Then, it's time for this week's Real American Guy ; the other early 2000s NBA player from the U.S. Virgin Islands. (24:51)

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Then, it's time for this week's Real American Guy, who didn't even need a twister to whisk him away from home on a globetrotting hoops journey. (30:06)

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Then it's time to introduce this season's category, Guys From Real America (26:10), and our first nominee: a wrestler with a number of unusual past times, or odd jobs if you will. (28:25)

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Then, it's time for the Guy-bunal's sit down with their esteemed guest, the world's greatest Tour de France 2022 player - James! (27:21)

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The it's time to meet this week's guest from SlidingOnIce.com: Ken Childs, who gives us a crash course on the discipline that hopefully doesn't involve too much crashing (16:31) before introducing the Guy-bunal to his nominee that he hopes will slide right into the Hall of Guy. (49:31)

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Go Birds Or No Birds? (05:01); Guy'm My Own Grandpa (17:39); How Many Nickels? (36:16); and everyone's favorite returning category, 69 or 420? (50:31)

Then it's just the non-copyright-infringing Ultimate Peril Question left (1:03:13) before it's time to crown a new Guy-llionaire!

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Then it's time to get to know this week's guest, former ABL/WNBA player and current researcher of mis- and disinformation, Dr. Kate Starbird (25:24) before the Guy-bunal tries to figure out how to solve a problem like Sister Paula. (50:56)

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Then, it's time to finally find out which Guys That Are Actually Places will get into this show's place, the Hall of Guy: a thematically appropriate Canadian contribution (26:48); a hilltop they're ready to die on (34:59); a veteran of the Philadelphia sports scene (41:48); and a city whose roots run deep (48:48).

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Then, if you thought the category Guys Who Are Actually A Places was a stretch, just wait until you hear Xavier make the pitch for a Guy that never even existed. (18:48)

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Then it's time for another Guy That Is Actually A Place: a true Veteran of the Philadelphia sports scene. (33:16)

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Then it's time for this week's Guy That Is Actually A Place, and James is going to go horse screaming about this one from up on the Old Hilltop. (29:33)

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Then it's Xavier ready to present to the Guy-bunal this week's Guy That Is Actually A Place: an Owe-lympic boondoggle of Quebec proportions (21:46)

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Then, it's time for Diaz to take everyone to church as he pleads his case for a court in this week's Guy Who Is Actually A Place. (26:49)

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Then it's time for this week's Guy That Is Actually A Place: a city that saw a boom in its prospects with green and gold only to go bust when the fortunes ran out. (17:03)

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Thanks for joining us for yet another year - we hope you remain along for the ride!

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Then, it's time for this week's Guy That Is Actually A Place, the Boleyn to have Ham-med it up more than anyone since the 16th century (26:20).

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After all that, the Boilermaker Special isn't just a train locomotive that serves as the official mascot of Purdue University - it's also an appropriate description of Diaz's nominee this week for Guys That Are Actually Places (22:11).

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Then it's time to meet the first nominee of Season 15 and our first Guy That Is Actually A Place - a defunct Harlem Renaissance masterpiece (21:42).

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Then, it's time for the focus of this week: the Least Valuable Player awards (22:50), a.k.a. James shares a news massive spreadsheet that they made after no one asked for it.

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After hearing talking to Denny about what it's like to cover fantasy football and the rightwing attempt to dissolve the federal government at the same time (21:54), the Guy-bunal gets a chance to way in on some fondly remembered cetaceans for Hall of Guy consideration (38:23).

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The Guy-bunal takes time to acknowledge some Guys who couldn't crack the nominee list (29:18), before diving into the new class of: an I-95 ornithologist (35:39); a Venusian Woman (42:06); and the third Sedin brother (53:02). After those three, there's still a last chance for cases to be plead for the remaining nominees (57:34) before the formal induction of the Hall of Guy Season 14 Class (1:04:47).

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Then, it's time for this week's cameo Guy, a Philly favorite who might not have played for the Eagles but who spent plenty of his time with other birds of a feather (17:47).

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Then, it's time for this week's Cameo Guy, a women's basketball legend who went from the half-shell to the hardcourt (27:18).

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Then it's time to introduce the category for Season 14 - Cameo Guys (22:42), as well as our first Cameo Guy, who's popular with the popular shooting locations of both Toronto and Los Angeles (24:33).

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They'll need some help, but friends of the show new and old answered the call and brought them: a seminal FSU shooter (07:14); a dynasty-starting dad (14:39); a record-setting jungle cat (23:58); a particularly sharp name (30:34); a fine head of Argentinian hair (36:58); a teal titan with a lot of buzz (43:18); a Puerto Rican power generator (1:01:32); a football legend who then ran a lot (1:07:19); a dog that was a big hit (1:21:00); a brief interjection by Diaz about a Swedish fish out of water (1:30:53); and finally a particularly large manager (1:37:40).

After all that, there's just one thing left: the longest deliberation in RTG? history (1:40:14).

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The Guy-bunal kicks things off by talking to Liz about how she came to be not just an advocate for scoring baseball games but a purveyor of custom designs (15:44) - all before she takes some time to nominate a Guy for the Hall, the very largest of Zs (31:06).

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After some introductions to Rodger's fandoms (25:26) and a new game called "Trump the Crowd Size" (41:39), the stage is set for Rodger's Guy: a fondly-remembered Knick who definitely isn't Rolando Blackman (57:04).

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But then, this season finale features a brand-new, unprecedented segment: Liti-Guy-tion! (17:02)

First the Guy-bunal gives a nod to some Gamebreaking Guys who didn't make the cut for this season (18:26), before turning to three Guys who did make the cut for induction: the season's most literal and least nerdy Gamebreaking Guy (25:52); one whose flop became a hit (32:43); and one who broke the glass finish line (39:13). That's three, but will the class size stop there when it's time for induction into the Hall of Guy? (44:20)

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Then, Xavier takes the reins this week as a certain game is forever changed when an earthbound athlete takes one small jump for a man but one giant leap for Guy kind (29:02).

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After hearing about how Ed became a tech critic and (more importantly for their purposes) a sports fan (18:05), he leads the Guy-bunal through the browser history of a terminally online former wide receiver (54:00), before a decision has to be made as to whether this Guy can catch on in the Hall. (1:22:48)

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After diving into some questions about John's discontinued delicacies (22:57), the Guy-bunal is ready to sample his flight of former fallow Orioles. He's got a spicy pick from the hot corner (37:07); a porcine one-time All-Star (41:54); and a raw prospect who unfortunately never got to cook (44:53). The Guy-bunal will need to chew on these selections for a moment (47:56); but after taking some time to mull it over, there's a clear selection for which career was on a Hall of Guy (gastrointestinal) tract. (1:00:36)

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Once everyone gets a chance to meet Dave and Matt (22:20), it's time to meet this week's pair of Guys coming from the bullpens of 1988: a Berry with a Royal, fruity flavor (34:04); and an Astro who's star shone briefly but brightly (53:18). They've gotten the call in the bullpen plenty of times, but which one will receive the call letting them know they've reached the Hall of Guy? (1:03:48)

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Being brought back up for reconsideration this time are: basketball's foremost truth teller (15:12); a Guy who wrestled with the reality of television (19:36); a backstop that knuckled down under pressure (28:12); a Greek that freaked out in the NBA (32:42); the Czech track star that ran away with the competition (36:03); and Detroit's ultimate two-way player (41:48). They may have been denied entry before, but will this illustrious half-dozen make it into the even more illustrious Hall of Guy? (46:23)

