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Controlled Chaos

by Zach Woolley

A weekly Sports and Music podcast with two buddies from across the country, talking about the biggest stories in sports, along with some tidbits you just may not know. Zach Woolley and Owen Kiszka try to navigate their way through the Controlled Chaos. https://twitter.com/CntrldChaosPod

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Episodes

  1. CFB BOWL SEASON RECAP

    Owen and Zach look back at a jam-packed bowl season in College Football! From the Potato Bowl to the Mayo Bowl, the Chaos boys have you covered! Zach recaps his time at the Las Vegas Bowl amongst other things! Owen issues a challenge to Zach ahead of the 2022 season.

  2. *SPECIAL* 2022 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR

    Lets GO! Controlled Chaos is back to close out 2021 with Owen and Zach's top Albums of the Year! Owen and Zach break down the year in music and give their in-depth analysis on the songs that shaped the year. WE BACKKKKK

  3. (SZN 2 EP. 6) The Home Stretch

    Owen and Zach get hype for the final week of the regular season in the MLB, and the chaos that may ensue! Mariners to the Wild Card? Are you nuts? On top of all of that, we have the biggest weekend of the NCAAF season this weekend! The equinox is approaching! Get ready for it with CC!

  4. (SZN 2 EP. 5) - Penalty Marker Down

    Whew! Owen and Zach have a lot to talk about this week! The Sun Devils rode into Provo and lost, the NCAA is still anybody’s race, and Bijan Robinson is still the Heisman frontrunner (at least in Owen's eyes). After 6 quarters of surprisingly good football, Tyrod Taylor has put the white flag…

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  5. (EP. 3) That Feeling

    SZN 2 is BACK! On this episode, Owen and Zach look at Drake's new project, get hype for new albums this week, and then turn to sports. We got a month left in the MLB season and it is HEATING UP! COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK! The boys recap the last week in sport and look ahead for what is to come in...

  6. (SZN 2 EP. 1) STRAP IN

    CONTROLLED CHAOS IS BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Owen and Zach are back on campus and ready for SEASON TWO OF THE CHAOS! Kanye is now Ye, and oh, Kendrick has something to say? The dog days of summer are heating up and the Mariners are still in the mix? Are you nuts. All we can say is strap in for this...

  7. (EP. 47) DRAFT NIGHT!! (Oh, and the Trade Deadline, too)

    Owen and Zach batten down the hatches as they prepare for the NBA Draft! Their final thoughts on the Rockets selections lead them into their Trade Deadline talk as well as some Olympics fun for the hell of it. Oh, and WTF is going on with Kanye?

  8. (EP. 45) Nonexistent Humidors

    WE BACK! After a one-week hiatus, Owen and Zach have a lot of catching up to do on the sports and music front! They recap the new Tyler, The Creator project and look forward to more new drops coming this week! Also, the All-Star Game is near and Owen and Zach have a lot of reactions to the…

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  9. (EP. 44) The Build Up

    Rockets. Draft Lottery. Week.

  10. (EP. 43) Heating Up

    Whew, it's hot outside! Not only is the temperature heating up but so is the amount of sports happening as well! Owen and Zach have you covered with playoff basketball, SUPER REGIONALS in college baseball, oh, and we are LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY FROM THE NBA DRAFT LOTTERY! With hopeful prayers and...

  11. (EP. 42) A Weekend at the Disch

    CC was on the road this weekend! Owen and Zach recap their time on the 40 acres for the Austin Regional in the NCAA D1 Baseball Tournament! The playoffs are marching on into the second round and the boys have their opinions. After a one week hiatus, the boys are bringing back everyone's favorite...

  12. (EP. 39.5) ALL BOPS NO STOPS

    Make it quick, why don't you? A quick little tie you over episode of the Chaos is here with Zach and Owen, where they give their Play-in predictions and get some BREAKING NEWS at the end! Tune in you clowns!!

  13. (EP. 38) We Rage At Last

    Astroworld Festival is back!! The MLB is through one month, and there are a bunch of great storylines to think about! The byos have you covered A-Z in the MLB as well as the NBA, where the Lakeshow could be in trouble. Is the Play-In Tournament worth it? Oh, and the NFL Draft happened, but we...

  14. (EP. 37) We Don't Care

    Whole lotta action coming your way in episode 37 of the Chaos! Cordae dropped an EP, We can almost taste the NBA Playoffs, and the Rockets are officially not going to be a part of it! Oh, and the NFL Draft is this week, so the boys give you their first ten picks mock. How could we forget about...

  15. (EP. 36) Funky Ben

    Another week, another lovely episode of the Chaos! It was an active week in the MLB, (CARLOS RODONNNN!!!) and the. boys give you a whip around of all you need to know heading into this week in baseball! Elsewhere, the boys take their turn memeing the Jake Paul and Ben Askren fight, and of course...

  16. (EP. 35) Feliz Beisbol!

    Owen and Zach are nothing but pumped for this week in music and sports! Brockhampton? Are you kidding me? Overreaction to one week of baseball? Check! Cricketer of the Week? Check! Tankathon Sims? Check! All of that in more on the Justin Verlander episode of Controlled Chaos!

