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Fifth and Long

American Football fanaticism meets nerdy marginalia for some expansive, quirky conversation.

  1. 90

    Hair! (Stroking Beards)

    Happy New Year! From Jason Kelce, to Lebron James, to Andre 3000, to Alexander the Great, to Chase! We talk about the HAIR (facial and scalpel) and why Heather chopped all her's off and grew it back.

  2. 89

    Timber!

    Chase & Heather talk about getting married, chin straps, & choosing the right words.

  3. 88

    Chase’s Top Seven Injuries

    Heather reads Chase’s top seven injuries. Chase goes into deeper detail about the longboard crash & Bend, OR in general.

  4. 87

    Get That Paper

    We’re getting married! Also, misunderstood communications & how we cope. Speaking of which, Correction: Heather’s coworker is about 4’10”.

  5. 86

    Stephen King & Cracked Ribs

    The genius of Stephen King & how grownups are just big kids.

  6. 85

    LOTR Talks Pt. 1

    Nerding out over some Tolkien.

  7. 84

    Bear (Moose) With Us Pt. 1

    We exchange tales of animal encounters, from camp clowns to what constitutes a Grizzly.

  8. 83

    LOTR Talks Pt. 2

    The will of the Ring & the healing power of Nature.

  9. 82

    We’re Back

    We’re trying, we don’t have the rights for that.

  10. 81

    Big Hause

    Chase is headed back to Alaska! Heather isn’t coping well. To cheer up, we talk about Joe Namath’s children’s book, Minor League Baseball, & how it’s the little things that matter.

  11. 80

    Football, Fire, & Glory

    One of the best raw conversations we’ve had recorded.

  12. 79

    Jeff is a Nick Name

    Chase and Heather bring in old pal "Jeff" to talk about the Denver Broncos, the Kentucky Derby, and quickly shoot off the rails.

  13. 78

    Homer, Grave Robbers, and the most Badass Founding Father You’ve Never Heard Of

    Heather teaches Chase about the Spunkers Club & why there are body parts in Ben Franklin’s Basement. Correction, Final Segment: Heather says Bunker Hill, intending Beacon Hill— Two different hills. Subscribe to bypass our erratic lack of schedule! Deuces!

  14. 77

    Super Bowl Glow

    Chase & Heather are home from the town SB party & doing laps over RhiRhi, the Victory Formation, & love through community.

  15. 76

    Heavy Metal Super Bowl

    Everything in Chase’s life sounds metal, Heather cracks up over the specificity of nuts & wrenches, & Jack White is a credible authorty on music & furniture. Correction: Jack White collected recordings from Paramount Records. Please subscribe to get our sporadic updates!

  16. 75

    Get Fresh

    Heather & Chase square off over the dictionary.

  17. 74

    To Muff the Punt

    Heather asks how to muff a punt, or is it punt a muff?

  18. 73

    Gone to the Far Side

    Chase expresses love for the Far Side Comics, but doesn’t understand one.

  19. 72

    Chase Talks Onside Kicks

    Just what the title says. 

  20. 71

    We’re Back!

    Where have Chase and Heather been all these months! Heather has an announcement.

  21. 70

    Broadway Joe

    Chase talks about the merger of the NFL and AFL.

  22. 69

    We’re OK

    Heather tells Chase the surprising origin story of, “OK.”

  23. 68

    Fairytale Nerding Out

    Chase is writing a fairytale and Heather talks archaeology. Football!

  24. 67

    The Pro Bowl and the Puppy

    Chase and Heather get ready for a Pro Bowl Watch party, and discuss naming a new member of the team.

  25. 66

    The Shark

    Heather and Chase try to tease out what made Jerry Tarkanian, “Tark the Shark.”

  26. 65

    Feeling Good

    Chase and Heather are back to talk about family, achievements, championships, and Wu-Tang Clan. Subscribe to keep up with our nonexistent schedule! Help support us at https://www.patreon.com/user

  27. 64

    Spam and Fire Fighting

    That time Chase learned to cook spam from the coolest guy ever. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  28. 63

    Chainsaws and Chaos

    Chase gets super macho talking about fire. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  29. 62

    Kicks and Giggles

    Heather tells of Hammond Castle and Chase explains roughing the kicker. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  30. 61

    Furry Crabs and Boxing Shrimp

    Chase remembers the time he fell asleep over Denali. Heather talks about some cool sea creatures and says, “Like” way too much. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  31. 60

    Dirty, Filthy, Stinky, Kinky

    We ask if (Gasp!) there could be too much football. Chase reflects on the intimate relationship between Center and Quarterback. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong

  32. 59

    New Year’s Rose Bowl

    Chase & Heather watch the Rose Bowl and going to a Christian (Mormon) college [i. e., Chase hides under a bed & Heather holds unholy dance parties.] Support us at https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  33. 58

    Chase Corrections

    Chase explains some details he missed about divisions and playoffs.

  34. 57

    Divisions & Lynch

    Chase and Heather passionately discuss geography while Chase explains divisions and playoffs. Somehow, that leads to the story of Beastquake.

  35. 56

    The Depression Episode

    Chase and Heather talk about actively taking on their bouts of depression.

  36. 55

    Going Batty

    Heather channels some nervous energy into talking about bats in Portugal.

  37. 54

    To Score a Touchdown

    Chase talks about the incomparable feeling of scoring a Touchdown

  38. 53

    Getting Sick of Tom Petty

    Heather and Chase talk Tom Petty, and telomeres.

  39. 52

    Dodgeball, Football, Sauna

    Chase talks about throwing a football in a girl’s face.

  40. 51

    Doritos and Dez Caught It

    Chase talks about the Dez Bryant catch while Heather eats chips. Also, we now have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/FifthandLong?fan_landing=true

  41. 50

    What Happened in Vegas

    Chase and Heather decorate for Festivus, read Scotty Pippin’s new book, and recall their trip to see the Raiders vs Washington.

  42. 49

    In Like Lion, Out Like a Lamb (Preview)

    Just a quick heads up about the Las Vegas Raiders Trip, to be continued.

  43. 48

    Isabella and the Lost Things

    Heather tells Chase about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist.

  44. 47

    Chase Talks Fuck

    Chase retells of an incident from college with a cussing classmate.

  45. 46

    Manning and The Ring

    Heather talks to Chase about the works of JRR Tolkien.

  46. 45

    The Fart Ball Kick Off

    Chase remembers a gaseous kick off.

  47. 44

    The Chaos Episode Part 2

    Heather and Chase get blazed in no particular order.

  48. 43

    A Tribute to Sean Taylor

    Chase remembers the tragedy of Sean Taylor.

  49. 42

    The Chaos Episode Part 3

    Heather and Chase get blazed in no particular order.

  50. 41

    Football Hurts

    Heather and Chase plan for their upcoming trip to Las Vegas. Chase teaches Heather about tackles and the changing game.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

American Football fanaticism meets nerdy marginalia for some expansive, quirky conversation.

HOSTED BY

H Louise Messinger

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American Football fanaticism meets nerdy marginalia for some expansive, quirky conversation.

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