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James begins with this week's first overall Guy, a non-Laker from the shores of Ontario and Erie (13:49); Diaz has pick number two, a football Guy with two first names and zero self-awareness (36:33); and Xavier rounds things out with a Guy who ended up not just not being a jackpot, but being so bad as to inspire a lottery (1:10:12). All these Guys have been selected at least once by a number of franchises, but which one will be selected by the Guy-bunal for induction into the Hall of Guy? (1:34:04)

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Xavier gets us up and running with a Guy as good as gold many times over (14:21); James brings to the table a noted anti-imperialist from the baseball world (36:00); Diaz talks about how for some Guys, ball is not just life, but truth as well (58:53). Their quotes may have outlived their careers, but one of them will get an even more lasting legacy with induction into the Hall of Guy! (1:41:21)

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Diaz brings a story from across the pond that goes beyond the pale (21:21); Xavier (46:57); and James presents history's only ever Detroit Liger (1:13:45). They may have each managed to get their one top seasons, but only one will spend the rest of their seasons enshrined in the Hall of Guy. (1:32:51)

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James clears the airspace about a story regarding baseball buyer's remorse (24:46); Diaz logs an entry about Guy who looked for a shade of green besides midnight (44:55); and Xavier gives us the long-awaited third volume of the Kill Bill saga (1:15:33). The grass these Guys sought might not have turned out to be greener, but maybe maroon and orange will better suit whoever can get to the other side of the Hall of Guy. (1:41:36)

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Xavier is first on the docket with some show-stopping Shogi (15:56); James responds next in the form of a question (36:50); and Diaz makes the final move with one last Guy for us to check(mate) out (55:25). These Guys are all pretty smart, so hopefully it won't smart too much when only one of them is selected for induction into the Hall of Guy. (1:16:35)

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James leads off this week with A Guy of Their Own (13:34); Diaz relives the career of a Cougar looking for Brotherly Love (36:46); and Xavier finds a Guy with whom he shares an abiding love of the indoors (1:10:32). Their leagues may no longer exist, but one of them will get a chance to remain forever enshrined in the Hall of Guy. (1:33:56)

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Xavier first introduces the category as well as a modern Gladiator that you might not have heard of (18:30); followed by Diaz and a Guy working in The Miz-ery business (40:31); James recounts one Guy's journey to the (Steel Demon) Mountaintop (1:14:20). No one has any kind of Immunity idol, so all of their fates will be up to the council that will determine who makes it into the Hall of Guy. (1:39:45)

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Diaz begins the conversation by setting a new PR for mentions of Puerto Rico (23:44); James brings a Guy hopping from island to island as much as Douglas MacArthur (43:40); and Xavier gets off on a technicality with the Korean Kurt Angle (1:02:21). The Hall of Guy may not be quite as isolated as the island homes of these Guys, but it's still tough enough for only one to find their way in! (1:28:44)

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Xavier begins the proceedings with a serious Syrian matter (20:06); Diaz lightens things up with the Pelé of lying (37:09); and James talks about the beginnings of a baseball Revolution (1:04:02). They might be concerned with escapes, but which of these Guys will the Guy-bunal help break in to the Hall of Guy? (1:24:54)

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After explaining their premise (12:24), James and Xavier make their ballot for Guys that may not make it to Cooperstown but just might someday find their way to the nebulous geographic location of the Hall of Guy, including: a Tiger who changed his pinstripes (18:40), baseball's premier speed-runner (22:27), the man that crowned the Monarchs (27:35), the world's most crooked ballcap (32:53), Diaz's least phavorite Philly (35:12), an erstwhile Israeli (39:03), a Guy looking for elbow room (43:55), a misprinted prince of Denmark (46:20), un receveur québécois (50:28), and Baltimore's premier pie aficionado (55:11).

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Canter's pint sized superhuman from the largest subcontinent certainly has a puncher's chance (16:36); but with still two Guy-bunal members to win over, will it be enough to punch a ticket into the Hall of Guy? (37:47)

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After the Guy-bunal gets to hear Russ speak from his sole on his areas of expertise as an introduction (22:20), it's time to hear about the pair of basketball goons that are the Guys for consideration this week (49:21). They may have both crossed the ocean for the NBA, but only one will cross the threshold into the Hall of Guy. (1:12:08)

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Some of the Guys considered include a known thief (15:13); an Argentine Owl (22:23); yet another Argentinian (26:04); a true Giant (29:10); a Phishy muse (32:50); and a Hurricane (37:47). They may have come up short on their first go round, but unless there are any objections, they should have no trouble this time finding their way into the Hall of Guy. (39:29)

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Diaz is first up and brings in a real Giant struggling with their size (10:55); James stands tall with a typecast titan at tending goal (37:32); and Xavier gets a little sexy with it... well, not exactly little (57:02). They'll need to carve out a bigger spot in Hall of Guy, but who will be the one to fill it? (1:33:52)

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James begins the proceedings with a show-stealing Guy who's been running through their mind (21:13); Diaz gets the ball second and makes a passionate plea for an all-time glass polisher (42:19); Xavier takes a shot from way outside with a setpiece specialist (1:08:19). No need to have a diverse application this time - as long as just their one skill is good enough, just one Guy will make their way into the Hall. (1:26:48)

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Xavier is the first to serve up and hold court on a challenger who bested a Big Three (19:45); James chronicles a life of ball and brotherly lover (47:50); and Diaz manages to find a bicoastal bum who battered the Bronx bombers (1:14:52). These three won't be up against any dynasties this time, but they will square off against one another to see which gains entry into the Hall of Guy. (1:40:07)

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Diaz talks about his favorite character from The Office (13:33); Xavier catches a train from Moose Factory to Shark Country (43:49); and James covers a Maddeningly brief star turn (1:04:22). All three of these Guys fell off, but which one will land on their feet and land a spot in the Hall? (1:28:45)

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James begins with a booksmart ballplayer who parlayed that into working in intelligence (21:40); Diaz asks folks to lend an ear to the tale of (41:04); and Xavier wraps it up with an Olympian described in a three-act three-ring story (1:24:57). Multiple lives might be a package deal this time, but there will still only be one Guy that can make it into the Hall. (1:54:06)

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James swaggers up to the line first with cocky, cockeyed, and confused sharpshooter (24:48); Diaz brings in a Guy who told some foul jokes that came to a head when he became the butt of one (49:15); and Xavier Spices up the final entry with a former lineman who has a talent for punchlines (1:26:23). These Guys are already immortalized in the ephemeral World Wide Web, but which one will end up getting uploaded to the Hall of Guy? (1:41:17)

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Diaz kicks things off talking his new favorite athlete from Uru-Guy (26:35); James follows up with a member of the Venezuelan vanguard (41:51); and Xavier finishes it off con un búho argentino (1:01:06). All 3 Guys spent plenty of time all over the world, but which one of them will get to spend time specifically in the illustrious Hall of Guy? (1:29:50)

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Categories in today's bout include Remember That Tune? (3:46), Harlem Guy-trotters (10:54), Sorry That We Failed You (21:23), and 69 or 420 (30:10); before it all culminates with the final question (44:03) that will determine which of these two leaves victorious (46:26).

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After getting to hear about Luke's road through pro basketball in Europe and the States (20:24), the trio travel down some Country Roads to discuss a lot of landlocked Atlantic-10 Guys (46:10), but will their Guy-dom be sufficient for entry into the Hall? (1:00:10)

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After getting to know a little more about Julie's work (15:22), the three of them get to work on knowing a little more about Julie's Guy (27:05) before the partial Guy-bunal weighs in on whether or not the Hall has a new entrant this week (48:34).

