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Wasted Talent Playbook

by Heavy Hitters

Your local community park's greatest athletes have come together to talk about what they know best: EVERYTHING. If a degenerate softball team's group text was a podcast, this would be it. Sit back while the Heavy Hitters crew take a break from their nine-to-five, mix up some cocktails and discuss sports, pop culture and everyday life in their own brand of barbershop talk. Insightful, offensive, mostly pointless, usually drunk. Hosts Erick Espinoza, Jonathan Gonzalez, Kyle Pifer and Ramon Rodriguez break it down like only they know how.

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Episodes

  1. #41 - Factory Reset

    Purdy gets his bread, Gonzo gets wed, Shedeur slips and Diddy plays with his nips. The guys discuss all of this and more.

  2. #40 - Injured Reserve

    The guys try to knock off the rust and get back in the game after a long time away.

  3. #39 - The Fisher Freak Off

    Bad Boys for life! The guys share their thoughts about the end of the A's era in Oakland and the beginning of Diddy's era in prison.

  4. #38 - Blind, Deaf & Dumb

    Rap beefs and presidential handicaps...The guys brave the summer heat to regroup for another poolside chat.

  5. #37 - The Road to Recovery

    The guys finally recap the Super Bowl, to Kyle's joy, and discuss the big start to NFL Free Agency.

  6. #36 - The Golden Hour

    The 49ers are in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs are in the Super Bowl. Raiders fans must watch it all unfold in their stadium. The guys discuss.

  7. #35 - Lions and Niners and Small Bears, Oh My!

    The guys recap the Niners narrow win over the Packers and preview their NFC Championship matchup with Detroit. And Kyle has some Raiders thoughts...

  8. #34 - Suits, Dolls and the Handicapped

    Ramon has a royal foot problem, the guys discuss the fallout from Katt Williams' recent interview and the NFL's latest money grab scheme.

  9. #33 - Christmas with the Italians

    Kyle defends his heritage while the guys recap the 49ers' big win in Philly.

  10. #32 - Ghost Dad

    Kyle and the 49ers both welcome new additions to the family, the Raiders adapt to change (again), and the guys try to make sense of the NBA's new in-season tournament.

  11. #31 - The Sh!t Show: Part 2

    Is Brock Purdy changing the NFL's quarterback market? The guys try to debate, but Kyle has other plans. Buckle up and plug your nose. This one goes off the rails...literally.

  12. #30 - The Long Summer

    The guys are back from their summer break and ready to dive into the new football season and some changes to the Warriors roster.

  13. #29 - Housewarming

    Things go off the rails as the guys break in Erick's new house with a poolside chat.

  14. #28 - Snip/Tuck

    The guys have a quick chat about medical procedures and self-love.

  15. #27 - The Reckoning

    Jimmy G is a Raider and Kyle must now atone for his sins.

  16. #26 - Scratch & Sniff

    The guys try to get over their 49ers depression and analyze the emotion of being a sports fan, while Kyle says goodbye to an old friend.

  17. #25 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers

    49ers vs. Eagles, Bengals vs. Chiefs, body doubles vs. missing jam! The guys prepare for NFL Conference Championship weekend and try to get to the bottom of a growing mystery.

  18. #24 - Fat Skip Bayless and the Cowgirls

    The 49ers advance to the Divisional round of the playoffs to take on Dallas, Ramon enters the second week of his weight loss challenge, and Kyle likes him some Brock.

  19. #23 - Weight Watchers

    Kyle gets a dose of reality, the guys discuss the aftermath of the Niners-Raiders game and preview the upcoming playoffs, New Year's resolutions are shared.

  20. #22 - The Santa Hotline

    'Twas the month before playoffs and the Niners are unwrapping another quarterback injury! Erick and Ramon recap their trip to Mexico City, favorite Christmas movies are discussed, and someone makes a special call to Ol' Saint Nick.

