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The Buffer

by CKT Studios

We take a shallow dive into sports and twiddle our toes into a variety of topics ranging from entertainment to pop culture to tech. We apply just enough weak sauce for listeners to tolerate our spicy takes.

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Episodes

  1. Birthday Celebration(s), 2026 Midterm Election, NBA Season Preview

  2. Mike & Tiff’s Italian Wedding Anniversary, Early NFL Season Surprises, Ed Sheeran Kicks Macklemore Off Tour

  3. NFL Preview, Cannabis Overtakes Alcohol, Thumbs Down to Stephen A

  4. Summer Vacation Recap, FIFA World Cup Final, LeBron Signs with Sixers, Nolan Wells Controversy, Summer Box Office

  5. World Cup 2026, Knicks Win NBA Title, How the US Lost the Iran War

  6. Iso Pod - Knicks Win Title - Orange and Buffer Skies!

  7. The Promise and Peril of AI, Mike's Announcement, World Cup Preview, America 250

  8. The Return of Arpan, Ted Turner's Legacy, Spirit Airlines Is Gone, Klay Thompson v. Megan Thee Stallion, Summer Box Office Preview

  9. Iran War Drags On, '404 Day' Turns Violent, Jaden Ivey Controversy, Ozempic's Impact on Divorce Rates

  10. Iran War Fallout, Hawks Magic City Night Controversy, TSA in Crisis, American (Self) Hatred

  11. Super Bowl Preview and Prop Bets, Epstein Files Release, Don Lemon's Arrest

  12. Snatch and Grab of Maduro, Trae Exits The A with a Whimper, NFL Playoffs

  13. End of Year 2025 Alaskan King-Sized, Excess-Ain't-Dead, Mammoth Pod

    Clear your listening calendars for the month. End of year megapod is fresh out the air fryer.

  14. Are The Streaming Wars Over? - Netflix Bids on WB, Moore Blues for Michigan, The Colts Floating Down Old Man Rivers, OKC's Quest for 75 Wins

  15. The Power and Perspective of Purpose, AITA, Greaseball/Filet

  16. Filet from the Jump, The Church as a Cold-Hearted Business, Return to Work for Government Stooges

  17. NBA/NFL Trick or Treat, Money Talks - Coaches Walk...in College Football, AITA

  18. The Mullens on Cloud Wine - Wedding Recap

  19. A Country Divided Over The Charlie Kirk Shooting, NFL Week 1 Recap, Tech/Clemson and UGA/Tennessee Preview

  20. Micah Parsons Trade, NFL Season Preview, Culture Wars at Target and Cracker Barrel

  21. Hell Hath No Fury Like a Simon Scorned, College Football Preview, Trump Clotheslining the Labor of Statistics

  22. Binyam’s PSA, Bachelor Party Recap, Shannon Sharpe, Dr Umar, Tea App

    (00:01:07) Binyam’s PSA (00:10:13) Bachelor Party Recap (00:38:01) Shannon Sharpe Fired by ESPN (01:08:01) Dr Umar - The Prince of Panhandling (01:22:39) Tea App and Modern Dating (01:51:27) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social...

  23. OKC's 1st Chip, NBA Free Agency, Diddy's Redemptive Arc, The Real MVP: SGA or Israel?

  24. NBA Finals, Loneliness Epidemic, Summer Movie Preview

    (00:02:24) NBA Finals (00:31:47) Loneliness Epidemic (01:18:43) Summer Movie Preview (01:39:09) Am I The Asshole (01:55:38) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email...

  25. Caviar Prices for Mike's Champagne Wishes?, Pacers Epic Game 1 Comeback, Got Milk? - RG3 vs. Ryan Clark

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:02:49) Mike’s Bachelor Party (00:29:15) NBA playoffs (01:06:02) RG3 vs Ryan Clark (02:03:10) Moment with Mike (02:10:17) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old...

  26. NFL Draft, Shadeur's Slide, NBA Playoffs, Sinners

  27. Late Season Coach Firings, NBA Playoff Preview, Brass Tax - What Would The Buffer Tariff?,

  28. Know Your Damn Hosts - And Shut Your Mouth!

    We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email [email protected]

  29. EPISODE 100!!! - Finally...The Wrassler Bracket...Has...Come...Back...To...The...Buffer!!!

    Episode 100 - Thank all the Good Lords and Deities for you devout listeners! Here's to 100 more! We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email [email protected]

  30. The (Federal) Purge, Mile High Trouble, Oscars Preview, To the Victor Goes the (Emilia Perez) Spoils

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:10) Intro (00:08:35) The Federal Employee Purge (00:55:50) Airplane Accidents in 2025 (01:15:40) Am I The Asshole? (01:30:34) Oscars preview (01:42:46) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on...

