE BREAK DOWN WHETHER TAYLOR SWIFT AND TRAVIS KELCE'S HIGHLY PUBLICIZED FOURTH OF JULY WEDDING FESTIVITIES HAVE STARTED TO WEAR OUT THEIR CELEBRITY AURA, EXPLORE HOW AI-POWERED NPCS IN VIDEO GAMES COULD COMPLETELY TRANSFORM GAMING INTO A REAL-LIFE READY PLAYER ONE EXPERIENCE, AND CELEBRATE ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST UNEXPECTED FOOD STORIES AS SUBWAY UNVEILS ITS NEW FOOTLONG HOT DOG—BECAUSE SOMEHOW THIS IS THE NEWS WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED. THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WHERE WE RECAP THE LATEST NBA NEWS, FREE AGENCY HEADLINES, AND LEAGUE STORYLINES BEFORE JUMPING INTO OUR WOLF PACK CHECK-IN FOR AN IN-DEPTH 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 DISCUSSION. WE REACT TO THE BIGGEST MATCHES, SURPRISE TEAMS, HEARTBREAKING ELIMINATIONS, STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, AND EXPLAIN WHY THE EXPANDED 48-TEAM WORLD CUP FORMAT HAS EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, UPDATING OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH RANKINGS AND DISCUSSING WHY MINIONS FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THE HYPE AT THE BOX OFFICE. IF YOU LOVE SOCCER, THE NBA, GAMING, MOVIES, FOOD DEBATES, AND HILARIOUS CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN FRIENDS, YOU'VE FOUND YOUR NEW FAVORITE PODCAST—SO GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKE HAD YOU AGREEING...OR YELLING AT YOUR SCREEN.WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THE FIFA WORLD CUP IS HEATING UP, THE NBA OFFSEASON IS EXPLODING, AND THE INTERNET CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT GTA 6. THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE'RE BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST STORIES IN SPORTS, GAMING, AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH PLENTY OF DEBATE, HOT TAKES, AND THE BANTER YOU KNOW US FOR.WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DIVE INTO THE GROWING HYPE SURROUNDING GTA 6 AND DISCUSS WHETHER ROCKSTAR'S NEXT BLOCKBUSTER COULD REDEFINE GAMING WITH AI-POWERED FEATURES AND UNPRECEDENTED REALISM. THEN WE TACKLE ONE OF THE HOTTEST SPORTS DEBATES OF THE WEEK: THE WNBA'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND THE DECISION TO LEAVE CAITLIN CLARK OUT OF THE FEATURED PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN. IS THE LEAGUE MAKING A MAJOR MARKETING MISTAKE, OR IS THERE MORE TO THE STORY? WE BREAK DOWN BOTH SIDES AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WNBA.NEXT, IT'S TIME FOR THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS WE WRAP UP THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE AND LOOK AHEAD TO THE ROUND OF 32. WE DISCUSS THE TOURNAMENT'S BIGGEST SURPRISES, SHOCKING DISAPPOINTMENTS, BREAKOUT NATIONS, AND OUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE KNOCKOUT ROUNDS. TIM ALSO SHARES HOW THIS WORLD CUP COMPLETELY CHANGED HIS PERSPECTIVE ON SOCCER, EXPLAINING WHY EVEN CASUAL SPORTS FANS SHOULD GIVE THE TOURNAMENT A CHANCE.IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE REACT TO THE LATEST NBA TRADES, FREE AGENCY RUMORS, AND THE MOVES THAT COULD RESHAPE THE LEAGUE BEFORE NEXT SEASON TIPS OFF.FINALLY, WE CLOSE THE SHOW WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE UPDATE OUR SUMMER MOVIE CHALLENGE STANDINGS AND GIVE OUR THOUGHTS ON THE LATEST SUPERGIRL REVIEW.IF YOU LOVE THE FIFA WORLD CUP, NBA NEWS, WNBA DEBATES, GTA 6 UPDATES, MOVIES, AND AUTHENTIC SPORTS CONVERSATIONS, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS. LIKE THE VIDEO IF YOU ENJOYED IT. JOIN THE CONVERSATION IN THE COMMENTS AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIGGEST WORLD CUP SURPRISE, YOUR NBA PREDICTIONS, AND WHETHER THE WNBA SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED CAITLIN CLARK. SUBSCRIBE TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR WEEKLY SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, GAMING, AND POP CULTURE DISCUSSIONS.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

ON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE SIT DOWN WITH TWO OF THE PEOPLE HELPING BUILD SOUTH ISLAND UNITED FC FROM THE GROUND UP IN CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND. JOINING US ARE BRAD MCCONVILLE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND FOUNDER OF THE SOUTHERN FRONT SUPPORTERS CLUB, AND RYAN EDWARDS, GENERAL MANAGER OF SOUTH ISLAND UNITED. TOGETHER, THEY TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES OF LAUNCHING ONE OF THE NEWEST CLUBS IN THE OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE, THE EXCITING NEW COMPETITION REPRESENTING OCEANIA ON THE ROAD TO THE GLOBAL FOOTBALL STAGE.WE DISCUSS:HOW SOUTH ISLAND UNITED WAS CREATED AND THE VISION BEHIND THE CLUBTHE CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A FOOTBALL CLUB FROM DAY ONE REPRESENTING CHRISTCHURCH AND THE SOUTH ISLAND WITH AUTHENTICITY AND PRIDE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND SUPPORTER-DRIVEN FOOTBALL THE CLUB'S AMBITIONS ON AND OFF THE PITCH WHY NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO BECOME A SUPPORTER AND GROW WITH THE CLUB FROM THE VERY BEGINNINGWHETHER YOU'RE A LIFELONG FOOTBALL FAN, FOLLOW THE FIFA WORLD CUP, SUPPORT CLUBS AROUND THE WORLD, OR SIMPLY LOVE HEARING THE STORIES BEHIND ORGANIZATIONS BEING BUILT FROM SCRATCH, THIS CONVERSATION OFFERS A UNIQUE LOOK AT ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING NEW PROJECTS IN OCEANIA.IF YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR A NEW CLUB TO FOLLOW, SOUTH ISLAND UNITED MAY JUST BE THE PERFECT TEAM TO GET BEHIND BEFORE THE REST OF THE FOOTBALL WORLD CATCHES ON.IF YOU ENJOY INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS, BE SURE TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE!YOU CAN FOLLOW SOUTH ISLAND UNITED ON INSTAGRAM @SOUTHISLANDUNITED.SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocksPINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP CONTINUES TO DELIVER INCREDIBLE MOMENTS, SHOCKING UPSETS, AND NONSTOP BANTER—AND WE'RE BREAKING IT ALL DOWN ON THIS WEEK'S BANTER ON THE ROCKS!WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE WE CHECK IN ON TEAM USA'S TOURNAMENT, REVISIT JOHN'S BOLD TURKEY DARK HORSE PREDICTION (WHICH HAS QUICKLY TURNED INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST BUSTS OF THE WORLD CUP), AND DISCUSS WHICH OTHER NATIONS HAVE BEEN THE TOURNAMENT'S BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS. AS NEWLY ADOPTED KIWI SUPPORTERS, WE ALSO RECAP NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP JOURNEY AND WHAT IT'S BEEN LIKE JOINING ONE OF THE BEST FAN BASES IN FOOTBALL. WE ALSO DIVE INTO MEXICO VS. SOUTH KOREA, CAPE VERDE'S SURPRISING RUN, AND SETTLE ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEBATES IN SPORTS—WHO IS THE GOAT OF SOCCER: LIONEL MESSI OR CRISTIANO RONALDO?THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE ASK IF THE TRADER JOE'S HYPE IS COMPLETELY OVERRATED WHILE BUC-EE'S CONTINUES TO PROVE IT'S AMERICA'S TRUE MVP. WE ALSO DISCUSS HOW FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EXPERIENCING AMERICAN CULTURE—FROM BBQ AND BUC-EE'S TO WALMART—IS CREATING SOME OF THE FUNNIEST AND MOST WHOLESOME CONTENT OF THE ENTIRE WORLD CUP.OVER IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE REACT TO THE LATEST BLOCKBUSTER NBA TRADE RUMORS, BREAK DOWN NBA DRAFT DAY, AND DISCUSS WHAT THESE MOVES MEAN FOR NEXT SEASON.FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH REELS ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE CONTINUE OUR SUMMER MOVIE GAME AND JOHN GIVES HIS QUICK REVIEW OF TOY STORY 5.SO GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK (IF THE TARTAN ARMY HASN'T ALREADY EMPTIED THE SHELVES), PULL UP A CHAIR, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER PACKED EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS!LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:WHO IS THE GOAT: MESSI OR RONALDO? WHO HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST SURPRISE AND BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE WORLD CUP? WHICH NBA MOVE SHOCKED YOU THE MOST THIS WEEK?DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE!NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

