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Banter on the Rocks

TWO FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING TO BE BRINGING GOING TO THE BAR OR BREWERY WEEKLY TO YOUTUBE AND CHECKING IN WITH FRIENDS AND GUEST WEEKLY. WE WILL HAVE OUR DRINKS OF CHOICE AND BE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND WHATEVER ELSE IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD. WE WANT TO HAVE HONEST CONVERSATIONS, GET TO KNOW OUR FRIENDS, GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST, AND EVEN HAVE YOU KNOW ALL OF US MORE AND MAKE IT FEEL AS WE ARE ALL HANGING OUT AND BANTERING TOGETHER,MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.

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    Tim Goes Han Solo

    Tim goes Solo...hear why...

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    ARE AIR FORCE 1S WASHED? NFL DRAFT + NBA PLAYOFF REACTIONS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE SWITCH THINGS UP AND TAKE A BREAK FROM THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN (YEAH… IT’S BEEN ROUGH) AS TIM RECAPS HIS FULL DODGER STADIUM EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING THE VIBES AND HIS REVIEW OF CLASSIC DODGER DOGS AND BALLPARK FOOD BEFORE WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES STARTING WITH THE HYPE AROUND DYLAN RAIOLA — YES, WE ACCIDENTALLY CALLED HIM “RAVIOLI” — AND WHETHER HE’S REALLY THE NEXT BIG THING HEADING INTO THE PRESEASON, FOLLOWED BY A BREAKDOWN OF ONTARIO’S TICKET RESALE BAN AND WHETHER LIMITING TICKETS TO FACE VALUE WILL ACTUALLY WORK OR BACKFIRE, THEN A CONVERSATION ABOUT SOCCER STARS POTENTIALLY EASING UP WITH THEIR CLUBS AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP AFTER RECENT BIG-NAME INJURIES, AND FINALLY A HEATED DEBATE AS GEN Z CALLS AIR FORCE 1S “DAD SHOES,” WHICH DEFINITELY HITS A NERVE WITH TIM; WE ALSO DIVE INTO FULL NFL DRAFT REACTIONS, INCLUDING WINNERS, LOSERS, AND HOW OUR TEAMS CAME OUT, AND WRAP THINGS UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS, WHICH RIGHT NOW ARE FEELING LIKE A BIT OF A SNOOZE FEST, SO GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTER.TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS + WHAT’S AHEAD 03:20 – WOLFPACK…NAH, DODGERS GAME RECAP (TIM BREAKS IT ALL DOWN) 13:23 – DYLAN “RAVIOLI” RAIOLA TALK | NEEDS TO TRIM DOWN? 23:55 – ONTARIO CRACKS DOWN ON TICKET RESELLING | GAME-CHANGER? 35:48 – SOCCER STARS RESTING BEFORE THE WORLD CUP? SMART OR SOFT? 52:32 – AIR FORCE 1 DEBATE | GEN Z CALLS THEM “DAD SHOES” 01:12:38 – NFL DRAFT RECAP | BIGGEST WINNERS & LOSERS 01:45:51 – NBA PLAYOFF TAKES | WHO’S REAL, WHO’S NOT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    NFL DRAFT, NBA PLAYOFFS, AND COACHELLA CHAOS | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’VE GOT A PACKED EPISODE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, WHERE TIM FINALLY COMES TO TERMS WITH WOLVES’ LIKELY RELEGATION, PLUS WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST HEADLINES FROM THE EPL. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH A WILD ONE—SERES HAS PATENTED AN IN-VEHICLE TOILET. SOUNDS CRAZY AT FIRST… BUT HEAR US OUT. THEN WE GET INTO HOW YOUTUBE ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED COACHELLA WEEKEND, PULLING IN MASSIVE VIEWERSHIP THROUGH BOTH ADS AND PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS. IT RAISES A BIG QUESTION: WILL A MAJOR STREAMING SERVICE GO FREE WITH ADS AND CHANGE THE GAME? WE SHIFT INTO MLB TALK, BREAKING DOWN QUESTIONS AROUND THE DODGERS, ROKI SASAKI, AND DALTON RUSHING, BEFORE CALLING OUT THE GIANTS’ ROUGH START TO THE SEASON. LOOKING AHEAD, WE PREVIEW THE NFL DRAFT, DISCUSSING KEY STORYLINES AND WHAT OUR TEAMS NEED MOST. NEXT UP, WE HIT THE NBA PLAYOFFS—BUT LET’S BE HONEST… ARE PEOPLE ACTUALLY WATCHING? WE GIVE OUR TAKE ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE POSTSEASON. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE BRING YOU OUR FULL COACHELLA RECAP—BEST MOMENTS, STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, AND OF COURSE, THE FOOD (BECAUSE YOU KNOW WE HAD TO). WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AHEAD AT RISING PRICES FOR 2027 AND ASK THE REAL QUESTION… CAN BANTER ON THE ROCKS MAKE IT TO COACHELLA NEXT YEAR?GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTERTIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS + WHAT’S AHEAD 02:46 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | WOLVES FACING RELEGATION REALITY 10:52 – BANTER TAKE | IN-CAR TOILET… GENIUS OR NAH? 23:36 – BANTER TAKE | YOUTUBE WINS COACHELLA WEEKEND 45:43 – MLB TALK | DODGERS, SASAKI, GIANTS STRUGGLES & MORE 01:07:13 – NFL DRAFT PREVIEW | TEAM NEEDS & KEY STORYLINES 01:30:38 – NBA PLAYOFF CHECK-IN | ARE FANS REALLY WATCHING? 01:59:32 – COACHELLA 2026 RECAP | BEST MOMENTS, FOOD & 2027 LOOK AHEAD NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    COUCH-ELLA VIBES + NBA PLAYOFFS, EPL DRAMA & SPACE DEBATE

    WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE WE BRING YOU THE HOTTEST TAKES IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. THIS WEEK, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, DIVING INTO EPL ACTION AND ASKING THE BIG QUESTION—ARE ARSENAL THE BIGGEST CHOKE ARTISTS IN SOCCER RIGHT NOW? FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, INCLUDING A WILD DEBATE ON WHETHER MIKE MALONE MIGHT BE THE BEST COLLEGE COACH TO NEVER COACH A GAME AFTER UNC’S VIRAL GRAPHIC SHOWCASING HIS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT—SOUNDS CRAZY, BUT YOU DECIDE. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE RISE, DOMINANCE, AND RECENT STRUGGLES OF TIGER WOODS, REFLECTING ON HIS IMPACT ON GOLF AND WHERE THINGS STAND TODAY. THEN WE GET INTO SOME SPACE TALK, REACTING TO ANTHONY ANDERSON CALLING THE ARTEMIS II MISSION A WASTE OF MONEY—WE DEFINITELY HAVE THOUGHTS ON THAT. SWITCHING GEARS, WE COVER THE NBA PLAYOFF PICTURE, EARLY STORYLINES, AND EVEN THROW OUT SOME CREATIVE (AND HILARIOUS) LAS VEGAS EXPANSION TEAM NAME IDEAS. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE TAP INTO THE VIBES OF COACHELLA WEEK 1, SHARING OUR FAVORITE MOMENTS FROM “COUCH-ELLA,” PLUS BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR’S HEADLINERS. IF YOU’RE INTO SPORTS DEBATES, TRENDING TOPICS, AND UNFILTERED BANTER, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS—SO GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION.TIMELINE: 00:00 – BANTER ON THE ROCKS INTRO | EPISODE KICKOFF + WHAT’S AHEAD 04:22 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | EPL TALK & ARSENAL DEBATE 17:47 – MIKE MALONE DEBATE | BEST NCAA COACH WITHOUT COACHING? 34:37 – TIGER WOODS TAKE | SHOULD LEGACY PROTECT HIM? 55:50 – ARTEMIS II CONTROVERSY | ANTHONY ANDERSON CALLS IT A WASTE?! 01:13:32 – NBA TALK | PLAYOFF PICTURE + LAS VEGAS EXPANSION TEAM NAMES 01:42:04 – COUCH-ELLA RECAP | COACHELLA WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS + 2027 PREDICTIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    ARE UMPIRES FINISHED?! ABS DEBATE + NBA EXPANSION & MARCH MADNESS

    WE’RE BACK AFTER A TWO-WEEK HIATUS! BETWEEN MOVING AND LIFE THROWING A FEW CURVEBALLS, WE HAD TO STEP AWAY—BUT NOW WE’RE RECHARGED AND READY TO BRING YOU THE BEST BANTER ON THE INTERNET. IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, DIVING INTO WORLD CUP PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL BREAK DRAMA, AND WHAT IT ALL MEANS MOVING FORWARD. THEN WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH THE RISE OF ABS (AUTOMATED BALL-STRIKE SYSTEM) IN BASEBALL—HAS IT ALREADY PROVEN THAT TRADITIONAL UMPIRES COULD BE ON THE WAY OUT? WE BREAK IT ALL DOWN AND KEEP THE BASEBALL CONVO ROLLING. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT INTO ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMING, REACTING TO BRIE LARSON’S VIRAL TAKE ON HOW HOLLYWOOD NEEDS TO START LEARNING FROM VIDEO GAMES WHEN IT COMES TO STORYTELLING, IMMERSION, AND AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT. NEXT UP, WE HIT MARCH MADNESS—TWO WEEKS AWAY MEANS A LOT TO CATCH UP ON, BIGGEST MOMENTS, SURPRISES, AND WHAT’S SHAPING THE TOURNAMENT. WE THEN SLIDE OVER TO THE NBA, TALKING CURRENT STORYLINES, LEAGUE ENERGY, AND THE GROWING BUZZ AROUND EXPANSION TEAMS—INCLUDING A POTENTIAL OWNERSHIP SITUATION YOU DEFINITELY DON’T WANT TO MISS. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH MORE BASEBALL TALK AND OVERALL SPORTS VIBES. THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US DURING THE BREAK—WE’RE BACK, BETTER THAN EVER, AND JUST GETTING STARTED. DON’T FORGET TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE UNFILTERED SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURE TAKES EVERY WEEK! TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO & EPISODE KICKOFF | BANTER ON THE ROCKS RETURNS + WHAT’S AHEAD 03:33 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN | WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS, INTERNATIONAL BREAK & JERSEY TALK 21:29 – ABS TAKING OVER BASEBALL? | ARE UMPIRES BECOMING OBSOLETE? 38:45 – VIDEO GAMES VS HOLLYWOOD | WHY GAMING IS DOMINATING STORYTELLING 59:19 – MARCH MADNESS RECAP | BIGGEST MOMENTS, UPSETS & WHAT WE MISSED 01:21:00 – NBA TALK & EXPANSION BUZZ | FUTURE TEAMS, OWNERS & LEAGUE IMPACT 01:47:56 – MLB TALK | LATEST BASEBALL NEWS, TRENDS & FINAL TAKES NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    NFL FREE AGENCY DOMINATES SPORTS, NBA MAGIC CITY DRAMA & OSCARS TALK | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, IT’S BEEN A PACKED AND CHAOTIC WEEK ACROSS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH THE WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, BREAKING DOWN THE IMPRESSIVE RUN THE WOLVES HAVE BEEN ON AND WHAT THE STREAK COULD MEAN MOVING FORWARD. FROM THERE WE DIVE INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, INCLUDING A HEATED DEBATE ABOUT THE NBA STEPPING IN TO REMOVE MAGIC CITY MONDAY IN ATLANTA AFTER COMPLAINTS—DESPITE THE FACT THAT MAGIC CITY HAS LONG BEEN A STAPLE OF ATLANTA SPORTS CULTURE AND PART OF THE CITY’S IDENTITY FOR ATHLETES AND FANS ALIKE. WE ALSO DISCUSS HOW THE NFL CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE SPORTS LANDSCAPE, ARGUING THAT EVEN DURING THE OFFSEASON—SPECIFICALLY DURING THE NFL FREE AGENCY PERIOD—THE LEAGUE STILL MANAGES TO OUTSHINE BOTH THE NBA AND MLB IN ATTENTION, HEADLINES, AND FAN ENGAGEMENT. THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES WITH A BREAKDOWN OF THE MANY HANDSHAKE DEALS AND EARLY MOVES DURING NFL FREE AGENCY, ANALYZING WHAT TEAMS ARE DOING AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. QUICK DISCLAIMER: OUR NFL SEGMENT WAS RECORDED MONDAY PRIOR TO THE TUESDAY NEWS AND TRADE DRAMA THAT UNFOLDED SHORTLY AFTER. WE ALSO SHIFT INTO ENTERTAINMENT WITH A QUICK TAKE ON THE OSCARS, INCLUDING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S RECENT COMMENTS ABOUT BALLET AND THEATER BEING A “DYING ART”, AND WHETHER THOSE REMARKS COULD END UP HURTING HIS CHANCES DURING AWARDS SEASON. IF YOU LOVE BOLD TAKES ON SPORTS, NFL FREE AGENCY, NBA CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND POP CULTURE DEBATES, THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL—SO GRAB A DRINK, SIT BACK, AND DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    CEO VIRAL FAIL, WARNER BROS–PARAMOUNT MERGER, NFL COMBINE STANDOUTS & NBA CONTROVERSY