  31. Turrible Super Bowl, Kendrick and His Conscious Performance, Justin Tucker's Quest for a Happy Ending

    We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email [email protected]

  32. Emergency Pod - Holy F*ck - Luka is a Laker, AD is a Maverick

  33. Long Live Jimmy Carter, TikTok Ban, NFL Divisional Round Recap, Conference Title Preview, Kendrick Halftime Show

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:11) Jimmy Carter Funeral (00:26:39) TikTok Ban (00:37:53) Divisional Round Recap - Lamar vs Allen (00:58:38) Divisional Round Recap - Lions vs Commanders (01:13:53) Divisional Round Recap - Chiefs vs Texans (01:19:32) Divisional Round...

  34. 2024 End Of Year Megapod - Lamar vs Allen MVP, CFP Disappointments, Let It Snow...or Let Her Go?, Kendrick Trumps Drake

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:06:38) NFL MVP Race (00:43:33) College Football Expanded Playoffs (01:04:46) Let it Snow, or Let Her Go? (01:19:08) Listener Feedback (01:35:30) Mega Recap - Sports (01:56:26) Mega Recap - Politics (02:08:22) Mea Recap - Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake (02:18:05) Mega Recap - Diddy...

  35. Mike's Come to Jesus Moment in Barcelona, Unitedhealth CEO Murder, Cam Newton's Low Value Interview With Dr Bryant, Is Cousins a Bum?, Belichick goes to UNC

    (00:00:10) Mike’s Travels (00:12:50) Unitedhealth CEO Murder (00:42:30) Dr Bryant on Cam Newton (01:24:36) Falcons’ losing streak (01:40:10) College Football Playoffs (01:50:10) Bill Belichick goes to North Carolina (02:01:40) Am I The Asshole? (02:14:50) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener...

  36. Election Beatdown in a Landslide, Are The Chiefs Overrated?, Is Lamar Jackson...Peyton Manning?, Am I The Asshole

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:02:33) 2024 Election Preview (01:31:59) NFL Buy or Sell - Lamar Jackson Unanimous MVP? (01:41:32) NFL Buy or Sell - Are the Chiefs Overrated? (01:49:17) College Football Buy or Sell - Geo rgia’s Title Run is Over? (02:04:33) Am I The Asshole? (02:17:38) Greaseball and Filet…

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  37. 2024 Election Preview - Trump vs Harris, NFL Trick or Treat, Am I The Asshole

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:05:15) 2024 Election Preview (01:19:52) NFL Trick or Treat (01:45:40) Am I The Asshole? (02:00:15) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email [email protected]

  38. A Century of Peanut Farmin', Binyam’s #GirlDad Excellence, Mike’s Commitment to Black Excellence, NBA Season Preview

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:30) Jimmy Carter Turns 100 (00:04:52) Binyam’s Trifecta of Daughters (00:17:26) Mike’s Commitment to Black Excellence (00:45:39) NBA Season Preview (01:21:51) Am I The Asshole? (02:11:15) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback…

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  39. NFL Early Season Surprises, Falcons Eke Out a Win, Diddy Arrested

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:43) NFL Early Season Surprises (00:15:23) Falcons Comeback Win (00:33:33) Diddy Arrested (00:55:10) Am I The Asshole? (01:27:25) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned...

  40. Au Revoir to the 2024 Olympics, Falcons Brimming with Potential at the Tip of their Penix, CFP 12 Team Expansion, Fat Friends and Rock Climbing

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:43) 2024 Paris Olympics Recap (00:38:11) NFL Season Preview (01:10:54) College Football Preview and the 12 Team Playoff Expansion (01:28:48) Am I The Asshole? (02:02:05) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on...