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Xavier drains the swamp for a Guy who knows how to go along for the ride with style (23:34); Diaz proves once again that ball is life, even if that is a life aquatic (45:26); and James, despite going last, dives head on into their segment (1:04:56). When all is said and done, two of these Guys will sink while one treads long enough to swim into the Hall of Guy. (1:29:20)

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James is the first to grab the aux cord with a song about the boxer who fought New Jersey (27:46); shuffle brings up Diaz with a globetrotter that was able to get over a sour note in his past (49:55); and Xavier wraps up the setlist with a song about a Guy with some golden pipes between the pipes (1:26:22). Three tunes can make a nice harmony, but only one Guy has a song that will echo through the Hall of Guy. (1:45:14)

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They briefly talk about some other stuff (19:06), but really it's just about the Olympics. (29:57)

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James dives into equal opportunity synchronization (15:22); Xavier breaks down his new favorite sport (22:56); Diaz flags a future event for the audience to consider (33:01); Xavier has that same audience climb in for a sophomore event that rocks (39:08); the team, much like a summer thunderstorm, fire off a quick lightning round of some notes on other events (44:40); before James finishes up with one last point all about pointy ends (49:32). Then all that's left is to bid au revoir at our own closing ceremony. (54:13)

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James might be the one to get things kicked off (16:04); but it really takes off when Diaz gets the controls (20:56); followed by Xavier continuing some high flying acrobatics (24:07); and then watching from the periphery of more spectacular acrobatics (29:11); to distract from Diaz's bonehead move (32:55); that James is there to beautifully document photographically (39:48). But wait, there's more this time, as they go even further into the back catalogue to experience truly Mortal Kombat (45:10); experience agonizing defeat (51:04); and drive stylishly into the rising sun (54:50). All that's left is an unprecedented number of inductions into the Hall of Guy and like maybe just a little something else (1:01:50).

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Diaz is the first one to get a hand on the ball discussing a princely Guy from Denmark (17:21); Xavier rides in after him, in a choreographed fashion (44:09); and James is the last to take a shot as they trot out a Guy who never won a bronze but did win for a bronze (1:05:36). All of these Guys received the honor of representing their countries in the Olympic games, but which will get the honor to continue that representation inside the prestigious Hall of Guy? (1:31:01)

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Going first overall, Xavier picks a hockey Guy who always brings pizza money (23:54); Diaz moves up to take a Guy who taught Philly how to see through time (52:45); and James hopes they found a late round gem with the original Workout Warrior (1:27:46). These Guys are famous for the stories around their selections, but which one will be selected to for the further fame that comes with enshrinement in the Hall of Guy? (1:53:25)

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Diaz is up first and wings it for his presentation about a true Blue Hen (15:30); James shoots the breeze about a Guy named "Machine Gun" who worked with a cement company and somehow wasn't part of the mob (45:41); and Xavier talks about a Lau-sy hitter who turned his own mediocrity into absolute success for others (1:10:30). These Guys may have been assistants to this point, but they'll need assistance from their advocates on the Guy-bunal as they vie for a spot in the Hall of Guy. (1:27:22)

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After the duo say goodbye to the Say Hey Kid, they share some things Making (more positive) Memories for them (8:10); before James gives us all of tour of their show on the Less-Than-Great Five Guys (18:24). Sorry, no burgers or fries.

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Xavier begins the proceedings with a Guy who seems like a perfect 10 but is in fact something else (11:13); Diaz runs us through the life of a Guy who took marathon training to new heights (33:41); and James appropriately finishes off with a relevant story for the last spot (58:38). These Guys have broken ground before, but they'll look to follow in some footsteps this time as we see which one will follow past inductees into the Hall of Guy. (1:21:39)

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Xavier gives us his own x-cellent origin story with a well compensated member of the board (22:07); Diaz goes the distance with a Guy who reminds us all of his secret first name (44:09); and James shares the fishy explanation for the nickname a certain athletic Guy never picked (1:06:08). They may be more familiar with these Guys' names than most weeks, but which of them will hear their name called for induction into the Hall of Guy? (1:28:46)

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Once the crew introduces Jason to the RTG? faithful with a discussion of his book as well as some Guys from the Good Book (26:00), he introduces a trinity of Guys to consider for enshrinement (54:14). But unfortunately, there's no 3-for-1 special in this hallowed cathedral, and only one will earn a spot in the Hall of Guy. (1:13:21)

You can find more about Hell Is A World Without You and all of Jason's various podcasts and works at his website.

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First Diaz rallies the crew around an angelic figure (16:04); then James delivers a message about the highest flying animal under the Suns (29:32); and Xavier tries to answer an eternal question about What It Iz (48:47). The show itself needs no mascot, but these three need the Guy-bunal to decide which one of them will make the cut for induction into the Hall of Guy.(1:07:18)

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James begins the proceedings with a discussion on baseball's most famous osteologist (16:08); Xavier keeps things rolling with the rise and many last minutes falls of an Olympian (37:10); and Diaz finishes it off with the sickest Guy in America (59:48). They may be known for their heartbreak, but one of them will catch a break this time when the gang decides who to induct into the Hall of Guy this week! (1:21:49)

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James begins the category by getting something off of their chest (20:15); then Diaz Heats things up with a Guy who was a visual victim of a Buck-wild basketball moment (42:03): and finally Xavier eschews the prompt in favor of discussing his new favorite sports Leifer (1:10:12). The images of these Guys may hang in spaces all over the world, but by the end of this episode only one of them will be hanging on a plaque in the Hall of Guy! (1:25:13)

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Xavier helps us take off with a Guy who took the early days of aviation to new heights (23:52); James catches us up on an unlikely subordinate officer of General Mills (49:00); and Diaz brings in a kicker who he thinks should be as automatic as the Guy's leg once was (1:05:16). However, nothing is automatic when it comes to the Guy-bunal's deliberation, so we'll have to see who comes out on top and gets their face somewhere other than the cereal box: the Hall of Guy! (1:20:24)

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Our contestants today include Chief Weeb Correspondent and representative from Canada Gaijin Baseball a.k.a Evan; Chief British Baseball Correspondent and UK representative Leon Brooke; and Chief Journalism Correspondent representing the US of A Jake Adams.

This installation features such internationally flavored categories as Soviet or No-viet (3:46); Real or Ruse: Rasslers (10:09); Olympic Olympiad (33:13); and the tried and true 69 or 420 (47:00). After the dust from today's final clears, who will remain standing for a chance to face reigning Guy-llionaire Brooks for the international title? (57:21)

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After giving Josie a chance to introduce herself to the RTG? faithful (1:30), our team follows along as she delves into the life of a wrestling Guy who's skill for survival (and bountiful backstabbings) would make Jeff Probst proud (29:01). This Guy has a propensity for persistence, but will he manage to persevere the criteria of the Guy-bunal and find a way into the Hall of Guy? (51:26)

Be sure to check out more of Josie's work at her website, and find more about Ringmaster (and its brand new paperback copy!) at the book's website.