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE’RE BACK WITH ANOTHER PACKED EPISODE COVERING THE BIGGEST STORIES IN SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND CULTURE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AS TIM BREAKS DOWN WOLVERHAMPTON WOLVES’ HOT RUN AND WHAT IT COULD MEAN MOVING FORWARD, BEFORE DIVING INTO OUR BANTER TAKES WHERE WE DISCUSS WHY—LET’S BE HONEST—MOST CEOS PROBABLY SHOULDN’T BE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. THE RECENT MCDONALD’S CEO TASTE TEST MOMENT TURNED INTO A VIRAL FAIL AND SPARKED PLENTY OF ONLINE MOCKERY, LEADING US INTO A LARGER CONVERSATION ABOUT FAST FOOD MARKETING, CORPORATE PR, AND HOW BRANDS TRY (AND SOMETIMES FAIL) TO CONNECT WITH CUSTOMERS. WE THEN SHIFT TO A MAJOR MEDIA STORY WITH THE POTENTIAL WARNER BROS. AND PARAMOUNT MERGER, DISCUSSING THE MASSIVE EXPECTATIONS AROUND THE DEAL, WHETHER THE COMBINED COMPANY COULD LIVE UP TO THE HYPE, AND WHAT IT MIGHT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF MOVIES, STREAMING PLATFORMS, AND THE ONGOING BATTLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT DOMINANCE. ON THE SPORTS SIDE, WE DEBATE THE CONTROVERSY AROUND LU DORT AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER, QUESTIONING WHETHER OKC HAS BECOME THE NBA’S BIGGEST “RAGE-BAIT” TEAM AND WHETHER DORT’S STYLE OF PLAY IS CROSSING THE LINE, WHILE ALSO ASKING IF IT’S HURTING THE LEAGUE’S OVERALL VIBE. FROM THERE WE MOVE TO THE NFL AND TALK ABOUT WHY THE NFL COMBINE HAS BECOME A BIGGER SPECTACLE THAN THE PRO BOWL, HIGHLIGHTING STANDOUT PERFORMANCES, THE PROSPECTS TURNING HEADS, AND WHY THE COMBINE CONTINUES TO DOMINATE THE NFL OFFSEASON CONVERSATION. WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST ACTOR AWARD WINNERS AND EARLY OSCARS BUZZ, SHARING OUR THOUGHTS AS HOLLYWOOD GEARS UP FOR THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN FILM, BEFORE CLOSING THE EPISODE WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF ELIMINATE ONE, WHICH TURNS INTO ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEBATE STARTERS OF THE SHOW. IF YOU ENJOY SPORTS DEBATES, ENTERTAINMENT TALK, POP CULTURE COMMENTARY, AND UNPREDICTABLE BANTER, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    ARTE MORENO DOESN’T CARE ABOUT WINNING?! | MICAH PARSONS FIRES BACK + WINTER OLYMPICS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE COVER EVERYTHING FROM PREMIER LEAGUE HEARTBREAK TO VIRAL INTERNET CHAOS, NFL DEBATES, MLB CONTROVERSY, AND WINTER OLYMPICS ACTION ALL IN ONE PACKED EPISODE. TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AFTER A TOUGH WOLVERHAMPTON LOSS, BREAKING DOWN WHAT WENT WRONG AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD IN THE EPL TABLE. WE THEN JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING THE VIRAL “PUNCH THE MONKEY” MOMENT THAT SOMEHOW CAPTURED THE WORLD’S ATTENTION, BEFORE REACTING TO ARTE MORENO’S COMMENTS ABOUT WINNING NOT BEING A TOP PRIORITY FOR FANS AND DEBATING WHETHER HE’S THE MOST DISCONNECTED OWNER IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT TO THE NFL AS WE UNPACK MICAH PARSONS’ APPEARANCE ON OPEN THOUGHTS WITH FUNNY MARCO, HIS COMMENTS ABOUT MEDIA RAGE BAIT, AND WHETHER HE CONTRIBUTES TO THE SAME ENERGY HE CRITICIZES, PLUS WE REACT TO BLEACHER REPORT’S TOP 99 QUARTERBACKS OF ALL TIME LIST AND SHARE OUR BIGGEST DISAGREEMENTS. WE SLED STRAIGHT INTO OUR FINAL WINTER OLYMPICS RECAP, HIGHLIGHTING THE BIGGEST STORYLINES AND MOMENTS FROM THE GAMES, THEN INTRODUCE A BRAND-NEW SEGMENT CALLED “UNC TALK,” WHERE WE TRY (AND PROBABLY FAIL) TO DECODE GEN Z SLANG AND TRENDING PHRASES. FINALLY, WE CLOSE WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF OUR CONTROVERSIAL ELIMINATE 1 CATEGORY SEGMENT, WHERE OUR PICKS MIGHT HAVE YOU QUESTIONING US—BUT WE WANT TO HEAR YOURS IN THE COMMENTS. IF YOU LOVE SPORTS DEBATES, HOT TAKES, POP CULTURE CROSSOVER MOMENTS, AND UNFILTERED PODCAST ENERGY, THIS IS AN EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND DROP YOUR TAKES BELOW.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    MRBEAST $100M NIL RUMOR, OLYMPIC VILLAGE CONTROVERSY & WOLVES FA CUP DRAMA | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE COVERING EVERYTHING FROM PREMIER LEAGUE FA CUP CHAOS TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL NIL BOMBSHELL RUMORS, OLYMPIC VILLAGE CONTROVERSY, AND NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTIONS.WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A WOLFPACK CHECK-IN, BREAKING DOWN THE FA CUP DRAW DRAMA SURROUNDING WOLVERHAMPTON AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD. IS THE WOLVES’ RUN SUSTAINABLE? ARE THEY GETTING RESPECT?THEN WE DIVE INTO BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE REACT TO THE VIRAL RUMOR OF MRBEAST POTENTIALLY OFFERING ECU $100 MILLION FOR NIL FUNDING. IF SOMETHING LIKE THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED, WOULD IT COMPLETELY RESHAPE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUITING, POWER FIVE DOMINANCE, AND THE NIL ERA? COULD INFLUENCERS CHANGE THE SPORT FOREVER?NEXT UP — THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE CONTROVERSY. AFTER JUST THREE DAYS, HEADLINES EXPLODED ABOUT A REPORTED “SHORTAGE” INSIDE THE VILLAGE. WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING BEHIND THE SCENES? IS IT MEDIA EXAGGERATION OR SOMETHING BIGGER?WE SHIFT TO FULL WINTER OLYMPICS COVERAGE, INCLUDING:· CURLING DRAMA HEATING UP· FIGURE SKATING STORYLINES· A MONOBOBSLED LEGEND FINALLY CAPTURING GOLD· CHLOE KIM EARNING SILVER — AND THE WILD CLEVELAND BROWNS CURSE THEORY· EILEEN GU’S ONGOING CONTROVERSY REPRESENTING CHINAFROM THERE, WE RECAP NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND, DEBATING WHETHER IT TRULY FAILED OR SIMPLY “MOVED THE NEEDLE AN INCH.” IS THE NBA LOSING ITS MIDSEASON MAGIC, OR ARE EXPECTATIONS JUST UNREALISTIC?FINALLY, WE CLOSE WITH OUR FAN-FAVORITE SEGMENT — ELIMINATE ONE: ALL-TIME EDITION. LAST WEEK SPARKED CHAOS. THIS WEEK? EVEN MORE DRAMA. WHO STAYS. WHO GOES. LET THE BANTER BEGIN. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    THE SPORTS TAKES THAT WILL MAKE FANS MAD… SUPER BOWL, OLYMPICS & NFL DEBATE| BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, THE BANTER IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH AS SPORTS DEBATES, BOLD TAKES, AND SUPER BOWL TALK TAKE CENTER STAGE. TIME KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS WOLFPACK CHECK-IN AFTER FACING JOHN’S CHELSEA SQUAD—AND LET’S JUST SAY, BETTER LUCK IN TWO YEARS. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES AND DISCUSS WHY SOME OF THE NEWEST AND COOLEST JOBS IN SPORTS MIGHT ACTUALLY BE HAPPENING AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS. WE ALSO DEBATE WHETHER OLYMPIC LEGEND LINDSEY VONN IS TOUGHER THAN TODAY’S NBA PLAYERS, SPARKING A HEATED CONVERSATION. THEN WE BREAK DOWN THE SUPER BOWL, INCLUDING SEATTLE’S DOMINANT PERFORMANCE OVER NEW ENGLAND, WHAT IT MEANT FOR BOTH TEAMS, AND ASK THE BIG QUESTION—WOULD SEATTLE HAVE MADE OR WON THE SUPER BOWL IF DK METCALF WAS STILL ON THE TEAM? WE ALSO DIVE INTO SUPER BOWL LOGO CONSPIRACY THEORIES AND PREDICT NEXT YEAR’S MATCHUP BASED ON THE LOGO COLORS, DISCUSS THE LATEST NFL HALL OF FAME SELECTIONS AND BIGGEST SNUBS, AND SHARE OUR REACTIONS TO THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH MORE WINTER OLYMPICS TALK AND FINISH WITH A HILARIOUS ELIMINATION GAME THAT FORCES TIM INTO SOME IMPOSSIBLE DECISIONS THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. IF YOU ENJOY NFL ANALYSIS, SUPER BOWL DEBATES, OLYMPIC COVERAGE, AND UNFILTERED SPORTS OPINIONS, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU—BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND COMMENT WITH YOUR TAKES.TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS PODCAST KICKOFF 02:32 – WOLFPACK CHECK-IN VS CHELSEA | SOCCER RIVALRY UPDATE & REACTIONS 08:41 – COOLEST JOBS IN SPORTS? INSIDE THE WINTER OLYMPICS BEHIND-THE-SCENES 21:03 – IS LINDSEY VONN TOUGHER THAN NBA PLAYERS? OLYMPICS VS NBA DEBATE 35:03 – SUPER BOWL RECAP & ANALYSIS | SEAHAWKS VS PATRIOTS BREAKDOWN 46:11 – THE DK METCALF QUESTION: WOULD SEATTLE STILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL? 58:29 – SUPER BOWL LOGO CONSPIRACY | PREDICTING NEXT YEAR’S NFL MATCHUP 1:03:36 – NFL HALL OF FAME DISCUSSION | SELECTIONS, SNUBS & REACTIONS 1:15:28 – SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW REVIEW | PERFORMANCE REACTIONS & OPINIONS 1:30:45 – WINTER OLYMPICS RECAP | BIGGEST MOMENTS, ATHLETES & SURPRISES 1:47:17 – ELIMINATION GAME: WHO WOULD YOU GET RID OF? TOUGH SPORTS DECISIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    SUPERBOWL PICKS, NFL PROBOWL FIXES AND NBA TRADE TALK | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE COVERING EVERYTHING FROM WEEKEND SOCCER VIBES TO SUPER BOWL MADNESS, NBA TRADE RUMORS, AND A REAL CONVERSATION ABOUT NEPOTISM IN HOLLYWOOD. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH TIM’S WOLFPACK, WHERE TIM BREAKS DOWN THE WOLVES’ WEEKEND MATCHUP, KEY TAKEAWAYS, AND WHAT IT MEANS MOVING FORWARD. FROM THERE, WE HURDLE STRAIGHT INTO BANTER TAKES, DEBATING WHETHER NFL OWNERS RELOCATING TEAMS AND BUILDING DOMES ARE SLOWLY TAKING AWAY FROM THE SOUL OF THE GAME. NEXT UP, WE DIVE INTO HOW MUCH OF A JOKE PRO BOWL WEEK HAS BECOME—AND PITCH REAL IDEAS ON HOW THE NFL COULD ACTUALLY MAKE IT ENTERTAINING AGAIN FOR FANS. WE THEN TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE SUPER BOWL, GIVING OUR FINAL PICKS, PREDICTIONS, AND GAME-DAY THOUGHTS, BEFORE SHIFTING TO THE HALFTIME SHOW. WE BREAK DOWN EXPECTATIONS AND MAKE BOLD PREDICTIONS ON WHICH SONGS BAD BUNNY MIGHT OPEN AND CLOSE WITH.👉 WHAT SONG DO YOU THINK SHOULD OPEN THE HALFTIME SHOW? THE EPISODE KEEPS ROLLING WITH A BREAKDOWN OF RECENT NBA TRADES, PLUS SPECULATION ON POTENTIAL BLOCKBUSTER MOVES THAT COULD STILL SHAKE UP THE LEAGUE. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE TACKLE MOVIES AND NEPOTISM IN HOLLYWOOD—WHY IT FEELS LIKE WE KEEP SEEING THE SAME NAMES AND FACES, AND WHETHER THE INDUSTRY IS MISSING OUT ON DISCOVERING THE NEXT WAVE OF TRULY GREAT, UPCOMING TALENT. GRAB A DRINK, SETTLE IN, AND LET’S TALK SPORTS, CULTURE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY EPISODES, HOT TAKES, AND UNAPOLOGETIC BANTER.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    DERRICK ROSE’S LEGACY, NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP, AND THE FUTURE OF INSIDE THE NBA

