Dive 39 Podcast

This week, Frank & Ofir talk about the attempted security breech at the White House Correspondent's Dinner and whether it's just another data point in the coarsening political tone in the US. Then they talk about speech, violence and how really easy it is to tell the difference between the two.Enjoy!

Frank's fired up. This week Frank & Ofir spend some time chatting about the need for competency in standardized test administration, the exceptional competency of NASA's moon program, and the boys disagree on Major League Baseball's ABS implementation. D39 Recommendation: Check out Ben Sasse's appearance on the Interesting Times podcast, where he and Ross Douthat talk about philosophy, religion, and Sasse's too-early confrontation with his mortality.

Frank & Ofir take a break from current events and take an in-depth dive into appetizers - the classic buffalo wing, the nacho, the mozzarella stick - and many more to explore the varieties of the meal before the meal we're all so familiar with and fond of.Enjoy!

Ever wonder what the few minutes before Frank and Ofir start the podcast are like? Here's your window into the boys chatting about the collective value of a sports fandom.Enjoy this Dive 39 Snug!

In this serious-minded episode Frank and Ofir dive a bit deeper into the Iran war and what the end game is likely to be, tackle the Trump administration's communications shortcomings, and touch on Islamic terrorism and the process of moving on from a terrorist attack.Fear not, lighter content is on the way next week and watch this space for a D39 Snug later this week.

Frank & Ofir talk about the war with Iran, the state of Trump's cabinet, and top it all off with some TV and movie recommendation.

Frank & Ofir revisit the Canadian Curling scandal, gear up for the Men's Ice Hockey gold medal game, wade into NYC's taxation silliness, and Trump's tariff setback.Enjoy!

Today, Frank & Ofir meander from the Olympic Games to the state of our national politics all the way back to quality of Swedish beer... and nearly come to blows over Bob Ross. You don't want to miss this one.

Frank & Ofir talk about words, their real meanings and how they can be misused and abused in the service of cheap political agendas.It'll literally take your breath away... or is that figuratively... stick around and find out.

Need something to get you through the snow? Dive 39 is here for you. Frank & Ofir talk about the snow that will be falling outside your window when this episode hits your feed (if you live in the vast swath of the US impacted by the storm that is).Then they talk about the show Yellowjackets before rounding things out with some NFL talk.Stay warm, fire up the fireplace, and enjoy.

As Frank & Ofir celebrate the first anniversary of the Dive 39 Podcast, they talk about multi-generational social gatherings, i.e. Parties and whether NIL and transfer windows are killing NCAA sports.Enjoy!

Happy 2026. To usher in the new year Frank & Ofir talk about the ICE shootings in Minnesota and Oregon and about the Iranian revolution. Things keep going like this we're gonna need a pallet cleanse episode before too long.Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir go on an exploration of Christmas movies, from classics to the so-so to the Hallmark.Enjoy.And Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Dive 39!

Frank & Ofir talk about whether immigration without assimilation is a sustainable model, and our political model is fractured beyond repair.Fear not, next week is Christmas Movie week!!!Enjoy!

In this Thanksgiving weekend episode, Frank & Ofir talk about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles before diving into exactly when Christmas season ought to begin and setting up audience interaction with a sketch comedy bracket challenge.Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

After a several week hiatus, Frank & Ofir are back. This time they tackle the Tucker Carlson/Nick Fuentes fringe and whether American Conservatism can survive their infestation... Or is it time to break off and re-imagine the Republican Party? And they talk about middle-class and working class work-ethic and how they became devalued. It's a mega-episode for long-deprived fans. Enjoy!

***DISCLAIMER*** The joke in the open of the show is just a joke. Frank & Ofir throw around lines and this one was funny and not intended to offend.This week Frank and Ofir talk about the "No Kings" protest and whether our system can withstand the continued abdication of responsibility by Congress, and does the oath of office Federal officials take even mean anything anymore?Leave us a review and tell your friends and family to check out Dive 39.Enjoy!

Plenty of news out in the world this week, so Frank & Ofir give you a break by taking you back to staying home sick from school or sitting in the den with your family as a kid and do a light dive into game shows. Closest without going over wins. Enjoy.

Frank & Ofir break out one of their greatest hits... is Donald Trump on the whole a good President or not? They explore the Tylenol issue, the "hate my enemies" comment from Charlie Kirk's memorial, and the indictment of James Comey. It's one of Dive 39's OG points of friction. Enjoy.

Frank & Ofir talk about the state of our political culture following the Charlie Kirk assassination and the events that followed, including the Trump administration's approach to free speech and the media.

In this Snug, Frank & Ofir talk about the very best feel-good fould ball video out there. Talk about having some game!

Frank & Ofir "dive" right back into the social and political fray with fired up takes on the Phillies Karen Foul Ball, Tim Kaine's embarrassing thoughts on natural rights, and Donald Trump's folly on tariffs This is the Dive 39 Podcast.

Frank & Ofir talk about those end of summer/start of school year vibes, facing down the college application process, and whether Taylor Swift's pending marriage will save traditional values for a whole generation of young fans.

Frank & Ofir are back to finish their chat about comedy. This time they talk Taylor Tomlinson, Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, and Donald Trump's failure to execute on the Tik Tok ban. Knee-slapping fun. Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir dive into funny. What they think is funny, what makes it funny, the role humor plays in relationship between men and women, and who does funny best. It's so good it couldn't all fit in one podcast. Enjoy part 1!

As a victory lap to Dive 39's being ahead of the pop culture curve, Frank & Ofir offer this callback episode to their discussion about the greatness of Billy Joel as the HBO 2-part documentary about the Piano Man provides a look into his life, work, struggles, and resilience.

