PODCAST · sports
The Big Rigs
by Kieran Dean
Talking sports. https://twitter.com/thebigrigs_
Episodes
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Episode LI - We're back!
The Rigs returned after an extended absence. Did we miss anything? Pete gives us a quick update on the Nashville office, Ric celebrates a championship, and we welcome a representative of Chicago to the show. Did we coerce an apology out of Chicago?
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Episode L - FINAL FOUR
The Rigs return before the biggest weekend in the history of Purdue athletics. Ric is locked in before heading out to Phoenix with the social media team, Pete is laying on the couch accepting credit from all sources, and Dean is mentally preparing for a world where Matt Painter is a national...
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Episode XLIX - Back to Back
The Rigs return in their attempt to get back on a regular recording schedule. We kick things off with breaking down the...Women's tournament? After clearing up Ric's confusion about home games in the women's tourney, we get into the men's tournament. Pete watched a few of the games, Dean was too...
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Episode XLVIII - MARCH MADNESS
The Rigs return thanks to March Madness bringing family together. We provide a brief state of the union before diving into the nation's favorite tournament. We breakdown each region, attempt to keep the Purdue discussion to the Midwest region, troubleshoot Pete's internet, and review Pete's Vegas...
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Episode XLVII - SUPER BOWL SUNDAY VOL. II
The Rigs return with a special Super Bowl episode. We break down the game, Ric catches some extra Zzzz's while recording, and the Rigs lament this being the final football episode of the season. Finally, after a few minutes of semi-serious discussion, we wake up Ric and get into some hipfire...
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Episode XLVI - Ric's Monologue
The Rigs return after a wild Conference Championship weekend. We recap each conference's championship game, trying to figure out where the Ravens go from here, and if the Lions' coaching cost them a Super Bowl trip. Ric then delivers his overcooked dumb take while Dean & Pete try to wrangle some...
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Episode XLV - For Jerry
The Rigs return after forgetting our WiFi password again. After conducting the pre-show meeting during the first segment, we dive into the NFL playoffs. Ric is falling asleep watching the Ravens, Pete wants people fired, and Dean is perplexed about people not rooting for Detroit. We then cover…
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Episode XLIV - I'm Thankful
The Rigs return and you're going to want to be sitting down for this one...because it's a long one. It's not Thanksgiving but Ric is very thankful for what his Patriots have given him over the years and he shares those sentiments with us. Meanwhile, Pete celebrates a Michigan championship while...
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Episode XLIII - Warning, Explicit Content
The Rigs return after the holiday break and we're fired up. We start off the year by announcing some firings at Big Rig HQ before a special 2 on 1 handi-cap match as Dean tries to convince Ric & Pete that the Rose Bowl was not a great game. We then cover the almost-disastrous end to the Sugar…
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Episode XLII - Spreading Christmas cheer
The Rigs return with another weekly episode to stick under the Christmas tree. In an attempt to learn from last year's mistake, we break down the College Football Playoff semifinals, lay down our predictions, and define the standards for being a "winning coach". Pete and Ric fight and then bond...
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Episode XLI - Integribility
The Rigs return with their 41st episode for those who struggle with the roman numerals like Pete. We start off with Pete admitting his mistake with the Ohtani news and we discuss a new word in the Rigs vernacular. We then pivot to a pair of Ric sob stories as we discuss the Red Sox and the state…
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Episode XL - BREAKING NEWS
The Rigs return with breaking news that'll shock the sporting world. In other news, Pete tells us the long list of things that has to happen before the World Series is back on in New York while Ric is just sad about the state of the Red Sox. We pivot over to the NBA and in the In-Season…
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Episode XXXIX - Where's the spice?
The Rigs are on fire...returning for a third weekly episode in a row. We start off by breaking down conference championship weekend and the college football playoff rankings. If you listen long enough, you'll hopefully find out what is going to happen...and wonder what Pete's deal is with FSU. We...
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Episode XXXVIII - Rigs 1-Year Anniversary
The Rigs return and finally string a pair of weekly episodes together. In celebration of 1 year of episodes, we have an extended episode with a little bit of everything to share with your friends and family at Thanksgiving. We start off with a breakdown of Eagles-Chiefs, the state of the NFL, and...
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Episode XXXVII - Welcome to the Bottom
The Rigs return after recovering their password. Honest mistake. We start with Pete and Dean giving Ric a free counseling session on what it's like being a fan of a basement-dwelling football team. The Rigs continue to be directionally-challenged but we manage to pick our winners of every NFL...
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Episode XXXVI - Sorry guys, I gotta take this.
The Rigs return with a marathon of a pod that has been chopped down for your listening pleasure. We lead off with baseball as Dean tries to hold back his tears with his 2023 Astros sob story and Pete tries to cover up that he's afraid of snakes. After taking a station break for an important phone...
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Episode XXXV - New Rigs, Who dis?
