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False Starts at Home
by The Moranville Brothers
A podcast about sports, society, and everything else. Hosted by brothers Tim Moranville and Dan Moranville
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 015 | Notre Dame Should Join a Conference
The Moranville Brothers cover a variety of topics including a round of Trivial Pursuit questions that brings up Chicago, television, the Catholic Church, art, horses, and advertising. They discuss the "Jordan v. NASCAR" antitrust lawsuit, diversity in NASCAR, Serena Williams' return to tennis and drug testing, Philip Rivers' NFL comeback, and the careers of George Blanda and Gordie Howe. They address the controversy surrounding a planned World Cup 2026 "pride match" between Egypt and Iran, the efficacy of skiing and snowboarding helmets, and the scandal involving Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. In the Main Event, Tim and Dan discuss the controversy around Notre Dame's exclusion from the college football playoffs.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 014 | What Do Teams Owe Fans?
The Moranville Brothers discuss Rosa Parks, college football, Aaron Rodgers being Aaron Rodgers, and the MLS championship. In the Main Event, they talk about what teams and athletes owe their fans. As always, you'll hear the Trivial Pursuit question of the week, Locker Room Talk, Mr. M's Life, and Dan's Wikipedia History.
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False Starts at Home | Episode 013 | Franksgiving
In this Thanksgiving week episode, The Moranville Brothers talk games, Dan’s golf handicap, the PWHL season, People Being Stupid, and the American traditions of Thanksgiving. Of course, they end the episode with Locker Room Talk, Mr. M’s Life Lesson, and Dan’s Wikipedia History.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 012 | (Content Warning: Mental Health Discussion)
The Moranville Brothers discuss Wolverhampton's new manager, armored MMA, people being stupid, and the death of Marshawn Kneeland. Tim answers Trivial Pursuit questions of the week, and of course, there is Locker Room Talk, Mr. M's Life Lesson, and Dan's Wikipedia History. Content Warning: The Moranville Brothers have a lengthy and candid conversation about mental health, including suicide, starting at 33:29. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 011 | The Hardest Trophy
The Moranville Brothers play a little Trivial Pursuit before discussing the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series championships, the Colts' implosion against the Steelers, Tim's fantasy football failures, and of course People Being Stupid. In the Main Event, Tim and Dan question which trophy is the hardest to win.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 010 | Is TV Ruining Sports?
The Moranville Brothers are back with another episode of False Starts at Home. They discuss the NHL season so far, their World Series predictions, the NBA season starting up, and more People Being Stupid. In the Main Event, Tim wonders "Is TV ruining sports?". A special tribute in Locker Room Talk to their late dad, Paul Moranville. And of course, Mr. M's Life Lesson and Dan's Wikipedia History.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 009 | Jersey Retirement
The Moranville Brothers discuss Wolverhampton's draw in the English Premier League, the MLB Playoffs, Connor McDavid's contract extension, continuing WNBA drama, Kid Rock's absurd outrage at Bad Bunny's selection to perform at the Super Bowl, and people being stupid. In the Main Event, they explore what should be required to retire a jersey number. As always, the episode ends with Locker Room Talk, Mr. M's Life Advice, and Dan's Wikipedia History.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 008 | NHL Predictions
The Moranville Brothers discuss MLB playoffs, rowdy crowds, and Napheesa Collier calling out the WNBA. They make predictions about the upcoming NHL season.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 007 | Sports Betting
The Moranville Brothers catch up on Phillies Karen, Ken Dryden's incredible life, High School football, and WNBA and MLB playoffs. In the Main Event, they discuss the role of sports betting in our society.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 006 | Labor Unions in Sports
The Moranville Brothers discuss sports labor unions in the Main Event, offer their predictions for NCCAF, NFL, and MLB, and talk about Connor McDavid's potential contract extension. Tim explains why he loves Bryce Harper, and they both talk a lot about encyclopedias.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 005 | Which Sports Should Your Kids Play?
The Moranville brothers discuss the outcomes of their English Premier League teams in game 1, Michigan's punishment from the NCAA, and why everyone lost their mind and got to fighting this week. In the Main Event, they talk about what sports they'd let their kids play and why. Locker Room Talk is about anger management, then Mr. M has a life lesson, and Dan shares his wikipedia history.
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False Starts at Home | Ep. 004 | Why American Soccer Sucks
The Moranville brothers talk about why soccer just hasn't taken off in the U.S. like it has in other countries. They follow up on the sex toy tossing incidents, Dan's choice of an English Premier League team, Happy Gilmore 2, and discuss some historic accomplishments in women's basketball, a barrier broken in the MLB, the "Speedway Slammer", and much, much more.
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False Starts at Home | Episode 003 | Hate the Greats
The Moranville Brothers discuss Tim's time in Chicago, Dan's new favorite Premier League team, sex toys on the court, Primetime's new bladder, our favorite sports movies, the Hockey Canada judgment, and why we hate the greats.
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False Starts at Home | Episode 002 | Great Once
The Moranville brothers discuss the Coldplay Concert Couple, why we root for the teams we do, and women's sports leagues. Plus, another Reset the Clock in which we wonder what would have happened if Gretzky had never left Edmonton and what's up with his politics.
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False Starts at Home | Episode 001 | Dwight Clark Dropped the Ball
In the first episode of False Starts at Home, hosts and brothers Tim and Dan Moranville discuss NIL in the NCAA, the relevance of All Star Games, an alternate timeline for Tom Brady, and much more!
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