Frank & Ofir draw a line from Cam Ward's immature reaction to a teammate's injury all the way through the ongoing RussiaGate scandal and the general selfish nature of the current cultural moment. It's fun.

New York City politics forces Frank & Ofir to "stop and smell the stupid" as they talk about the apparent ascendance of Zohran Mamdani to the likely mayoralty of NYC, how it could accelerate NYC's fall to rock bottom, and why despite endless efforts to revive it, Socialism continues to be a really bad and dumb idea.

If you've been curious what the moments just before we start the Dive 39 Podcast are like, enjoy this behind the scenes content as we listen in on Frank & Ofir's back-and-forth about Days of Thunder in this EXCLUSIVE view at the 2 minutes before they started the show.

Frank & Ofir start with a little Days of Thunder chat (Frank only just now saw this classic for the first time!), then talk the new Superman movie and its attendant controversy before challenging the Michelle Obama/Barbie Movie view of feminism. Enjoy!Oh, and they shamelessly beg for a Domino's Pizza sponsorship.

If you told Frank & Ofir in January that one of the most revisited topics on this podcast would be the song "Glory of Love" they wouldn't have believed you... yet here we are. What the podcast universe needed was 17 minutes of comparative literary analysis of the Peter Cetera classic, and Dive 39 is here to provide....also the fellas talk about some of what makes America so great as we begin this great nation's 250th year. Enjoy!

Frank & Ofir take a close look at the race for NYC mayor and whether this week's Democrat primary is a harbinger of terrible things... they take a look at how words get manipulated and distorted... and they reveal some musical guilty pleasures, for which it's worth listening to the end. Enjoy!

This week Frank & Ofir talk about whether the Mets misstepped with their Flag Day display (and throw in some baseball history and Major League quotes for good measure) before talking about why some people seem so concerned with kids being out and about in the fresh air being - gasp - social with each other. Enjoy.

Huddle up 'round the fire pit boys and girls and hear Frank tell the tale of how his famous (?) Big Lebowski party got its start... and also what it is.

In this Snug episode Frank & Ofir talk about Frank's experience at a live rock show, and how they each feel about live music... short but worth a listen.

Frank & Ofir talk about the pre-school childishness that is the Trump/Musk fight, talk about partisan polarization, SALT deductions, Social Security, Pee Wee Herman, and Clue...it's a wild ride. Try to keep up.

In light of Billy Joel's announcement that he's suspending his tour, and having unearthed a grossly unfair critique of the Piano Man and his fans, Frank & Ofir dive into Billy Joel, his music, and his fans... and the people who seem to have contempt for all of it. Music this episode (all available to stream on Spotify):Cold Open: The Downeaster Alexa by Billy JoelDive 39 Theme: Good to Be Dead by Matt CharleyClosing Music: Leningrad by Billy Joel

Farnk and Ofir consider the true meaning of Memorial Day. Is the last Monday in May really the best way to observe this holiday? Where did it originate? Do we do a good enough job remembering all the men and women who gave what Lincoln called the "last full measure of devotion?"Happy Memorial Day everyone.

Frank & Ofir reveal what Dive 39 is... and that's just the start. Then they talk about Frank's direct family connection to the term "86", link Joe Biden's not-so-secret cognitive decline to Ron Burgandy, and bookend the podcast with a combative discussion of the '86 classic "Glory of Love" and producer David Foster. Come for the cigars, stay for the vocabulary.

Frank & Ofir talk about the first American Pope, and the meaningful questions of his infant Papacy: Does he like 'Nova basketball and the band "Chicago"?Also, they talk about the premier of Season 2 of Columbia University A**hole Protesters...Is there a chance Columbia is starting to see the light?Enjoy Dive 39 by following us and leaving a 5-star review!

If you've always wanted to know what two suburban dads have to say on human attraction, then Frank & Ofir are here for you. Do women actually prefer the "dad bod?" Are they just lying in surveys? What makes women attractive to men? What makes men attractive to women? What's the underlying evolutionary psychology to human attraction? Is Frank taking comedy lessons?

Frank & Ofir discuss whether the NFL Draft and Shedeur Sanders's fall in the draft order (and Cam Ward going #1) are a representation of something bigger in the culture. Is it just about talent vs. character and how does it all relate to World War II, the industrial towns of Upstate New York, and Kevin Costner? Take a journey with us.

It's Frank's turn to wrestle with a cold, but fear not: Frank & Ofir take on the El Salvador deportation question and why they feel everyone's failing in one way or another. Then they shift focus to the Knicks playoff hopes and the Rangers' lack thereof.

Frank & Ofir stick with pop culture and talk about the Rom Com in its many forms... Also there's an enjoyable and revealing view into Frank's past relationship & literary trauma. It's very moving.

Frank & Ofir soldier through Ofir's bad cold to bring you a little bit of Tariff reactions before talking about Alexander Ovechkin's chase to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer (spoiler alert: he did it) and tipping the hat to Val Kilmer's exceptional talents.

After giving some love to 80s sitcoms they didn't mention in their last crowd-favorite episode, Frank & Ofir get into a heated discussion on Signalgate, Greenland, and Canada... Smoke comes out of Ofir's ears... it's that good!

Come for the current events appetizer, stay for the 80s sitcom deep dive as Frank and Ofir take you on a trip down memory lane through the golden age of the family sitcom. You'll be "so happy, you'll do the dance of joy!" *Extra credit to listeners who get that reference.ENJOY!

Frank & Ofir give credit where credit is due with this little bit of bonus content... on the house.

Frank & Ofir on whether America is inherently Conservative, Progressive, or maybe something else altogether.

Frank and Ofir talk about some of their favorite Gene Hackman performances and what made him so darn watchable. Recommendations include Young Frankenstein, No Way Out, Crimson Tide, Hoosiers, Superman, and The Birdcage.