  21. #21 - CMC & The College Dropout

    Christian McCaffrey is a 49er and Kyle and Ramon return from Las Vegas. Oh, and Kanye West...

  22. #20 - Bad Vibrations

    Halloween movies, Draymond punches, and Kyle breaks down the battle between good and evil.

  23. #19 - The Therapy Couch

    The guys adjust to a new setting and try to recap the first week of the NFL.

  24. #18 - New Season, Same Jimmy

    The NFL season is upon us...and Jimmy G is back! The guys preview the 2022 season.

  25. #17 - Saved by the Pod

    It's the dog days of summer and the guys take a break from their vacations to recap the Warriors championship...finally.

  26. #16 - Swingers and Clam Chowder

    The guys preview game 6 of the NBA Finals and explore the Curry's relationship choices. Also, does Erick hate Draymond Green?

  27. #15 - Monday Blues

    The guys need a pick-me-up, Warriors and Conference Finals preview, and someone needs to officiate the NBA officials.

  28. #14 - Devils, DMs and Deebo

    Erick prepares for his big day at Church, Kyle has a social media problem, and Deebo Samuel is still unhappy.

  29. #13 - Car Bombs & Crips

    The guys celebrate St. Patrick's Day, NFL offseason madness, and Erick tries to take a family picture.

  30. #12 - The Replacement

    A new Pifer has entered the arena! The Super Bowl gets recapped, the Fresh Prince gets rebooted, and Jimmy G is still touching people.

  31. #11 - Heartbreak Hotel

    Kyle is in his happy place, the Jimmy G era is laid to rest, and the guys dip their toes into the gender war.

  32. #10 - The Great Jimmy Debate

    The 49ers are in the NFC Championship game, Jimmy G has the guys divided, and Kyle is still dealing with "adversity".

  33. #9 - Unsolved Mysteries

    After a long break the guys are back, and louder than ever. The Raiders and 49ers wild-card round matchups are explained (sort of).

  34. #8 - Hennessy Bottles & The Ghost of Al Davis

    Warriors draft recapped, NFL season previewed, Kyle just wants to win baby, and Erick makes it a privileged night.

  35. #7 - Rappin’, Floppin’ & Boxin’

    Erick pumps it up, eyes get poked, and Floyd Mayweather makes a few bucks.

  36. #6 - Draft Day

    The guys watch the first round of the NFL draft and are joined by a special guest...very special.

  37. #5 - Sports, Movies and Ragu

    The keys to navigating through Wal-Mart, Kyle explores his Italian heritage, and the best movies are debated.

  38. #4 - Opening Day

    The Heavy Hitters’ season starts, the guys discuss the big 49ers trade, and Kyle makes it through a whole episode.

  39. #3 - The Sh!t Show

    Kyle loves wine, things quickly go off the rails, and the guys try to recap the first week of NFL free agency.

  40. #2 - The Dream Team

    A surprise guest shows up, the guys build their own NBA dream teams and Mt. Rushmore of Bay Area athletes, and a beloved cartoon character is laid to rest.

  41. #1 - The Battle of the Bay

    The origins of the Heavy Hitters are revealed, Erick has an identity crisis, and someone insults an American hero.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your local community park's greatest athletes have come together to talk about what they know best: EVERYTHING. If a degenerate softball team's group text was a podcast, this would be it. Sit back while the Heavy Hitters crew take a break from their nine-to-five, mix up some cocktails and discuss sports, pop culture and everyday life in their own brand of barbershop talk. Insightful, offensive, mostly pointless, usually drunk. Hosts Erick Espinoza, Jonathan Gonzalez, Kyle Pifer and Ramon Rodriguez break it down like only they know how.

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Heavy Hitters

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Your local community park's greatest athletes have come together to talk about what they know best: EVERYTHING. If a degenerate softball team's group text was a podcast, this would be it. Sit back while the Heavy Hitters crew take a break from their nine-to-five, mix up some cocktails and discuss...

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