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Stats Don't Matter

by Tim Cronin and Sam Smith

Tim and Sam break down the biggest sports news from the weekend and things to look forward to coming up. As life-long sports fans and former athletes, our goal is to bring easily digestible news to both the average fan and the die-hards. Grab a beer, come hang out and enjoy the ride.

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  1. The Celtics, NFL Schedules, Billy B and Tim Thinks he can Golf.

    Season 5, Episode 21 of Stats Don’t Matter- Oh No Celtics, what is you doing, baby? Nobody Puts Baby (Bills Baby) in a corner, and NFL Schedule Predictions. In our cups this week is a Smoothie Sour from Avon, NY (xMortalisBrewingCo), and a Whiskey from Louisville, KY (xBarrelCraftSpirits). Follow...

  2. Looking Back at the Draft and Some Other Nonsense.

    Season 5, Episode 20 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Draft Recap. In our cups this week is a Quadruple IPA from Purceville, VA (xAdroitTheory BrewingCo X xKettlehead Brewing Co), and a Double IPA from North Haven, CT (xFat Orange Cat Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  3. The Master, Formula 1, UConn and that which we do not speak of.

    Season 5, Episode 19 of Stats Don’t Matter- The Masters Recap, Formula 1x2, Rags and Roses. In our cups this week is a Bourbon from Louisville, KY (xStellumSpirits), and a Barrel Aged Imperial Blueberry Stout from Anaheim, CA (xBottle Logic). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  4. F1, Golf Stuff, and College Basketball

    Season 5, Episode 18 of Stats Don’t Matter- @PGA Updates, Formula 1, March Madness, NFL News n’ Notes In our cups this week is a Whiskey from Cincinnati, OH (Cincinnati Distilling) , and a Modern Pilsner from Framingham, MA (xJacksAbby). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter…

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  5. Free Agency Nonsense and Sam Starts the Five Stages of Grief for Seattle

    Season 5, Episode 17 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Free Agency Bonanza. In our cups this week is a Triple IPA from Broussard, LA (xParish Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from Tampa, FL, (xAngry Chair Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things…

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  6. Golf, F1, Football Drama Llamas and Some Big Changes Coming

    Season 5, Episode 16 of Stats Don’t Matter- SportsBall roundup. In our cups this week is a DDH IPA from New Haven, CT, (xBarclay Brewing Co), and an Imperial Stout from St Louis, Mo (xPerrenial Ales xPrairie Artisan Ales). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all…

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  7. Talking Weller Bourbon, Superbowl and We Go Down a Music Rabbit Hole

    Season 5, Episode 15 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Super Bowl Recap. In our cups this week is a Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY, (xBuffalo Trace Distillery). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Bourbon, Beer, Sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter wherever you get your...

  8. Superbowl Preview and NFL Honors

    Season 5, Episode 14 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Super Bowl Preview. In our cups this week is a Saison from Seattle, WA (xFloodland Brewing Co) and a Bourbon Barrel Stout From Chicago, IL (xGooseIsland Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  9. The One with Inner Excellence and our Divisional Round Picks

    Season 5, Episode 13 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Divisional Round Preview. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Porter with Peanut Butter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Bourbon Whiskey from Bardstown, KY (xOldFitzgerald Distillery). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and...

  10. Wild Card Weekend Look Ahead, Sam Thinks he's Hip, and We're on to 2025

    Season 5, Episode 12 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Regular Season is O V A, Wild Card Weekend Preview, and NFL News and Notes. In our cups this week is a Pale Ale from Boston, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co) and a Triple IPA from North Haven, CT (xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG…

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  11. Week 15 with Maker Bayfield, Some Whiskey Talk and Week 16 Picks

    Season 5, Episode 11 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 15 Recap, Week 16 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Waitsfield, VT (xLawson’s Finest), and a Barleywine from Charlton, MA (xTreeHouse Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things…

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  12. Week 14 Predictions and some Life Advice

    Season 5, Episode 10 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 13 Recap, Week 14 Preview. Picks are tied at a Jackson apiece (that’s 20, for the youts of the world). In our cups this week is a Macaroon Stout from Chicago, IL (xGooseIslandBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  13. Tim Lives in a GTA Game and Week 12 Prediction

    Season 5, Episode 9 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 11 Recap, Week 12 Preview. In our cups this week is a Porter from Portland, ME (xAllagashBrewingCo) and a DDH Session IPA from Brooklyn, NY (xOtherHalfBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  14. The One with the Life Advice and the Week 10 Picks

    Season 5, Episode 8 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Mid Season Review and Week 11 Preview. In our cups this week is an Amber from Waitsfield, VT (xLawsonsFinest) and a Cold IPA from Kent Falls, CT (xKentFalls Brewing). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  15. Week 8 - Sam Can't Make Up His Mind

    Season 5, Episode 6 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Tampa, FL (xCigar City Brewing Co) and a Bourbs from Versaille KY (xWoodford Reserve Distilling Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  16. Week 6 Picks - The one where we give them away.