    ON THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH HIS FIRST-WEEK TAKES AND MATCH REVIEW OF WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS IN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE, BREAKING DOWN EARLY IMPRESSIONS AND STORYLINES FROM THE PITCH. FROM THERE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DISCUSS ONE OF THE BIGGEST AND MOST EMOTIONAL MOMENTS IN BASKETBALL — DERRICK ROSE’S RETIREMENT AND WHAT HIS CAREER MEANS TO THE NBA AND ITS FANS. WE THEN ZOOM OUT TO THE GLOBAL STAGE, DEBATING WHETHER THE OLYMPICS ARE BECOMING MORE WATCHED, MORE COMPETITIVE, AND MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT THAN TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS LEAGUES. THE CONVERSATION SHIFTS INTO POP CULTURE AND FASHION AS WE TACKLE NEPOTISM IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING WHY JADEN SMITH BEING NAMED CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN COULD BE A RISKY MOVE IF CONSUMER TRUST DOESN’T FOLLOW FAMOUS LAST NAMES. FROM THERE, WE BREAK DOWN NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND, RECAP THE GAMES, AND SHARE OUR EARLY THOUGHTS AND PREDICTIONS HEADING INTO THE SUPER BOWL. WE ALSO SWING OVER TO MLB FREE AGENCY, HIGHLIGHTING NOTABLE MOVES AND WHAT THEY COULD MEAN FOR THE UPCOMING BASEBALL SEASON. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE RETURN TO THE NBA TO DISCUSS THE RICH PAUL AND JEANIE BUSS DRAMA, ALONG WITH CONCERNS ABOUT HOW INSIDE THE NBA MAY BE IMPACTED BY ITS MOVE TO ESPN. PACKED WITH SPORTS ANALYSIS, POP-CULTURE DEBATES, AND UNFILTERED TAKES, THIS EPISODE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY FAN. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WEEK’S BANTER ON THE ROCKS. TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS PODCAST 02:10 – PREMIER LEAGUE TALK: TIM’S WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RECAP AS A NEW FAN 07:47 – NBA NEWS: DERRICK ROSE RETIREMENT & WHY IT’S THE BIGGEST NBA MOMENT OF THE YEAR 23:29 – OLYMPICS DEBATE: WHY THE OLYMPICS ARE THE MOST ENTERTAINING EVENT IN SPORTS 42:17 – NEPOTISM IN POP CULTURE & FASHION: JADEN SMITH CONTROVERSY AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP DEBATE 01:07:28 – NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND RECAP: GAME BREAKDOWNS, STORYLINES & EARLY SUPER BOWL TALK 01:46:15 – MLB TALK: FREE AGENCY MOVES, TRENDS & SEASON OUTLOOK 01:54:01 – NBA MEDIA DRAMA: IS ESPN HURTING INSIDE THE NBA? NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    COOL RUNNINGS 2? JAMAICA OLYMPICS, NBA DRAMA AND NFL PLAYOFF PICKS

    WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER MUST-WATCH EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, PACKED WITH SPORTS TAKES, POP CULTURE DEBATES, AND PLENTY OF LAUGHS. THIS WEEK, TIM KICKS THINGS OFF WITH A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AS HE OFFICIALLY COMMITS TO SUPPORTING A FOOTBALL CLUB—DON’T MISS IT. IN OUR BANTER TAKES SEGMENT, WE DIVE INTO WHETHER KEN GRIFFEY JR. IS THE BIGGEST “WHAT IF” IN SPORTS HISTORY, BREAKING DOWN HOW INJURIES DERAILED WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE GREATEST CAREERS EVER, WHILE ALSO TOUCHING ON OTHER LEGENDARY WHAT-IFS. WE THEN SWITCH GEARS TO JAMAICA QUALIFYING ONCE AGAIN FOR THE WINTER OLYMPICS—IS COOL RUNNINGS 2 LOADING? FROM THERE, WE REACT TO THE NBA ALL-STAR VOTING HITTING AN ALL-TIME LOW, INCLUDING THE SHOCKING MOMENT WHERE TWO NBA PLAYERS VOTED BRONNY JAMES AS A STARTER—SERIOUSLY? THE CONVERSATION SHIFTS TO MUSIC AS WE DEBATE HOW ARTISTS ARE CHASING TIKTOK HITS INSTEAD OF FULL ALBUMS, REMINISCING ABOUT THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE 90S AND HOW THE MUSIC INDUSTRY HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN NFL SCORES, PREVIEW THE DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, GIVE OUR PICKS, AND DISCUSS THE LATEST MOVES IN THE NFL COACHING CAROUSEL, BEFORE BRIEFLY TOUCHING ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL, MLB HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS, AND RECENT MLB TRANSACTIONS—SPOILER ALERT: BLAME THE OWNERS, NOT THE DODGERS. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH OUR REACTION TO ALEX HONNOLD’S UPCOMING NETFLIX LIVE SPECIAL, WHERE HE PLANS TO FREE SOLO CLIMB TAIPEI 101—ANXIETY LEVELS THROUGH THE ROOF. FROM SPORTS CHAOS TO CULTURAL SHIFTS, THIS EPISODE HAS IT ALL, SO HIT PLAY AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    GOLDEN GLOBE SNUBS, NFL PLAYOFF PICKS, AND WILD SPORT CONSPIRACIES | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WHERE NO TAKE IS OFF LIMITS. THIS WEEK ON BANTER TAKES, WE KICK THINGS OFF BY DEBATING WHETHER INTERNATIONAL SPORTS BROADCASTERS SHOULD BE CALLING U.S. GAMES, BRINGING MORE ENERGY, GLOBAL APPEAL, AND INCREASED WORLDWIDE VIEWERSHIP. WE THEN DIVE INTO A WILD CONSPIRACY THEORY SURROUNDING THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AND WHETHER PLAYING NEXT TO AN ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION COULD ACTUALLY BE IMPACTING PLAYER HEALTH. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT TO THE WORLD OF GOLF, DISCUSSING RUMORS OF BROOKS KOEPKA AND OTHER STARS POTENTIALLY MOVING BACK TO THE PGA TOUR FROM LIV GOLF—SMART FOR LEGACY, PAINFUL FINANCIALLY. OUR FINAL BANTER TAKE ARGUES THAT DARTS ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE AN OLYMPIC SPORT, AND IF YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THE ENTRANCES AND ATMOSPHERE, YOU’RE SERIOUSLY MISSING OUT. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND WITH REACTIONS TO EACH MATCHUP, THEN LOOK AHEAD TO THE DIVISIONAL ROUND WITH OUR PICKS. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE RECAP THE GOLDEN GLOBES, CALLING OUT THE BIGGEST WINNERS, SNUBS, AND CONTROVERSIAL CATEGORIES, WITH JOHN SHARING HIS THOUGHTS THAT ARE SURE TO SPARK SOME BANTER. LOVE IT OR HATE IT, THAT’S WHAT BANTER ON THE ROCKS IS ALL ABOUT—GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION. TIMELINE:00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRODUCTION | BANTER ON THE ROCKS03:51 – SHOULD INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTERS CALL U.S. SPORTS GAMES? | ENERGY, RATINGS & GLOBAL REACH22:13 – 49ERS CONSPIRACY THEORY EXPLAINED | ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION & PLAYER SAFETY DEBATE39:55 – BROOKS KOEPKA TO PGA TOUR? | LIV GOLF VS PGA, MONEY VS LEGACY59:01 – SHOULD DARTS BE AN OLYMPIC SPORT? | VIRAL ENTRANCES & GLOBAL POPULARITY01:13:44 – NFL WILD CARD WEEKEND RECAP | DIVISIONAL ROUND PICKS & PREDICTIONS02:01:19 – GOLDEN GLOBES REVIEW | WINNERS, SNUBS & CONTROVERSIAL TAKES NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    NETFLIX’S 17-DAY THEATER STRATEGY, NBA FOULS RUINING THE GAME & NFL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS

    HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WE KICK OFF 2026 WITH A STACKED EPISODE FULL OF BOLD BANTER TAKES, HOLLYWOOD DEBATES, AND MAJOR SPORTS TALK. WE DIVE RIGHT INTO NETFLIX’S CONTROVERSIAL DECISION TO LIMIT MOVIES TO A 17-DAY THEATRICAL RELEASE, DEBATING WHETHER THIS MODEL IS THE FUTURE OF CINEMA OR A GUARANTEED FAILURE FOR THEATERS AND STUDIOS. STAYING IN HOLLYWOOD, WE BREAK DOWN THE GROWING TREND OF THE INDUSTRY RECYCLING THE SAME ACTORS, HOW IT’S IMPACTING CREATIVITY, AND WHETHER IT’S HURTING BOTH MOVIE QUALITY AND LONG-TERM CAREERS. WE THEN SHIFT TO THE NBA, WHERE THE LEAGUE IS ON PACE TO BREAK RECORDS FOR FOULS CALLED, AND DISCUSS WHETHER EXCESSIVE WHISTLES ARE RUINING THE FLOW OF THE GAME, ALONG WITH OTHER MAJOR NBA HEADLINES. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO THE NFL TO BREAK DOWN KEY WEEK 18 MATCHUPS, PLAYOFF IMPLICATIONS, AND GIVE OUR WILD CARD WEEKEND PREDICTIONS AS THE POSTSEASON BEGINS. TO CLOSE OUT THE EPISODE, WE HEAD BACK INTO AWARD SEASON, DISCUSSING BIG WINS FROM THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS AND PREVIEWING WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE UPCOMING GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS. GRAB A DRINK AND SETTLE IN FOR ANOTHER EPISODE PACKED WITH UNFILTERED TAKES, SPORTS DEBATES, AND POP CULTURE BANTER.TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO04:24 – NETFLIX’S 17-DAY THEATRICAL RELEASE: IS IT KILLING MOVIE THEATERS?25:46 – HOLLYWOOD RECYCLING THE SAME ACTORS: GOOD OR BAD FOR MOVIES?49:46 – NBA FOULS AT RECORD HIGHS: IS OFFICIATING RUINING THE GAME?01:13:47 – NBA HEADLINES, STORYLINES & LEAGUE TALK01:39:20 – NFL WEEK 18 BREAKDOWN & WILD CARD PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS02:14:49 – AWARD SEASON BREAKDOWN | CRITICS CHOICE WINNERS & GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    THE FINAL BANTER OF 2025: NFL PLAYOFFS, NIL AND THE CREATOR TAKEOVER

    ON TODAY’S EPISODE — AND THE FINAL EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS FOR 2025 — WE CLOSE OUT THE YEAR WITH NONSTOP BANTER AND BOLD TAKES. WE BREAK DOWN WHAT THE END OF FAZE CLAN COULD MEAN FOR STREAMING CULTURE AND GAMING HOUSES, REACT TO TRAVIS KELCE LOSING FOOD-REVIEW CREDIBILITY AFTER CALLING TACOS “STREET MEAT,” AND DISCUSS WHY AUDIENCES ARE STARTING TO TRUST CONTENT CREATORS MORE THAN TRADITIONAL CRITICS WHEN IT COMES TO SPORTS, MOVIES, AND POP CULTURE. WE ALSO DIVE INTO COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND NIL MONEY, AND WHETHER THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE COULD SLOW THINGS DOWN MOVING FORWARD. AFTER OUR BANTER TAKES, WE SHIFT TO THE NFL, COVERING THE BIGGEST GAMES FROM WEEK 17, PREVIEWING WEEK 18, AND BREAKING DOWN THE PLAYOFF PICTURE. WE THEN LOOK BACK AT 2025, REVISITING SOME OF OUR BIGGEST TAKES, PREDICTIONS, AND MOMENTS WHERE BANTER ON THE ROCKS WAS RIGHT ON THE MONEY. WE WRAP THINGS UP BY TALKING ABOUT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, WHAT PEOPLE ARE REALLY COMMITTING TO IN 2026, AND OUR HONEST TAKES ON THEM. THANKS FOR SPENDING THE END OF 2025 WITH US — WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT AND CAN’T WAIT TO BRING EVEN BIGGER BANTER IN 2026. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S RISE, JURASSIC PARK BECOMING REAL?, NFL PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS & CHRISTMAS MOVIE DRAFT | BANTER ON THE ROCKS

    IN THIS EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE BRINGING THE BANTER ACROSS MOVIES, SPORTS, POP CULTURE, AND CURRENT HEADLINES — CAPPED OFF WITH A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TWIST. WE KICK THINGS OFF BY TALKING MOVIES AND THE RISE OF TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, BREAKING DOWN HOW HE’S BECOME HIS OWN MARKETING MACHINE IN HOLLYWOOD. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF STREAMING AND IRL CREATORS, DISCUSSING WHY DRAMA AND CONTROVERSY COULD START COSTING STREAMERS ACCESS TO MAJOR EVENTS. SCIENCE GETS A LITTLE SPOOKY AS WE REACT TO NEWS OF A FULLY INTACT CARNIVOROUS DINOSAUR EGG BEING DISCOVERED — AND WHETHER THIS IS STARTING TO FEEL A LITTLE TOO CLOSE TO JURASSIC PARK BECOMING REALITY. ON THE SPORTS SIDE, WE BREAK DOWN NFL GAMES FROM THE WEEK, DISCUSS THE CURRENT PLAYOFF PICTURE, AND GIVE OUR PREDICTIONS BASED ON WHERE THINGS STAND RIGHT NOW. WE ALSO DIVE INTO COLLEGE FOOTBALL, INCLUDING BOWL SEASON SWAG BAGS AND WHICH PROGRAMS REALLY SHOWED OUT. PLUS, WE THROW OUT A HOT TAKE: MARCUS FREEMAN MIGHT BE BETTER OFF MAKING THE JUMP TO THE NFL. AND SINCE IT’S OUR CHRISTMAS EPISODE, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH A CHRISTMAS MOVIE SNAKE DRAFT — A LIST THAT’S GUARANTEED TO SPARK SOME DEBATE AND BANTER. GRAB A DRINK, HIT PLAY, AND LET US KNOW WHICH TAKES YOU AGREE WITH… AND WHICH ONES YOU’RE ARGUING WITH. TIMELINE: 00:00 – WELCOME & EPISODE INTRO | BANTER ON THE ROCKS 03:47 – TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET’S RISE: BECOMING HIS OWN MARKETING MACHINE 17:15 – IRL STREAMERS & EVENT ACCESS: WHY BANS ARE COMING 30:27 – JURASSIC PARK BECOMING REALITY? CARNIVORE DINOSAUR EGG DISCOVERED 40:55 – NFL WEEK RECAP & PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS 1:26:20 – COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SWAG BAGS & MARCUS FREEMAN NFL HOT TAKE 1:42:05 – CHRISTMAS MOVIE SNAKE DRAFT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    NFL GRIEF, COLLEGE FOOTBALL DRAMA AND JOHN CENA’S LAST MATCH

    IT’S ANOTHER WEEK OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, AND THIS EPISODE IS LOADED WITH TAKES ACROSS SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND POP CULTURE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH JOHN CENA’S FINAL MATCHUP — WAS THIS REALLY THE LAST TIME WE SEE HIM IN THE RING, AND HOW DID WE FEEL ABOUT THE RESULT? FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO JACOB ELORDI’S COMMENTS ABOUT PAPARAZZI, BREAKING DOWN THE REALITY OF FAME AND WHETHER CELEBRITIES CAN EVER ESCAPE THE SPOTLIGHT. NEXT, WE TALK SCARLETT JOHANSSON ENTERING THE HORROR GENRE — SHOULD FANS STAY CALM, OR IS THE HYPE JUSTIFIED? WE ALSO UNPACK DISNEY’S COLLABORATION WITH OPENAI, WHY IT MAKES SENSE FOR THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOW IT COULD ALSO GO VERY WRONG. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL FOOTBALL. WE BREAK DOWN KEY NFL MATCHUPS AND SHARE OUR UNFILTERED TAKES — CHIEFS FANS, YOU MAY WANT TO TUNE IN (EVEN IF YOU’RE STILL GRIEVING THE SEASON). WE ALSO HIT COLLEGE FOOTBALL, INCLUDING DIEGO PAVIA, BOWL GAME RELEVANCE, AND THE ONGOING MICHIGAN DISCUSSION. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE SHIFT TO FILM, DISCUSSING THE GOLDEN GLOBES SHORT FILM CATEGORY AND SHARING EARLY PREDICTIONS ON WHAT COULD TAKE HOME THE WIN. GRAB YOUR DRINK, SETTLE IN, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. TIMELINE: 00:00 – INTRO 03:27 – JOHN CENA’S FINAL MATCH? REACTIONS & TAKEAWAYS 18:04 – JACOB ELORDI’S PAPARAZZI RANT & THE REALITY OF FAME 35:44 – SCARLETT JOHANSSON IN HORROR – WHY WE’RE PUMPING THE BRAKES 47:28 – DISNEY INVESTING IN OPENAI – SMART MOVE OR BIG RISK? 1:01:01 – NFL WEEK REVIEW & GAME-BY-GAME TAKES 1:41:15 – COLLEGE FOOTBALL DRAMA – DIEGO PAVIA BREAKDOWN 1:58:54 – DO BOWL GAMES STILL MATTER? 2:04:14 – MICHIGAN FOOTBALL NEWS & REACTIONS 2:18:34 – GOLDEN GLOBES TALK – FILM CATEGORY & EARLY PREDICTIONS NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    THE WORLD CUP DRAW SHOOK US…PLUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL DRAMA AND NFL PICKS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE WELCOME ROB BACK TO THE THIRD CHAIR AND DIVE STRAIGHT INTO THE EXCITEMENT OF THE WORLD CUP DRAW, BREAKING DOWN EARLY REACTIONS, GROUP PREDICTIONS, AND ALL THINGS INTERNATIONAL SOCCER. OF COURSE… DAD LIFE AND ON-CALL EMERGENCIES MAKE THEIR CAMEOS, SO A COUPLE OF US STEP AWAY MID-SHOW — BUT THE BANTER DOESN’T STOP. WE KEEP ROLLING INTO A HEATED DEBATE ON THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SELECTION, SHARING OUR THOUGHTS ON WHO DESERVED A SPOT, WHO GOT SNUBBED, AND THE LATEST NOTRE DAME DRAMA AROUND SKIPPING THEIR BOWL GAME. WE ALSO GET INTO SOME FANTASY FOOTBALL ETIQUETTE (YES, SOME OF Y’ALL NEED THIS REMINDER), BEFORE WRAPPING UP WITH OUR FAN-FAVORITE SEGMENT: BANTER GAME-BY-GAME, WHERE WE BREAK DOWN EVERY NFL MATCHUP OF THE WEEK WITH OUR USUAL UNFILTERED TAKES. IF YOU LOVE SPORTS TALK, REAL LAUGHS, AND UNPREDICTABLE PODCAST CHAOS… JOIN US FOR ANOTHER EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Football chaos and TV show therapy session

    College football is absolutely on fire, and we’re diving straight into the chaos. We kick things off with the shocking Lane Kiffin hiring and break down what needs to change in college football to stop the nonstop drama. Then we get into the Dylan Raiola rumors—Texas Tech?? Is he legit or just hype. We also tackle a real question: Are colleges failing to prepare star quarterbacks for the NFL? With so many high-profile QBs struggling, we unpack why the transition is falling apart. From there, we jump into our NFL Banter: game-by-game reactions, hot takes, and everything you might’ve missed this week. And to close it out, we ride the wave of Stranger Things Part 1 hype—talking about TV shows that truly lived up to expectations… and the ones that absolutely didn’t. Tap in, drop your banter take in the comments, and let’s get into it. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. TIME LINE 00:00 – Intro 03:45 – Should college football ban coaches from signing with new teams until the offseason? 21:46 – Dylan Raiola to Texas Tech… really? 33:37 – Is college football failing to prepare quarterbacks for the NFL? 46:45 – NFL Week Breakdown: Banter game-by-game 2:03:37 – Stranger Things hype + TV show talk NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    HORROR GOES HOLLYWOOD: CELEBS JOIN SCARY MOVIES + NFL RECAP + PHNX FEST DRAMA