  17. (EP. 34) An Ignoramus!

    Baseball is Back! The Masters is this Weekend! March Madness is ending tonight! Owen and Zach get you caught up on what they saw this weekend in the wonderful world of sports! From Jazz Chisholm to Johnny Juzang, Controlled Chaos is rocking and rolling in April!

  18. (Ep. 33.5) BONUS: MLB PREVIEW

    Baseball is BACK!! ON this special edition of the Chaos, the boys give you their insight and analysis on all 30 MLB teams heading into the 2021 Season! The boys give their division winner projections as well as their award picks and much much more!

  19. (EP. 33) Feliz Cumpleanos!

    Nasty 19! On episode 33 of the Chaos, the boys celebrate Owen's birthday by taking a deep dive into the Elite 8! The NBA Trade Deadline happened and we are..... okay? Life goes on in this brisk episode, as we look forward to Opening Day this week!

  20. (EP. 32.5) We Ballin Like It's March Madness

    SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT! Owen and Zach breakdown the Sweet Sixteen matchups and give their revised Final Fours and National Champions!

  21. (EP. 32) Well, We had a Weekend

    It is safe to say March Madness has arrived! A crazy week in not only the Men's Basketball Tournament but in the sports world as well. Many upsets in the tourney (lol texas) and Shohei Ohtani doing something that has not been done since 1906! Join Owen and Zach for one of their most spirited...

  22. (EP. 31) Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have a Bracket!

    We have waited two years, but hey, we have a BRACKET! On the Colin Mchugh episode of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach breakdown this years March Madness teams and give their insight on the 68-team bracket. That's not all though, as the Grammy's were this past week and the Rockets are continuing to...

  23. (EP. 30) Dirty Thirty

    Trienta! Episode 30 of the pod allows the boys to dive deep into what has been the best weekend for music drops in 2021 with Silk Sonic and Drake! All Star Weekend was an absolute dud, (except for the Elam Ending, ily bby) but none of that matters because it is Tourney time in College Hoops!…

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  24. (EP. 29) Calm on the Red Sea

    A calm week in professional sports lets Zach and Owen go into College Basketball and College Baseball/Softball! We have tournaments in the Mid-Majors and we are geared up for the madness! A late add in is J.J. Watt's new home in Arizona with the Cardinals!

  25. (EP. 28) Innovating!

    A slow week in music lets Owen and Zach find some new artists that have a unique sound (Shoutout Marlowe and Nina Cobham!) College Sports are going crazy right now! The boys get you caught up on the race to March Madness and the opening weekend of College Baseball! Tatis got breaded up, and…

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  26. (EP. 26) What a Snoozer

    Owen and Zach breakdown the snoozer of a Super Bowl we had! (🐐status!) Baseball is buzzing over the signing of Trevor Bauer, and Texas basketball is (lowkey) in shambles! The boys give you their insight and more on this 26th episode of Controlled Chaos!

  27. (EP. 25) Cricket is a Whale of a Sport

    We're expanding! Owen and Zach discuss the history of Cricket and current happenings on this week's episode of the Chaos! Don't fret though, they still have a lot to say about music and the current happenings in sports! The stove is hot, Matthew Stafford cost a lot, and are the Texans going to…

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  28. (EP. 24) Mamba Moment

    On the Kobe Bryant (and Ken Griffey Jr.!) episode of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach discuss the ever-changing developments in the Deshaun Watson saga, give their remembrance to Hank Aaron, and take an early look at the Super Bowl!

  29. (EP. 23) The Great Houston Sports Recession of 2021

    On this episode of the Chaos, Owen and Zach eulogize the James Harden era in Houston while they breakdown the blockbuster trade and ask themselves: who came out on top? They discuss the disgraced franchise that is the Houston Texans and try to figure out if their situation is even salvageable....

  30. (EP. 22) We'll See

    Is the CFP even worth it? On episode 22 of the chaos, the boys breakdown a Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL, breakdown a not-so-super CFP National Championship (with an Alabama 50 burger!). At the end of the day, sometimes you just have to say "We'll See", and you will have to see that on this...

  31. (EP. 21) DOOM and Gloom

    Owen and Zach pay their respects to the great MF Doom on this week's episode of the Chaos. Although it was a mild week in music, it was a crazy holiday weekend in Sports, with the College Football Playoff, many upsets in college basketball, and much much more! The boys dissect the two CFP semis…

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  32. (EP. 20.5) Albums of the Year Special!

    As 2020 is heading to a close, Owen and Zach breakdown the best albums from this tumultuous year! A busy year in music leads to a ton of debate, but through it all it is time to celebrate what has been an astounding twelve months for music!

  33. (EP. 20) Just Getting Started

    Twenty! Veinte! Owen and Zach reflect on their first 19 episodes on this special episode 20 of Controlled Chaos. They breakdown the travesty that is WLR and recap what has a very fun year for the Fun Belt (Go Chants!!) . The NBA is back in swing, and there are a lot of surprises to unpack after…

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  34. (Ep. 19) Holiday Spirit

    The CFP is set! Owen and Zach break down the many issues they have with the college football landscape on this very jolly episode of Controlled Chaos. They also beg the question: Is Carti Dropping WLR soon? The NBA is back and the NFL is getting hectic! The boys have you covered on all the big...