  41. Deadpool vs. Wolverine, Belize/Norway Recap, Biden Drops Out, Dr. Umar's Thoughts on Black Churches

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:25) Deadpool/Wolverine Movie Review (00:16:42) Belize/Norway Trip Recaps (00:41:41) Biden Drops Out (01:20:58) Dr. Umar Taking Black Churches...to Church (01:53:03) Am I The Asshole? (02:13:12) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener...

  42. Trump’s Assassination Attempt, Paris Summer Olympics, Dr. Umar, Candace Owens vs. Don Lemon

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:07) Trump’s Assassination Attempt (00:35:00) Paris Summer Olympics (00:53:37) Dr. Umar (01:31:15) Candace Owens vs. Don Lemon (01:53:53) Am I The Asshole? (02:20:49) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social...

  43. Doddering Old Men Debate (Presidential Debate Recap), NBA Free Agency, Am I The A-Hole?

    (00:00:11) Intro (00:09:52) Presidential Debate Recap (00:50:20) NBA Free Agency & Draft (01:12:26) Am I The Asshole? (01:45:41) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social media...or shoot us an old fashioned email. Email...

  44. Celtics Cap off Dominant Year with their 18th Title, Make Love To Yourself - Not War, and the Definition of Self-Hate

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:11) Intro (00:01:58) Boston Celtics Win Record 18th NBA Title (00:30:13) The Importance of Self-Love (01:22:51) Definition of Self-Hate (01:44:20) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social...

  45. Luka's Moment and Kyrie's Redemption, NBA Finals Preview, Can Teflon Don Overcome a Felony Conviction?

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:01:42) Western Conference Finals Recap (00:24:06) Eastern Conference Finals Recap (00:25:49) NBA Finals Preview (00:42:23) Donald Trump Found Guilty (01:12:37) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free to give us a shout out on social…

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  46. Game 7 Recap, Conference Title Preview, Fickleball, Diddy Did It

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:11) Intro (00:02:55) NBA Playoffs - Denver vs Minnesota (00:16:35) NBA Playoffs - Knicks vs Pacers (00:25:11) Western Conference Finals Preview (00:33:53) Eastern Conference Finals Preview (00:45:01) Fickleball - Fact or Fickle (01:09:50) Diddy Did It...

  47. Binyam’s PSA, NBA Playoffs, Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Beef

    Episode Chapter Notes and Timestamps (00:00:11) Intro (00:00:46) Binyam’s PSA (00:08:52) NBA Playoffs - Denver vs Minnesota (00:24:43) NBA Playoffs - Knicks vs Pacers (00:34:57) NBA Playoffs - Celtics vs Cavs (00:40:18) NBA Playoffs - OKC vs Dallas (00:45:27) Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Beef...

  48. Mike's Asian Escapades, Shots Fired at the Castration Pod, Nuggets LeBronto The Lakers, Simon's Return, NFL Draft, Penix is the Cousins of The Falcons' Death

    (00:00:12) Intro (00:00:39) Mike’s Vacation (00:21:10) Binyam’s Response to Bob (00:40:00) Dubai’s Benevolent Dictatorship (00:48:08) NBA Playoffs (00:54:50) The Return of Simon (01:38:21) NFL Draft (02:05:06) Saying it with Simon (02:14:04) Saying it with Simon (02:23:05) Greaseball and Filet We...

  49. Half-Marathon in DC, The Real Chocolate City, Caitlin Clark, Black Women in the Medical World

    (00:00:12) Intro (00:00:40) Half-Marathon in DC (00:11:45) Chocolate City: Atlanta or DC? (00:28:41) Caitlin Clark and Women’s Basketball (00:46:04) UConn win back-to-back titles (01:03:09) Black Women’s Birthing Experience (01:37:58) Moment with Mike (01:46:06) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE...

  50. Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Celtics Reg Season Dominance, Real Estate Agents Out of Commission?, Diddy's Continued Decline, Ohtani Gambling on his Future

    (00:00:10) Intro (00:00:40) Baltimore Bridge Collapse (00:21:05) NBA Talk (01:01:13) Real Estate Agent Commissions (01:21:00) Diddy Do It? (01:37:53) Shohei Ohtani’s Gambling Scandal (01:52:57) Moment with Mike (02:17:55) Greaseball and Filet We LOVE listener feedback and interaction. Feel free…

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We take a shallow dive into sports and twiddle our toes into a variety of topics ranging from entertainment to pop culture to tech. We apply just enough weak sauce for listeners to tolerate our spicy takes.

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