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO THE RISING TREND OF A-LIST ACTORS STARRING IN HORROR MOVIES. WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON OFFICIALLY JOINING THE CAST OF THE EXORCIST, WE ASK: WHO’S THE NEXT MAJOR MOVIE STAR ENTERING THE HORROR GENRE? IS HORROR BECOMING THE NEXT BIG WAVE IN HOLLYWOOD—AND COULD IT BE THE FUTURE HOME OF OSCAR-LEVEL PERFORMANCES? NEXT, WE GET INTO SOME HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS, THEME PARK STORIES, AND THE CHAOS OF NAVIGATING AMUSEMENT PARKS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN “FLAT-TIRE’D” AT DISNEYLAND OR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, YOU ALREADY KNOW THE STRUGGLE. WE BREAK DOWN EVERY NFL GAME OF THE WEEK IN OUR SIGNATURE NFL GAME-BY-GAME BANTER, SHARING REACTIONS, PREDICTIONS, AND HOT TAKES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE. THEN WE SHIFT TO THE BIZARRE WORLD OF FESTIVAL FAILS WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT PHNX FEST AND BILLY MCFARLAND’S LATEST ATTEMPT AT LAUNCHING A MUSIC FESTIVAL. AFTER THE WHOLE FYRE FESTIVAL DISASTER, CAN ANYONE REALLY TRUST THIS MAN’S “VISION”? OVER IN PIXEL GAMING, WE REVIEW THE LATEST CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS RATINGS, TALK GAMING CONTROVERSIES, AND ASK THE REAL QUESTION: WHO’S GETTING PAID FOR THESE REVIEWS? (BECAUSE IT’S NOT US… YET). FINALLY, WITH THANKSGIVING APPROACHING, WE WRAP UP WITH A FUN THANKSGIVING “THIS OR THAT” GAME FEATURING PROMPTS GENERATED BY CHATGPT—PERFECT FOR HOLIDAY VIBES AND GOOD LAUGHS. GRAB YOUR DRINK, RELAX, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER WEEK OF UNFILTERED SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND GAMING BANTER.TIME LINE00:00 – INTRO 06:01 – A-LIST CELEBS BECOMING THE GO-TO STARS IN HORROR MOVIES 19:04 – HOLIDAY TRAVEL BANTER 32:29 – NFL BANTER: GAME-BY-GAME BREAKDOWN 1:45:09 – PHNX FEST: A DISASTER IN THE MAKING? 1:59:12 – PIXEL GAMING: CALL OF DUTY RATINGS 2:05:33 – THANKSGIVING “THIS OR THAT” GAMENEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEEK! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    SEASON 2 LAUNCH: GAME-CHANGING TAKES AND OUR WILD HAWAII TRIP

    WE’RE OFFICIALLY BACK FROM VACATION AND KICKING OFF SEASON 2 OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! IN OUR RETURN EPISODE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO OUR BANTER TAKES—BREAKING DOWN WHY PLATFORM-BORN STARS ARE BECOMING THE NEXT GENERATION OF “MOVIE STARS,” HOW HOLLYWOOD IS LEANING ON VIDEO-GAME ADAPTATIONS TO REVIVE THE INDUSTRY, AND WHY MILLENNIALS MIGHT NEED A SPIRITUAL CLEANSE AFTER THE NEW COLBY O’DONIS AND AKON TRACK. WE SHIFT INTO THE NFL AND GO GAME-BY-GAME WITH OUR THOUGHTS, REACTIONS, AND BANTER TAKES. THEN WE JUMP INTO THE CHAOS OF PIXEL GAMING, INCLUDING THE DISASTER SURROUNDING CALL OF DUTY AND THE ROUGH EARLY REVIEWS FOR BLACK OPS 7. WE WRAP THINGS UP BY TALKING ABOUT OUR RECENT FAMILY TRIP—COMPLETE WITH WITNESSING THE KĪLAUEA VOLCANO ERUPT—AND MORE. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR SEASON 2! YOUR FAVORITE ARM-CHAIR EXPERTS CALLING OUR TAKES BEFORE THE BIG NETWORKS … WE HIT A FEW IN SEASON 1, SO LET’S RUN IT BACK AND KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. Time Line 00:00 – INTRO 04:17 – THE RISE OF PLATFORM STARS 20:55 – HOW VIDEO-GAME MOVIES MIGHT SAVE HOLLYWOOD 35:41 – MILLENNIAL MUSIC CLEANSE: COLBY O’DONIS & AKON 48:46 – NFL WEEK BREAKDOWN: OUR GAME-BY-GAME BANTER 01:53:06 – PIXEL GAMING: THE BLACK OPS 7 DISASTER 02:07:55 – VACATION RECAP & WATCHING KĪLAUEA ERUPT NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    HORROR, FOOTBALL AND DAD LIFE COLLIDE

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR SIGNATURE HOT TAKES—DIVING STRAIGHT INTO WHETHER THE NCAA SHOULD PRIVATIZE COLLEGE SPORTS IN THE NIL ERA AND TRANSFORM PROGRAMS INTO FULL-BLOWN MINOR LEAGUE SYSTEMS WITH HOW MUCH PLAYERS ARE NOW GETTING PAID. FROM THERE, WE BANTER ABOUT HOW MODERN SPORTING EVENTS FEEL MORE LIKE SOCIAL SPECTACLES—MORE ABOUT CONCERTS, CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS, AND GIVEAWAYS THAN THE ACTUAL GAME. THE CONVERSATION HEATS UP AS WE MOVE THROUGH FOOTBALL, MLB, AND NBA TALK, BEFORE TIM TAKES THE REINS SOLO WHEN JOHN STEPS AWAY (TWICE!) FOR DAD DUTIES. WE WRAP UP WITH A SPOOKY TWIST AS TIM SHARES HIS FIRST REACTION TO THE CHILLING NEW MOVIE WEAPONS, WHILE JOHN GIVES HIS EARLY THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING IT TV SERIES. DON’T MISS THIS CHAOTIC, HILARIOUS, AND HORROR-FLAVORED EPISODE—PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN SEASON. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com Song:Horror FreeArtist:HappinessinmusicFrom:Pixabay

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    HOT TAKES AND HANGOVERS: NFL MELTDOWNS, HEIST, MLB FEUDS, AND MORE

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO TASTE SALUD FOR SENDING US SOME INCREDIBLE SAMPLES—DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT! FROM THERE, WE DIVE STRAIGHT INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, STARTING WITH THE WILD LOUVRE HEIST, THEN CALLING OUT CHIEFS FANS WHO SUDDENLY THINK THEY’RE UNTOUCHABLE AFTER A WIN AGAINST THE RAIDERS (REALLY?), AND TOUCHING ON HOW THE STREAMING WARS MIGHT OFFICIALLY BE OVER. FROM THERE, WE HIT THE GRIDIRON FOR A FULL DOSE OF NFL TALK, BREAKING DOWN EVERYTHING FROM THE RAVENS’ CORNER DOMINANCE, THE NINERS’ CRUNCH TIME STRUGGLES, THE TEXANS’ SLIDE, AND WHETHER TUA STILL HAS IT OR IF JORDAN LOVE MIGHT ACTUALLY BE ELITE. WE THEN TAKE A BIG SWING INTO MLB TALK, DEBATING THE UPCOMING WORLD SERIES, CALLING OUT MACHADO FOR BEING THE SORE LOSER HE’S ALWAYS BEEN AFTER HIS DODGERS COMMENTS, AND DISCUSSING WHETHER THE DODGERS’ SPENDING HABITS COULD REALLY BE THE CAUSE OF A POTENTIAL LEAGUE LOCKOUT. TO CLOSE THINGS OUT, WE TOUCH BRIEFLY ON NBA STORYLINES AND GIVE A WELL-DESERVED SHOUTOUT TO HAWAII FOOTBALL. IT’S A FULL POUR OF SPORTS, TAKES, AND LAUGHS—SO GRAB A DRINK, TUNE IN, AND ENJOY ANOTHER ROUND OF UNFILTERED CONVERSATION ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS.BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    THE WEEK HOLLYWOOD GLITCHED AND SERVING COLD CHAOS

    THIS WEEK, WE DIVE INTO EVERYTHING FROM THEME PARKS TO TOUCHDOWNS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH DISNEY’S LATEST TICKET PRICE INCREASE — HOW IT’S HITTING FANS’ WALLETS BUT CLEARLY NOT SLOWING DOWN THE CROWDS. THEN, WE SHIFT GEARS TO HOLLYWOOD’S COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH AI: STUDIOS LOVE USING IT FOR CREATIVE STORYTELLING, BUT DRAW THE LINE WHEN IT COMES TO REPLACING REAL ACTORS AND WRITERS. WE ALSO UNPACK WHY TRON: ARES STRUGGLED AT THE BOX OFFICE AND WHAT THAT SAYS ABOUT HOLLYWOOD BECOMING PICKIER WITH BIG-BUDGET RELEASES. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR NFL WEEK 6 RECAP AS TIM AND JOHN BREAK DOWN HOW THEIR TEAMS ARE HOLDING UP THIS SEASON. WE TALK THE CHIEFS, THE STRUGGLING JETS, JERSEY-BURNING FANS, AND YES — OFFICIALLY DECLARING NO MORE TUA TALK. BASEBALL FANS, DON’T WORRY — WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED TOO. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE MLB POSTSEASON MATCHUPS, THE SURPRISE CONTENDERS, AND OUR EARLY WORLD SERIES PREDICTIONS. TO WRAP THINGS UP, WE SWING OVER TO THE GAMING WORLD FOR OUR PIXEL GAMING SEGMENT AND SHARE OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BATTLEFIELD 6 — FROM GAMEPLAY TO GRAPHICS TO OVERALL CHAOS. DON’T MISS THIS EPISODE FILLED WITH LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND A LITTLE TOO MUCH BANTER. HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON, DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS, AND MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, AND TIKTOK SO YOU NEVER MISS A ROUND OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    MOVIE EXECS ARE LOST, COD STREAMERS ARE WILD, AND NFL FANS ARE FURIOUS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO EVERYTHING FROM BAD BUNNY’S SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW BUZZ TO HOLLYWOOD MOVIE EXECS MAKING BAD DECISIONS THAT LEAVE FANS SHAKING THEIR HEADS. WE BREAK DOWN THE CHAOS OF CALL OF DUTY STREAMERS, DROP ANOTHER FIERY RAVENS RANT, AND DEBATE WHETHER BROCK PURDY IS JUST A SYSTEM QB WHILE WONDERING IF THE EAGLES ARE IN REAL TROUBLE. PLUS, WE COVER THE MLB POSTSEASON, CALLING OUT WHO’S HOT AND WHO’S FOLDING UNDER PRESSURE, BEFORE WRAPPING UP WITH A DEEP TAKE ON SORA AI AND HOW IT’S CHANGING THE FUTURE OF CONTENT CREATION, FILM, AND GAMING. TUNE IN FOR SPORTS TALK, POP CULTURE, AND UNFILTERED COMEDY — THE ULTIMATE MIX OF BANTER, BOLD TAKES, AND FUN.BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    FROM AI STUNTS TO NFL CHAOS…THIS WEEK WAS WILD

