The Non-Roster Invitees: A Sports Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
So much of current sports media is filled with hot takes and people screaming at each other. Each week, join Ben Phelps and Brandon Buskirk as they discuss current events in sports and a few other things on their minds. They are two teachers with a love of sports and sharing information with others to give rational takes on sports. If you love sports and want to learn more about advanced stats, the financial side of sports, and just want to listen to a couple of guys have fun, this baseball-centric podcast that covers all sports is for you. @theNRIpodcast New episodes drop Monday mornings.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
So much of current sports media is filled with hot takes and people screaming at each other. Each week, join Ben Phelps and Brandon Buskirk as they discuss current events in sports and a few other things on their minds. They are two teachers with a love of sports and sharing information with others to give rational takes on sports. If you love sports and want to learn more about advanced stats, the financial side of sports, and just want to listen to a couple of guys have fun, this baseball-centric podcast that covers all sports is for you. @theNRIpodcast New episodes drop Monday mornings.
Language:
English
Episodes
Blue Jays Lineup Wakes Up, AL Central Cellar Dwellers, and the NBA Finals are Set
5/30/2022
Brandon & Ben are back this week to look at the NBA & NHL playoffs, the week that was in MLB, and if Maverick is worth the hype.
Episode Rundown 2:41 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 27:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 32:02 MLB Latest, 46:54 Grinds My Gears, 52:57 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:56:50
Game 7's galore, Yankees On a Tear (But So Are the Padres), and the Reds Find A New Level of Bad
5/16/2022
In this week's edition, the guys discuss many game 7's fans were treated to over the weekend, talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly (Reds) from the past week in MLB, and discuss their first world problems. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 2:09 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 20:02 Satisfied and Smiling, 23:55 MLB Latest, 38:36 Grinds My Gears, 43:08 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:46:29
Passionate Takes on The Three Point Line, Cheese, and History Made in MLB
5/9/2022
The NRI's are back this week to discuss the past week in MLB, the NBA & NHL playoffs, and their cancelable sports takes. Ben also loses his mind ranting about the merits of American cheese.
Episode Rundown: 5:43 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 21:59 Satisfied and Smiling, 27:03 MLB Latest, 43:29 Grinds My Gears, 48:02 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:52:00
Angels Start Hot, Reds Historically Cold, and NFL Draft Reactions
5/2/2022
This week, the boys give their thoughts on the 2022 NFL Draft, look at the NHL & NBA Playoffs, and look back at the past week in MLB. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 3:43 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 34:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 37:48 MLB Latest, 51:20 Grinds My Gears, 54:16 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:56:56
NL & AL East Preview, Fans Behaving Badly, and a Milestone For a Future Hall of Famer
4/25/2022
The boys are back after a week off with their NL & AL East Division previews. They also reflect on Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit, and look at the NBA playoff picture. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 3:13 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 20:40 Satisfied and Smiling, 24:08 MLB Latest, 32:53 NL East Preview, 47:03 AL East Preview, 1:01:40 Grinds My Gears, 1:07:41 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:01:12:47
NL & AL Central Preview, NBA & NHL Playoff Races Heat Up
4/11/2022
In this episode, Ben and Brandon spend most of their time discussing the NL and AL Central Divisions, they also look at the Lakers' disappointing season, and discuss the end of the NHL regular season. @theNRIpodcast. *The NRI's will be back with a new episode on Monday, April 25th*
Episode Rundown: 2:34 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 22:51 Satisfied and Smiling, 26:41 MLB Latest, 31:55 NL Central Preview, 51:31 AL Central Preview, 1:07:45 Grinds My Gears, 1:10:30 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:01:13:35
NL & AL West Preview, Final Four Recap, and America's Go-To Snack
4/4/2022
This week, Ben and Brandon Preview the NL and AL West Divisions, Recap the Final Four, and wonder what would happen if they slapped someone on stage. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:07 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:00 Final Four Recap, 26:05 Satisfied and Smiling, 30:34 MLB Latest, 32:46 NL West Preview, 51:27 AL West Preview, 1:06:09 Grinds my Gears, 1:09:19 Trivia Time
Duration:01:11:18
An Important Chicken Wing Question, Bellinger Scuffling, Elite 8 Recap, and a Vacation Mess
3/28/2022
The NRI's are back this week to look at 3 new rules for the 2022 MLB Season, recap the Elite 8, and discuss the Tyreek Hill & Matt Ryan trades. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 6:42 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 25:29 Elite 8 Recap, 38:14 Satisfied and Smiling, 40:54 MLB Latest, 55:18 Grinds My Gears, 1:00:52 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:01:03:58
MLB and NFL Offseason Moves Galore, Sweet 16 is Set
3/21/2022
The guys are back this week to discuss a ton of big free agency signings and trades in MLB and the NFL. Ben & Brandon also take a deep dive into the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 4:28 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 30:24 NCAA Opening Weekend, 49:00 MLB Latest, 1:04:51 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:01:09:56
BONUS NCAA 2022 Tournament Episode...from 2 guys with zero credibility on college basketball
3/16/2022
Ben & Brandon give their picks for the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. @theNRIpodcast
Duration:00:17:58
Baseball is BACK, March Madness Begins, and DMV Frustration Remains Constant
3/14/2022
In this week's pod, Ben & Brandon play a quick game of would you rather, celebrate MLB's return, and discuss Conference Championship Week.
