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Brothers by Law

2 Brothers-in-law talking sports, faith, family, politics and everything in between.Chris & Jordan agree on some things, but not most things. And even if they do agree, they will find a reason to not agree in that moment. Learn about their likes, dislikes, stories, and general wonderments. All from the minds of two dads that probably care more about sports than they should!

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    028 - What is MK-Ultra?

    MK-Ultra wasn’t just a conspiracy—it actually happened.This week on Brothers by Law, we break down the truth behind the CIA’s MK-Ultra program, what really went on, and how it could still be impacting the world today.From mind control experiments to government secrecy, we dig into the facts, the theories, and the parts that still don’t fully add up.Was this just a Cold War experiment… or something bigger?#MKUltra #Conspiracy #Podcast #BrothersByLaw

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    027 - Did We Land on the Moon?

    Did we really land on the Moon… or is it the biggest conspiracy ever?In this episode of Brothers by Law, we break down the Apollo missions—from the deadly Apollo 1 fire to the historic Apollo 11 landing—and everything in between. We talk about what actually happened on the Moon, the insane technology that made it possible, and the lesser-known stories like Michael Collins being left alone in orbit.Then we dive into the conspiracy theories:Was the flag really waving?Why are there no stars in the photos?Could it have all been staged?We don’t just list the theories—we challenge them.We wrap things up by looking ahead to Artemis II and what it means for the future of space travel.Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or just here for a good conversation, this one’s for you.🎙️ New episodes of Brothers by Law drop regularly—follow and join the conversation.

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    026 - Gas Station Snacks

    This week we’re trying gas station snacks—from classics to wild cards.After last episode’s condiment challenge, Chris says he’s going easy on Jordan… but we’ll see about that.What’s worth the buy—and what’s a hard pass?

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    025 - Unsolved Mysteries

    In this episode of Brothers by Law, Chris & Jordan dive into the strange, the eerie, and the unexplained. From chilling unsolved crimes to bizarre mysteries that still don’t have answers, we explore the stories that keep people guessing.But things take a turn…We put our taste buds to the test with a lineup of dipping sauces in an attempt to expand our very limited (and very picky) eating habits. Let’s just say… not everyone handles it well. Especially Jordan.Mysteries, reactions, and a little bit of chaos—this one has it all.

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    024 - 80s & 90s

    What was life like back in the 80s & 90s for Chris & Jordan? A lot different than it is today, that is for sure!

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    023 - Jack Lucas

    Jack Lucas is an American hero that more people need to know about. What an amazing story.We also try some new fruit to us, and truth be told, we each actually found a fruit that could be added to our repertoire.

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    022 - Favorite Coaches

    Coaches impact our lives, even if you aren't on a sports team. You can have a sports coach, business coach, life coach, or a dance coach and the way they interact with you makes such a big difference in how much you enjoy the activity you are participating in.Some coaches are great, some are not so great.Chris gave Jordan the week off of trying new foods to get over the jelly beans from last week!

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    021 - Easter Candy

    Why do we celebrate Easter with bunnies, eggs and candy? We dive into that a bit and then get to trying some of the best Easter candy out there.Then Chris gets Jordan to play a little Beanboozled with him. Let's just say, they both lose this game.

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    020 - Top 10 Pop

    Do you call it pop or soda or Coke or some other weird term?What are you favorite flavors, Chris & Jordan share their top 10 favorite pops.They also do a taste test of 6 different flavors from  @grandpajoescandyshop  and let you know which one was the best or the worst! They taste drinks from  ⁨@bawlsmktg⁩ , Reading Draft, Oak Creek, Dang That's Good, Red Arrow, and Beefdrinker!

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    019 - Viral Hoaxes

    It's so easy to believe the things that we hear, especially when they come from sources that should be telling us the truth.We talk old wives tales and some viral hoaxes that were not new to us, and probably not to any of you!

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    018 - Cereal Bracket

    Cereal is one of our biggest loves. This was a fun episode to talk about!You may be surprised by our winner, and if they would like to sponsor our podcast, we would not turn them down. Post cereal, we are waiting by our phones for your call!What is your favorite cereal?

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    017 - Tall Tales

    Larger than life stories are so fun. They make stories of real or imagined people even more enjoyable.What are your favorite tall tales? Do you have any that we didn't cover today?And if you are a parent, have you ever left your kids behind?Also, we have to give credit to Elias for the idea of our previous episode on the Winter Olympics!

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    016 - Winter Olympics

    This week, Chris & Jordan do another bracket challenge, but this time, they had to come to a consensus instead of having their own opinions. There were definitely some disagreements and Rock, Paper, Scissors had to be employed at one point to determine a winner.They do come up with a winner, and it may surprise you.