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE’RE BRINGING THE HEAT WITH A JAM-PACKED EPISODE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO AI’S GROWING ROLE IN MOVIES—WILL STUNTS BE AI-POWERED IN THE FUTURE? PLUS, WE BREAK DOWN EA’S LATEST SALE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR GAMERS. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NFL —TIM AND JOHN REACT TO TOUGH LOSSES, DEBATE THE CHARGERS VS. GIANTS MATCHUP, TALK INJURIES, AND WEIGH IN ON BAD BUNNY’S MASSIVE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT. WE KEEP IT ROLLING WITH THE MLB POSTSEASON , GIVING OUR PICKS FOR WHO SURVIVES THE WILD CARD AND MAKING OUR CASE FOR THE AL MVP RACE. THEN—BELIEVE IT OR NOT—IT’S TIME FOR SOME GOLF TALK AS WE UNPACK THE WILD RYDER CUP AND RORY’S FIERY POST-EVENT COMMENTS. AND TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE GO ALL IN ON MAN CAVES . AFTER DEVIN BOOKER SHOWED OFF HIS, WE COULDN’T HELP BUT DREAM UP WHAT OURS WOULD LOOK LIKE (AND MAYBE EVEN OUR FUTURE STUDIO). SO GRAB YOUR DRINK, KICK BACK, AND JOIN US FOR LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    HOT TAKES AND COLD DRINKS: NFL, MLB, HORROR AND FYRE FEST

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO THE SLUGGISH START TO NFL OFFENSES—ARE THEY JUST PLAIN BORING THIS YEAR, OR CAN THINGS TURN AROUND? FROM THERE, WE TACKLE THE TICKETMASTER INVESTIGATION AND WHAT CHANGES WE’RE HOPING TO SEE. NEXT UP, IT’S ALL NFL: BREAKING DOWN OUR TEAMS, THE EAGLES AFTER LAST WEEK’S HOT TAKES, THE LATEST INJURIES, AND EVERYTHING ELSE SHAKING UP THE LEAGUE. WE ALSO TAKE A LOOK AT THE MLB POSTSEASON PICTURE AND SHARE OUR EARLY PREDICTIONS ON HOW IT MIGHT ALL PLAY OUT. THEN, IT’S SPOOKY SEASON VIBES WITH A DEEP DIVE INTO HORROR MOVIES—WE GIVE OUR HONEST REVIEW OF THE NEW CONJURING FILM, PLUS JOHN DROPS A QUICK DISCLAIMER ON THE MOVIE HIM. AND OF COURSE, WE COULDN’T LEAVE WITHOUT TALKING ABOUT RYAN REYNOLDS—THIS TIME, IT’S HIS RUMORED INTEREST IN BUYING FYRE FEST. SERIOUSLY, FYRE FEST?! HAS HE FINALLY HIT ROCK BOTTOM, OR IS THIS ANOTHER GENIUS MOVE? GRAB A DRINK AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS! BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    FROM OPEN MICS TO LAUGHS:  ZACH_LAUGHS SHARES HIS COMEDY JOURNEY

    THIS WEEK WE’RE BRINGING YOU A SPECIAL EPISODE PACKED WITH EVERYTHING YOU LOVE. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO THE DEBATE AROUND BANNING THE TUSH PUSH AND SHARING OUR THOUGHTS ON SOME OF THE BIG WINNERS FROM THE EMMYS. FROM THERE, WE BREAK DOWN ALL THE ACTION FROM WEEK 2 OF THE NFL BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS TO A CONVERSATION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. WE SIT DOWN WITH COMEDIAN @ZACH_LAUGHS FOR A FUN AND HILARIOUS INTERVIEW RECORDED EARLIER, WHERE HE SHARES HIS JOURNEY INTO COMEDY, STORIES FROM THE STAGE, AND WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO JUMP INTO AN OPEN MIC AT A COMEDY CLUB. IT’S LAUGHS, SPORTS, AND BANTER ALL IN ONE EPISODE—TUNE IN AND ENJOY! FIND ZACH ON TIK TOK AND INSTAGRAM AT: Zach_laughs TIMELINE 00:00 – INTRO & BANTER | DRINK OF THE WEEK 04:21 – IS THE TUSH PUSH ERA OVER? 17:56 – CHIEFS DRAMA UNFOLDS 26:56 – THE STUDIO’S BIG SURPRISE AT THE EMMYS + MORE EMMY TALK 41:31 – HORROR MOVIE TALK 47:16 – NFL WEEK 3 RECAP & HOT TAKES 1:13:17 – EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ZACH | COMEDY & OPEN MIC STORIES WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  30. 53

    FROM RAVEN RANTS TO MOODY MIRACLES: NFL WEEK 1 RECAP AND BANTER

    WEEK 1 OF THE NFL IS IN THE BOOKS! WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT HYDRATION PACKS AND HOW THEY KEEP US FUELED AND ENERGIZED BEFORE DIVING INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE DISCUSS WHETHER TIKTOK COULD CREATE A FUTURE OSCAR WINNER, WHY WILL SMITH MIGHT NEED TO TAKE A PAGE OUT OF RICKY MARTIN’S PLAYBOOK FOR A COMEBACK, AND HOW THE OREGON DUCKS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE JERSEY GAME YEAR AFTER YEAR. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT NFL WEEK 1 — THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY — AS JOHN VENTS HIS FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE RAVENS AND TIM GOES FROM PREPARING TO RANT ON MOODY TO ACTUALLY CELEBRATING. WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH A DIVE INTO UAPS AND SPACE TALK, FOLLOWING CONGRESS RECENTLY BRINGING IT UP IN SESSION, MAKING THIS WEEK’S EPISODE PACKED WITH LAUGHS, HOT TAKES, AND PLENTY OF BANTER YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. TIMELINE WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    BANTER ON THE ROCKS: FOOTBALL FEVER ADDITION

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE GETTING READY FOR FOOTBALL SEASON! IN OUR BANTER TAKES, WE BREAK DOWN THE WANNABE PATRICK MAHOMES, DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON LEVELING UP AS A TRUE MOVIE STAR, THE UPCOMING ENHANCED GAMES 2026, AND WHY MLB AND OTHER SPORTS NEED TO DROP OUTDATED “UNWRITTEN RULES.” FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST NFL NEWS AND EVEN CHATGPT’S NFL PREDICTIONS (SPOILER: WE THINK CHATGPT KNOWS BALL). NEXT, IT’S FANTASY CORNER, WHERE WE RECAP OUR FANTASY DRAFT, DEBATE OUR PICKS, AND ASK—HOW DO YOU THINK WE DID? FINALLY, WE WRAP UP WITH A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ELSE MAKING HEADLINES. SUMMER’S IN FULL SWING, SO GRAB A COLD ONE AND JOIN US FOR SOME BANTER!WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    BATTLEFIELD WINS, TAYLOR GETS A RING, WILL SMITH GLITCHES

    ANOTHER WEEK OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS! THIS WEEK’S BANTER TAKES KICK OFF WITH CALL OF DUTY’S STRUGGLES—THE GAME AND ITS TRAILER ARE FALLING FLAT, AND WE’RE CALLING IT: BATTLEFIELD HAS OFFICIALLY WON THE VIDEO GAME BATTLE. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE SURPRISING STORY OF RAJON RONDO DOMINATING FLAG FOOTBALL AT QUARTERBACK. COULD HE CEMENT HIMSELF AS THE GREATEST ATHLETE EVER IF HE LEADS TEAM USA TO GOLD? WE THEN SHIFT GEARS INTO OUR YEARLY NFL HOT TAKES AND SEASON PREDICTIONS, PLUS A FEW CLARIFICATIONS ON OUR CHIEFS TALK FROM LAST WEEK. AND OF COURSE, THE HEADLINE EVERYONE’S BUZZING ABOUT (UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK): TRAVIS AND TAYLOR ARE ENGAGED! OUR “TAYLOR WATCH” SEGMENT COVERS THE BIG NEWS, POSSIBLE DJS, AND MORE. TIM ALSO NEEDS A MOMENT TO VENT ABOUT JAKE MOODY AND THE 49ERS TRADE, BEFORE WE HEAD INTO FANTASY CORNER—WHERE WE SHARE OUR TOP 5 SLEEPERS AND PINA BREAKS DOWN HIS 10-MAN LEAGUE ROSTER TO GET TIM’S THOUGHTS. FINALLY, WE WRAP THINGS UP WITH SOME HOLLYWOOD TALK: WILL SMITH, AI, AND WHY HE MIGHT NEED A NEURALYZER TO HELP US ALL FORGET HIS LATEST MOVE. TUNE IN AND JOIN THE BANTER! BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    HORROR, NFL FANTASY AND BIEBER?! BANTER GETS OUT OF CONTROL!

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, DIVING INTO THE CHIEFS’ FAVORITISM AND THE ENDLESS RABBIT HOLE OF KELCE-SWIFT CHATTER. FROM THERE, WE SHIFT GEARS TO TALK ABOUT VEGAS’ DOWNFALL, THE STRANGE JUSTIN BIEBER SITUATION AT THE WYNN, AND EVEN SQUEEZE IN SOME HORROR MOVIE TALK. NEXT UP: NFL PRESEASON REACTIONS AND OUR LATEST HOT TAKES BEFORE SLIDING INTO THE FANTASY CORNER, WHERE WE BREAK DOWN OUR TOP 10 WIDE RECEIVERS FOR THE SEASON. TO WRAP IT ALL UP, WE BANTER ON REALITY TV—ARE YOU MY FIRST?—SHARING OUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS. PLUS, AVI DROPS MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE SPACE COMET THAT TIM WEIGHS IN ON. SPORTS, MUSIC, FANTASY FOOTBALL, AND JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHAOS—IT’S ALL HERE THIS WEEK ON BANTER. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    EPISODE 50: SPORTS, SMOKE, AND SUPERNATURAL VIBES

    EPISODE 50: SPORTS, SMOKE, AND SUPERNATURAL VIBES EPISODE 50 IS HERE—ANOTHER BIG MILESTONE! WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US DURING OUR FIRST YEAR. IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, WE DIVE INTO WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE TO CREATE OUR OWN VERSION OF NFL REDZONE, DISCUSS THE UFC’S MOVE TO PARAMOUNT NETWORKS, AND DELIVER A MUCH-NEEDED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO PADRES (YOU CAN PROBABLY GUESS WHAT IT IS, HAHA). WE ALSO BREAK DOWN WHAT WE SAW IN NFL PRESEASON WEEK 1, JUMP INTO OUR FANTASY CORNER TO GO OVER THE TOP 10 RUNNING BACKS, AND BRING BACK PIXEL GAMING TO DISCUSS EVERYTHING WE’VE SEEN ABOUT THE NEW BATTLEFIELD RELEASE—AND WHY WE THINK IT MIGHT BE THE LONG-AWAITED COD KILLER. TO WRAP IT UP, WE GLITCH INTO SOME AI TALK AND THE LATEST IN PARANORMAL NEWS. THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO’S BEEN PART OF THIS JOURNEY—WE’RE BUILDING SOMETHING FUN AND REAL, FILLED WITH HONEST TAKES, GOOD LAUGHS, AND ZERO FILTERS. JOIN US! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    FANTASY FOOTBALL, FIRST-DOWN LASERS, AND THE AI OVERLORDS