BEHIND THE BANTER | FROM THE TAILGATE TO THE WORLD CUP: THE FLYING KIWIS STORYON THIS EPISODE OF BEHIND THE BANTER, WE SIT DOWN WITH MATT, FOUNDER OF FLYING KIWIS FC, THE PASSIONATE SUPPORTER GROUP BACKING NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, THE ALL WHITES.WE DIVE INTO HOW FLYING KIWIS FC WAS CREATED, WHAT IT'S LIKE BUILDING A FAN COMMUNITY AROUND NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL, AND HOW SUPPORTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE RALLIED BEHIND THE TEAM DURING THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP. JOHN ALSO SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE ATTENDING A FLYING KIWIS EVENT AND DISCUSSES THE INCREDIBLE ATMOSPHERE, CULTURE, AND HOSPITALITY THAT HAVE MADE THIS FAN BASE ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WE'VE ENCOUNTERED.FROM TAILGATES AND WATCH PARTIES TO WORLD CUP DREAMS, MATT SHARES STORIES FROM FOLLOWING THE ALL WHITES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND WHAT THIS TOURNAMENT MEANS TO NEW ZEALAND SUPPORTERS EVERYWHERE.A HUGE THANK YOU TO MATT, FLYING KIWIS FC, AND ALL OF THE ALL WHITES SUPPORTERS WHO WELCOMED US INTO THE COMMUNITY. YOU CAN FOLLOW MATT AND THE FLYING KIWIS ON INSTAGRAM @THEFLYINGKIWISFC AND @MATTFUTSALFEJOSWE LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING MORE EVENTS, FOLLOWING NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP JOURNEY, AND LEARNING EVEN MORE ABOUT THE PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND PASSION THAT MAKE THIS FAN BASE SO SPECIAL.SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocksPINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THE FIFA WORLD CUP IS IN FULL SWING, AND ON THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE'RE DIVING INTO THE BIGGEST STORIES, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, AND FAN EXPERIENCES FROM THE OPENING ROUND OF GROUP STAGE ACTION. PINA SHARES HIS FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE ATTENDING NEW ZEALAND'S WORLD CUP OPENER AFTER OFFICIALLY DECLARING HIMSELF A KIWI SUPPORTER, TAKING US INSIDE THE PREGAME FAN FESTIVITIES, THE ATMOSPHERE SURROUNDING THE MATCH, AND WHY ATTENDING A WORLD CUP GAME IS A BUCKET-LIST EXPERIENCE EVERY SPORTS FAN SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONCE. WE ALSO JUMP INTO ANOTHER ROUND OF BANTER TAKES, DISCUSSING WHETHER 80S MUSIC REMAINS UNDEFEATED, WHY NOT EVERY ARTIST SHOULD SWITCH GENRES, AND THE UNEXPECTED WORLD CUP STORYLINE OF INTERNATIONAL VISITORS DISCOVERING AMERICAN STAPLES LIKE BUC-EE'S, BARBECUE, WALMART, AND THE SURPRISING MVP OF AMERICAN CUISINE: RANCH DRESSING. WE THEN REVISIT SOME CLASSIC 90S MOVIES THAT HAVEN'T AGED QUITE AS WELL AS WE REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE A HISTORIC MILESTONE AS THE FIRST SALVADORAN-AMERICAN JOINS THE ARTEMIS III MISSION, PROVING THAT EVEN THE BIGGEST DREAMS ARE ACHIEVABLE WITH HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. IN BANTER SPORTSBOOK, WE BREAK DOWN THE LATEST NBA FINALS ACTION, DISCUSS WHETHER THE KNICKS CAN ACTUALLY FINISH THE JOB, AND TOUCH ON SOME OF THE BIGGEST STORYLINES IN BASEBALL. FINALLY, IN REELS ON THE ROCKS, WE PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH COMPETITION AND PINA GIVES HIS REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE DAY. WHETHER YOU'RE HERE FOR WORLD CUP SOCCER, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIES, POP CULTURE, SPACE EXPLORATION, OR JUST GREAT CONVERSATION, THIS EPISODE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. GRAB A DRINK, JOIN THE BANTER, AND ENJOY ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THE WORLD CUP IS FINALLY HERE, AND THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE'RE BREAKING DOWN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT KICKS OFF. WE START WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE WE DISCUSS OUR FAVORITES TO WIN IT ALL, DARK HORSE CONTENDERS, BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENTS, AND PREDICT THE TOP TWO TEAMS ADVANCING FROM EVERY GROUP. THEN IT'S TIME FOR BANTER TAKES AS WE DEBATE WHETHER THE NCAA NEEDS A TRUE GOVERNING BODY FOLLOWING THE BRENDAN SORSBY BETTING CONTROVERSY AND EXPLAIN WHY NETFLIX'S REFUSAL TO GIVE ITS MOVIES PROPER THEATRICAL RELEASES MEANS THEY'LL NEVER CREATE TRUE BLOCKBUSTER FILMS. WE ALSO HEAD TO THE BANTER SPORTSBOOK TO RECAP THE NBA FINALS THROUGH THREE GAMES, DISCUSSING THE BIGGEST STORYLINES, SURPRISES, AND WHAT COMES NEXT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. PLUS, WE DEBUT OUR NEW SEGMENT, "HE SAID WHAT?" WHERE WE REACT TO THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS COMMENTS AND TAKES FROM THE WEEK IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND BEYOND. TO CLOSE OUT THE SHOW, WE CHECK IN ON OUR SUMMER MOVIE BASH COMPETITION DURING BANTER REELS AND PINA SHARES HIS REVIEW OF SCARY MOVIE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR WORLD CUP PREDICTIONS, SOCCER TALK, NBA FINALS ANALYSIS, SPORTS DEBATES, MOVIE REVIEWS, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS.TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME TO BANTER ON THE ROCKS | WORLD CUP FEVER, NCAA DRAMA, NETFLIX DEBATE, NBA FINALS & MOVIE REVIEWS08:21 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW, FAVORITES, DARK HORSES & BIGGEST STORYLINES27:26 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN CONTINUED | FULL WORLD CUP GROUP STAGE PREDICTIONS & TEAMS ADVANCING01:03:46 – BANTER TAKES | WHY THE NCAA DESPERATELY NEEDS A GOVERNING BODY01:15:40 – BANTER TAKES | NETFLIX MOVIES WILL NEVER CREATE TRUE BLOCKBUSTER CULTURE01:31:03 – BANTER SPORTSBOOK | NBA FINALS CHECK-IN, KEY MATCHUPS & CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICTIONS01:49:42 – YOU SAID WHAT?! | MANNY MACHADO & SAM PRESTI COMMENTS THAT GOT EVERYONE TALKING02:01:54 – REELS ON THE ROCKS | SUMMER MOVIE BASH UPDATE & SCARY MOVIE REVIEWNEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, JOHN TAKES US THROUGH HIS EPIC EXPERIENCE AT THE PITBULL & LIL JON CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL — A FULL-ON 2000S NOSTALGIA TRIP PACKED WITH THROWBACK HITS, WILD ENERGY, AND UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS.WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS WE BREAK DOWN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TALK AND START GEARING UP FOR THE WORLD CUP KICKING OFF NEXT WEEK.THEN IT’S TIME FOR SOME BANTER TAKES: IS AI COMING FOR THE CADDIE BUSINESS AFTER BRYSON DECHAMBEAU’S LATEST VIRAL VIDEO? THE LUCAS MUSEUM IS FINALLY BECOMING A REALITY — IS THIS OFFICIALLY THE ULTIMATE MUSEUM FOR NERD CULTURE? FROM THERE WE DIVE DEEP INTO NBA TALK, BREAKING DOWN THE FINALS MATCHUP BETWEEN THE SPURS AND KNICKS, PLUS ALL THE LATEST LEAGUE NEWS. AND HONESTLY… WE’RE JUST HAPPY OKC DIDN’T MAKE THE FINALS. WE ALSO JUMP INTO THE NFL TO REACT TO THE SHOCKING TRADES THAT CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF NOWHERE THIS WEEK. WHICH MOVES WILL CHANGE THE LEAGUE THE MOST?TO CLOSE OUT THE EPISODE, WE UPDATE THE SUMMER MOVIE BASH STANDINGS AS TIM CONTINUES TO PULL AWAY WITH A COMMANDING LEAD WHILE JOHN GIVES HIS QUICK THOUGHTS ON THE BACKROOMS MOVIE. GRAB A COLD DRINK, KICK BACK, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE FULL OF SPORTS, MOVIES, MUSIC, HOT TAKES, AND NONSTOP BANTER.TIMELINE: 00:00 – BANTER ON THE ROCKS INTRO | NBA FINALS, NFL TRADES & WORLD CUP PREVIEW 04:50 – PITBULL & LIL JON CONCERT REVIEW | HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2000S THROWBACK 14:04 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL + WORLD CUP HYPE 37:34 – AI TAKING OVER GOLF?! | BRYSON DECHAMBEAU & ROBOT CADDIES 48:17 – LUCAS MUSEUM BREAKDOWN | THE ULTIMATE MUSEUM FOR NERD CULTURE? 1:12:43 – NBA FINALS PREVIEW | SPURS VS KNICKS + AROUND THE LEAGUE TALK 1:48:43 – NFL TRADE SHOCKERS | BIGGEST SURPRISE MOVES OF THE WEEK 2:04:30 – SUMMER MOVIE BASH UPDATE | THE BACKROOMS REVIEW + TIM EXTENDS LEADNEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. THIS WEEK WE START OUT WITH A STORY TIME AND A PROUD DAD MOMENT FROM TIM AND BASEBALL…YOU CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW IT COULD HAVE GONE BAD FOR TIM. THEN WE DIVE INTO OUR WOLFPACK CHECK IN AND REALLY DISCUSS A LOT OF SOCCER. WE DISCUSS THE EPL, AND WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WOLVES IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF ENGLAND FOOTBALL. WE THEN SHIFT TO WORLD CUP TALK AND DISCUSS THE USMNT TEAM MAKING A BIG MISTAKE BY LETTING PLAYERS KNOW WHO DIDN’T MAKE THE SQUAD VIA EMAIL…REALLY!? THAT IS WORSE THAN BREAKING UP OVER TEXT MESSAGE. PINA ALSO SHARES WHO DIEGO LUNA SHOULD HAVE MADE THE SQUAD FOR. WE THEN ALSO DISCUSS THE NEW RELEASES OF THE CITY FIFA JERSEYS AND LETS SAY SOME DIDN’T MEET OUR EXPECTATION OR HOPES BUT KC STILL IS AT THE BOTTOM. WE THEN GO STRAIGHT TO OUR BANTER TAKES AND WE DISCUSS KENNY ATKINSON BEING AN ANALYTICAL GUY AND HIS DELUSION AFTER THE CAVALIERS EMBARRASSING EXIT FROM THE PLAYOFFS. WE TALK THE FIVE DIVERS OF MALDIVES WHO LOST THEIR LIFE AND SOME OF OUR CONSPIRACY THOUGHTS. WE ALSO BANTER ABOUT NY BEING THE TOP DOG OF CELEBRITY ROW IN THE NBA, AND BIG LEAGUE ADVANCE AND THE FERNANDO TATIS DRAMA WHERE HE DOESN’T WANT TO PAY WHAT HIS CONTRACT AGREED TO…ONLY PADRE PLAYERS WON’T HONOR THEIR CONTRACTS. WE THEN BOUNCE OUR WAY TO TALK NBA AND THE KNICKS IN THE FINAL, OKC KILLING THE VIBE IN THE NBA, AND MORE. TIM THAN SHARES SOME OF THE NEW INFORMATION THE PENTAGON RELEASE ON ALIENS AND FILES, IT JUST CONTINUES TO GET CRAZIER AND CRAZIER. FINALLY, WE LOOK INTO OUR SUMMER MOVIE GAME AND SEE HOW TIM DID WITH HIS FIRST MOVIE ON THE FIRST WEEK OF THE GAME. JOIN US. IF YOU ENJOY SPORTS DEBATE, SOCCER TALK, NBA TAKES, ALIEN CONTROVERSY AND JUST FUN BANTER, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK!YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocksSong: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

This week on Banter on the Rocks…Tim might have officially lost it. We kick things off with the Wolfpack Check-In as we break down the latest EPL news and Arsenal moving one step closer to glory. Then we jump into Banter Takes and things get completely out of control. We debate whether fajitas at restaurants have become more embarrassing than getting sung “Happy Birthday,” talk about how sports video games peaked 15 years ago, discuss the chaos behind the Swatch collab drop that had everyone acting like the Monopoly Man, and then Tim delivers what might be the craziest take in Banter history…ice cream cake is overrated. Yes, seriously. We also dive into the NBA Playoffs and why we don’t believe Shai should’ve won MVP, talk MMA with Rousey vs. Carano and the future of the sport, and wrap things up by drafting our biggest summer movie picks to see who wins the box office season. Plus, we review Obsession, discuss horror creator Curry Barker becoming the next big director after blowing up on YouTube Shorts and social media, and explain why we’ve been calling this rise for over a year. Sports, movies, wild takes, and absolute chaos…you don’t want to miss this episode. Like, comment, subscribe, and drop your hottest Banter Takes below!

