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Austin's premier comedy filmmaker Dustin Svehlak joins to the podcast.  The co-creator of the documentary Funniest and co-host of the Almost Related podcast talks of his love for America's Team and how hard it is to remain a football fan today knowing that Jerry Jones still exists.  We also talk notable laughs on Austin comedy showcases and upcoming video projects.   Follow Dustin: @Dusty_Trombone                      @VoltaicVideo

Former NCAA, Euroleague, and D-League player Luke Bonner joins the podcast during SXSW.  The former professional basketball player talks playing in rural Lithuania, trying stand up in a club in Toronto, and rooting for his brother San Antonio Spurs fan-favorite Matt Bonner.   Follow Luke: @LukeyBonner

Pat Dean is the funniest comedian on that show you are going to see later.  He is also the bartender at that bar you are going to after that show.  The "star" of Vice Munchies joins the podcast to talk about the worst fans he sees come in to his sports bar as well as his many, many failed comedy projects.   Follow Pat: @DeanManP                  @ShitsGolden

The people's champ of Detroit, Michigan Lashonda Lester joins the podcast.  The hilarious comic and host of Weird True Hollywood Tales explains the popularity of hockey in the hood, her love for Bad Boy Bill Laimbeer, and what it was like to watch one of the most iconic wrestling matches in history live.  Which one?  Let's just say it involves a "Real American" and a "Giant Frenchman."   Follow Lashonda: @glamgirl313                          weirdtruetales.com  

The creator and host of the upcoming PBS show Stand Up Empire Brently Heilbron joins the podcast.  The Texas native and stand up veteran talks about the new show, famous Dallas Jews, and Nolan Ryan's brawling skills.   Follow Brently: @thegreaterest

Austin comic Adam Hrabik is NO LONGER a fan of Nebraska Cornhuskers and that is just fine.  Adam joins the podcast to eulogize his past devotion to the college football powerhouse, the legacy of ATX Comedy's Spite Club show, and how hard it is to find a Cornhusker bar in Austin.   Follow Adam: @ahrabik

Sure, Michael Priest is a Spurs fan but today we talk bout THE GAME.  The San Antonio native weighs in on Tim Duncan's legacy, why Kobe gets a bad rap, and the wisdom of owning a baseball card shop in South Texas.  We also reveal which NFL players we think have CTE.  Special guest appearance by Allen Iverson.   Follow Michael: @MichaelCPriest

Comedian and street league bowling legend Aaron Brooks join the podcast to talk the pride of the Midwest the St. Louis Cardinals.  The host of the popular Bounce House comedy show also provides a brief eulogy for the newly dead (to him) St. Louis Rams.   Follow Aaron: @funnybrooks                      @BounceHouseShow

Alleged former college quarterback and sketch comedy hustler Jeff Whitaker joins the podcast.  The creator of the weekly sketch show Bad Example talks about his time backing up a certain underachieving NFL QB, his love for another underachieving NFL QB, and how his NHL hero helped him rethink the value of a frozen pizza.   Follow Jeff: @JWhitaker18

After some time away comedian Brent Peasley "returns" to the podcast.  The Upstate New York native is back in the nation of Texas after brief stint in Central America.  Brent is tough.  You have to be if you are a Buffalo Bills fan.  Brent shares some of the craziest tailgating stories ever heard, getting a deal on season ticket seats, and searching for Super Bowl memorabilia in the murder capital of the world.   Follow Brent: @PeasleyParty  

Rich Slaton holds one of the most legendary jobs in comedy: Door Guy at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.  The Northern California native joins the podcast to talk about everything from the Comedy Roast Battle to the Sacramento Kings to Professional Ultimate Disc Leagues, all while demanding I pause the podcast so he can narrate iconic UFC fights on his television.   Follow Rich: @MMAcomic

Southern California native and creator of independent comedy label Sure Thing Records Brendan K. O'Grady joins Joe for a Los Angeles Lakers circle jerk (as always).  Like Kobe and Shaq they have an inevitable falling out as they split the rest of their allegiances and Brendan discusses the Anaheim Ducks and California Angels.  The Clippers are NEVER considered.   Follow BKO: @YourPalBKO Sure Thing Records: @SureThingATX

Comedian Joe Hafkey joins the podcast to discuss a team near and dear to the native Virginian's heart: The Indianapolis Colts.  The producer of several popular Austin comedy shows also gives the full court press on VCU's 2011 run to the Final Four and going to college in the capital of the Confederacy.   Follow Joe: @joehafkey

Newcomer to the Austin comedy scene Michael Good joins the podcast for a holiday episode of Big 12 College Basketball.  Michael talks about his days as a star player on a bad high school team in Iowa, rebounding for future NBA Champions, and being the commissioner of a Fantasy Football league full of comedians.   Follow Michael: @michaelgood Music: Run DMC- Christmas in Hollis

Carina Magyar wants you to think she knows nothing about sports.  No greater lie has ever been told.  The comedian and brains behind Last Gas Comedy joins to discuss the rules of cricket, the real difference between National and American League baseball, with plenty of fan-girling professional sports in the Mile High City. Follow Carina: @MlleCarina LastGasComedy.com

NBA 2K16 Legend and Comedian Chris Tellez breaks free from his PS4 to discuss the real life Dallas Mavericks and whether or not Jason Kidd is his real life hero.  Featuring a brief appearance of the 1990s Dallas Cowboys, brought to you by cocaine.   Follow Chris: @HiChrisTellez

In this episode Joe travels home during the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with his Grandma, who LOVES Carmelo Anthony, Stephen Curry, and Jordan Spieth and HATES the USC Trojans, Michigan Wolverines, and Los Angeles Clippers.  We watched golf the whole time.

Jason and Randy Sklar (@SklarBrothers) join the podcast to talk their love of the Michigan Wolverines, growing up as football fans in St. Louis, and the lengths they went to go to basketball games while in college.  Recorded backstage at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin, TX.

Luke McClory is an anomaly, an Austin comedian who is actually from Austin.  Never seen without a well tailored suit...until today, Luke shows up to the studio (Joe's house) wearing a jersey of the native Texan's favorite sports team the MINNESOTA VIKINGS.  Luke touches upon the origins of this allegiance, rivalries that only matter to one team, and the secret uniforms he keeps hidden in his closet.   Follow Luke: @LukeMcClory

Improviser, Puppeteer, Retired DJ, and Cool Dad Chadwick Smith joins the podcast with stories of all the times he "respectfully disagreed" with rival English Premier League fans, why Spiderman is cooler than the Dallas Cowboys, and a brief history of Fun Fun Fun Fest. Follow Chadwick and his puppet band Fragile Rock: @ChadwickWSmith