Episode Rundown: 4:36 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 13:36 College Bball Championship Week, 27:01 Satisfied and Smiling, 29:17 MLB Latest, 41:57 Grinds My Gears, 49:55 Trivia/Facts Time.
Duration:00:53:16
Championship Week, Batman, (More) Lockout Talks, and Looking Back at a Legend's Final Home Game
3/7/2022
This week, the boys are back to talk a lot of college basketball, the latest MLB lockout meeting between players and owners, and look back at Coach K and his final home game. @theNRIpodcast.
Episode Rundown: Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics 7:43, College Basketball Championship Week 23:50, Satisfied and Smiling 42:52, MLB Latest 47:30, Grinds My Gears 52:56, Trivia/Facts Time 59:15
Duration:01:04:28
NCAA Bubble Watch in full swing, MLB (still) Stuck at the Negotiating Table, and when Streaming Paywalls are the Worst
2/28/2022
The guys are back this week with a look at teams on the bubble for the Big Dance, an MLB update, and their usual segments. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:44 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 14:51 NCAA Bubble Watch, 38:00 Satisfied and Smiling, 41:38 MLB Latest, 46:58 Grinds My Gears, 52:21 Trivia Time
Duration:00:55:58
One Year in the Books For the NRI's, Coaches Behaving Badly, and The Olympics Go Full Reality TV
2/21/2022
It's the one year anniversary for the NRI podcast. 54 episodes in the books (even though Ben says 53--counting is hard). The Guys get nostalgic with Better Than You Remember, update the MLB Lockout, and give their thoughts on a crazy Olympic figure skating scene and an ugly college basketball incident. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:32 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 16:48 Better Than You Remember, 27:02 Satisfied and Smiling, 30:53 MLB Latest, 46:33 Grinds My Gears, 54:12 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:57:48
Super Bowl Recap
2/14/2022
In this special edition of the Non Roster Invitees, Ben and Brandon recap the Super Bowl and give their thoughts on what the result means for both teams now and in the near future. @theNRIpodcast
Duration:00:27:53
NBA Players On the Move, More Lockout Blues, and a Little Olympic Talk
2/14/2022
In this week's episode, Ben and Brandon talk Super Bowl Prop bets, the NBA trade deadline, MLB lockout updates, and more. NOTE: There will be bonus episode of the NRI's on Monday to breakdown recap the Super Bowl. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 7:06 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 17:44 NBA Trade Deadline, 34:11 Satisfied and Smiling, 37:51 MLB Latest, 49:17 Grinds My Gears, 54:48 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:59:39
The Waiting (for the Super Bowl and MLB Lockout) is the Hardest Part and TV Characters We Can't Stand
2/7/2022
This week, the boys preview the Super Bowl, update the MLB lockout, discuss the Brian Flores/Dolphins/NFL mess, Tom Brady's retirement, and share some TV characters they can't stand. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 5:28 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 21:52 Bengals/Rams Preview, 32:27 Satisfied and Smiling, 35:31 MLB Latest, 40:30 Grinds My Gears, 45:12 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:00:50:12
Championship Sunday Leaves Us Wanting (even) More
1/31/2022
In an abbreviated episode, the NRI's recap an amazing NFL Championship Sunday. They'll get back to all their normal bits next week. This week, it's all about the NFL playoffs giving us another amazing weekend of postseason football. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 1:40 AFC Championship Recap, 10:12 NFC Championship Recap, 18:11 Buyer's Remorse, 27:00 Sign Off
Duration:00:29:21
NFL Divisional Round, No MLB Movement, and Hawaii Football Has Trouble in Paradise
1/24/2022
The boys are back this week to cover an epic Divisional Round in the NFL Playoffs, update what they can in the MLB lockout, and share their thoughts on cookies.
Episode Rundown: 06:25 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 23:28 NFL Divisional Round, 45:43 Satisfied and Smiling, 49:44 MLB Latest, 53:30 Grinds My Gears, 57:00 Trivia/Facts Time
Duration:01:02:01
Bengals Trivia Galore, More MLB Non-News, and Goodbye to College Football For Now
1/17/2022
In this week's episode, the boys go over all the things that have changed in 31 years of Bengal playoff futility, update the MLB lockout, and talk too much about Cobra Kai, even though it's impossible to talk too much about Cobra Kai. @theNRIpodcast
Episode Rundown: 04:04 Brandon's Box of Mystery Topics, 18:50 NFL Wild Card Weekend, 44:47 Satisfied and Smiling, 48:56 MLB Latest, 56:17 Grinds My Gears, 1:01:55
Duration:01:08:33