Sports & Other Drugs

10 - Neil Rubenstein & Super Bowl LIX

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2363209/open_sms] It's the Super Bowl Special! This month, the guys welcome comedian Neil Rubenstein to the show to talk about the intersection of comedy and music, the philosophical aspects of finding your audience and burning material, and how much Neil knows Bo (Jackson). Riley and Graham also discuss the importance of finding community and being kind when times are tough, the beauty of domestic cup soccer, the insanity of the NBA trade deadline, their favorite Super Bowl LIX commercials and more. Special thanks to Neil Rubenstein for making us laugh and sharing his traumas this episode. You can watch Neil's first comedy special Have Some Dignity here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSq7bYmdW2w&t=205s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSq7bYmdW2w&t=205s]. You can also check when Neil is performing near you here: https://neilrubenstein.com/ [https://neilrubenstein.com/].  Timestamps: 0:58 - What Made You Think? 6:21 - What Did You Like? 11:33 - #3: European Domestic Cup Upsets 19:49 - #2: The Luka Doncic Trade and the NBA Trade Deadline 32:52- #1: Super Bowl LIX 47:03 - Interview with Neil Rubenstein on Stand-Up Comedy 1:15:27 - What Did You Learn? Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ Music featured in this episode: You, The Acrobat by MUZZLE Fortynine by Grief Mop Follow us on social media: X: @SODPod Instagram: @sportsandotherdrugs X/Instagram: @rileyjamesiac X/Instagram: @grahamalogue

09 - Ali Levine & The Beauty of Breathing

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2363209/open_sms] Happy New Year! For our first episode of 2025, Riley and Graham are joined by Ali Levine to talk about New Year's resolutions, making personal transformations, childbirth, the impact of breathwork and, somehow, a New York sports team. Also, the guys talk about getting back to normal after the holidays, Alex Ovechkin's amazing recovery, the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs, our favorite College Football bowl games and more. Special thanks to Ali Levine for sharing her personal journey with us and for giving us a tutorial in breathwork. Download Ali's app Breathe & B on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also connect and work with Ali at https://pensight.com/x/alilevinedesign [https://pensight.com/x/alilevinedesign] and sign up for her free newsletter at https://alilevine.myflodesk.com/c5r0wy1zle [https://alilevine.myflodesk.com/c5r0wy1zle]. Timestamps: 1:41 - What Made You Think? 6:30 - What Did You Like? 12:35 - #3: Alex Ovechkin & Chasing The Great One 19:33 - #2: The NFL Playoff Wild Card round 33:17 - #1: The College Football Playoff & Our Favorite Bowls 52:10 - Interview with Ali Levine on Breathwork 1:26:32 - Alie Levine's Breathwork Exercise 1:30:10 - What Did You Learn? Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ Music featured in this episode: I Wish I Were Levar Burton (Feat. Big Fat Meanies) by Samaritan Snare Follow us on social media: X: @SODPod Instagram: @sportsandotherdrugs X/Instagram: @rileyjamesiac X/Instagram: @grahamalogue

08 - The 2024 Year-End Special

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2363209/open_sms] For our last episode of 2024, Riley and Graham take a break from guests and our typical monthly segments to reflect on the past year on a personal, professional and sports level. Riley and Graham talk about how sports are (or aren't) all about money, how this year's changes have affected college football, all of the 2024 champions, the practicality of a four-wheeler as a children's Christmas gift and much more. Timestamps: 1:48 - What Made You Think? 11:34 - What Did You Like? 17:41 - #3: The Impact of the First-Ever College Football Playoff 33:16 - #2: Caitlin Clark & The Rise of Women's Basketball 40:46 - #1: Recognizing the Champions of 2024 49:13 - The Best & Weirdest Gifts of Our Christmas Past 1:11:25 - What Did You Learn? Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ Music featured in this episode: In The End by Star Funeral A Wonderful Christmas Time by The Republic of Wolves Follow us on social media: X: @SODPod Instagram: @sportsandotherdrugs X/Instagram: @rileyjamesiac X/Instagram: @grahamalogue

07 - Matt Preston & Basketball Culture

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2363209/open_sms] On episode 07, Matt Preston joins the pharmacy to talk about his experience as a collegiate basketball player, his professional basketball journey in Europe and the physical, emotional and mental connection of physical sports. Also, Riley and Graham talk about amateurism in professional sports, Thanksgiving, the current college football landscape, the upcoming NBA season and more. Special thanks to Matt Preston for sharing his insight on this episode. Timestamps: 1:10 - What Made You Think? 7:47 - What Did You Like? 14:37 - Upset of The Month 20:21 - #3: MLS Playoff Upsets 27:25 - #2: College Football Update 35:37 - #1: NBA Season Preview 45:19 - Interview with Matt Preston on his Basketball Experience 1:20:29 - What Did You Learn? Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ Music featured in this episode: Friends for Never by Truth In Transit Sail Away by The Standstill  Follow us on social media: X: @SODPod Instagram: @sportsandotherdrugs X/Instagram: @rileyjamesiac X/Instagram: @grahamalogue

06 - Logan Phillips & Election Forecasting

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2363209/open_sms] This month, Riley and Graham welcome Logan Phillips of Race to the White House. Logan shares his insight into election polling, election forecasting and where things stand with Election Night less than a week away. The guys also talk about college football, the NFL, the World Series and more Timestamps: 1:07 - What Made You Think? 7:16 - What Did You Like? 11:57 - Upset Of The Month 17:25 - #3: College Football Monthly Recap 26:42 - #2: NFL Monthly Recap 33:11 - #1: MLB World Series Preview 49:24 - Interview with Logan Phillips on Election Forecasting 78:39 - What Did You Learn?  Produced by Graham Capobianco and Riley James Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Graham Capobianco Theme Song by J.J. Hoeffner of @RecordedbyJJ Music featured in this episode: Sleeping Pills by The Part You Left Out Marigold by Honeycrush Follow us on social media: X: @SODPod Instagram: @sportsandotherdrugs X/Instagram: @rileyjamesiac X/Instagram: @grahamalogue