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1. The Chiefs, because my wife is from Missouri and a Mahomes Stan.

3. Definitely. But, as a lifelong observer and former player, it's extremely demoralizing to give yourself literal brain damage for three hours and then have the game decided by the most squirrely player on the team. I'd love to see "special teams" completely removed from the game so we could focus exclusively on the meat-grinding.

4. Plain cheese at a kid's birthday party.

Take care of your business, Michael, and we'll be happy to have the next episode when you're ready! The podcast is great and an awesome edition to the Situation Normal Comedic Universe.

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I like Mahomes too. That’s hard to admit as a Raiders fan. Also hard to admit that I’m rooting for KC. But between Mahomes and Swift and my distrust of all things SF, the Chiefs are the clear choice.

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Feb 8Liked by Michael Estrin

Buffalo had the first voiced ref in a football game? That’s a win for my hometown! Though it’s hard to make up for that missed field goal. I know you’re right about too much pressure being put on the kicker, but still. Ugh.

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Big win for Buffalo, a town that is tough on kickers.

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Feb 8Liked by Michael Estrin

Enjoying the podcasts! And, I think your wife’s celebration extra point suggestion is gold - it would throw a lifeline to the many, out-of-work Broadway choreographers, who could become staff choreographers for NFL teams.

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Thanks Bill! You make a good point about Christina’s idea throwing a lifeline to the arts. Broadway needs all the help it can get.

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Don't care about sports...period...even less for football, but that didn't keep me from enjoying the podcast!

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🙌🙌🙌

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ohhh man i hope you use the time to accumulate more vignettes like your wife icing the roku but somehow i'm not worried will catch up on your past podcasts while watching my Celtic vs Heat pre superbowl and i think Chiefs will win the minor card event because i mean really!.... Mahomes vs. Brock Purdy!!$$!@!??!!! Purdy will have to run the ball and score himself and summon his inner Dan Marino to win regardless this will be a good one right to the end

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So you’re picking the Chiefs to win!? Hot damn! I’m rooting for them and your picks are always gold so I literally cannot lose.

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lol as i recall i advised betting on Wahington taking points vs. Michigan but may have called the winner here there seems to be too much momentum for Mahomes not to break through some final barriers this year and claim the legendary status due him...Andy Reid as well im rooting Niners on sole basis of McCaffrey that kid at Stanford was a sheer pleasure to watch!!!

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Feb 7Liked by Michael Estrin

Rooting for a good game. As a longtime Denver resident and Broncos fan—fuck the Chiefs and go Christian McCaffrey! I’ve seen every single SB.

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A good game is always nice. Nothing worse than a Super Bowl blowout.

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Feb 7Liked by Michael Estrin

These podcasts are so much fun. I love that your dad got a gold record for Whitney’s National Anthem, which still makes me cry. Hope you get to do some more episodes soon! My last pizza toppings were pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes and spinach. I have not watched a Super Bowl since my Saints won.

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Thanks Meridith! I’m glad you’re enjoying these. The pod will return, promise.

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Levels!! Audio level in this episode us far too low.

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