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Following a brief house call from oldest friend of the show Mr. Medicinal (1:42), the Guy-bunal runs through what's making memories for them (11:26) before getting to the Guys: a Belgian they'd waffled on previously (32:35); a Guy who's facial hair faced a tough challenge last time (37:50); a backup with a strong Morrall backbone (42:48); a Guy pronounced in the French style (44:48); a Newcastle legend far from St. James Park (46:22); and an old-man hooper who Milled about in the league for as long as he could (48:26). They all may have come up short in their first go-rounds, but with any luck, by the end of the episode these hallowed half dozen should also be denizens of the Hall of Guy. (54:23)

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Xavier strikes first as he tries to pin down the story of a local sport's legend with skill to spare (20:31); before tossing it to James who sticks to a more re-lax-ing regional past time (39:32); and then all getting finished off by Diaz and the poetic story of a Guy short on height but not talent (57:04). Three compelling cases, to be sure, but two are sure to feel a little crabby as only one can make it in this week to the Hall of Guy! (1:36:26)

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James has the wheel to start this week as they bring up a backup Guy who was great for locker room Morrall (16:41); Diaz dishes on a Guy known for his assistance to teammates in need (38:29); and Xavier goes a little Loco on a Guy who saw plenty of the world in between becoming a World Cup hero (1:17:09). These three Guys have all undertaken a great odyssey of one form or another, but which one will find their journey ending here in the Hall of Guy? (1:45:56)

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Diaz tells the first these star-free stories about a college hoops Guy familiar with members of the dog and cat variety (27:15); Xavier follows up with his francophilic retort to Diaz's winning argument from a week ago (50:32); and James tells a big fish story that nonetheless eventually spawns a title (1:09:46). None of these Guys could ever make the mid-season classic for their sports, but barring something crazy happening, at least one of them should be able to make it into the Hall of Guy! (1:29:48)

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After Mike takes a moment to introduce himself to the RTG? faithful (18:42); he launches into the story of a Guy who was dealt some poor cards but knew exactly when and how to hold and fold them as he Transformed his life from those humble beginnings into a winning hand (25:44). That only leaves the question of whether he can hit the ultimate jackpot: induction into the Hall of Guy. (58:31)

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Xavier is the first to light up the night sky with a little bit of Aurora Australis (16:05); James brings up a Guy who's star shone at the top of leagues across many international Wauters (39:39); and Diaz finishes with an All-Star clash between his Guy and the NHL where the league didn't get off Scott-free (1:02:03). Even just one All-Star appearance lasts forever, just like the plaque that one of these nominees will receive if they can manage to garner induction into the Hall of Guy. (1:40:28)

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Diaz brings the category to the table and with it, a Guy who beat boxed as well as boxed out (21:49); Xavier goes down under to bring us the ruck(us) (43:19); James tries to finish strong with cars made of steel and a Guy made of iron (1:07:32). The three may never see their names in any rafters, but which of these Guys will manage to see their faces in the Hall? (1:29:59)

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And Xavier comes out swinging this week, with a Guy who didn't even need hindsight to see 20/20 (22:16); followed by Diaz's Guy who Brewed up something special to join a special quartet (43:13); and finished off by James and a skilled prospector who a couple times struck gold with very limited effort (1:19:23). As has been established, these Guys are no strangers to exclusive membership, but which one today will manage to earn the ultimate of honor of membership in the Hall of Guy? (1:43:43)

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Xavier starts off with maybe the only sentient set of bristles ever interviewed (22:28); James brings up a lesser known GOAT of goatees (36:28); and Diaz regales us with the story of a peach fuzz pugilist in Pennsylvania (59:38). All three of these Guys have a plenty mean face for facing off, but which one of them has the (mutton)chops to earn induction this week into the Hall of Guy? (1:32:08)

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Diaz strikes first with significantly better odds than 5000:1 at a win (19:08); followed by James returning serve with their own British grass-roots campaign (49:36); before Xavier tries to outshine them both with a superstar of unprecedented Wat-tage (1:10:26). Two of these Cinderella runs will sadly come to an end, but one will keep both of their glass slippers as they step through the threshold into the Hall of Guy (1:38:02).

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Diaz fires from the hip as he talks about a Guys that's become his new favorite Long range six-shooter (23:23); Xavier brings a Guy who does such a good job cleaning up the competition, you'd think it was his racket (47:36); and James concludes with a Guy who gets straight to the point, regardless of the obstacles (1:09:32). But with such a varied collection of sports variants, which one will manage to break their way into the Hall of Guy? (1:30:01)

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After reintroducing LJ and his work to the RTG? faithful (28:40); he introduces the Guy-bunal to his new submission, and if he can't give his resume a shot in the arm he can at least guarantee a shot in the leg (36:58). Once the case has been made, it's time for deliberation before deciding whether this purveyor of hit by pitches is enough of a hit to earn induction into the Hall of Guy. (53:53)

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After a brief history of the inspiration for this episode, everyone's favorite shark film/hall-of-fame-worthiness-measuring-stick (19:37); Diaz and Xavier take some poetic looks at the kind of actions performed by a Guy throughout their career that capture in numbers the elusive qualities our Guy-bunal measures its candidates by (26:46).

And then James vomits the products of a daylong spreadsheet binge into the microphone (38:03). Then it's just a matter of double checking the work (55:51) before Diaz puts a bow on it all, or rather a bow-wow (58:42).

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After taking some time to expound on the differences in the world of sport Leon has seen in his time on both sides of the pond (22:31); the Guy-bunal gets down to business as their guest presents a footballer who could also be described as a bit of a card player (31:12). But will this Red Devil be able to earn his way back into the everlasting paradise that is the Hall of Guy? (55:46)

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Diaz starts by breaking down his favorite hooper of the season, to Thunder-ous applause (15:34); Xavier decides that the second spot is not too late to "Get it on!" (19:48); James shares a Penny for their thoughts on Australian basketball (22:55); Diaz finally finds the answer to the question "Guy Always Me?" (29:14); Xavier picks the Guy he thinks is a perfect 10 (33:12); and James decides it's time for the another backup bird to find a roost (37:11). Then it's time to welcome the new class right before the Guy-bunal welcomes the new year with a couple of predictions to send us home (43:24).

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Happy Holidays!

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James leads off with the ultimate Fan-atic (24:42); Diaz is on deck and with a Guy who put a Dent in the hopes of Boston (48:41); and Xavier is in the hole with what sounds like a wild career mode for Super Mario Strikers (1:12:45). Then, one of these fucking Guys is getting fucking inducted. (1:50:49)

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Xavier gets the 1st overall pick and spends it on a Shyamalan-like twist on his own category (21:19); which is followed by James bringing up one of the most storied programs in College Football if you ignore the last 70 years (46:44); before Diaz stuffs us full of a big Guy who feasted on the boards (1:08:49). Now, unlike their fateful drafts, these Guys will wait with baited breath hoping to be selected, when it comes time for the Guy-bunal to make a decision about who gets inducted into the Hall of Guy. (1:40:58)

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James points out a background character in the world of baseball who's been lurking throughout the run of the show (15:25); Diaz gives a ringing endorsement to a Guy who stars on the small screen in the flesh and in the clay (39:03); and Xavier struggles with the Welsh language in his presentation on a pioneer for a brand new sport on RTG? (1:11:06). Then it's time for a contentious deliberation for the Hall of Guy that, appropriately for this episode, ends on a technicality! (1:27:31)

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Xavier makes sure we get things started off right and don't drift far off course too early (19:40); Diaz hits the streets in search of a Guy whose style shook rims at least twice as much as anyone else's (35:50); and James gives just a little bit fewer than 900 reasons why they think their Guy is the raddest (54:16). All three bring a certain signature style, to be sure, but which one will stroll down the #790340 and #EE6934 carpet into the Hall of Guy? (1:21:41)

