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In 2016, the website Food Republic published a chart purporting to rank all styles of french fries from best to worst.
The list is, to say it bluntly, ridiculous.
Galen and Brian break down all the ways the list is wrong and talk about why you can’t separate a french fry from where it’s made.
Also, what’s worse: Auto-play videos that follow you down the screen, or horribly invasive pop-up ads? The boys break down the issues facing the newspaper industry.
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The band is back together, and trying some new things. This episode streamed live, but Brian’s computer was temperamental, which led to all sorts of technical shenanigans at the start.
But once that was figured out, the boys were back. They give a medal to millennials for killing off Applebee’s, discuss the lack of a Blue Apron sponsorship, and discuss the proper ways to make gumbo and the best shows on TV right now. There are also, against all odds, two stories about Margaritaville.
Brian’s beer: Genesee Orange Honey Cream Ale
Galen’s drink: Dasani Sparkling Water
Millennials are killing chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee’s
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It’s the Season 4 finale, and the boys start out with their biggest disagreement yet — over the merits of pancakes, waffles, and French Toast (Brian’s note, since I write the show notes: Galen is SO wrong on this) and have a wonderful debate over the epistemology of breakfast. They also answer some really important questions: Why do people store things in their ovens? What is the most depressing meat to eat? What 1990s show will be rebooted as the next terrible movie? What, in god’s name, is Pickle Loaf? Who will be our Cousin Oliver?
Thanks for listening! We’ll be back in a few weeks with Season 5
Brian’s beer:Genesee Cream Ale
Brina’s other beer:Nirvana IPA
Galen’s game:RimWorld
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Galen’s back from a weekend at the IACS conference in Phoenix. Brian has research envy and taco envy. OK. Just taco envy.
The boys talk about the conference and the state of sports communication research. They talk a lot about that … less than entertaining … NCAA Championship game, why officiating in college basketball is so bad and what can be do to improve it, and why sports need full time officials. They also do a deep dive into the art of the octopus taco.
Brian’s drink: Confiscator Doppelbock Lager - Three Heads Brewing
Galen’s drink: Arizona Peach Ale - Four Peaks Brewing
Doppelgängers - This American Life
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A lot of great reader questions lead to the boys helping a lot of people. Here are some of the pressing issues Galen and Brian tackle this week
• Is “Golden Knights” the worst nickname in all of professional sports?
• What is the best meat alternative?
• How is a Bob Dylan concert like Steph Curry sitting out basketball games?
• They take their now weekly spin down the 1990s alternative rock rabbit hole.
• What movies/TV shows do they quote more than any other.
• What are the limits to multitasking while driving?
• Why did Live storm off the stage at St. Bonaventure?
• Why did Nelly climb a fence at Indiana?
The boys also get serious and talk about the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement. If you have the means, please consider donating and joining.
Major pro sports teams, US and Canada
Brian’s drink: 12 Gates West Coast Style IPA
Galen’s drink:Los Rijos Reposado
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Galen’s done five podcasts in the past week (Indiana fired its basketball coach. Perhaps you heard?), so what’s one more? After some short follow up about Indiana basketball and their sorry NCAA brackets, the boys get down to business. There’s a deep dive down the 1990s alternative rock rabbit hole, and the boys talk about what makes a good question for a journalist. And they discuss what kind of clothing they would like to see able to immediately order take-out food.
Brian’s drink:Tanqueray and Tonic
Galen’s drink:Champagne Velvet
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The boys are recording at NOON (GASP!) instead of their usual 9 p.m. Does this lead to a new vibe for the show. A less cynical, more optimistic outlook on life and sports and media?
Well …
There’s lots of bracket talk, specifically about the criteria used by the NCAA Selection Committee. Brian wants more 20-loss teams in the tournament. Galen’s fine with things as they are. They also talk about their (sure-to-be-terrible) brackets. They also do a deep dive on the deep doo-doo Indiana Basketball finds itself in these days.
Brian’s drink: Faro House Roast coffee
Galen’s drink: Desani Sparkling Tropical Pineapple
(Come on. They’re not gonna drink at noon. They’re not undergrads.)
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It’s a Very Special Episode of The Flip Side. It’s an Old-School Episode of The Flip Side.
Whatever label you put on it, the boys are back and they are struggling with their pronunciation of the Spanish “j”. Galen is back from spending the weekend at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. He talks about what he learned about virtual reality in sports and about What’s Next in sports, which leads to a really interesting discussion about how we as educators can best prepare students for careers.
They also discuss how many pieces of bacon you can eat at breakfast before violating accepted breakfast norms.
Brian’s beer: Jai Alai IPA
Galen’s drink: Los Rijos
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A day after the Oscars, Brian and Galen unpack the burgeoning Annette Bening conspiracy. Has anybody said where she was when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway read the wrong Best Picture winner? Didn’t think so …
In addition to breaking down all the nonsense at the Academy Awards, the boys also talk about what alcoholic drink is the most contemplative, the potential of an IU-St. Bonaventure NIT game, break down the best fast-food fried chicken, and talk about beloved regional restaurant chains.