    Season 5, Episode 4 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 6 Preview and ¼ Season review In our cups this week is a Double Rye Whiskey from Park City, UT (xHighWest Distilling) and an Kitchen Sink Stout from North Haven, CT (xDecadentBrewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  17. Week 5 Picks and Other Nonsense

    Season 5, Episode 3 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 5 Preview. In our cups this week is a DIPA from Canton, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co) and a Red Wine Barrel Aged Scotch Ale from Saco, ME (xBarrelled Souls Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  18. NFL Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview and Sam Darnold is doing what?

    Season 5, Episode 2 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Preview. In our cups this week is a DH Pale Ale from Decorah, IA (xTopplingGoliath Brewing Co) and an DDH IPA from Florence, MA (xLittle Willow Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all...

  19. Football is back - Gimmie Those Week 2 Picks!

    Season 5, Episode 1 of Stats Don’t Matter- @NFL Week 1 Recap In our cups this week is a DIPA from Savannah, GA (xTwoTides Brewing Co) and a Belgian Style Trippel from New Hartford, CT (xBrewery Legitimus). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey, Beer,...

  20. First Mock Draft of the Season and some of the drama llamas around the NFL

    First Mock Draft of the Season and some drama llamas around the NFL. Injuries, starters and some big questions going in to week 1. In our cups, this week is a stout twofer. Sam dips into the Florida love and Tim with the hometown hero from Maine.

  21. PGA, NBA and we weight in a little on the WNBA Drama Llama

    Season 4, Episode 27 of Stats Don’t Matter- Memorial Championship, NBA Finals, and Caitlin Clark Drama Llama. In our cups this week is an Imperial Oatmeal Stout from Seattle, WA (xFremontBrewingCo) and an IPA from West Hartford, CT (xNewParkBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and…

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  22. Celtics Finals, Formula 1, Scottie and some NFL PI Rankings

    Season 4, Episode 26 of Stats Don’t Matter- CELTICS ARE FINALS BOUND!, Formula 1, NFL and News/Notes. In our cups this week is THE premiere DIPA from Santa Rosa, CA (xRussian River Brewing Co) and an IPA from West Hartford, CT (xNew Park Brewing Co) Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  23. PGA Championship, Formula 1, NBA Playoff Conference Championship previews, and Fury/Usyk

    Season 4, Episode 25 of Stats Don’t Matter- PGA Championship, Formula 1, NBA Playoff Conference Championship previews, and Fury/Usyk. In our cups this week is an IPA from Cooperstown, NY (xOther Half Brewing Co, xBreweryOmmegang) and an Old Fashioned. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and…

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  24. NFL Schedule Release, WNBA, Celtics and the Bruins RIP

    Season 4, Episode 24 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Schedule Release, WNBA, Celtics, Bruins (let’s try this again!). In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Stout with Coffee from Chicago, IL (xGooseIsland Brewing Co) and a Bourbon from Louisville, KY (x Mclain & Kind). Follow us on IG...

  25. Formula 1, Bruins, Celtics, Garcia Tests Positive and The Roast

    Season 4, Episode 23 of Stats Don’t Matter- Formula 1, Celtics, Bruins. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Stout from Oceanside, CA (xHorus Brewing Co) and a sour beer from New Hartford, CT (x Brewery Legitimus). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things...

  26. The one with the Narrative, some Masters and a Look Back at March Madness

    Season 4, Episode 22 of Stats Don’t Matter- Masters Preview & March Madness recap. In our cups this week is a premium lager from Boston, MA (xTrillium Brewing Co X Halfway Crooks Beer Co) and some pure H20. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things Whiskey…

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  27. NFL Notes, Golf and March Madness Picks (Spoiler Alert, they're already busted)

    Season 4, Episode 21 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL News & Notes, Golf, March….Madness?, In our cups this week is a Barrel aged Porter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Double IPA from North Haven, CT (xTox Brewing co/xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter)…

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  28. Free Agency and the NFL Carousel Continues.