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Diaz starts off by taking all possible preparations to make the perfect test tube segment (20:12); James follows up with a high flying Carpathian not named Dracula (59:38); and Xavier skates to a nearly perfect finish before an early exit (1:20:45). These teens might not be allowed in a bar, but the question is which one of them won't be barred from entry as they are inducted into the Hall of Guy? (1:37:45)

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The team starts off by putting the Tigers on the table and talking about the championship seasoning with 11 herbs and spices, before moving on to a look back at the first year of fandom for our intrepid trio.(11:10) Next up it's time to pick Evan's brain about some pre-posting predictions and what we can expect to see in the ever-changing MLB/NPB relationship.(33:32) And finally, we manage to find time to remember some former MLB Guys that made their mark on the 2023 NPB season.(59:17)

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James (17:34); Xavier spares a Penny for our thoughts on a Guy orbiting between the Southwest and down under (40:02); and Diaz brings it home with the only ethical 5 time Senator (1:02:03). The Guys have all certainly come back to us now, but when the time comes, which one will be allowed to go all the way into the Hall of Guy? (1:33:42)

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James begins this week's category a player to be misnamed later (18:26); which is continued by Diaz and his favorite Jon Heder impersonator (42:21); and finished with Xavier who tells us about a nutrition nut with a story that at times leaves a sour taste (1:19:23). The beverages are satisfying to be sure, but which one of our juicers will get the satisfaction of entry into the Hall of Guy? (1:46:19)

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Xavier introduces the category and then his Guy who kicked around the idea of balancing social media and school (21:29); followed by Diaz's Guy and his attempt to both stop and commit inner city crimes (41:55); before James concludes things with a Guy who made a media career strong enough to outlast the platform that helped build it (1:03:19). But that's not our real conclusion, because they'll still need to decide which one of these Guys has the clout to make it into the Hall of Guy. (1:27:19)

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First off James is sure to bring the jam for their tail, as well as a little Chocolate (18:49); followed by Diaz, who has a sanguine tale both on the page and under the surface (41:59); and then finished off by Xavier's Guy, who knew when to press the rules but also when to throw in the towel (1:18:54). But one thing is for sure: that none of our crew will throw in the towel as they begin to deliberate on which of these Guys won't just find themselves in the rulebook, but also the Hall of Guy. (1:43:00)

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Before we can get to the Guy, Kaitlyn must first introduce this Guy-bunal to the realm of reality television competition (25:39); and once they arrive there, she's got a Guy who's more than up for the Challenge (43:42). But, can this Challenger and Kaitlyn succeed in gaining entry into the Hall of Guy? (1:04:02)

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Diaz brings back a swashbuckling Buccaneer who braved some choppy waters in their personal life in order to pillage Diaz's Birds (13:37); James remembers the Maddoning career of a skeleton key that unlocked a generational shift (39:07); Xavier tries to close it out better than one of his very favorite players was able to against his Guy from long ago (1:04:16). These three icons have watched the Hall of Guy fill for these last two years, but with two already in, what does this week have in store for the last... (1:19:44)

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After introducing their dear listeners to new friend of the show Johnny (23:38), the gang gets to recording a segment on a college football Guy who is all too familiar with recorded audio (37:16). Then it'll be time to see whether they have an induction into the Hall this week, or perhaps, inductions?! (1:15:25)

You can find out everything about Johnny's new Path of the Gridiron Barbarian subclass, the accompanying DND Backstory video and Uknite the Realm T-shirt, and the Athletics Check show at his website!

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This episode's roster of guests and their corrections has it all: a Longtime Listeners talking about their Buddy (16:53); a disgraced news anchor with racing concerns like rpm and JPM (29:23); a Guy-llionaire pointing out real knucklehead mistakes (41:48); a Musical Director trying to get us to sing a different tune about sibling rivalries (52:45); a Mid-Atlantic baseball masochist talking about long snaps during cold snaps (1:07:41); and a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds organization talking about their NL Central rivals (1:27:08). Unlimited soup, salad, breadsticks, and Guys! (1:43:55)

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As they look back on this season and reconsider some of their finer Guys, they'll discuss: a coach who had to play catch-up at his position (22:00); a very Mannish Man and Guyish Guy (28:00); a quarterback who only ever wants to hear about backups on a computer (32:19); someone who wrestled with the forces of the capitalism behind their sport (35:26); a Guy known for getting very pissed off, and maybe also on (38:15); and a kicker about whom they think they have an extra point or two to make (42:04). After giving these Guys a second chance, the only question is where they're gonna find space for all these plaques!(48:03)

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They begin in the trenches with Diaz's Guy and a story about some mixed feelings (18:09); Xavier races through the tale of a mechanic that's fixin' for some screentime (44:12); and James serves up perhaps the most un-Forget-able Guy yet (1:05:16). Their name may already be on the Hall's front door, but which one of these Guys will get to walk through to take their rightful place? (1:27:45)

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Diaz begins today's batch by giving it his Best Shot for his new favorite Sixer (17:10); James lays Baer the incorrect portrayal of a victimized villain (52:39); and Xavier wrestles with some thorny Delaware oligarchs that are tough to pin down (1:15:25). Then, as the lights come up and the credits roll, the only question is which of these characters will be welcomed into the Hall of Guy? (1:44:57)

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It's up to James to make sure they, unlike their Guy, don't get overshadowed by understudies (22:39); Xavier's Guy misses out by pissing away a chance at greatness (46:58); and then Diaz goes to the mat for Ultimate Fighting Alternate (1:06:38). These Guys might be known for being in a tenuous spot in their careers, but which one of them will earn an irreplaceable spot in the Hall? (1:33:49)

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Xavier gets things up and running with a Guy with an excellent track record and victories out the wazoo (16:54); Diaz catches us up on a catcher who himself had to play catch up in the first place (34:36); and James takes a big swing with a Guy who had to cross the Atlantic to even make it to the west coast (1:11:04). Spoiler alert, folks: this one is contentious! But with how seriously these Hall spots are taken, we'd want nothing less as the trio fights for a chance to gain entry for their Guy.(1:29:12)

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Xavier starts off the conversation by hitting us with a Bean ball (20:27); Diaz talks about a Guy would wanted to be not like Michael, but specifically like Mike (41:05); and James introduces the first ever Canadian/Cajun football crossover (1:08:38). We all know the names, and we'll soon know even more faces to put to those names, but which name will be called when it's time for induction into the hall? (1:26:08)

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First up James introduces the team to a legacy baseballer with a nose for trouble (14:54); before Xavier gives a crash course on a Guy who very much did not dig his own grave (38:31); and finally, Diaz wraps it up and delivers the final blow to all these kids living off name recognition (56:54). But though the paths for these Guys may have been made easier by their parents, only one of those paths this week will lead to induction in the Hall. (1:21:10)

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James starts off by taking a stab at a story about things sneaking up on you at the top (20:10); then Diaz makes sure to not drop the ball as his Guy runs a-foul of some problems (47:39); and finally Xavier tries to bring some positivity via an interaction with just a little more heart (1:16:49). These Guys have tangled with fans before and come out on the other side, but when they run into the Guy-bunal this time, only one will be able to find their way into the Hall! (1:30:00)

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We dive in first with Diaz who revisits a a different part of a golden performance from our past (17:08); followed by Xavier, who takes his shot with as much cold precision as he can (40:52); and then James, who cycles through some past stars of Madison Square Garden (1:00:31). These Guys might have been dragged across the finish line before, but one of them will get themselves there this time once the Guy-bunal deliberates on this week's induction. (1:23:01)