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, JOHN KICKS THINGS OFF WITH A RECAP OF HIS SAN DIEGO TRIP, INCLUDING A FEW LAUGHS AT THE PADRES' EXPENSE—THOUGH HE DOES GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE, CALLING THEIR STADIUM ONE OF THE NICEST HE'S SEEN. FROM THERE, WE JUMP INTO OUR BANTER TAKES, COVERING A RANGE OF HOT TOPICS. WE DEBATE WHETHER LEBRON’S LEGACY IS TAKING A HIT DUE TO THE LACK OF OFFSEASON MOVEMENT, AND HOW THE NFL’S NEW FIRST-DOWN TECHNOLOGY PUTS MLB TO SHAME. WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW SHORT-FORM MUSIC CLIPS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ARE HURTING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND WHY ESPN’S NEWEST GAME PLAN MIGHT ALREADY BE A BUST. WE THEN DIVE INTO THE LATEST NFL HEADLINES, BREAKING DOWN OFFSEASON NEWS AND TRADE REQUESTS THAT CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION. WITH FANTASY FOOTBALL SEASON JUST AROUND THE CORNER, THE DEFENDING CHAMPS REVEAL THEIR TOP 10 QUARTERBACKS FOR 2025—DON’T MISS IT IF YOU WANT THE INSIDE EDGE. TO CLOSE THE EPISODE, WE GO FULL SCI-FI. IF AI TOOK OVER THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD BE ITS FIRST MOVE? AND WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON WITH THE MYSTERIOUS OBJECT TRAVELING THROUGH SPACE—IS IT JUST A ROCK, OR SOMETHING EXTRATERRESTRIAL? GRAB YOUR DRINK AND BRING ON THE BANTER. CHEERS.BRAND AMBASSADORWE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY!YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIwSHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    ALIENS, SUSPENSIONS, AND TIMBERLAKE’S KARAOKE TOUR

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE COVER A GALAXY OF HOT TOPICS! WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER TAKES, WHERE WE MAKE THE CASE FOR WHY THE NEW YORK YANKEES SHOULD BE SELLERS THIS SEASON. THEN WE DIVE INTO JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’S RECENT CONCERTS—IS HE PHONING IT IN AND LETTING THE CROWD DO ALL THE SINGING? WE ALSO EXPLORE WHETHER UMPIRES AND REFEREES SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR POTENTIALLY THROWING GAMES, JUST AS PLAYERS HAVE BEEN SCRUTINIZED. OH—AND DID THE MLS REALLY SUSPEND MESSI?! ARE THEY OUT OF THEIR MINDS? NEXT UP, WE REACT TO A WILD COMMENT BLAMING US FOR THE NBA’S DECLINE... YEP, APPARENTLY WE BROKE THE LEAGUE. WE ROUND OUT THE EPISODE WITH UPDATES FROM COMIC-CON, A NEW REALITY TV SHOW WE’RE HYPED ABOUT, AND CLOSE WITH SOME UFO CHATTER YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS. GRAB YOUR DRINK, TUNE IN, AND JOIN US FOR ANOTHER WILD RIDE ACROSS THE GALAXY! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Vibes, Banter, and Chaos

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS IS AN ABSOLUTE BANGER. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER DRINK OF THE WEEK, WHERE TIM SHARES A CHILLING CHILDHOOD STORY THAT SETS THE TONE FOR THE EPISODE.WE ALSO INTRODUCE A BRAND-NEW SEGMENT: CATCH A BANTER VIBE — WHERE WE GET HYPED WITH OUR FAVORITE THROWBACK SONGS. DUE TO COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS, YOU CAN CATCH THE UNEDITED VERSIONS EXCLUSIVELY ON OUR TIKTOK! FROM THERE, THE BANTER TAKES OFF:· WHY THE CHARGERS ARE WINNING THE DIVISION THIS YEAR· WHY THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME IS BECOMING A COMPLETE JOKE· CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S “THE ODYSSEY” – THE MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIE OF ALL TIME· WHY THE NFL NEEDS TO CAP ROOKIE CONTRACTS AND GUARANTEED MONEY· THE OASIS X ASTRONOMER CEO STORY: SNEAKING INTO CONCERTS, NO COLDPLAY CONSEQUENCESWE ALSO COVER:Z$· CHRIS PAUL’S RETURN TO THE NBA· THE WNBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND (AND THE DRAMA THAT FOLLOWED 👀)· A QUICK ROUND OF “EITHER OR” TO GET TIM THINKINGAND OF COURSE… WE CLAP BACK AT THE COMMENT SECTION AS WE REVEAL OUR TOP 10 NFL TEAMS OF ALL TIME 😈 — IS YOUR TEAM ON THE LIST?GRAB YOUR DRINK. HIT PLAY. LET THE BANTER BEGIN.NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    BANTERING THROUGH THE WEEK

    IT’S BEEN A SLOWER WEEK IN SPORTS BUT WE STILL FIND PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT. IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR BANTER DRINKS OF THE WEEK WHERE JOHN RANDOMLY DROPS A WILD CHILDHOOD STORY THAT CAME OUT OF NOWHERE—YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT. DURING BANTER TAKES WE TALK ABOUT COLOSSAL’S EFFORTS TO GROW A NEW ANIMAL, THE EMU-LIKE MOA GIANT, AND SHARE OUR THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF CLONING AND WHAT COULD BE NEXT. THEN WE DIVE INTO THE WORLD CUP DRAMA AND FIFA’S PUSH TO CHANGE THE NORTH AMERICAN TOURNAMENT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT, WHAT THE FUTURE OF THE MLB COULD LOOK LIKE ACCORDING TO CHATGPT, MLB TALK INCLUDING THE HOME RUN DERBY, CELEBRITY GAME, AND UPCOMING TRADE DEADLINE PREDICTIONS, AND WHICH POSITIONS IN BASEBALL ARE THE MOST ATHLETIC AND WHICH ONES AREN’T. WE ALSO JUMP INTO ENTERTAINMENT WITH THOUGHTS ON THE NEW HARRY POTTER SERIES AND GIVE PROPS TO THE CASTING CHOICE FOR THE NEW HARRY. FINALLY, TIM HITS US WITH A FUN EITHER-OR ACTIVITY WHERE WE DISCUSS WHETHER WE’D RATHER HAVE A CAREER IN THE NBA, NFL, OR MOVIES. JOIN US FOR THE LAUGHS, THE TAKES, AND THE UNEXPECTED STORIES—LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK AND JOIN IN ON THE BANTER.WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    REAL LIFE INCEPTION? SPORTS, SUPERHEROS, AND SEAT SNEAKING!

    WE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A FUN AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS PACKED WITH HOT TAKES AND CLASSIC BANTER. WE KICK THINGS OFF BY CALLING OUT ESPN’S DROP IN CONTENT QUALITY—SINCE WHEN DID CORNHOLE BECOME PART OF MLB ALL-STAR SELECTION COVERAGE? ESPN THE OCHO VIBES, ANYONE? NEXT UP: NBA EXPANSION RUMORS — COULD TWO NEW TEAMS BE COMING SOON? SUPERMAN RELEASE WEEK — IS THE HYPE REAL? WE THEN BREAK DOWN THIS YEAR’S MLB ALL-STAR SELECTIONS: WHO EARNED IT, WHO GOT SNUBBED, AND WHY IT MATTERS. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO A TRENDING X POST: IS IT OK TO MOVE UP INTO EMPTY SEATS AT A BALLGAME AFTER THE SIXTH INNING? WE’VE GOT THOUGHTS. WE ALSO DESIGN THE PERFECT NFL RUNNING BACK—AND LET CHATGPT GIVE US ITS VERSION TOO. IN MOVIE TALK: AN UPDATE ON OUR ONGOING MOVIE GAME (OUR TOP PICKS ARE STILL ALIVE!), WHICH LEGENDARY DIRECTOR WE’D WORK WITH EXCLUSIVELY, THE HYPE AROUND CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S THE ODYSSEY TRAILER — COULD IT BE NEXT YEAR’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER? AND FINALLY, WE DISCUSS THE RECENT ASTEROID THAT FLEW BY EARTH… OR WAS IT SOMETHING ELSE? GRAB YOUR DRINK AND PULL UP A SEAT—IT'S TIME FOR BANTER ON THE ROCKS. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Into the AI Forest: ChatGPT, Catlin Clark and the Fall of the Lakers

    This week on Banter on the Rocks, we’re back with one of our longer, most jam-packed episodes—and you won’t want to miss a second. We kick things off with our signature Banter Takes, diving into The Velvet Sundown’s surprising Spotify takeover and the growing debate: can AI truly replace musical artists? Then, we turn up the heat on Rob Pelinka, questioning if the Lakers can thrive without a front office shakeup. And is Caitlin Clark the WNBA’s key to raising the league’s salary ceiling? We break it all down. In NBA talk, we explore the chaos of free agency—LeBron, the Sixers, Suns, and more. Then it's over to the NFL, where we cover the Steelers' big trade and throw in some spicy Joe Burrow injury speculation after that baseball pitch. Our deep dive into AI starts with prompts we gave ChatGPT throughout the week: from aliens and education to Achilles injuries in the NBA (yes, seriously—NBA, pay attention). Plus, Pina shares a weight-loss plan built with ChatGPT’s own Schwarzenegger-style coaching, and Tim gets wild asking ChatGPT to build a stand-up set and teach him how to survive in the woods. It’s smart, chaotic, and maybe even the start of our comedy tour? You be the judge. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    MIT Says We’re Getting Dumber?! | NBA Finals Mayhem, Caruso’s Shade & Sports Blackout

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE SERVING UP CHAOS, CONTROVERSY, AND COMEDY IN A GLASS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A WILD MIT STUDY THAT CLAIMS APPS—AND EVEN CHATGPT—MIGHT BE MAKING PEOPLE LAZIER. IS THIS THE DOWNFALL OF PRODUCTIVITY OR JUST MODERN EVOLUTION? THEN WE THROW A BOLD PITCH AT THE SPORTS WORLD, CALLING FOR MAJOR LEAGUES TO COLLABORATE SO FANS AREN’T LEFT IN A SPORTS DEAD ZONE FROM JULY TO AUGUST. NBA TALK GETS SPICY AS ALEX CARUSO THROWS SHADE AT THE LAKERS’ BUBBLE TITLE, CALLING HIS LATEST WIN A REAL CHAMPIONSHIP. WE BREAK DOWN OKC'S SURPRISE FINALS VICTORY, THE LATEST TRADE CHAOS INCLUDING KEVIN DURANT, LEBRON’S RANT ABOUT RING CULTURE, THE ACHILLES INJURY DILEMMA, AND EVERYTHING BUZZING AROUND THE NBA DRAFT. OVER IN BASEBALL, WE DEBATE WHETHER BENCH-CLEARING BRAWLS AFTER HIT-BY-PITCH MOMENTS ARE GOOD FOR THE GAME OR JUST PURE DRAMA. TO CLOSE IT OUT, WE DROP A MOVIE GAME UPDATE, PINA GIVES HIS TAKE ON 28 YEARS LATER, AND WE SUGGEST MUST-WATCH TV SHOWS TO SURVIVE THE SUMMER SPORTS DROUGHT. GRAB YOUR DRINK AND JOIN THE BANTER—IT’S A LOADED EPISODE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Movie Trailers LIED to Us Again + MLB’s Craziest Trade Yet!