The duo is finally back together on this week’s episode of Banter on the Rocks! We kick things off with a Wolfpack check-in and break down the latest EPL news, soccer storylines, and global football talk before jumping into another loaded edition of Banter Takes. This week, we debate whether the government is slowly preparing the public for major UFO revelations, dive into the growing “Blue Dot Fever” trend and why so many artists are suddenly canceling tours, and question how Kansas City dropped the ball on its FIFA World Cup jersey despite being considered one of America’s biggest soccer cities. And of course, we tackle one of the internet’s most important debates: is cereal technically a soup? We also break down the NBA Draft Lottery, talk NBA offseason implications, and wrap things up with some Star Wars discussion, movies, fandom, and entertainment talk. If you love sports podcasts, soccer talk, NBA debates, pop culture, conspiracy theories, and hilarious banter, this episode has it all. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe, and let us know your Banter Takes in the comments!

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THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE SWITCH THINGS UP AND TAKE A BREAK FROM THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN (YEAH… IT’S BEEN ROUGH) AS TIM RECAPS HIS FULL DODGER STADIUM EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING THE VIBES AND HIS REVIEW OF CLASSIC DODGER DOGS AND BALLPARK FOOD BEFORE WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES STARTING WITH THE HYPE AROUND DYLAN RAIOLA — YES, WE ACCIDENTALLY CALLED HIM “RAVIOLI” — AND WHETHER HE’S REALLY THE NEXT BIG THING HEADING INTO THE PRESEASON, FOLLOWED BY A BREAKDOWN OF ONTARIO’S TICKET RESALE BAN AND WHETHER LIMITING TICKETS TO FACE VALUE WILL ACTUALLY WORK OR BACKFIRE, THEN A CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCCER STARS POTENTIALLY EASING UP WITH THEIR CLUBS AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP AFTER RECENT BIG-NAME INJURIES, AND FINALLY A HEATED DEBATE AS GEN Z CALLS AIR FORCE 1S “DAD SHOES,” WHICH DEFINITELY HITS A NERVE WITH TIM; WE ALSO DIVE INTO FULL NFL DRAFT REACTIONS, INCLUDING WINNERS, LOSERS, AND HOW OUR TEAMS CAME OUT, AND WRAP THINGS UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS, WHICH RIGHT NOW ARE FEELING LIKE A BIT OF A SNOOZE FEST, SO GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTER.TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS + WHAT’S AHEAD 03:20 – WOLFPACK…NAH, DODGERS GAME RECAP (TIM BREAKS IT ALL DOWN) 13:23 – DYLAN “RAVIOLI” RAIOLA TALK | NEEDS TO TRIM DOWN? 23:55 – ONTARIO CRACKS DOWN ON TICKET RESELLING | GAME-CHANGER? 35:48 – SOCCER STARS RESTING BEFORE THE WORLD CUP? SMART OR SOFT? 52:32 – AIR FORCE 1 DEBATE | GEN Z CALLS THEM “DAD SHOES” 01:12:38 – NFL DRAFT RECAP | BIGGEST WINNERS & LOSERS 01:45:51 – NBA PLAYOFF TAKES | WHO’S REAL, WHO’S NOT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’VE GOT A PACKED EPISODE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE TIM FINALLY COMES TO TERMS WITH WOLVES’ LIKELY RELEGATION, PLUS WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST HEADLINES FROM THE EPL. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH A WILD ONE—SERES HAS PATENTED AN IN-VEHICLE TOILET. SOUNDS CRAZY AT FIRST… BUT HEAR US OUT. THEN WE GET INTO HOW YOUTUBE ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED COACHELLA WEEKEND, PULLING IN MASSIVE VIEWERSHIP THROUGH BOTH ADS AND PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS. IT RAISES A BIG QUESTION: WILL A MAJOR STREAMING SERVICE GO FREE WITH ADS AND CHANGE THE GAME? WE SHIFT INTO MLB TALK, BREAKING DOWN QUESTIONS AROUND THE DODGERS, ROKI SASAKI, AND DALTON RUSHING, BEFORE CALLING OUT THE GIANTS’ ROUGH START TO THE SEASON. LOOKING AHEAD, WE PREVIEW THE NFL DRAFT, DISCUSSING KEY STORYLINES AND WHAT OUR TEAMS NEED MOST. NEXT UP, WE HIT THE NBA PLAYOFFS—BUT LET’S BE HONEST… ARE PEOPLE ACTUALLY WATCHING? WE GIVE OUR TAKE ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE POSTSEASON. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE BRING YOU OUR FULL COACHELLA RECAP—BEST MOMENTS, STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, AND OF COURSE, THE FOOD (BECAUSE YOU KNOW WE HAD TO). WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AHEAD AT RISING PRICES FOR 2027 AND ASK THE REAL QUESTION… CAN BANTER ON THE ROCKS MAKE IT TO COACHELLA NEXT YEAR?GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTERTIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS + WHAT’S AHEAD 02:46 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | WOLVES FACING RELEGATION REALITY 10:52 – BANTER TAKE | IN-CAR TOILET… GENIUS OR NAH? 23:36 – BANTER TAKE | YOUTUBE WINS COACHELLA WEEKEND 45:43 – MLB TALK | DODGERS, SASAKI, GIANTS STRUGGLES & MORE 01:07:13 – NFL DRAFT PREVIEW | TEAM NEEDS & KEY STORYLINES 01:30:38 – NBA PLAYOFF CHECK-IN | ARE FANS REALLY WATCHING? 01:59:32 – COACHELLA 2026 RECAP | BEST MOMENTS, FOOD & 2027 LOOK AHEAD NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE BRING YOU THE HOTTEST TAKES IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, DIVING INTO EPL ACTION AND ASKING THE BIG QUESTION—ARE ARSENAL THE BIGGEST CHOKE ARTISTS IN SOCCER RIGHT NOW? FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, INCLUDING A WILD DEBATE ON WHETHER MIKE MALONE MIGHT BE THE BEST COLLEGE COACH TO NEVER COACH A GAME AFTER UNC’S VIRAL GRAPHIC SHOWCASING HIS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT—SOUNDS CRAZY, BUT YOU DECIDE. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE RISE, DOMINANCE, AND RECENT STRUGGLES OF TIGER WOODS, REFLECTING ON HIS IMPACT ON GOLF AND WHERE THINGS STAND TODAY. THEN WE GET INTO SOME SPACE TALK, REACTING TO ANTHONY ANDERSON CALLING THE ARTEMIS II MISSION A WASTE OF MONEY—WE DEFINITELY HAVE THOUGHTS ON THAT. SWITCHING GEARS, WE COVER THE NBA PLAYOFF PICTURE, EARLY STORYLINES, AND EVEN THROW OUT SOME CREATIVE (AND HILARIOUS) LAS VEGAS EXPANSION TEAM NAME IDEAS. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE TAP INTO THE VIBES OF COACHELLA WEEK 1, SHARING OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM “COUCH-ELLA,” PLUS BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR’S HEADLINERS. IF YOU’RE INTO SPORTS DEBATES, TRENDING TOPICS, AND UNFILTERED BANTER, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS—SO GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION.TIMELINE: 00:00 – BANTER ON THE ROCKS INTRO | EPISODE KICKOFF + WHAT’S AHEAD 04:22 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | EPL TALK & ARSENAL DEBATE 17:47 – MIKE MALONE DEBATE | BEST NCAA COACH WITHOUT COACHING? 34:37 – TIGER WOODS TAKE | SHOULD LEGACY PROTECT HIM? 55:50 – ARTEMIS II CONTROVERSY | ANTHONY ANDERSON CALLS IT A WASTE?! 01:13:32 – NBA TALK | PLAYOFF PICTURE + LAS VEGAS EXPANSION TEAM NAMES 01:42:04 – COUCH-ELLA RECAP | COACHELLA WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS + 2027 PREDICTIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WE’RE BACK AFTER A TWO-WEEK HIATUS! BETWEEN MOVING AND LIFE THROWING A FEW CURVEBALLS, WE HAD TO STEP AWAY—BUT NOW WE’RE RECHARGED AND READY TO BRING YOU THE BEST BANTER ON THE INTERNET. IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, DIVING INTO WORLD CUP PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL BREAK DRAMA, AND WHAT IT ALL MEANS MOVING FORWARD. THEN WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH THE RISE OF ABS (AUTOMATED BALL-STRIKE SYSTEM) IN BASEBALL—HAS IT ALREADY PROVEN THAT TRADITIONAL UMPIRES COULD BE ON THE WAY OUT? WE BREAK IT ALL DOWN AND KEEP THE BASEBALL CONVO ROLLING. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT INTO ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMING, REACTING TO BRIE LARSON’S VIRAL TAKE ON HOW HOLLYWOOD NEEDS TO START LEARNING FROM VIDEO GAMES WHEN IT COMES TO STORYTELLING, IMMERSION, AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT. NEXT UP, WE HIT MARCH MADNESS—TWO WEEKS AWAY MEANS A LOT TO CATCH UP ON, BIGGEST MOMENTS, SURPRISES, AND WHAT’S SHAPING THE TOURNAMENT. WE THEN SLIDE OVER TO THE NBA, TALKING CURRENT STORYLINES, LEAGUE ENERGY, AND THE GROWING BUZZ AROUND EXPANSION TEAMS—INCLUDING A POTENTIAL OWNERSHIP SITUATION YOU DEFINITELY DON’T WANT TO MISS. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH MORE BASEBALL TALK AND OVERALL SPORTS VIBES. THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US DURING THE BREAK—WE’RE BACK, BETTER THAN EVER, AND JUST GETTING STARTED. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE UNFILTERED SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURE TAKES EVERY WEEK! TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS RETURNS + WHAT’S AHEAD 03:33 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS, INTERNATIONAL BREAK & JERSEY TALK 21:29 – ABS TAKING OVER BASEBALL? | ARE UMPIRES BECOMING OBSOLETE? 38:45 – VIDEO GAMES VS HOLLYWOOD | WHY GAMING IS DOMINATING STORYTELLING 59:19 – MARCH MADNESS RECAP | BIGGEST MOMENTS, UPSETS & WHAT WE MISSED 01:21:00 – NBA TALK & EXPANSION BUZZ | FUTURE TEAMS, OWNERS & LEAGUE IMPACT 01:47:56 – MLB TALK | LATEST BASEBALL NEWS, TRENDS & FINAL TAKES NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, IT’S BEEN A PACKED AND CHAOTIC WEEK ACROSS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, BREAKING DOWN THE IMPRESSIVE RUN THE WOLVES HAVE BEEN ON AND WHAT THE STREAK COULD MEAN MOVING FORWARD. FROM THERE WE DIVE INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, INCLUDING A HEATED DEBATE ABOUT THE NBA STEPPING IN TO REMOVE MAGIC CITY MONDAY IN ATLANTA AFTER COMPLAINTS—DESPITE THE FACT THAT MAGIC CITY HAS LONG BEEN A STAPLE OF ATLANTA SPORTS CULTURE AND PART OF THE CITY’S IDENTITY FOR ATHLETES AND FANS ALIKE. WE ALSO DISCUSS HOW THE NFL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE SPORTS LANDSCAPE, ARGUING THAT EVEN DURING THE OFFSEASON—SPECIFICALLY DURING THE NFL FREE AGENCY PERIOD—THE LEAGUE STILL MANAGES TO OUTSHINE BOTH THE NBA AND MLB IN ATTENTION, HEADLINES, AND FAN ENGAGEMENT. THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES WITH A BREAKDOWN OF THE MANY HANDSHAKE DEALS AND EARLY MOVES DURING NFL FREE AGENCY, ANALYZING WHAT TEAMS ARE DOING AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. QUICK DISCLAIMER: OUR NFL SEGMENT WAS RECORDED MONDAY PRIOR TO THE TUESDAY NEWS AND TRADE DRAMA THAT UNFOLDED SHORTLY AFTER. WE ALSO SHIFT INTO ENTERTAINMENT WITH A QUICK TAKE ON THE OSCARS, INCLUDING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S RECENT COMMENTS ABOUT BALLET AND THEATER BEING A “DYING ART”, AND WHETHER THOSE REMARKS COULD END UP HURTING HIS CHANCES DURING AWARDS SEASON. IF YOU LOVE BOLD TAKES ON SPORTS, NFL FREE AGENCY, NBA CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND POP CULTURE DEBATES, THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL—SO GRAB A DRINK, SIT BACK, AND DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE’RE BACK WITH ANOTHER PACKED EPISODE COVERING THE BIGGEST STORIES IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS TIM BREAKS DOWN WOLVERHAMPTON WOLVES’ HOT RUN AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN MOVING FORWARD, BEFORE DIVING INTO OUR BANTER TAKES WHERE WE DISCUSS WHY—LET’S BE HONEST—MOST CEOS PROBABLY SHOULDN’T BE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. THE RECENT MCDONALD’S CEO TASTE TEST MOMENT TURNED INTO A VIRAL FAIL AND SPARKED PLENTY OF ONLINE MOCKERY, LEADING US INTO A LARGER CONVERSATION ABOUT FAST FOOD MARKETING, CORPORATE PR, AND HOW BRANDS TRY (AND SOMETIMES FAIL) TO CONNECT WITH CUSTOMERS. WE THEN SHIFT TO A MAJOR MEDIA STORY WITH THE POTENTIAL WARNER BROS. AND PARAMOUNT MERGER, DISCUSSING THE MASSIVE EXPECTATIONS AROUND THE DEAL, WHETHER THE COMBINED COMPANY COULD LIVE UP TO THE HYPE, AND WHAT IT MIGHT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF MOVIES, STREAMING PLATFORMS, AND THE ONGOING BATTLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT DOMINANCE. ON THE SPORTS SIDE, WE DEBATE THE CONTROVERSY AROUND LU DORT AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER, QUESTIONING WHETHER OKC HAS BECOME THE NBA’S BIGGEST “RAGE-BAIT” TEAM AND WHETHER DORT’S STYLE OF PLAY IS CROSSING THE LINE, WHILE ALSO ASKING IF IT’S HURTING THE LEAGUE’S OVERALL VIBE. FROM THERE WE MOVE TO THE NFL AND TALK ABOUT WHY THE NFL COMBINE HAS BECOME A BIGGER SPECTACLE THAN THE PRO BOWL, HIGHLIGHTING STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, THE PROSPECTS TURNING HEADS, AND WHY THE COMBINE CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE NFL OFFSEASON CONVERSATION. WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST ACTOR AWARD WINNERS AND EARLY OSCARS BUZZ, SHARING OUR THOUGHTS AS HOLLYWOOD GEARS UP FOR THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN FILM, BEFORE CLOSING THE EPISODE WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF ELIMINATE ONE, WHICH TURNS INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEBATE STARTERS OF THE SHOW. IF YOU ENJOY SPORTS DEBATES, ENTERTAINMENT TALK, POP CULTURE COMMENTARY, AND UNPREDICTABLE BANTER, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE COVER EVERYTHING FROM PREMIER LEAGUE HEARTBREAK TO VIRAL INTERNET CHAOS, NFL DEBATES, MLB CONTROVERSY, AND WINTER OLYMPICS ACTION ALL IN ONE PACKED EPISODE. TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AFTER A TOUGH WOLVERHAMPTON LOSS, BREAKING DOWN WHAT WENT WRONG AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD IN THE EPL TABLE. WE THEN JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING THE VIRAL “PUNCH THE MONKEY” MOMENT THAT SOMEHOW CAPTURED THE WORLD’S ATTENTION, BEFORE REACTING TO ARTE MORENO’S COMMENTS ABOUT WINNING NOT BEING A TOP PRIORITY FOR FANS AND DEBATING WHETHER HE’S THE MOST DISCONNECTED OWNER IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT TO THE NFL AS WE UNPACK MICAH PARSONS’ APPEARANCE ON OPEN THOUGHTS WITH FUNNY MARCO, HIS COMMENTS ABOUT MEDIA RAGE BAIT, AND WHETHER HE CONTRIBUTES TO THE SAME ENERGY HE CRITICIZES, PLUS WE REACT TO BLEACHER REPORT’S TOP 99 QUARTERBACKS OF ALL TIME LIST AND SHARE OUR BIGGEST DISAGREEMENTS. WE SLED STRAIGHT INTO OUR FINAL WINTER OLYMPICS RECAP, HIGHLIGHTING THE BIGGEST STORYLINES AND MOMENTS FROM THE GAMES, THEN INTRODUCE A BRAND-NEW SEGMENT CALLED “UNC TALK,” WHERE WE TRY (AND PROBABLY FAIL) TO DECODE GEN Z SLANG AND TRENDING PHRASES. FINALLY, WE CLOSE WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF OUR CONTROVERSIAL ELIMINATE 1 CATEGORY SEGMENT, WHERE OUR PICKS MIGHT HAVE YOU QUESTIONING US—BUT WE WANT TO HEAR YOURS IN THE COMMENTS. IF YOU LOVE SPORTS DEBATES, HOT TAKES, POP CULTURE CROSSOVER MOMENTS, AND UNFILTERED PODCAST ENERGY, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND DROP YOUR TAKES BELOW.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE COVERING EVERYTHING FROM PREMIER LEAGUE FA CUP CHAOS TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL NIL BOMBSHELL RUMORS, OLYMPIC VILLAGE CONTROVERSY, AND NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTIONS.WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, BREAKING DOWN THE FA CUP DRAW DRAMA SURROUNDING WOLVERHAMPTON AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD. IS THE WOLVES’ RUN SUSTAINABLE? ARE THEY GETTING RESPECT?THEN WE DIVE INTO BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE REACT TO THE VIRAL RUMOR OF MRBEAST POTENTIALLY OFFERING ECU $100 MILLION FOR NIL FUNDING. IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, WOULD IT COMPLETELY RESHAPE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING, POWER FIVE DOMINANCE, AND THE NIL ERA? COULD INFLUENCERS CHANGE THE SPORT FOREVER?NEXT UP — THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE CONTROVERSY. AFTER JUST THREE DAYS, HEADLINES EXPLODED ABOUT A REPORTED “SHORTAGE” INSIDE THE VILLAGE. WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES? IS IT MEDIA EXAGGERATION OR SOMETHING BIGGER?WE SHIFT TO FULL WINTER OLYMPICS COVERAGE, INCLUDING:· CURLING DRAMA HEATING UP· FIGURE SKATING STORYLINES· A MONOBOBSLED LEGEND FINALLY CAPTURING GOLD· CHLOE KIM EARNING SILVER — AND THE WILD CLEVELAND BROWNS CURSE THEORY· EILEEN GU’S ONGOING CONTROVERSY REPRESENTING CHINAFROM THERE, WE RECAP NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND, DEBATING WHETHER IT TRULY FAILED OR SIMPLY “MOVED THE NEEDLE AN INCH.” IS THE NBA LOSING ITS MIDSEASON MAGIC, OR ARE EXPECTATIONS JUST UNREALISTIC?FINALLY, WE CLOSE WITH OUR FAN-FAVORITE SEGMENT — ELIMINATE ONE: ALL-TIME EDITION. LAST WEEK SPARKED CHAOS. THIS WEEK? EVEN MORE DRAMA. WHO STAYS. WHO GOES. LET THE BANTER BEGIN. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, THE BANTER IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH AS SPORTS DEBATES, BOLD TAKES, AND SUPER BOWL TALK TAKE CENTER STAGE. TIME KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AFTER FACING JOHN’S CHELSEA SQUAD—AND LET’S JUST SAY, BETTER LUCK IN TWO YEARS. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES AND DISCUSS WHY SOME OF THE NEWEST AND COOLEST JOBS IN SPORTS MIGHT ACTUALLY BE HAPPENING AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS. WE ALSO DEBATE WHETHER OLYMPIC LEGEND LINDSEY VONN IS TOUGHER THAN TODAY’S NBA PLAYERS, SPARKING A HEATED CONVERSATION. THEN WE BREAK DOWN THE SUPER BOWL, INCLUDING SEATTLE’S DOMINANT PERFORMANCE OVER NEW ENGLAND, WHAT IT MEANT FOR BOTH TEAMS, AND ASK THE BIG QUESTION—WOULD SEATTLE HAVE MADE OR WON THE SUPER BOWL IF DK METCALF WAS STILL ON THE TEAM? WE ALSO DIVE INTO SUPER BOWL LOGO CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND PREDICT NEXT YEAR’S MATCHUP BASED ON THE LOGO COLORS, DISCUSS THE LATEST NFL HALL OF FAME SELECTIONS AND BIGGEST SNUBS, AND SHARE OUR REACTIONS TO THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH MORE WINTER OLYMPICS TALK AND FINISH WITH A HILARIOUS ELIMINATION GAME THAT FORCES TIM INTO SOME IMPOSSIBLE DECISIONS THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. IF YOU ENJOY NFL ANALYSIS, SUPER BOWL DEBATES, OLYMPIC COVERAGE, AND UNFILTERED SPORTS OPINIONS, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU—BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND COMMENT WITH YOUR TAKES.TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS PODCAST KICKOFF 02:32 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN VS CHELSEA | SOCCER RIVALRY UPDATE & REACTIONS 08:41 – COOLEST JOBS IN SPORTS? INSIDE THE WINTER OLYMPICS BEHIND-THE-SCENES 21:03 – IS LINDSEY VONN TOUGHER THAN NBA PLAYERS? OLYMPICS VS NBA DEBATE 35:03 – SUPER BOWL RECAP & ANALYSIS | SEAHAWKS VS PATRIOTS BREAKDOWN 46:11 – THE DK METCALF QUESTION: WOULD SEATTLE STILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL? 58:29 – SUPER BOWL LOGO CONSPIRACY | PREDICTING NEXT YEAR’S NFL MATCHUP 1:03:36 – NFL HALL OF FAME DISCUSSION | SELECTIONS, SNUBS & REACTIONS 1:15:28 – SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW REVIEW | PERFORMANCE REACTIONS & OPINIONS 1:30:45 – WINTER OLYMPICS RECAP | BIGGEST MOMENTS, ATHLETES & SURPRISES 1:47:17 – ELIMINATION GAME: WHO WOULD YOU GET RID OF? TOUGH SPORTS DECISIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE COVERING EVERYTHING FROM WEEKEND SOCCER VIBES TO SUPER BOWL MADNESS, NBA TRADE RUMORS, AND A REAL CONVERSATION ABOUT NEPOTISM IN HOLLYWOOD. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH TIM’S WOLFPACK, WHERE TIM BREAKS DOWN THE WOLVES’ WEEKEND MATCHUP, KEY TAKEAWAYS, AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD. FROM THERE, WE HURDLE STRAIGHT INTO BANTER TAKES, DEBATING WHETHER NFL OWNERS RELOCATING TEAMS AND BUILDING DOMES ARE SLOWLY TAKING AWAY FROM THE SOUL OF THE GAME. NEXT UP, WE DIVE INTO HOW MUCH OF A JOKE PRO BOWL WEEK HAS BECOME—AND PITCH REAL IDEAS ON HOW THE NFL COULD ACTUALLY MAKE IT ENTERTAINING AGAIN FOR FANS. WE THEN TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE SUPER BOWL, GIVING OUR FINAL PICKS, PREDICTIONS, AND GAME-DAY THOUGHTS, BEFORE SHIFTING TO THE HALFTIME SHOW. WE BREAK DOWN EXPECTATIONS AND MAKE BOLD PREDICTIONS ON WHICH SONGS BAD BUNNY MIGHT OPEN AND CLOSE WITH.👉 WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK SHOULD OPEN THE HALFTIME SHOW? THE EPISODE KEEPS ROLLING WITH A BREAKDOWN OF RECENT NBA TRADES, PLUS SPECULATION ON POTENTIAL BLOCKBUSTER MOVES THAT COULD STILL SHAKE UP THE LEAGUE. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE TACKLE MOVIES AND NEPOTISM IN HOLLYWOOD—WHY IT FEELS LIKE WE KEEP SEEING THE SAME NAMES AND FACES, AND WHETHER THE INDUSTRY IS MISSING OUT ON DISCOVERING THE NEXT WAVE OF TRULY GREAT, UPCOMING TALENT. GRAB A DRINK, SETTLE IN, AND LET’S TALK SPORTS, CULTURE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY EPISODES, HOT TAKES, AND UNAPOLOGETIC BANTER.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

ON THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS FIRST-WEEK TAKES AND MATCH REVIEW OF WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE, BREAKING DOWN EARLY IMPRESSIONS AND STORYLINES FROM THE PITCH. FROM THERE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DISCUSS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST EMOTIONAL MOMENTS IN BASKETBALL — DERRICK ROSE’S RETIREMENT AND WHAT HIS CAREER MEANS TO THE NBA AND ITS FANS. WE THEN ZOOM OUT TO THE GLOBAL STAGE, DEBATING WHETHER THE OLYMPICS ARE BECOMING MORE WATCHED, MORE COMPETITIVE, AND MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT THAN TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES. THE CONVERSATION SHIFTS INTO POP CULTURE AND FASHION AS WE TACKLE NEPOTISM IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING WHY JADEN SMITH BEING NAMED CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN COULD BE A RISKY MOVE IF CONSUMER TRUST DOESN’T FOLLOW FAMOUS LAST NAMES. FROM THERE, WE BREAK DOWN NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND, RECAP THE GAMES, AND SHARE OUR EARLY THOUGHTS AND PREDICTIONS HEADING INTO THE SUPER BOWL. WE ALSO SWING OVER TO MLB FREE AGENCY, HIGHLIGHTING NOTABLE MOVES AND WHAT THEY COULD MEAN FOR THE UPCOMING BASEBALL SEASON. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE RETURN TO THE NBA TO DISCUSS THE RICH PAUL AND JEANIE BUSS DRAMA, ALONG WITH CONCERNS ABOUT HOW INSIDE THE NBA MAY BE IMPACTED BY ITS MOVE TO ESPN. PACKED WITH SPORTS ANALYSIS, POP-CULTURE DEBATES, AND UNFILTERED TAKES, THIS EPISODE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY FAN. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK’S BANTER ON THE ROCKS. TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS PODCAST 02:10 – PREMIER LEAGUE TALK: TIM’S WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RECAP AS A NEW FAN 07:47 – NBA NEWS: DERRICK ROSE RETIREMENT & WHY IT’S THE BIGGEST NBA MOMENT OF THE YEAR 23:29 – OLYMPICS DEBATE: WHY THE OLYMPICS ARE THE MOST ENTERTAINING EVENT IN SPORTS 42:17 – NEPOTISM IN POP CULTURE & FASHION: JADEN SMITH CONTROVERSY AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP DEBATE 01:07:28 – NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND RECAP: GAME BREAKDOWNS, STORYLINES & EARLY SUPER BOWL TALK 01:46:15 – MLB TALK: FREE AGENCY MOVES, TRENDS & SEASON OUTLOOK 01:54:01 – NBA MEDIA DRAMA: IS ESPN HURTING INSIDE THE NBA? NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER MUST-WATCH EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, PACKED WITH SPORTS TAKES, POP CULTURE DEBATES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS. THIS WEEK, TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AS HE OFFICIALLY COMMITS TO SUPPORTING A FOOTBALL CLUB—DON’T MISS IT. IN OUR BANTER TAKES SEGMENT, WE DIVE INTO WHETHER KEN GRIFFEY JR. IS THE BIGGEST “WHAT IF” IN SPORTS HISTORY, BREAKING DOWN HOW INJURIES DERAILED WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE GREATEST CAREERS EVER, WHILE ALSO TOUCHING ON OTHER LEGENDARY WHAT-IFS. WE THEN SWITCH GEARS TO JAMAICA QUALIFYING ONCE AGAIN FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS—IS COOL RUNNINGS 2 LOADING? FROM THERE, WE REACT TO THE NBA ALL-STAR VOTING HITTING AN ALL-TIME LOW, INCLUDING THE SHOCKING MOMENT WHERE TWO NBA PLAYERS VOTED BRONNY JAMES AS A STARTER—SERIOUSLY? THE CONVERSATION SHIFTS TO MUSIC AS WE DEBATE HOW ARTISTS ARE CHASING TIKTOK HITS INSTEAD OF FULL ALBUMS, REMINISCING ABOUT THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE 90S AND HOW THE MUSIC INDUSTRY HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN NFL SCORES, PREVIEW THE DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, GIVE OUR PICKS, AND DISCUSS THE LATEST MOVES IN THE NFL COACHING CAROUSEL, BEFORE BRIEFLY TOUCHING ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL, MLB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS, AND RECENT MLB TRANSACTIONS—SPOILER ALERT: BLAME THE OWNERS, NOT THE DODGERS. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH OUR REACTION TO ALEX HONNOLD’S UPCOMING NETFLIX LIVE SPECIAL, WHERE HE PLANS TO FREE SOLO CLIMB TAIPEI 101—ANXIETY LEVELS THROUGH THE ROOF. FROM SPORTS CHAOS TO CULTURAL SHIFTS, THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL, SO HIT PLAY AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE NO TAKE IS OFF LIMITS. THIS WEEK ON BANTER TAKES, WE KICK THINGS OFF BY DEBATING WHETHER INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BROADCASTERS SHOULD BE CALLING U.S. GAMES, BRINGING MORE ENERGY, GLOBAL APPEAL, AND INCREASED WORLDWIDE VIEWERSHIP. WE THEN DIVE INTO A WILD CONSPIRACY THEORY SURROUNDING THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AND WHETHER PLAYING NEXT TO AN ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION COULD ACTUALLY BE IMPACTING PLAYER HEALTH. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT TO THE WORLD OF GOLF, DISCUSSING RUMORS OF BROOKS KOEPKA AND OTHER STARS POTENTIALLY MOVING BACK TO THE PGA TOUR FROM LIV GOLF—SMART FOR LEGACY, PAINFUL FINANCIALLY. OUR FINAL BANTER TAKE ARGUES THAT DARTS ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE AN OLYMPIC SPORT, AND IF YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THE ENTRANCES AND ATMOSPHERE, YOU’RE SERIOUSLY MISSING OUT. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND WITH REACTIONS TO EACH MATCHUP, THEN LOOK AHEAD TO THE DIVISIONAL ROUND WITH OUR PICKS. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE RECAP THE GOLDEN GLOBES, CALLING OUT THE BIGGEST WINNERS, SNUBS, AND CONTROVERSIAL CATEGORIES, WITH JOHN SHARING HIS THOUGHTS THAT ARE SURE TO SPARK SOME BANTER. LOVE IT OR HATE IT, THAT’S WHAT BANTER ON THE ROCKS IS ALL ABOUT—GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION. TIMELINE:00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRODUCTION | BANTER ON THE ROCKS03:51 – SHOULD INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTERS CALL U.S. SPORTS GAMES? | ENERGY, RATINGS & GLOBAL REACH22:13 – 49ERS CONSPIRACY THEORY EXPLAINED | ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION & PLAYER SAFETY DEBATE39:55 – BROOKS KOEPKA TO PGA TOUR? | LIV GOLF VS PGA, MONEY VS LEGACY59:01 – SHOULD DARTS BE AN OLYMPIC SPORT? | VIRAL ENTRANCES & GLOBAL POPULARITY01:13:44 – NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND RECAP | DIVISIONAL ROUND PICKS & PREDICTIONS02:01:19 – GOLDEN GLOBES REVIEW | WINNERS, SNUBS & CONTROVERSIAL TAKES NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WE KICK OFF 2026 WITH A STACKED EPISODE FULL OF BOLD BANTER TAKES, HOLLYWOOD DEBATES, AND MAJOR SPORTS TALK. WE DIVE RIGHT INTO NETFLIX’S CONTROVERSIAL DECISION TO LIMIT MOVIES TO A 17-DAY THEATRICAL RELEASE, DEBATING WHETHER THIS MODEL IS THE FUTURE OF CINEMA OR A GUARANTEED FAILURE FOR THEATERS AND STUDIOS. STAYING IN HOLLYWOOD, WE BREAK DOWN THE GROWING TREND OF THE INDUSTRY RECYCLING THE SAME ACTORS, HOW IT’S IMPACTING CREATIVITY, AND WHETHER IT’S HURTING BOTH MOVIE QUALITY AND LONG-TERM CAREERS. WE THEN SHIFT TO THE NBA, WHERE THE LEAGUE IS ON PACE TO BREAK RECORDS FOR FOULS CALLED, AND DISCUSS WHETHER EXCESSIVE WHISTLES ARE RUINING THE FLOW OF THE GAME, ALONG WITH OTHER MAJOR NBA HEADLINES. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO THE NFL TO BREAK DOWN KEY WEEK 18 MATCHUPS, PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS, AND GIVE OUR WILD CARD WEEKEND PREDICTIONS AS THE POSTSEASON BEGINS. TO CLOSE OUT THE EPISODE, WE HEAD BACK INTO AWARD SEASON, DISCUSSING BIG WINS FROM THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS AND PREVIEWING WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE UPCOMING GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS. GRAB A DRINK AND SETTLE IN FOR ANOTHER EPISODE PACKED WITH UNFILTERED TAKES, SPORTS DEBATES, AND POP CULTURE BANTER.TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO04:24 – NETFLIX’S 17-DAY THEATRICAL RELEASE: IS IT KILLING MOVIE THEATERS?25:46 – HOLLYWOOD RECYCLING THE SAME ACTORS: GOOD OR BAD FOR MOVIES?49:46 – NBA FOULS AT RECORD HIGHS: IS OFFICIATING RUINING THE GAME?01:13:47 – NBA HEADLINES, STORYLINES & LEAGUE TALK01:39:20 – NFL WEEK 18 BREAKDOWN & WILD CARD PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS02:14:49 – AWARD SEASON BREAKDOWN | CRITICS CHOICE WINNERS & GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

ON TODAY’S EPISODE — AND THE FINAL EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR 2025 — WE CLOSE OUT THE YEAR WITH NONSTOP BANTER AND BOLD TAKES. WE BREAK DOWN WHAT THE END OF FAZE CLAN COULD MEAN FOR STREAMING CULTURE AND GAMING HOUSES, REACT TO TRAVIS KELCE LOSING FOOD-REVIEW CREDIBILITY AFTER CALLING TACOS “STREET MEAT,” AND DISCUSS WHY AUDIENCES ARE STARTING TO TRUST CONTENT CREATORS MORE THAN TRADITIONAL CRITICS WHEN IT COMES TO SPORTS, MOVIES, AND POP CULTURE. WE ALSO DIVE INTO COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND NIL MONEY, AND WHETHER THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE COULD SLOW THINGS DOWN MOVING FORWARD. AFTER OUR BANTER TAKES, WE SHIFT TO THE NFL, COVERING THE BIGGEST GAMES FROM WEEK 17, PREVIEWING WEEK 18, AND BREAKING DOWN THE PLAYOFF PICTURE. WE THEN LOOK BACK AT 2025, REVISITING SOME OF OUR BIGGEST TAKES, PREDICTIONS, AND MOMENTS WHERE BANTER ON THE ROCKS WAS RIGHT ON THE MONEY. WE WRAP THINGS UP BY TALKING ABOUT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, WHAT PEOPLE ARE REALLY COMMITTING TO IN 2026, AND OUR HONEST TAKES ON THEM. THANKS FOR SPENDING THE END OF 2025 WITH US — WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT AND CAN’T WAIT TO BRING EVEN BIGGER BANTER IN 2026. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

IN THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE BRINGING THE BANTER ACROSS MOVIES, SPORTS, POP CULTURE, AND CURRENT HEADLINES — CAPPED OFF WITH A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TWIST. WE KICK THINGS OFF BY TALKING MOVIES AND THE RISE OF TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, BREAKING DOWN HOW HE’S BECOME HIS OWN MARKETING MACHINE IN HOLLYWOOD. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF STREAMING AND IRL CREATORS, DISCUSSING WHY DRAMA AND CONTROVERSY COULD START COSTING STREAMERS ACCESS TO MAJOR EVENTS. SCIENCE GETS A LITTLE SPOOKY AS WE REACT TO NEWS OF A FULLY INTACT CARNIVOROUS DINOSAUR EGG BEING DISCOVERED — AND WHETHER THIS IS STARTING TO FEEL A LITTLE TOO CLOSE TO JURASSIC PARK BECOMING REALITY. ON THE SPORTS SIDE, WE BREAK DOWN NFL GAMES FROM THE WEEK, DISCUSS THE CURRENT PLAYOFF PICTURE, AND GIVE OUR PREDICTIONS BASED ON WHERE THINGS STAND RIGHT NOW. WE ALSO DIVE INTO COLLEGE FOOTBALL, INCLUDING BOWL SEASON SWAG BAGS AND WHICH PROGRAMS REALLY SHOWED OUT. PLUS, WE THROW OUT A HOT TAKE: MARCUS FREEMAN MIGHT BE BETTER OFF MAKING THE JUMP TO THE NFL. AND SINCE IT’S OUR CHRISTMAS EPISODE, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH A CHRISTMAS MOVIE SNAKE DRAFT — A LIST THAT’S GUARANTEED TO SPARK SOME DEBATE AND BANTER. GRAB A DRINK, HIT PLAY, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKES YOU AGREE WITH… AND WHICH ONES YOU’RE ARGUING WITH. TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS 03:47 – TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S RISE: BECOMING HIS OWN MARKETING MACHINE 17:15 – IRL STREAMERS & EVENT ACCESS: WHY BANS ARE COMING 30:27 – JURASSIC PARK BECOMING REALITY? CARNIVORE DINOSAUR EGG DISCOVERED 40:55 – NFL WEEK RECAP & PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS 1:26:20 – COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SWAG BAGS & MARCUS FREEMAN NFL HOT TAKE 1:42:05 – CHRISTMAS MOVIE SNAKE DRAFT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

