Episode 262: The Halfway Mark, Already

🎙️ Opening (00:00 → 00:18) Birthday talk, mortality jokes, Amazon wishlists, tech habits Retail therapy & collecting kicks → soccer obsession as the “methadone” for sneakers Deep dive into new passion for global football (Wrexham, pyramid system, kits) MLS talk, DC United kits, future promotion/relegation in U.S. soccer Shoe pickup: Jordan Zion “Reverse Voodoo” Banter about acting, Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, random movie tangent 🏈 NFL WEEK 9 GAMES Ravens at Dolphins (14:33 → 14:51) Dolphins' huge offensive week discussed Ravens getting healthier; full 53 active reported Identity-shaping matchup for Baltimore Falcons at Patriots (16:33 → 16:51) Patriots gauge progress, protect ball with young QB Pats elite run defense vs. Falcons ground attack Panthers at Packers (18:26 → 18:44) Panthers offensive struggles highlighted Green Bay pass rush and run defense key storyline Bears at Bengals (23:51 → 24:09) Joe Flacco resurgence & feeding Jamar Chase Chase's massive target volume emphasized Broncos at Texans (29:19 → 29:37) Injury watch: key Denver defensive star hurt Houston's run-game questions; Mixon uncertainty Mention of trade buzz & Breece Hall's performance Colts at Steelers (32:32 → 32:50) Steelers' defensive struggles continue Colts physical play & momentum focus Chargers at Titans (34:10 → 34:28) Chargers inconsistency theme Personnel notes: McConkey usage rising, RB injuries Vikings at Lions (36:10 → 36:28) Vikings QB health uncertainty Detroit expected to reassert after bye 49ers at Giants (37:01 → 37:19) QB watch: Brock Purdy status monitored Giants QB injuries & emotional angle Officiating frustration from prior week mentioned Jaguars at Raiders (43:41 → 43:59) Raiders offensive line woes, young weapons Jaguars stability vs. struggling LV roster