The Rigs return with a new paint job...a metaphorical one...and the boys are buzzing...well at least Pete is. We start on a high note with the Jets and Zach Wilson turning the corner (or at least "a corner"), before diving into depressing matters of Anthony Richardson being done for the season…
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Episode XXXIV - Rigs to the rescue
The Rigs return in their attempt to maintain a weekly schedule and Pete is fired up. We skip the pre-show meeting and jump right into things. Chicago has lit the bat signal, so the Rigs have boots on the ground to try to save the Bears. The NFL season is almost a quarter over, so we discuss which...
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Episode XXXIII - Accountability
The Rigs return after a long hiatus thanks to a poorly-scheduled Euro trip. Since nothing happened while we were away, this is a short episode. Pete takes us down memory lane of opening weekend for the Jets and gives us the state of the union of the Zach Wilson Jets (with a shoutout to Mark...
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Episode XXXII - The NFL...has returned!
The Rigs return just in time for the start of the NFL season...but first, we recap a fun opening weekend of college football. Pete celebrates a big Colorado win (albeit with an unfortunate betting mishap), Ric tries to convince us that he didn't order a CU jersey from China over the weekend, and...
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Episode XXXI - Wake up, it's time for football
The Rigs return on the other side of a long, hot summer of baseball and the juices are flowing! Ric can barely contain his excitement, despite his frustrations with FOX's score-bug. Pete is still coming down from the high of the Minnesota-Nebraska rock fight, but takes some time to school us on...
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Episode XXX - Football is coming
The Rigs return with their thirtieth episode and are about tapped out on summer baseball. Pete is ready to turn the tables on Ric, Ric's excited about yet another jumbotron, and Dean might still be asleep after Vail. We read into 5 minutes of preseason action, try to catch up with all of the...
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Episode XXIX - The Yankees are Dead
The Rigs return with an update on the Yankees historic run and Pete's dealings with lawnmower customer support. Fortunately for Big Rig Nation (and unfortunately for Pete), the pod keeps receipts so we call in the Replay booth to hold ourselves accountable. We then take a dive into the NFL,...
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Episode XXVIII - Yankees are back!
The Rigs return...and so have the Yankees? Pete can barely control his excitement about the Yankees future, and Ric & Dean are happy for him. We run through MLB news, trade deadline discussions, and discuss the requirements for not getting booed in the Bronx. We then scratch the football itch and...
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Episode XXVII - You up?
The Rigs return thanks to Carlos Rodon finally making his Yankees debut. We recap the first half of the MLB season, the Home Run Derby, and Ric getting texts from exes about the Red Sox. We then take a quick look at the Vegas Summer League, an even quicker look at the NFL, and then discuss Pete's...
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Episode XXVI - Big Rig Summer
The Rigs return from mowing the lawn with a rundown of the summer's sporting events. The NBA season is over and the location of Titletown is unknown. The Red Sox, Astros, and Yankees all stink so the Rigs are desperate for sports discussion. Pete gives us a Formula 1 plug, big golf fan Dean talks...
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Episode XXV - Return of the Rigs
The Rigs return after an extended hiatus. No excuses, no explanations. We cover the NBA Finals and look ahead to life on the pod without the NBA. Pete provides his Yankees spin zone, Ric is happy, and Dean hands over the title of NBA expert. As always, we provide an update on the status of...
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Episode XXIV - The 4th Big Rig
The Rigs return with a special guest from the front office...We discuss the NBA Conference Finals (THIS IS NOT A CELTICS SOB STORY), championship head coaches, and the current vacancy of Titletown. Later on, we renew our vows as an anti-cheating podcast, Pete calls out the MLB PA for punishing...
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Episode XXIII - We love the NBA now
The Rigs make it a quick turnaround, masquerading as an NBA podcast, after riding Ric's emotional roller coaster last week. The Celtics are back, the Warriors are dead, Pete loves the NBA, and Dean is getting his popcorn ready for the Draft lottery. We quickly preview Game 7 for the Kraken and…
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Episode XXII - No sympathy
The Rigs return after Ric's week hiatus from sports to finally recap the state of Boston sports. The Celtics are on the brink, the Bruins are dead, and Bill O'Brien is the last hope for New England sports. We round up the NHL and NBA playoffs, Mascot Power Rankings update, and Pete's softball…
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Episode XXI - DRAFT DAY
The Rigs return for another episode during the best time of the sports year...or is it? Aaron Rodgers is officially a Jet, Will Levis is still waiting in the green room, and the Colts have a quarterback. We also break down the NBA and NHL playoffs with Dean revealing his new NHL team and some...
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Episode XX - Who needs preparation?
The Rigs return from a 1 week vacation to catch up on some great times in sports. The NHL and NBA playoffs have started, baseball season is off and rolling, Red Sox season is over, and one of the Rigs had 6 cups of coffee this morning before recording. We cover everything that has happened, send...
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Episode XIX - Special Guest joins the Pod
The Rigs return with a very special guest. Don't blink or you might miss him or her. We discuss early season baseball, wrap up March Madness, and how to get more interaction on Venmo. Also, the Masters are on for everyone not named Dean.
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Episode XVIII - Real quick...
The Rigs return for a real quick episode. Baseball season has started, the Final Four is upon us, and Pete & Ric are already fighting again. The Rigs also issue an open challenge...errr...invitation to any listeners who want to discuss topics on the pod.