IT’S ANOTHER WEEK OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, AND THIS EPISODE IS LOADED WITH TAKES ACROSS SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND POP CULTURE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH JOHN CENA’S FINAL MATCHUP — WAS THIS REALLY THE LAST TIME WE SEE HIM IN THE RING, AND HOW DID WE FEEL ABOUT THE RESULT? FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO JACOB ELORDI’S COMMENTS ABOUT PAPARAZZI, BREAKING DOWN THE REALITY OF FAME AND WHETHER CELEBRITIES CAN EVER ESCAPE THE SPOTLIGHT. NEXT, WE TALK SCARLETT JOHANSSON ENTERING THE HORROR GENRE — SHOULD FANS STAY CALM, OR IS THE HYPE JUSTIFIED? WE ALSO UNPACK DISNEY’S COLLABORATION WITH OPENAI, WHY IT MAKES SENSE FOR THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOW IT COULD ALSO GO VERY WRONG. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL FOOTBALL. WE BREAK DOWN KEY NFL MATCHUPS AND SHARE OUR UNFILTERED TAKES — CHIEFS FANS, YOU MAY WANT TO TUNE IN (EVEN IF YOU’RE STILL GRIEVING THE SEASON). WE ALSO HIT COLLEGE FOOTBALL, INCLUDING DIEGO PAVIA, BOWL GAME RELEVANCE, AND THE ONGOING MICHIGAN DISCUSSION. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE SHIFT TO FILM, DISCUSSING THE GOLDEN GLOBES SHORT FILM CATEGORY AND SHARING EARLY PREDICTIONS ON WHAT COULD TAKE HOME THE WIN. GRAB YOUR DRINK, SETTLE IN, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO 03:27 – JOHN CENA’S FINAL MATCH? REACTIONS & TAKEAWAYS 18:04 – JACOB ELORDI’S PAPARAZZI RANT & THE REALITY OF FAME 35:44 – SCARLETT JOHANSSON IN HORROR – WHY WE’RE PUMPING THE BRAKES 47:28 – DISNEY INVESTING IN OPENAI – SMART MOVE OR BIG RISK? 1:01:01 – NFL WEEK REVIEW & GAME-BY-GAME TAKES 1:41:15 – COLLEGE FOOTBALL DRAMA – DIEGO PAVIA BREAKDOWN 1:58:54 – DO BOWL GAMES STILL MATTER? 2:04:14 – MICHIGAN FOOTBALL NEWS & REACTIONS 2:18:34 – GOLDEN GLOBES TALK – FILM CATEGORY & EARLY PREDICTIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE WELCOME ROB BACK TO THE THIRD CHAIR AND DIVE STRAIGHT INTO THE EXCITEMENT OF THE WORLD CUP DRAW, BREAKING DOWN EARLY REACTIONS, GROUP PREDICTIONS, AND ALL THINGS INTERNATIONAL SOCCER. OF COURSE… DAD LIFE AND ON-CALL EMERGENCIES MAKE THEIR CAMEOS, SO A COUPLE OF US STEP AWAY MID-SHOW — BUT THE BANTER DOESN’T STOP. WE KEEP ROLLING INTO A HEATED DEBATE ON THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SELECTION, SHARING OUR THOUGHTS ON WHO DESERVED A SPOT, WHO GOT SNUBBED, AND THE LATEST NOTRE DAME DRAMA AROUND SKIPPING THEIR BOWL GAME. WE ALSO GET INTO SOME FANTASY FOOTBALL ETIQUETTE (YES, SOME OF Y’ALL NEED THIS REMINDER), BEFORE WRAPPING UP WITH OUR FAN-FAVORITE SEGMENT: BANTER GAME-BY-GAME, WHERE WE BREAK DOWN EVERY NFL MATCHUP OF THE WEEK WITH OUR USUAL UNFILTERED TAKES. IF YOU LOVE SPORTS TALK, REAL LAUGHS, AND UNPREDICTABLE PODCAST CHAOS… JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

College football is absolutely on fire, and we’re diving straight into the chaos. We kick things off with the shocking Lane Kiffin hiring and break down what needs to change in college football to stop the nonstop drama. Then we get into the Dylan Raiola rumors—Texas Tech?? Is he legit or just hype. We also tackle a real question: Are colleges failing to prepare star quarterbacks for the NFL? With so many high-profile QBs struggling, we unpack why the transition is falling apart. From there, we jump into our NFL Banter: game-by-game reactions, hot takes, and everything you might’ve missed this week. And to close it out, we ride the wave of Stranger Things Part 1 hype—talking about TV shows that truly lived up to expectations… and the ones that absolutely didn’t. Tap in, drop your banter take in the comments, and let’s get into it. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. TIME LINE 00:00 – Intro 03:45 – Should college football ban coaches from signing with new teams until the offseason? 21:46 – Dylan Raiola to Texas Tech… really? 33:37 – Is college football failing to prepare quarterbacks for the NFL? 46:45 – NFL Week Breakdown: Banter game-by-game 2:03:37 – Stranger Things hype + TV show talk NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO THE RISING TREND OF A-LIST ACTORS STARRING IN HORROR MOVIES. WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON OFFICIALLY JOINING THE CAST OF THE EXORCIST, WE ASK: WHO’S THE NEXT MAJOR MOVIE STAR ENTERING THE HORROR GENRE? IS HORROR BECOMING THE NEXT BIG WAVE IN HOLLYWOOD—AND COULD IT BE THE FUTURE HOME OF OSCAR-LEVEL PERFORMANCES? NEXT, WE GET INTO SOME HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS, THEME PARK STORIES, AND THE CHAOS OF NAVIGATING AMUSEMENT PARKS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN “FLAT-TIRE’D” AT DISNEYLAND OR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, YOU ALREADY KNOW THE STRUGGLE. WE BREAK DOWN EVERY NFL GAME OF THE WEEK IN OUR SIGNATURE NFL GAME-BY-GAME BANTER, SHARING REACTIONS, PREDICTIONS, AND HOT TAKES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE. THEN WE SHIFT TO THE BIZARRE WORLD OF FESTIVAL FAILS WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT PHNX FEST AND BILLY MCFARLAND’S LATEST ATTEMPT AT LAUNCHING A MUSIC FESTIVAL. AFTER THE WHOLE FYRE FESTIVAL DISASTER, CAN ANYONE REALLY TRUST THIS MAN’S “VISION”? OVER IN PIXEL GAMING, WE REVIEW THE LATEST CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS RATINGS, TALK GAMING CONTROVERSIES, AND ASK THE REAL QUESTION: WHO’S GETTING PAID FOR THESE REVIEWS? (BECAUSE IT’S NOT US… YET). FINALLY, WITH THANKSGIVING APPROACHING, WE WRAP UP WITH A FUN THANKSGIVING “THIS OR THAT” GAME FEATURING PROMPTS GENERATED BY CHATGPT—PERFECT FOR HOLIDAY VIBES AND GOOD LAUGHS. GRAB YOUR DRINK, RELAX, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER WEEK OF UNFILTERED SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND GAMING BANTER.TIME LINE00:00 – INTRO 06:01 – A-LIST CELEBS BECOMING THE GO-TO STARS IN HORROR MOVIES 19:04 – HOLIDAY TRAVEL BANTER 32:29 – NFL BANTER: GAME-BY-GAME BREAKDOWN 1:45:09 – PHNX FEST: A DISASTER IN THE MAKING? 1:59:12 – PIXEL GAMING: CALL OF DUTY RATINGS 2:05:33 – THANKSGIVING “THIS OR THAT” GAMENEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WE’RE OFFICIALLY BACK FROM VACATION AND KICKING OFF SEASON 2 OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! IN OUR RETURN EPISODE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO OUR BANTER TAKES—BREAKING DOWN WHY PLATFORM-BORN STARS ARE BECOMING THE NEXT GENERATION OF “MOVIE STARS,” HOW HOLLYWOOD IS LEANING ON VIDEO-GAME ADAPTATIONS TO REVIVE THE INDUSTRY, AND WHY MILLENNIALS MIGHT NEED A SPIRITUAL CLEANSE AFTER THE NEW COLBY O’DONIS AND AKON TRACK. WE SHIFT INTO THE NFL AND GO GAME-BY-GAME WITH OUR THOUGHTS, REACTIONS, AND BANTER TAKES. THEN WE JUMP INTO THE CHAOS OF PIXEL GAMING, INCLUDING THE DISASTER SURROUNDING CALL OF DUTY AND THE ROUGH EARLY REVIEWS FOR BLACK OPS 7. WE WRAP THINGS UP BY TALKING ABOUT OUR RECENT FAMILY TRIP—COMPLETE WITH WITNESSING THE KĪLAUEA VOLCANO ERUPT—AND MORE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR SEASON 2! YOUR FAVORITE ARM-CHAIR EXPERTS CALLING OUR TAKES BEFORE THE BIG NETWORKS … WE HIT A FEW IN SEASON 1, SO LET’S RUN IT BACK AND KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. Time Line 00:00 – INTRO 04:17 – THE RISE OF PLATFORM STARS 20:55 – HOW VIDEO-GAME MOVIES MIGHT SAVE HOLLYWOOD 35:41 – MILLENNIAL MUSIC CLEANSE: COLBY O’DONIS & AKON 48:46 – NFL WEEK BREAKDOWN: OUR GAME-BY-GAME BANTER 01:53:06 – PIXEL GAMING: THE BLACK OPS 7 DISASTER 02:07:55 – VACATION RECAP & WATCHING KĪLAUEA ERUPT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR SIGNATURE HOT TAKES—DIVING STRAIGHT INTO WHETHER THE NCAA SHOULD PRIVATIZE COLLEGE SPORTS IN THE NIL ERA AND TRANSFORM PROGRAMS INTO FULL-BLOWN MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS WITH HOW MUCH PLAYERS ARE NOW GETTING PAID. FROM THERE, WE BANTER ABOUT HOW MODERN SPORTING EVENTS FEEL MORE LIKE SOCIAL SPECTACLES—MORE ABOUT CONCERTS, CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS, AND GIVEAWAYS THAN THE ACTUAL GAME. THE CONVERSATION HEATS UP AS WE MOVE THROUGH FOOTBALL, MLB, AND NBA TALK, BEFORE TIM TAKES THE REINS SOLO WHEN JOHN STEPS AWAY (TWICE!) FOR DAD DUTIES. WE WRAP UP WITH A SPOOKY TWIST AS TIM SHARES HIS FIRST REACTION TO THE CHILLING NEW MOVIE WEAPONS, WHILE JOHN GIVES HIS EARLY THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING IT TV SERIES. DON’T MISS THIS CHAOTIC, HILARIOUS, AND HORROR-FLAVORED EPISODE—PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com Song:Horror FreeArtist:HappinessinmusicFrom:Pixabay