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First up, James gets things going by saying screw democracy, let's talk about a regal advisor with some Heated advice (23:01); followed by Xavier, who talks about some of the marketing failures regarding D&D (46:33); and finally Diaz brings us our second spiel on Iron Guys in as many weeks (1:02:08). These Guys stand alone on the ballot now, but which one of them will find themselves elected to the Hall? (1:28:42)

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After first joining in one of the show's favorite customs and talking about the birds for a while, Alexander dives into the Guy that he has brought before the Guy-bunal this week: an Iron Man with more of an attachment to pigeons than orioles (34:52). The Guy-bunal is certainly intrigued (52:54), but will this Guy be able to punch a ticket? (56:07)

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This time, Hosts James and Diaz welcome not only Very Special Guest Xavier, but a slate of new contestants for the show in Richard-Francis-Burton-Reincarnate Brooks Rudy, returning Super Mega Guest Dante Lammendola, and Longtime Listener Now Third Time Caller Kevin McFall (15:52). The contestants this time will be put through the ringer with categories like Head to Head Hardware (18:43); College Championships (27:43); Taking A Charge (38:21); We're Going Streaking (45:09); and of course, 69 or 420 (1:02:58); before all culminating with the Final-Not-Copyright-Infringing-Jeopardy Round to determine who will be the Guy-llionaire this time! (1:10:54)

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After some extended Memories being Made, the gang gets down to brass tacks with their new dirty half dozen: a Guy with a story that's just the ticket for induction (30:27); another who saw the landscape of their nascent sport and thought it needed something Moore (37:05); one who this time has better than a puncher's chance at induction (40:19); someone who proves that cheaters do in fact prosper a lot of the time (43:46); yet another oft injured Portland Trail Blazers big man (47:29); and finally, Bernie Madoff's biggest fan (52:04). And just like that, it's time to welcome this sextet into their new home here in the Hall of Guy. (58:56)

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Diaz gets things started, and tries to score some points by talking about a Guy who did anything but (17:17); then it's Xavier's Guy who may lose a lot and doesn't really know how to take it on the chin (45:36); and then James tries to bring it home more successfully than their Guy could for quite some time (58:27). It's such a tough decision that the trio nearly turns to AI, but in the end they do land on an induction this week into the Hall of Guy. (1:23:36)

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First, a call-in from Friend of the Show and Chief Despondent Correspondent Rego doling out some schadenfreude from Boston in spirit if not body (2:00). Then it's finally back to regular programming, with some Memories being Made (14:13) before the aforementioned Lawn Guys can be presented. Xavier starts with a Guy he figures is a shoe in (33:26); but James can counter with a Guy even cornier than that (44:44); not to mention Diaz's Guy, who would never wiff on an opportunity to make the Hall (1:05:44). But, as we know all too well by now, only one of these Guys will (1:28:47).

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After James and Xavier take some time to introduce Connor and his ornithological expertise (15:11), he presents to the partial Guy-bunal a particularly choice make and model of Guy that they can safely say is one of the foremost Designated Hitting Coaches of our era (23:24). But will this tale of a Guy and his avian legacy be granted entry into the Hall? (47:18)

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Xavier begins this week's slate by trying to make a point about gambling that, hopefully, his Guy doesn't shave (15:02); then it's Diaz, who brings to the group an umpire known for some foul behavior (33:06); and finally James finishes up the marathon session with an unconventional marathon finish (57:40). But which of these three scandals will be inducted and cause the Hall to become vicariously embroiled in? (1:18:25)

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LJ has brought before the Guy-bunal this week a Guy who, among other achievements: played for nearly half of a professional sports league; joined the Traded-Twice-in-the-Same-Day fraternity; and threw, statistically, an much worse No-Hitter than when Doc Ellis tripping on acid. (10:33) It's a storied career and the Guy-bunal agrees it's a well told story (36:36), but is it a story worth storing in the Hall? (40:43)

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It is Craig who today brings forward a case for a Guy known from Canada to Colombia and every where in between as a perfectly average middle infielder. (15:48) A fine honorific, to be sure, but one that might warrant further discussion by this Guy-bunal. (20:54) In the end, his passport has certainly seen some use, but will it stamp its way into the Hall?(34:08)

You can find Craig on Twitter, and you can find a lot of good writing at Baseball Prospectus.

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Diaz gets things rolling, and rolls much more safely than his Swedish fish out of water (13:29); then Xavier brings in a Guy who finds themselves in a real trapped-between-a-rock-and-a-cement-mixer situation (40:56); and finally James gets the team to go with the blood Flo (55:15). The Guys may not have had their chance to shine in life, but at least one will have a chance to shine in the Hall (1:18:21).

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Xavier starts things off, and he thinks his Guy is his ticket to a win this week (20:31); James brings a Guy who had a Faustian bargain regarding some organs (34:47); and Diaz reaches into his briefcase to pull out a Guy who might be the nerdiest one discussed here to date (52:54). But even though these Guys gave their lives to their respective fields, we can only give one the honor this week of induction into the Hall. (1:15:53)

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After introducing AU to the audience for any of the uninitiated amongst their listeners (14:30), the gang listens to his cases for three Sixers Guys in the post-AI era to determine who best sums up one of the nadirs in franchise history, including: a wing who isn't even the second most successful member of a basketball dynasty (33:18); a big man who has become more well known for his, let's say, linguistic reputation (40:46); and a player who openly disliked being Philadelphia so much that the universe felt the need to send him back there as penance (47:11). But in the end, the Guy-bunal will have to really Process these cases, as only one will be able to find their way into the Hall of Guy. (55:53)

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Before we get the ball and dice rolling, we've got a special guest appearance from Local Baltimore Man Connor Newcomb, who just flew in from Birdland (and boy, are his arms tired) so that he and James could briefly discuss their beloved Baltimore Orioles (7:26). Then, it's time to introduce the baseball TTRPG Deadball, created by WM Akers (23:46), as well as the rosters of some our previously discussed and deeply beloved baseball Guys that Diaz and Xavier will select from for today (30:57). Then, the only thing left to do: play ball. (45:19)

Be sure to check out Connor on the Locked On Orioles podcast, and be sure to check out Deadball and more of WM Akers's work at http://wmakers.net/deadball!

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James is once again unable to resist the siren song of going down under with a Guy that helped a team Storm to their first title (22:39); Diaz takes a Big Shot this time in talking about an unparalleled winner (47:11); and Xavier unleashes his inner lawyer with a delightful example of malicious compliance (1:17:10). But which Glue Guy story adheres to the topic the best; which one sticks with them the longest; in other words, who ends up in the Hall this week? (1:31:52)

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Xavier gets us started as we Czech out the far ranging story of one of his favorite hockey players (21:22); James is brewing a story with an Aus-some baseball icon (42:41); and Diaz finds yet another reason to revisit the many mythical Blazers Big Men (1:10:09). These guys are stars at home, and Guys here in the states, but the question still remains: which Guy will also find himself in the Hall at the end?(1:34:16)

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James decides to go back in time to teach us about the agonizing ABCs of early virality (19:39); Diaz details a Philly hoops legend with a sweet moment (40:23); and Xavier talks about the greatest fighter to ever debut in 320x240p (59:40). We've got Guy fever, and the only cure, is picking one for induction into the Hall of Guy! (1:24:34)

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Diaz introduces the category with an athlete that Bernie Madoff may not love, but who certainly loves Bernie Madoff (23:13); Xavier talks about a hooper who managed to surf the waive to some serious salaries (48:25); and James brings a Guy who took action to make several figures (1:09:33). Then decisions must be made, as to which of these Guys will be the first inductee this time! (1:30:30)

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James is the first to take us through their space that discusses baseball's first Murderer's Row (21:33); Diaz then leads us on a tour of the only THC permitted at military academies (36:33); and finally Xavier wraps it up with his gallery about some historic female artillerists (51:37).