    Season 4, Episode 20 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Free Agency, we temporarily jinxed the Celtics. Boxing? Boxing. In our cups this week is an IPA from San Diego, CA (xNorth Park Brewing Co) and a Rye Whiskey from Louisville, KY (xBardstown Distilling Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and...

  29. Formula 1, The NFL Combine, and the Celtics are in Dire Straits

    Season 4, Episode 19 of Stats Don’t Matter- Formula Uno, NFL Offseason + Combine, Cccccccceeeeeeeltics! In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Greenville, SC, (x8thState/Great Notion Brewing Co) and a Wheated Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY (xBuffalo Trace Distilling Co). Follow us on IG...

  30. Quick Bachelor Hijacking, Superbowl Lookback and Sam admits he is wrong about Purdy.

    Season 4, Episode 18 of Stats Don’t Matter- The one with the #SuperBowl58 recap. In our cups this week is an Imperial Berliner Weisse from Brooklyn, NY, (xOtherHalf Brewing Co) and an Triple IPA from North Haven CT (xAbomination Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  31. Superbowl Preview and why Sam continues to be wrong about Brock Purdy

    Season 4, Episode 17 of Stats Don’t Matter- The one with the actual #SuperBowl58 preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Anchorage, AK (xAnchorage Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from Chicago, IL (xGooseIslandBeer Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all...

  32. Championship Weekend Recap - Brock did what now?

    Season 4, Episode 16 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL Conference Championship Recap and Super Bowl 58 Preview. In Our Cups this week is a Barrel Aged Imperial Stout from Charlton, MA (xTree House Brewing Co) and a Barleywine from Ann Arbor MI. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter…

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  33. Championship Weekend and some MVP Talk - Why not Goff?

    Season 4, Episode 15 of Stats Don’t Matter- The Coaching Carousel in the Sky keeps on turning (another reference the #youts won’t get), and NFL Conference Championship Preview In our cups this week is an Barrel Aged Maple Imperial Porter from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co). Follow us...

  34. End of the Season and the End of an Era - The Couching Carousel Has Begun

    Season 4, Episode 14 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL regular season is O V A over, and so is the CFP. We Make our #SuperWildCardWeekend predictions, and round out with some coaching notes. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Denver, Co (Cerebral Brewing) and a DIPA from West Hartford, CT...

  35. NFL Week 18, the Playoffs and the PGA/LIV Mess

    Season 4, Episode 13 of Stats Don’t Matter- NFL catch-up, CFP Predictions, and LIV Laugh Love Golf. In our cups this week is an Imperial Maple Porter from Portland, ME (Bissell Brothers Brewing Co) and a Whiskey from Bardstown, KY (xBardstown Bourbon Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and...

  36. Week 13 Pick ‘em and the Week 12 Look Back

    Season 4, Episode 12 of Stats Don’t Matter- Week 13 Pick ‘em. In our cups this week is a Double India Pale Ale from North Haven CT (xTwo Villains Brewing Co) and an Imperial Milk Stout from Plainville, CT (xRelic Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all...

  37. Turkey Day Recap and Tom Brady said what?

    Season 4, Episode 11 of SDM- Thanksgiving Recap, NFL Playoff Predictions, Week 13 Pick ‘em. In our cups this week is a Pale Ale from New Glarus, WI (xNew Glarus Brewing Co) and an IPA (for the Kids!) from Cheshire, CT (xCounter Weight Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  38. Happy Thanksgiving - Tim's Mid Season Comeback, Surprising QB Comparisons and our Holiday Picks

    Season 4, Episode 10 of SDM- Turkey Day Triple Header, Tim’s caught up in picks! (SH*T)In our cups this week is an IIPA from Greensboro Bend, VT (xHillFarmstead Brewing Co) and an Imperial Stout from North Haven, CT (xAbominationBrewing xEvil Twin Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter)…

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  39. Week 11 Predictions, Mac Jones, and References the Youths Won't Get

    Season 4, Episode 9 of SDM- Return of the Mac(k) Jones, Past the NFL Halfway point- Week 10 Recap and Week 11 Preview. In our cups this week is an IPA from Ashburn, VA (xOldOxBrewing Co) and an Imperial Stout (Cuvee) from McCallister, OK (xPrarieArtisanAles). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter)…

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  40. Sam Calls from Space to talk about Weeks 8 and 9, Plus a New Segment

    Season 4, Episode 8 of SDM- We Recap NFL Week 8- Russ musta heard us when we said he ain’t been cooking! In our cups this week is an IPA from Portland, ME (xBattery Sleele) and an Imperial Milk Stout from North Haven, CT (xFatOrgangeCat xSkygazer). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter...