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO TASTE SALUD FOR SENDING US SOME INCREDIBLE SAMPLES—DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT! FROM THERE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH THE WILD LOUVRE HEIST, THEN CALLING OUT CHIEFS FANS WHO SUDDENLY THINK THEY’RE UNTOUCHABLE AFTER A WIN AGAINST THE RAIDERS (REALLY?), AND TOUCHING ON HOW THE STREAMING WARS MIGHT OFFICIALLY BE OVER. FROM THERE, WE HIT THE GRIDIRON FOR A FULL DOSE OF NFL TALK, BREAKING DOWN EVERYTHING FROM THE RAVENS’ CORNER DOMINANCE, THE NINERS’ CRUNCH TIME STRUGGLES, THE TEXANS’ SLIDE, AND WHETHER TUA STILL HAS IT OR IF JORDAN LOVE MIGHT ACTUALLY BE ELITE. WE THEN TAKE A BIG SWING INTO MLB TALK, DEBATING THE UPCOMING WORLD SERIES, CALLING OUT MACHADO FOR BEING THE SORE LOSER HE’S ALWAYS BEEN AFTER HIS DODGERS COMMENTS, AND DISCUSSING WHETHER THE DODGERS’ SPENDING HABITS COULD REALLY BE THE CAUSE OF A POTENTIAL LEAGUE LOCKOUT. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE TOUCH BRIEFLY ON NBA STORYLINES AND GIVE A WELL-DESERVED SHOUTOUT TO HAWAII FOOTBALL. IT’S A FULL POUR OF SPORTS, TAKES, AND LAUGHS—SO GRAB A DRINK, TUNE IN, AND ENJOY ANOTHER ROUND OF UNFILTERED CONVERSATION ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS.BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK, WE DIVE INTO EVERYTHING FROM THEME PARKS TO TOUCHDOWNS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH DISNEY’S LATEST TICKET PRICE INCREASE — HOW IT’S HITTING FANS’ WALLETS BUT CLEARLY NOT SLOWING DOWN THE CROWDS. THEN, WE SHIFT GEARS TO HOLLYWOOD’S COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH AI: STUDIOS LOVE USING IT FOR CREATIVE STORYTELLING, BUT DRAW THE LINE WHEN IT COMES TO REPLACING REAL ACTORS AND WRITERS. WE ALSO UNPACK WHY TRON: ARES STRUGGLED AT THE BOX OFFICE AND WHAT THAT SAYS ABOUT HOLLYWOOD BECOMING PICKIER WITH BIG-BUDGET RELEASES. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR NFL WEEK 6 RECAP AS TIM AND JOHN BREAK DOWN HOW THEIR TEAMS ARE HOLDING UP THIS SEASON. WE TALK THE CHIEFS, THE STRUGGLING JETS, JERSEY-BURNING FANS, AND YES — OFFICIALLY DECLARING NO MORE TUA TALK. BASEBALL FANS, DON’T WORRY — WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED TOO. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE MLB POSTSEASON MATCHUPS, THE SURPRISE CONTENDERS, AND OUR EARLY WORLD SERIES PREDICTIONS. TO WRAP THINGS UP, WE SWING OVER TO THE GAMING WORLD FOR OUR PIXEL GAMING SEGMENT AND SHARE OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BATTLEFIELD 6 — FROM GAMEPLAY TO GRAPHICS TO OVERALL CHAOS. DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE FILLED WITH LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND A LITTLE TOO MUCH BANTER. HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON, DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS, AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, AND TIKTOK SO YOU NEVER MISS A ROUND OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO EVERYTHING FROM BAD BUNNY’S SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW BUZZ TO HOLLYWOOD MOVIE EXECS MAKING BAD DECISIONS THAT LEAVE FANS SHAKING THEIR HEADS. WE BREAK DOWN THE CHAOS OF CALL OF DUTY STREAMERS, DROP ANOTHER FIERY RAVENS RANT, AND DEBATE WHETHER BROCK PURDY IS JUST A SYSTEM QB WHILE WONDERING IF THE EAGLES ARE IN REAL TROUBLE. PLUS, WE COVER THE MLB POSTSEASON, CALLING OUT WHO’S HOT AND WHO’S FOLDING UNDER PRESSURE, BEFORE WRAPPING UP WITH A DEEP TAKE ON SORA AI AND HOW IT’S CHANGING THE FUTURE OF CONTENT CREATION, FILM, AND GAMING. TUNE IN FOR SPORTS TALK, POP CULTURE, AND UNFILTERED COMEDY — THE ULTIMATE MIX OF BANTER, BOLD TAKES, AND FUN.BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE’RE BRINGING THE HEAT WITH A JAM-PACKED EPISODE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO AI’S GROWING ROLE IN MOVIES—WILL STUNTS BE AI-POWERED IN THE FUTURE? PLUS, WE BREAK DOWN EA’S LATEST SALE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR GAMERS. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NFL —TIM AND JOHN REACT TO TOUGH LOSSES, DEBATE THE CHARGERS VS. GIANTS MATCHUP, TALK INJURIES, AND WEIGH IN ON BAD BUNNY’S MASSIVE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT. WE KEEP IT ROLLING WITH THE MLB POSTSEASON , GIVING OUR PICKS FOR WHO SURVIVES THE WILD CARD AND MAKING OUR CASE FOR THE AL MVP RACE. THEN—BELIEVE IT OR NOT—IT’S TIME FOR SOME GOLF TALK AS WE UNPACK THE WILD RYDER CUP AND RORY’S FIERY POST-EVENT COMMENTS. AND TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE GO ALL IN ON MAN CAVES . AFTER DEVIN BOOKER SHOWED OFF HIS, WE COULDN’T HELP BUT DREAM UP WHAT OURS WOULD LOOK LIKE (AND MAYBE EVEN OUR FUTURE STUDIO). SO GRAB YOUR DRINK, KICK BACK, AND JOIN US FOR LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO THE SLUGGISH START TO NFL OFFENSES—ARE THEY JUST PLAIN BORING THIS YEAR, OR CAN THINGS TURN AROUND? FROM THERE, WE TACKLE THE TICKETMASTER INVESTIGATION AND WHAT CHANGES WE’RE HOPING TO SEE. NEXT UP, IT’S ALL NFL: BREAKING DOWN OUR TEAMS, THE EAGLES AFTER LAST WEEK’S HOT TAKES, THE LATEST INJURIES, AND EVERYTHING ELSE SHAKING UP THE LEAGUE. WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE MLB POSTSEASON PICTURE AND SHARE OUR EARLY PREDICTIONS ON HOW IT MIGHT ALL PLAY OUT. THEN, IT’S SPOOKY SEASON VIBES WITH A DEEP DIVE INTO HORROR MOVIES—WE GIVE OUR HONEST REVIEW OF THE NEW CONJURING FILM, PLUS JOHN DROPS A QUICK DISCLAIMER ON THE MOVIE HIM. AND OF COURSE, WE COULDN’T LEAVE WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT RYAN REYNOLDS—THIS TIME, IT’S HIS RUMORED INTEREST IN BUYING FYRE FEST. SERIOUSLY, FYRE FEST?! HAS HE FINALLY HIT ROCK BOTTOM, OR IS THIS ANOTHER GENIUS MOVE? GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS! BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK WE’RE BRINGING YOU A SPECIAL EPISODE PACKED WITH EVERYTHING YOU LOVE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO THE DEBATE AROUND BANNING THE TUSH PUSH AND SHARING OUR THOUGHTS ON SOME OF THE BIG WINNERS FROM THE EMMYS. FROM THERE, WE BREAK DOWN ALL THE ACTION FROM WEEK 2 OF THE NFL BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS TO A CONVERSATION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. WE SIT DOWN WITH COMEDIAN @ZACH_LAUGHS FOR A FUN AND HILARIOUS INTERVIEW RECORDED EARLIER, WHERE HE SHARES HIS JOURNEY INTO COMEDY, STORIES FROM THE STAGE, AND WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO JUMP INTO AN OPEN MIC AT A COMEDY CLUB. IT’S LAUGHS, SPORTS, AND BANTER ALL IN ONE EPISODE—TUNE IN AND ENJOY! FIND ZACH ON TIK TOK AND INSTAGRAM AT: Zach_laughs TIMELINE 00:00 – INTRO & BANTER | DRINK OF THE WEEK 04:21 – IS THE TUSH PUSH ERA OVER? 17:56 – CHIEFS DRAMA UNFOLDS 26:56 – THE STUDIO’S BIG SURPRISE AT THE EMMYS + MORE EMMY TALK 41:31 – HORROR MOVIE TALK 47:16 – NFL WEEK 3 RECAP & HOT TAKES 1:13:17 – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ZACH | COMEDY & OPEN MIC STORIES WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

WEEK 1 OF THE NFL IS IN THE BOOKS! WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT HYDRATION PACKS AND HOW THEY KEEP US FUELED AND ENERGIZED BEFORE DIVING INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DISCUSS WHETHER TIKTOK COULD CREATE A FUTURE OSCAR WINNER, WHY WILL SMITH MIGHT NEED TO TAKE A PAGE OUT OF RICKY MARTIN’S PLAYBOOK FOR A COMEBACK, AND HOW THE OREGON DUCKS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE JERSEY GAME YEAR AFTER YEAR. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT NFL WEEK 1 — THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY — AS JOHN VENTS HIS FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE RAVENS AND TIM GOES FROM PREPARING TO RANT ON MOODY TO ACTUALLY CELEBRATING. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH A DIVE INTO UAPS AND SPACE TALK, FOLLOWING CONGRESS RECENTLY BRINGING IT UP IN SESSION, MAKING THIS WEEK’S EPISODE PACKED WITH LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND PLENTY OF BANTER YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. TIMELINE WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE GETTING READY FOR FOOTBALL SEASON! IN OUR BANTER TAKES, WE BREAK DOWN THE WANNABE PATRICK MAHOMES, DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON LEVELING UP AS A TRUE MOVIE STAR, THE UPCOMING ENHANCED GAMES 2026, AND WHY MLB AND OTHER SPORTS NEED TO DROP OUTDATED “UNWRITTEN RULES.” FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST NFL NEWS AND EVEN CHATGPT’S NFL PREDICTIONS (SPOILER: WE THINK CHATGPT KNOWS BALL). NEXT, IT’S FANTASY CORNER, WHERE WE RECAP OUR FANTASY DRAFT, DEBATE OUR PICKS, AND ASK—HOW DO YOU THINK WE DID? FINALLY, WE WRAP UP WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ELSE MAKING HEADLINES. SUMMER’S IN FULL SWING, SO GRAB A COLD ONE AND JOIN US FOR SOME BANTER!WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com