  35. (EP. 18) Thoughts from the Moon

    Certified Wavy! On the eighteenth episode of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach give their analysis on MOTM III, give predictions going into Championship Week in CFB, Go over the magic of Talen Horton-Tucker and discuss the current state of Trevor Bauers free agency market. They also close out the...

  36. (EP. 16) Bridging the Gap

    What's on your Thanksgiving Plate? This week on Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach divulge into a long Thanksgiving Weekend filled with sports. COVID cancellations, Grammy Snubs, CFP Hypotheticals, College Basketball takes, and yes, even what is on their Thanksgiving Plates fill up this week's…

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  37. (EP. 15) Home at Last

    On the first in-person edition of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach reflect on Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 10 years after its release. On the sports side of things, they recap another chapter in the saga of the college football season and also try to decipher why coaches still…

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  38. (EP. 14.5) A Perplexing Draft Night Special

    In this special edition of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach break down the winners and losers of the draft, as well as try to make sense of the moves of Rafael Stone and the Houston Rockets.

  39. (EP. 14) Buckle Up

    After a busy week in music with many singles and features, Owen and Zach wonder what artist will drop next. They also reflect on what was a relatively weak week in both the NCAA and NFL (Thanks COVID!). Also, with trade rumors swirling around the city of Houston ahead of Draft and Free Agency…

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  40. (EP. 13) Over the Hump

    This week on Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach react to the return of PAC-12 football, which of course means the return of Arizona State Football! They also discuss a big victory for Notre Dame and what that could mean to the playoff picture, as well as some upcoming stars this week in the NFL...

  41. (EP. 12) A Bakers Dozen

    In the twelfth episode of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach reflect on the week in music (Kendrick. Feature!), give their takes on the past crazy week in the NCAA, divulge into what's looking to be a long winter in the MLB, and take a wondrous peek ahead to next weeks full slate of games in the…

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  42. (EP. 11) Infinity Stones

    Owen and Zach square off in this weeks episode of Controlled Chaos, as 4 of the 5 Power 5 Conferences are back with the Big Ten in action last week. They recap a solid week in Music with some good drops and give some hot takes with both next years Album of the Year and the winner of the World...

  43. (EP. 10) Seasoned Vets

    On Episode 10 of Controlled Chaos, Zach and Owen reflect on the first ten episodes, as well as discuss the best new drops in music and the chaotic nature of the NCAA and the NFL. Looking ahead, they also take a look at the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers and give an obituary to...

  44. (EP. 9) Champions Crowned

    On the last single digit episode of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach reflect on the NBA Bubble, culminating in a Lakers Championship, as well as look forward to what is going to be a wacky year ahead for the NBA. Football is abundant, and they discuss the chaotic nature of the SEC as well as a…

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  45. (EP. 8) Let's Get Weird

    NFL Scorigami, a series in the Bubble, and 4 intradivision matchups in the Division Series. Let's Get Weird! This week, Owen and Zach break down the chaos from the past week in football, the misfortunes of pretty much every Texas football team (RIP Bill O'Brien), and take a look ahead at the…

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  46. (EP. 7) Back in the Swing of Things

    Boy Oh Boy. With the SEC back and upsets abundant, Owen and Zach go over the mayhem from this past week in sports, as well as some great albums that dropped this past weekend. Is Texas Back? Will the MLB's new Playoff Style Work? All will be told in this astonishing new edition of Controlled Chaos.

  47. (EP. 6) Injuries, Injuries, Injuries

    Once the injury bug hits, all bets are off. On Episode 6 of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach go over the injury-laden week in the NFL, the NBA conference finals nailbiters, as well as a possible closing of a chapter down in Houston.

  48. (EP. 5) Things got bad Real Quick

    Sometimes, things get bad real quick! In Episode 5 of Controlled Chaos, Owen and Zach have a SPIRITED discussion about the very active sports scene, headlining with the fall of the Houston Rockets. They also look towards the Conference Finals in the NBA, as well as the Game 7 coming up between…

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  49. (EP. 4) Role Players

    Owen and Zach peer over the dogfights going down in the NBA, the race to the finish line in the MLB, as well as other storylines.

  50. (EP. 3) Tough Conversations

    Owen and Zach divulge on the wacky MLB Trade Deadline, discuss the Social Injustices that lead to the stoppage of sports last week, as well as the potential second-round matchups following the 2 game sevens in the NBA.

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A weekly Sports and Music podcast with two buddies from across the country, talking about the biggest stories in sports, along with some tidbits you just may not know. Zach Woolley and Owen Kiszka try to navigate their way through the Controlled Chaos. https://twitter.com/CntrldChaosPod

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A weekly Sports and Music podcast with two buddies from across the country, talking about the biggest stories in sports, along with some tidbits you just may not know. Zach Woolley and Owen Kiszka try to navigate their way through the Controlled Chaos. https://twitter.com/CntrldChaosPod

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