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Episode XVII - A solemn ending...
The Rigs return after a rough weekend of March Madness. Purdue bites the dust and the we finally get to move on from Purdue sports. We discuss a wild March Madness, Pete can't make up his mind on if he's excited for Aaron Rodgers, and Dean takes his talents to the SEC. Ric and Pete join hands…
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Episode XVI - MARCH MADNESS
The Rigs return fresh off of the NCAA Selection Show. We break down the brackets, have some laughs, and discuss Purdue's chances of winning it all. No excuses, no explanations, just win.
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Episode XV - Boycotting the P word
The Rigs return and commit to putting any Black & Gold discussion on hold for the week. We recap the final regular season weekend in college basketball, Pete gives us the state of the union for the Knicks, and Ric gives us some puck talk, and Dean talks to us about the Colts. The Rigs fix Chicago...
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Episode XIV - They are who we thought they were
The Rigs return after yet another Purdue loss. It's probably time to stop talking about Purdue but the Rigs and their special guest cannot help themselves. Pete continues his complaining about the NBA, Ric tries to give the listeners some winners, and we re-affirm Dean as THE realistic Purdue fan.
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Episode XIII - The Post-NFL Season Continues
The Rigs return after a quiet weekend in sports. We continue to rant about the NBA after the All-Star festivities wrap up. Ric covers the 4 things that need to go right for Purdue to make a run in March and Dean does an unsponsored plug for the XFL. We debate the betting standings and Ric vows to...
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Episode XII - One door closes, Another opens
The Rigs return after an incredible Super Bowl weekend. We recap the game, the halftime show, the officiating, and the overall experience in Arizona. After talking about the two best teams in the NFL, we shift over to discussion about the two worst teams in the league as well, covering the Bears...
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Episode XI - SUPER BOWL SPECIAL
The Rigs deliver on their pledge this week, working overtime to bring you a special Super Bowl edition. We break down the game with expert analysis and give you all of the picks like rushing yards, touchdowns, gatorade colors, and coin tosses and do our best to avoid any "friendly fire" within…
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Episode X - Super Bowl Week
The Rigs return from a week absence with promises of multiple episodes this week....Big, if true. We catch up on everything that happened while the Rigs were off...the NBA, Conference Championships, Pro Bowl, College Basketball, Tom Brady retirement. You name it, we cover it. We close things out...
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Episode IX - Conference Championship Weekend
The Rigs return with their first ad and guest in the pod's lifetime. We discuss Philadelphia sports, recap the Divisional playoffs, and take a first look at the conference championship matchups. The Rigs also discuss how to start maximizing profits from bets as the FadeDean movement builds up speed.
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Episode VIII - A Wild, Wild Card Weekend
The Rigs return to the office after a wild weekend in football. We recap the weekend's games and try to predict the futures of TB12 and Lamar Jackson. Pete and Robert Woods look to start recruiting quarterbacks to Nashville, Ric celebrates the Sox retaining Devers, and Dean takes the high road...
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Episode VII - New Year, New Rigs
The Rigs return for 2023 after being cancelled by unfortunate travel plans to close December. We cover the latest updates on Damar Hamlin's status and discuss the ugly side of professional football. We then pivot into college where Ric and Dean get heated over TCU's upset victory over Michigan…
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Episode VI - Colts make history, Pats are finished, and Soccer is...?
The Rigs return for a pre-Christmas edition. A wild weekend in the NFL sees the Colts make history, the Pats get a taste of their own medicine, and the Rigs try to remember their takes from previous weeks. Dean wishes for draft picks, Ric looks ahead to hockey and basketball season and Pete...
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Episode V - Purdue keeps making headlines
The Rigs return on a slow sports news week with Purdue dominating the headlines. Dean tries us to get into NBA in December. Pete buries Tom Brady and Ric's glass half-full attitude towards Purdue overflows. We preview a massive Saturday in sports and pay tribute to the legendary pirate, Mike Leach.
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Episode IV - The Stove is HOT, Purdue was on ESPN, and Drama runs wild
The Rigs return after a huge stretch in sports. Baseball comes to the forefront as Pete manages to convince Aaron Judge to return to the Bronx. Deion Sanders heads to the "worst fanbase" in college football. Purdue's football roller coaster continues and spurs some locker room drama amongst the...
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Episode III - Purdue is back!
The Rigs return post-Thanksgiving for their Jordan Flu Game. Ric is looking to serve crow to anyone who doubted Purdue. Dean recaps his trip to Columbus for Michigan-Ohio State and Pete reemphasizes his stance as a Purdue fan. We also look ahead to a huge weekend in college football and recap…
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Episode II - NFL/College Football Recap - Is soccer back? - What kind of school is Purdue?
The Rigs return with a pre-Thanksgiving edition of TBR that won't make the listeners' ears bleed. We recap the weekend in college football with discussion about the Pac-12 championship, Ohio State-Michigan, and Purdue's chances in the B1G West. Moving to the NFL, the Rigs discuss the teams to…
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