Brian’s drink: Patio Ale—Fairport Brewing Company
Galen’s drink: Sweetwater 420
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Brian’s back from a nasty bout of the flu, Galen’s got hard out to watch Indiana basketball play Iowa, but the boys have plenty of time for some important discussions. They talk about tape. They talk about the L.A. Lakers and Eddie Donovan. And they do a surprisingly fun deep dive into the 1967 TV ratings, the portability of culture and the greatness of Adam West–era Batman.
It’s Not The Program: IU Basketball in 2017 and Beyond
Brian’s drink:Wegman’s Orange Juice
Galen’s drink:Gold Standard Abbey Strong Ale — Taxman Brewing Company
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It’s an overflow of topics. More topics than the boys can get through in one episode. And yet, they manage to pull it off, with all their usual charm and charisma. Discussions about the future of Indiana basketball, college basketball’s ridiculous new experimental rule, Law and Order SVU, the Grammys, Charles Oakley, Trump and the nuclear football, and a guest appearance by Flo Rita in the mall.
I helped create the Milo trolling playbook. You should stop playing right into it
Lady Gaga and Metallica at the Grammys
From Trump’s Mar-a-Lago to Facebook, a national security crisis in the open
Brian’s beers:Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Galen’s beers: Jai Alai IPA
Last night they handled the Super Bowl. Tonight, the boys bare back with their usual witty repartee and insightful banter. Why does St. Bonaventure men’s basketball keep getting screwed? Why are college basketball referees systematically so bad? When will IU basketball win in Wisconsin? Is a Fantasy Masterchef Junior League crossing the line?
Brian’s beer: FCA IPA
Galen’s wine: 667 Pinot Noir — Noble Vines
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After the Patriots incredible 34-28 come-from-behind victory over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Galen and Brian host an emergency podcast to talk about the Falcons' poor coaching, the sustained excellence of the Patriots, and Verizon's BDSM.
Regular podcast coming on Tuesday, as usual. Enjoy this bonus one.
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The world is coming apart at the seams, so the boys are here to help you through the end times. After some requisite political talk (Galen breaks the news of the night to Brian live on the air), they get down to the important issues of the day. What are the best cookies to bring to a Super Bowl party? Is fancy bacon worth the money? What do we make of “The Last Jedi.” Also, Brian makes an UNFORGIVABLE Star Wars mistake that calls his very nerdom in to question. Seriously. It’s that bad.
Brian’s Beer: Ruby Lager
Galen’s first beer: Rogue Mocha Porter
Galen’s second beer: Elysian Space Dust IPA
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It’s time for some #alternativefacts.
OK, we made that joke. Now, moving on …
Thanks to some excellent reader topics, the boys talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, the political and journalism landscape in the new Trump administration, and do a deep dive into Pink Floyd’s catalog. Galen gives Brian some musical homework, and Brian forgives Galen’s ultimate betrayal.
Brian’s beer: Ginger Wheat, the Unknown Brewing Co.
Galen’s beer: Miller Light
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Did you wake up today and think “Man, you know what I need? I need a podcast where the two hosts spend 10 minutes talking about the state of Rutgers basketball?”
You did? Well, lucky you …
After a potentially dangerous dive down the Sports-Reference rabbit hole, Galen and Brian talk about President-Elect Trump and Twitter, break down Justin Trudeau’s white privilege, the right age to start you kids in the arts, NFL tailgating culture and the most misused phrases in sports.
Trump, Twitter and the art of his deal
The case for not being crybabies
The Only Rule is it Has to Work
Brian’s drink: One Claw Rye Pale Ale, Wesbrook Brewing
Galen’s drink:Corona Light
Katie’s drink: Court Orlock Black Pumpkin Ale
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The boys are back, rested and ready, for Season 4. The horrors of I-95 are discussed, as is the future of virtual reality as a consumer good. Also, we have our first guest — Galen’s wife Katie comes on to discuss a personal experience that verified a long-held theory she and Galen have had.
Brian’s drink: Trader Joe’s Well Rested Herbal Tea
Galen’s drink: Noble Vines Merlot
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It’s finals time for Brian and Galen’s students, and it’s the season 3 finale of The Flip Side. The boys drop some real talk about Flip and Flop (and set up an HGTV arc for Season 4), discuss the merits of final exams vs. final projects and try to figure out what the deal is with Fazolis.
(Brian drank a Cheerwine earlier tonight, so he’s all kinds of wired in this one).
Thanks for listening all year! Have an awesome Christmas/holiday season, and we’ll catch you in 2017 on The Flip Side (see what we did there? It’s the name of the show, and it’s … yeah. Did we mention Brian had a Cheerwine earlier tonight?)
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It’s a sports themed episode. The boys fix the college football playoffs, fix the Buffalo Bills and discuss Muay Thai.
Thanks for listening!
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It’s the start of the first Flip Side fund drive! Inspired by Galen’s turn as a public television pledge-drive host, we’re giving you listeners a chance to fund the quality programming The Flip Side proivides you. For as little as $5 a day, you can support yourself by supporting us.
(Note, this is probably a bit we were doing. Unless you’re really, really, really rich and want to support us. But for real. It’s a bit. Probably.)
On a serious note, we do a deep dive into how journalists should cover Donald Trump’s tweets.
Thanks for listening! Time is money, so thank you for supporting us with your time every week!
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