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Tune in to hear as Hosts James and Diaz welcome back Very Special Guest Xavier so the three of them can discuss the men, women, and (most importantly) the Guys at the heart of the sports and stories that we love.

New episodes come out every Monday, so join us as we relive, recall, reminisce, and above all, Remember.

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After granting the audience a glimpse into the mind of an Onion Emeritus (15:41), Ryan presents to the Guy-bunal a Philadelphia icon playing an iconic Philadelphia role (25:19). But with mysterious forces putting Diaz's presence in flux, will this Guy clear through Final Deliberation for induction into the Hall of Guy? (40:21)

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After Evan tells us about his introduction to the world of NPB (14:15), the RTG crew selects teams to cheer for as we become fans in the upcoming season. Diaz finds the perfect lovable losers to soothe his Philly soul (27:27); Xavier is set to be the biggest fan of yogurt since Jamie Lee Curtis (54:08); and James gets excited about Tom Selleck (1:17:08). With that, it's time for Evan to clue them all into what other storylines to be on the watch for, getting us all set for the 2023 season! (1:42:38)

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After our trusty trio checks in on their memories of now, it's time to take a spin in the time machine back to their discussion with Papadop (16:52), where we'll see if he bricked his shot with them and got stonewalled, or broke through their defenses with a successful case (22:12). Does this Schrödinger's plaque exist already or not? After some final deliberation, the answer will be revealed with zero dead cats ! (47:28)

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After a spirited edition of Making Memories, as the WNBA predicts a schism between our tried and true trio, it's time for us to introduce the candidates for reconsideration (15:22). In round one, Diaz brings back a pitcher who loves plastic peripherals (16:23); Xavier is anything but Curt in his praise for a players' rights pioneer (19:08); and James follows their corazón to everyone's favorite non-Beatle rider of a Yellow Submarine (22:24). Then in round two, Diaz again starts first with a Bronze legend who knows all about third (27:33); Xavier makes what turns out to be a controversial, if Nice, selection (30:57); and we all watch James while they're slowly Bowen to peer pressure (33:21). Then it's time for our most controversial final deliberation to date (38:55), before we manage to put that all aside to celebrate our selection of Guys and their induction into the Hall, including our first ever Guy Emeritus (43:04).

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Xavier steps up to the line first, talking about a Blockbuster Guy who had to go down under for his career to go up (15:26); next up is James, with a story of a slugger that seems far fetched but has more than a colonel of truth (30:10); and then Diaz goes third this week with a bird that flew north to MOP up the competition (54:35). Then it's once again time for the Guybunal's deliberation on this week's induction, which is paired with some unfortunate news that has Diaz Rolen in his grave. (1:18:49)

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Xavier doesn't dance around the topic, getting right to the red hot disloyalty at the heart of a frosty marriage (17:11); Diaz turns back the clock in Cleveland to see the city's past precedence of postal petulance (36:19); and James bounds in with bounty-ful examples of backstabbing in the bayou (1:03:20). All three know a thing or two about being let down, so two will be ready for it when we elect only one of them this week to the Hall of Guy. (1:29:50)

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First off Diaz tries to knock us out with the story of a Guy for whom the fourth time was the charm (15:17); Xavier races through the story of a Guy who fights one of the world's deadliest rivals, American jingoism (45:34); and James delivers surely the biggest Cold War sports rivalry since Rocky IV (1:02:47). These Guys may have had spiteful relationships with their rivals, but which will get a respite and gain entry into the Hall of Guy? (1:28:30)

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Xavier takes some of his knowledge about soccer transactions and transfers it to us and you (20:25); then James brings in a baseball player who opened the Flood gates for his fellow athletes (38:20); and Diaz brings it home with a eulogy for a beloved EA franchise (1:03:01). All three of these Guys have earned a place in history, but which of them will earn a place in our hallowed Hall? (1:26:06)

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Leading the way this week is Diaz, grabbing the Bison by the horns (14:53); Xavier talks about a Guy who has such a way with words as to not leave a Dry eye in the house (41:50); and James takes us out with a football player who decided he'd rather enter the matrix (1:01:49). But which one of these Guys who had an early exit will be given a chance to enter the Hall of Guy? (1:25:12)

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James begins our long slog as they discuss a Guy who had that dawg directly in front of him at all times (13:16); Diaz takes a brave stance in saying that just about everything is better than the Holocaust (41:42); and then it's time for Xavier, who thankfully doesn't need 24 hours to discuss a race that separates the Guys from the Mans (1:06:07). Will our listeners finally hear a presenter threepeat, or will someone else successfully argue for the induction of their Guy? (1:24:50) Tune in to find out!

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James is up first this week and they are bloody excited to be talking about a Sabre who had a notable run in with a blade (21:53); followed by Diaz, who takes a different angle as we discuss the legacy of a notable midship-Guy whose leg also took a different angle (44:35); and then Xavier tries to wash that all out of our mouths with a lighter injury that still is definitely a whammy (1:05:43). But in addition to these aforementioned injuries, which Guy will avoid suffering a broken heart by nabbing induction into the Hall? (1:19:53)

Content warning timestamps: Gore (31:27-34:24), Gore and Suicide (40:20-41:48), and Gore (59:42-1:01:31)

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Xavier begins by talking about what else but the World Cup (20:01); Diaz uses his corner to pander to James by talking about a STOCKy defender (38:43); but James is far too coxy, and can't be steered away from their own choice (1:05:18). But the question is, can they coax and convince the others of the greatness of their Guy, or will someone else find their way into the Hall this week? (1:26:36)

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Diaz leads things off this time with the least offensive Republican politician we've ever discussed (15:06); James discusses the only shared point in the Jamaica, Slovenia, and University of Nebraska Venn diagram (38:49); and then Xavier talks about a hooper who maybe didn't make it rain, but still knew a thing or two about Snow (1:01:05). Time to find which one makes the cut this time, and which ones remain at the sides of the altar (1:18:59).

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After Hosts James and Diaz, along with Very Special Guest Xavier and Rob, take some time to talk about who's making memories for them right now, Rob gets right into an epic tale about a Legendary League and a player with particularly Deft skills (25:35). After he weaves this web, it'll be up to the Guy-bunal to make their decision as to whether the Hall of Guy has room for gamers, and if they're ready for the meta to change (1:16:52).

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After the crew talks about the many mostly miserable Memories being Made, Jesse leads them down a figure skating rabbit hole as a trailblazing Latino tries to bring some spice to the ice (28:24). But will her plea for induction into the Hall hold up to cross examination by the Guy-bunal (1:05:08), or is James sleeping on the couch tonight?

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• The only acceptable stirring tale of American sports patriotism (20:00)
• A documentary about the world's most famous amateur hoopers (23:20)
• The chilling dramatized account of the dangers of crossing a picket line, masquerading as a comedy (26:59)
• Marianne Williamson's favorite sports biopic (31:54)
• The film whose central conflict all could have been solved with the magic of NIL (35:47)
• What many people are calling The Godfather Part II of stupid baseball comedies (40:01)
• The long running franchise taking a close look at the menace of cultural appropriation (45:24)
• A pair of castoffs that have fallen victim to the ongoing demise of Warner Media (48:40)
• America's favorite film to use as a lens for the psychoanalysis of their own frayed sibling relations (50:37)
• And everyone's favorite blatant ripoff of Rookie of the Year/incubator for future Breaking Bad talent (56:02)

We're so thrilled to share these films and more with you this week on RTG? as we begin to build the Guy-terion Collection.