  41. Week 8 Predictions - Thoughts and feelings on Lewiston, Maine

    Season 4, Episode 7 of SDM- NFL Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Predictions. In our cups this week is a Double IPA from Torrance, CA (xMonkish) and a BBA Scotch Ale from Grand Rapids, MI. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and sports. Find Stats Don’t Matter...

  42. NFL Week 6, We short a Tim but we bring back the Joe Fan segment!

    Season 4, Episode 6 of SDM- NFL Week 6, and we bring back the Joe Fan segment (Welcome to the bigtime, Lions fans!) In our cups this week is THE Double IPA (xThe Alchemist) from Burlington, VA and a Bourbon Whiskey from Portland, ME. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast)…

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  43. Week 5 Recap - Some Surprising Results and a Shout Out to Barry Melrose

    Season 4, Episode 5 of SDM- NFL Week 5 (primetime snoozefests continue), we give some well-earned flowers for the Detroit Lions and wonder what’s wrong with the Russell Wilson and Sean Payton Denver Broncos. In our cups this week is an Italian Pilsner from Framingham, MA, and a Whiskey from...

  44. Week 4 Recap, The Ryder Cup and new Trevor Bauer Info

    Season 4, Episode 4 of SDM- Seahawks stay undefeated at #LumenEast, and we take stock of NFL teams that are in T R B L trouble. We also give our takeaways from this years Ryder Cup. In our cups this week is a Farmhouse Ale from New Glarus, WI, and an Imperial Stout from Middleton, NY. Follow us…

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  45. Colorado, NFL Week 3 and Rapinoe

    Tim and I recap Week 3 of the NFL schedule and look ahead to Week 4. Tim gloats about #CoachPrime, and Sam gives Megan Rapinoe flowers. In our cups this week is an Adjunct Stout from Tampa FL, and a Whiskey from Indianna. Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all…

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  46. A Major Difference of Opinion on Coach Prime and the Week 2 Recap - Lets go.

    Tim and Sam recap Week 2 of the NFL schedule, submit our predictions for Week 3, and give Coach Prime some flowers....or don't. In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Marzen from Bluemont, Virginia (@bearchasebrew) and a Brown Ale from New Hartford, CT (@BreweryLegitimus).

  47. We're Back! New NFL Season, New Podcast Season

    Season 4, Episode 1 of SDM- WE BACK AND onto the NFL regular season! Tim and I recap Week 1 of the NFL schedule, present our largest sports stories of the summer, and make our picks for Week 2. In our cups this week is an Imperial Stout from Saco, Maine and a Bourbon from Frankfurt, KY. Follow us...

  48. Playoff Round 1 Predictions and some Sympathy for Sam

    Season 3, Episode 27 of SDM- The NFL regular season is O V A over, and the playoffs are here (PLAYOFFS!). In our cups this week is a Barrel Aged Porter with Mexican Vanilla from Portland, ME (xBissell Brothers Brewing Co). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all…

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  49. Week 17, Week 18, A Look Back at our Divisional Predictions

    Season 3, Episode 26 of SDM- We recap NFL Week 17, (the craziness does indeed keep occurring), and preview the NFL Regular Season Finale. In our cups this week: A Rye Barrel Aged Ale from Chicago, IL (xRevolution Brewing), and an Imperial Sweet Stout from Tampa, FL (xHiddenSprings Brewing Co)....

  50. Post Christmas Catch-Up and our Week 17 Predictions

    Season 3, Episode 25 of SDM- NFL Week 16 Recap-Christmas Football! In our cups this week: a pair of imperial stouts, one from Richmond, VA (xTheVeilBrewingCo) and one from Tampa, FL (xHiddenSpringsBrewingCo). Follow us on IG (@statsdontmatter) and Twitter @statspodcast) for all things beer and...

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Tim and Sam break down the biggest sports news from the weekend and things to look forward to coming up. As life-long sports fans and former athletes, our goal is to bring easily digestible news to both the average fan and the die-hards. Grab a beer, come hang out and enjoy the ride.

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