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    015 - Operation Mincemeat

    What do you know about Operation Mincemeat? It was a real WW2 operation performed by the British that is so famous that it has been made into multiple movies and a musical.They talk through this crazy operation and what it actually took to pull this off. Did it work to confuse the Germans? You'll have to listen to find out.

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    014 - The Chosen

    This episode, Chris and Jordan talk about The Chosen, the tv show that talks about the life of Jesus. How they created it and how it impacts the world around us.

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    013 - The Mandela Effect

    What do you think about the Mandela Effect? Is it real? Or is it just some kind of mass delusion?Chris & Jordan talk about some of the most popular Mandela Effect's that have to do with some products and logos. Spoiler alert, Jordan does not do well with wha is real!How did you do? What are your thoughts about the Mandela Effect?

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    012 - Cartoon Bracket

    What are your favorite cartoon movies? Chris and Jordan go through a 64 cartoon bracket and choose their favorite. From Disney to Dreamworks to anything else. Where do you think they landed?What are your favorites? You can find a blank bracket here to fill out for yourself - https://brothersbylaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cartoon-Bracket.pdfLet us know what you think!

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    011 - Covert vs. Clandestine

    We talk about some rumors of Nate Bargatze joining our podcast. He did just announce that he is leaving the Nateland podcast, which does open up a possibility that he could join us. I'm just saying.We then get into some spy stuff and if something is covert or clandestine. We talk about some examples from history of different secrete agent events and situations and how they end up being classified.

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    010 - The State of College Football

    We wrap up our conversation on candy with some notes from our listeners.Then we dive into the state of college football and how things are very different than they were just a few year ago.Things get a bit heated when they talk about how Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoffs, but things ended well!Interested to hear your thoughts on this one.

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    009 - Candy Bracket

    This week Chris and Jordan go through a 64 team bracket of candy and pick a winner! They definitely have different tastes, even when it comes to candy.What are your favorites? Where did we go wrong?We also go through our Spotify Wrapped for Creators and talk about how great our fans are!

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    008 - Holiday Traditions

    Chris and Jordan talk about their holiday memories from their childhood's (is that correct grammar?) and some traditions that they have brought into their lives today.They also rank their top 5 Christmas movies of all time. And Jordan brings up a bad picture of Chris that may or may not show up on the screen.

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    007 - Mistakes Were Made

    Mistakes have been made. What mistakes have changed the world? What mistakes have changed your life. Chris talks about some big mistakes in the history of the world and Jordan tries to guess what they may be based on the date (he was sort of successful).We also watch a short video from our good friend, Nate Bargatze.We thought we had our video issues figured out, spoiler alert, we did not! But we thought we caught it in the middle, so there are a couple times when the video comes back, can you be patient enough to watch and find them?

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    006 - The 1992 Dream Team

    In this episode, Jordan brings up the topic of the 1992 Dream Team. They talk about how it changed not only the NBA, but sports in general.They also get into a couple of comments that they received after the previous episode on their Top 10 Fast Food restaurants.We did have a bit of a snafu with the video on this episode where our camera stopped recording after about 12 minutes, but we kept the audio going and you can enjoy it in all its audio glory, even after the video cuts out.

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    005 - Top 10 Fast Food

    What are your favorite fast food/fast casual restaurants? Jordan & Chris share their top 10 as well as a few honorable mentions. If you are looking for Chris trying chicken sandwiches, you can find it here:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbsdG44AeZS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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    004 - All Time Team

    What would the starting lineup be if we merged the Bears & Vikings teams into one roster? We work through this together, and the answers may surprise you. Are there more Vikings than Bears, more Bears than Vikings? You'll have to listen to find out!Also, do you know what a BBL is?

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    003 - Best & Worst Sports Memories

    What are your best & worst sports memories? How do you handle it when your team loses? We find out about Chris & Jordan in this episode.

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    002 - Legacy

    What kind of legacy do you want to leave? We talk about our wives' grandmother and her legacy, some sports legacies and a little bit about the legacy we would like to leave.

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    001 - Who We Are

    Chris and Jordan talk about who they are, what makes them similar, and what makes them unique and why you would love to hang out with them!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

2 Brothers-in-law talking sports, faith, family, politics and everything in between.Chris & Jordan agree on some things, but not most things. And even if they do agree, they will find a reason to not agree in that moment. Learn about their likes, dislikes, stories, and general wonderments. All from the minds of two dads that probably care more about sports than they should!

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Chris Hickle and Jordan Smith

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2 Brothers-in-law talking sports, faith, family, politics and everything in between.Chris & Jordan agree on some things, but not most things. And even if they do agree, they will find a reason to not agree in that moment. Learn about their likes, dislikes, stories, and general wonderments. All from...

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