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH OUR HOT TAKES OF THE WEEK AND DIVE INTO THE ART OF MISLEADING MOVIE TRAILERS—WHY DO THEY MAKE A FILM LOOK LIKE A BANGER WHEN IT’S NOT? WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE SURPRISING REQUEST FROM U.S. MEN’S SOCCER FOR A SABBATICAL… NOT THE BEST LOOK FOR A TEAM THAT HASN’T ACHIEVED MUCH ON THE WORLD STAGE. FROM THERE, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NBA PLAYOFFS, A WILD ORLANDO MAGIC TRADE, AND SPECULATION ON WHERE KD MIGHT LAND NEXT. ON THE BASEBALL SIDE, TIM IS FIRED UP ABOUT THE GIANTS TRADING FOR RAFAEL DEVERS, AND WE THROW IN SOME FRIENDLY SHADE FOR PADRES FANS—GO DODGERS! WE WRAP IT UP WITH AN UPDATE ON OUR MOVIE CHALLENGE GAME AND SHARE BOTH SPOILER-FREE AND SPOILER-FILLED TAKES ON WHAT WE’VE WATCHED RECENTLY. GRAB A DRINK, PRESS PLAY, AND JOIN THE BANTER! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Playoff Madness, Celebrity Soap, and Monk Moves?! Wild Episode!

    THIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE DIVE INTO THE CHAOS WITH OUR LATEST BANTER TAKES:· IS ALL THAT WHINING HURTING ATHLETES' LEGACIES?· WEMBY TRAINING LIKE A MONK—WILL ZEN BRING RINGS?· AARON RODGERS GETTING MARRIED—GOOD FOR LOVE, BETTER FOR FOOTBALL?· SYDNEY SWEENEY + DR. SQUATCH = BATH WATER SOAP COLLAB? YEP, IT’S REAL.WE THEN BREAK DOWN THE FIRST TWO NBA PLAYOFF GAMES AND WHAT WE EXPECT MOVING FORWARD. NEXT UP, THE BALDONI VS. LIVELY LAWSUIT—WAS LIVELY SAVED BY THE DISMISSAL? FINALLY, WE EXPLORE THE RISE OF HANDHELD GAMING WITH THE NEW XBOX ALLY X. ARE HANDHELDS THE NEXT CONSOLE WAR BATTLEGROUND COME FOR THE LAUGHS, STAY FOR THE TAKES, AND DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US LIVE ON TIKTOK DURING EACH RECORDING. DRINKS IN HAND, ALWAYS. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    Summer Movies, NBA Drama, and AI takeover??

    On today’s episode of Banter on the Rocks, we start by remembering John Brenkus and reflecting on what Sports Science meant to us growing up. Then we dive into our banter takes, covering LeBron’s comments about taking a month off before the NBA Playoffs, the future of Inside the NBA as it heads to ESPN, the infamous Madden Cover Curse, and Paul Skenes trade rumors—plus our pitches for why he should come to our teams. We break down the NBA Playoffs, sharing our final thoughts on the Conference Finals, what the Knicks need to do next, and who we think is winning it all. Next up, it’s summer blockbuster season! We do a snake draft of upcoming movie releases to see whose picks will earn the most at the box office on opening weekend. We also “glitch” into an AI conversation, talking about Google’s Veo 3 video generator, prompt creativity, and where we think AI is headed. Finally, we react to T-Pain’s mysterious announcement and share our thoughts on who else might be due for a retirement tour. Great laughs, real talk, and plenty of drinks. Catch us live on TikTok every Monday! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocksSong: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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    From Playoff Predictions to Paranormal Problems

    ON TODAY’S EPISODE OF BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE SERVE UP OUR LATEST HOT TAKES, STARTING WITH THE AMA MUSIC AWARDS—WHY WE THINK THEY FLOPPED, AND WHICH SURPRISE WINNERS CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION. NEXT, WE BREAK DOWN THE CINCINNATI BENGALS’ CONTRACT BLUNDERS AND WHY THEY NEED TO FIX THEIR PLAYER DEAL DRAMA BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. THEN, WE WEIGH IN ON TYREEK HILL’S BOLD CALLOUT OF TRAVIS HUNTER AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BOTH ATHLETES. IN THE SECOND HALF, WE JUMP INTO THE NBA PLAYOFFS AND CONFERENCE FINALS—WHAT SHOCKED US, WHAT IMPRESSED US, AND OUR PREDICTIONS AS WE INCH CLOSER TO THE FINALS. WE ALSO TALK OLYMPICS AND THE NFL’S MOVE TO LET PLAYERS PARTICIPATE IN FLAG FOOTBALL. WE DRAFT OUR DREAM NFL FLAG TEAMS AND DEBATE WHETHER THEY’LL ACTUALLY SUIT UP, AS PUSHBACK FROM THE FLAG FOOTBALL COMMUNITY GROWS. FINALLY, WE DIVE INTO SOMETHING SPOOKY: THE ANNABELLE DOLL’S HORROR TOUR ACROSS THE U.S. WE COVER EERIE INCIDENTS TIED TO ITS STOPS AND THE WILD RUMOR THAT IT MIGHT HAVE GONE MISSING. PLUS, MORE CHILLING HORROR TALK TO WRAP IT UP. GRAB YOUR DRINK AND JOIN THE CHAOS—THIS ONE’S PACKED. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY!YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocksSong: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  46. 37

    Off the Rails: Bantering Through the NFL, NBA, and Nerd Stuff

    In today's episode, the yapping doesn't stop as Pina and Tim dive into a wide range of hot takes and debates: Chip Kelly’s surprising impact on Ashton Jeanty’s role as a running back. A deep dive into Andor — why we think it’s one of the best Star Wars series ever made. Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese: Reactions to their first showdown of the season. Our favorite movie franchises — including Final Destination — and why some picks might surprise you. NFL talk: Tim (our resident 49ers fan) weighs in on Brock Purdy’s new contract. NBA Conference Finals predictions — who’s making it to the big stage? A revisit to Streamer University after the official attendee list drops — and why it’s not what we expected Grab a drink and settle in — it’s another round of laughs, debates, and wild takes at the bar. Cheers! WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  47. 36

    Wild Takes & NBA Draft Conspiracies

    On today’s episode of the Banter on the Rocks, things get banter-heavy as we dive into a wide range of hot takes, wild theories, and nerdy excitement. We kick things off debating whether the Cowboys still deserve the title of “America’s Team.” Then things get weird as we theorize if Metallica skipping Enter Sandman in California was a move to avoid triggering an earthquake chain reaction (yes, we went there). Next up, we break down what changes Disneyland in California desperately needs to make—and we don’t hold back. We jump into the NBA Playoffs, how the Celtics game is shaking up the Pineda household, and dive into more spicy playoff takes. Then, we unpack the NBA Draft and our very suspicious thoughts on how the Dallas Mavericks landed the #1 pick. Something’s fishy… Plus, Michael Jordan is BACK—on TV. We talk about his upcoming project on Peacock and what it means for MJ fans. In our final segment, it's time for Pixel Drinks! We talk gaming: Kai's Streaming University and what we hope to see from it, the Battlefield release date, and Rockstar hyping us up with a new GTA trailer for the big release next year. Grab your drink, hit play, and join the banter. Let’s go! BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  48. 35

    Who’s Invited?

    EPISODE 35THIS WEEK, WE DIVE INTO THE LATEST ACTION FROM THE NBA PLAYOFFS — OUR THOUGHTS ON THE ELIMINATIONS, ROUND 2 MATCHUPS, AND WHICH TEAMS WE THINK ARE HEADED TO THE FINALS. THEN WE SWITCH GEARS AND GET NOSTALGIC (AND A LITTLE WILD) BY ASKING: WHICH CELEBRITIES WOULD WE INVITE TO OUR BIRTHDAY PARTIES — AS KIDS VS. NOW? YOU NEVER KNOW... MAYBE ONE OF THEM SHOWS UP NEXT TIME. 👀 WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE GTA 6 DELAY AND WHY FANS ARE FRUSTRATED, PLUS SHARE OUR TAKE ON TRUMP’S PROPOSED TARIFFS ON FILMS SHOT OUTSIDE THE U.S. TO WRAP THINGS UP, WE EXPLORE WHY SOME BRANDS ARE DITCHING TRADITIONAL ADS IN FAVOR OF DEVELOPING THEIR OWN TV SHOWS, MOVIES, AND CREATIVE CONTENT TO PUSH PRODUCTS. TUNE IN FOR HOT TAKES, LAUGHS, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  49. 34

    Sports Beats

    SPORTS BEATS EPISODE 35: IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH KATY PERRY’S VIRAL LIGHTSABER MOMENT ON STAGE AND HOW IT LED US INTO A DEEPER LOOK AT THE REVENGE OF THE SITH RE-RELEASE. WE DEBATE WHAT STAR WARS NEEDS TO DO TO REGAIN ITS ICONIC STATUS IN POP CULTURE. THEN WE SHIFT TO THE NBA, WHERE LEBRON JAMES AND THE LAKERS FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF EXIT — IS THIS THE END OF AN ERA? WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE THAT HIT SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, BREAKING DOWN THE GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT CYBER WARFARE AND GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITIES. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM THE NFL DRAFT: SHEDEUR SANDERS SURPRISINGLY DROPPING TO THE 5TH ROUND, TRAVIS HUNTER’S RISING STOCK, AND KEY MOVES MADE BY THE 49ERS AND RAVENS. WE WRAP UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR AND CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH A FUN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RUMORS AND WISHLIST FOR COACHELLA’S FUTURE LINEUP. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

  50. 33

    BUDDY BANTER

    EPISODE-34: DISCLAIMER: WE WANT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE LOWER AUDIO AND VIDEO QUALITY IN THIS EPISODE. THIS WAS OUR FIRST IN-PERSON RECORDING, AND UNFORTUNATELY, THE MIC AND VIDEO DOWNLOADS DIDN’T SYNC UP PERFECTLY. WITH LIMITED TIME, WE DID OUR BEST TO MAKE IT WORK. AS WE CONTINUE TO GROW AND MONETIZE THE PODCAST, WE’RE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING OUR PRODUCTION AND ENSURING EVERY EPISODE MEETS A HIGH STANDARD. OUR NEXT IN-PERSON RECORDING WILL BE MUCH SMOOTHER—PROMISE! THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: WE'RE FINALLY IN THE SAME ROOM! IN THIS EPISODE, WE DIVE INTO THE UPCOMING NFL DRAFT—WHO’S RISING, WHO’S TRADING, AND WHAT TEAMS MIGHT BE PLANNING. THEN, WE THROW OUT A HOT TAKE ON HOW TO MAKE GOLF (AND EVEN TENNIS!) MORE EXCITING. WE ALSO BREAK DOWN THE NBA PLAY-IN GAMES—IT WAS A NAIL-BITER FOR TIM’S TEAM, THE WARRIORS. AFTER SPORTS, WE SHIFT GEARS TO TALK ABOUT BLUE ORIGIN AND SOME OF THE EYEBROW-RAISING VIDEOS AND THEORIES SURROUNDING THEIR RECENT “MISSION.” FINALLY, WE TOUCH ON FYRE FEST—YEP, IT’S OFFICIALLY CANCELLED (AGAIN). BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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TWO FRIENDS WHO ARE GOING TO BE BRINGING GOING TO THE BAR OR BREWERY WEEKLY TO YOUTUBE AND CHECKING IN WITH FRIENDS AND GUEST WEEKLY. WE WILL HAVE OUR DRINKS OF CHOICE AND BE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND WHATEVER ELSE IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD. WE WANT TO HAVE HONEST CONVERSATIONS, GET TO KNOW OUR FRIENDS, GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST, AND EVEN HAVE YOU KNOW ALL OF US MORE AND MAKE IT FEEL AS WE ARE ALL HANGING OUT AND BANTERING TOGETHER,MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY.

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