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In the first round, Diaz relives some of his favorite Gory details, James brings back a two time award winning Dick, and Xavier talks about his favorite "five" legged Guy (16:39). Then in round 2, Diaz offers some Sage advice, James discusses their favorite table setter, and Xavier reminds us who really has the Power (25:09). Will any of these half-dozen fail to garner the support they need to enter the Hall of Guy? (33:51)

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James kicks things off with a Guy who could not be fazed, until he ran into the Sacramento Kings (18:11); Diaz delivers a knockout of a segment on a boxer you "got" to hear about (40:02); and then Xavier talks about a UFC fighter with a lot of Pride on the line (1:11:48). Then after all that, the Guy-bunal makes their final regular induction of the season, but to find out who gets the call, you'll just have to tune in! (1:48:29)

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Xavier is first on the bump as we dig into a story about the ultimate table setter (14:26); before turning to James as they take us on a roamin' trip to the Circus (35:34); and then it's Diaz's turn to take a shot to try and hit his mark (1:01:53). All that leaves is the final deliberation of the Guybunal before we crown this week's inductee into the Hall of Guy. (1:22:49)

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After Xavier makes sure to specify that we are talking about HISPANIC Heritage Month (16:09), James breaks the ice with a real Devil of a hockey player (19:40). Xavier follows that up with Philly's second favorite Chooch (47:53); and Diaz makes sure that we don't Luis perspective on the importance of familia (1:12:42). Pero al final, solo uno de estos tipos puede entrar al salón... por ahora (1:49:27).

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We start with James spinning their wheels as they tour through the life one of their favorite speed demons (21:40); then Diaz Processes some emotions about the origin myth of his religion (50:51); and after two marathon segments that have run on a bit, Xavier has the perfect way to finish off this triple Decker sandwich (1:33:46). But which of these betrayees will add inductee to their title as well? (1:53:49)

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But! When we get to the main event (10:32), the questions and answers fly as fast as a ball out of the hands of Irish baseball legend Oneill Cruz. Then it's only a matter of time before we crown our next Guy-llionaire! (34:44)

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Xavier's segment looks at a backup's career that can offer us some Sage advice (20:47); James explores a Guy who has a body of work, as well as just a body, that flips our expectation (44:25); and while the Jets have Sauce nowadays, Diaz takes us back to when their neighbors/roommates had salsa (1:14:31). After all of that, these Guys may have fallen short when the games counted before, but at least one of them is guaranteed to rise to the challenge this week and manage induction into the Hall (1:37:06).

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After the show receives some generous gifts from Don (07:05), we move onto Making Memories (13:34). But the memories that we're most concerned with are our fresh thoughts on the championship final and season writ large(17:32), and the new players/friends we made along the way(23:58). Then the team looks forward to how they expect the race for the real WNBA championship to proceed over the next few weeks (33:14), before James caps off their commissioner duties by performing a makeshift trophy presentation ceremony (50:10).

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Diaz starts off with a segment that has more Johns than an undercover prostitution ring investigation (17:07); followed by Xavier talking about Vladimir Putin's least favorite basketball player (49:39); and finished off with James, as they give us all the Gory details (1:12:49). But while the Hall of Guy may be a sizable pond, the team will have to decide which one of these Big Fish gets to enter (1:32:08).

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Xavier is the first one out of the starting gate, but while we might often associate horses with glue, this one is all rubber (11:23); Diaz makes a move on the outside and shoots from the outside corner (27:30); and coming down the homestretch, James goes to the hardware store so they can get a stud finder (50:09). Seems like this one will come down to the photo finish! (1:15:31)

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James once again gets the ball rolling, with the ebbs and flows of a Guy who changed the tides of history for fan engagement (12:42); Diaz serves up a Guy who was a constant(ine) presence in the lives of troubled New York boxers for decades (34:50); and Xavier wraps it up by taking the long and hard way through the ups and downs of a running legend over the course of his life (1:04:47). But which of these Guys will be building themselves a new wing in the Hall this week? (1:29:12)

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James gets things going with an unfortunate epilogue to last week's love letter to the 2004 Baltimore Orioles (17:47); Diaz goes somewhere over the rainbow where we're off to see a different scheming Wizard of Boz (43:24); and after a brief history of Major Indoor Soccer (1:06:38), Xavier wraps up the craziest story of international football corruption any of us have heard in, like, at least three days (1:08:36). Then, for the first time in nearly a month, we do what we came here to do: induct a new member into the ever growing Hall of Guy (1:27:30).

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First off, Diaz talks about a team that may not have won it all, but definitely took some important Steps in cementing his fandom (12:49); Xavier discusses a championship run with America's favorite zombified avian franchise (39:06); and James remembers remembers when shifting from minors to majors struck a whole new different chord (48:14).

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All of our normal crew has brought some categories for the team to tackle to day, including: Shit or No Shit (17:54); The Other Guys (25:14); Unfortunately... (43:19); Frozen Deuces (48:58); and a final surprise for the contestants (1:01:06). After that final surprise, it's time for the final round, and the crowning of our first ever Guy-llionaire! (1:09:40)

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Additional sounds borrowed from Jeopardy!, The Price Is Right!, Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?, and Cash Cab

After the fab four finish up with Making Memories, Kevin surprises the regular crew with a first: a guest's personal Mt. Guymore from the back catalogue (18:26). Then, it's time for the main event, as he proselytizes for a Guy almost tailor-made for induction (that's tailor, *not* Taylor) (21:04). And so the question becomes: how susceptible is the Guybunal to flattery? (1:08:37)

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First, our hosts let their Petty Pennants fly, as each takes some time round robin style to air their grievances on their own particular trifling trio of bans (11:43). After all that, their reserves of pettiness not yet exhausted, they try to fly lightning-quick through more real or imagined slights deserving of punishment (57:02). Just a real Hater's Ball this week!

*-Any such banned person may not be referred to as a Guy, in perpetuity

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In Round 1 this time around, James picks a candidate typically used to helping others run; Xavier puts some but not all of his eggs in one Basket; and when it comes time for Diaz to pick, he punts on the decision (14:07). Then, in Round 2, James drinks the Red-Bull flavored Kool-Aid, Xavier bases his decision on seniority, and Diaz goes ahead and Blazes one (21:20). Then, it's time for the committee to make their final deliberations on the new Reliti-Guy-tion class (31:20).

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The Very Special Guest begins the round with a Guy that really had a lot of drive (13:10); then James cuts through the bullshit with their entry (34:09); all before Diaz goes ahead and knocks everybody out with his (55:52). It all leads to a monumental first as the debate rages on regarding this week's induction into the Hall of Guy (1:28:58).

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Diaz's Guy this week is well known for punching above his weight (16:53); Xavier brings up a Guy known for crushing it during and after a bowl game (47:36); and then James really knuckles down to try and finish strong (1:09:22). But, is their finish strong enough to deliver a winning argument during deliberation for the Hall (1:31:19)?

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Xavier begins his category by talking about a soccer player who's hometown helped give him wings (10:55); Diaz takes a shot at getting the crew absolutely jumping with excitement (35:50); and James prompts a debate on the value of loyalty to one's place of employment (1:03:46). Then it's time for an Induction discussion that starts off with an incendiary remark! (1:26:13)

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James leads the way as they tell us about a historic Harrier and student of the Sillitoe Ways (11:29); Xavier brings to the group a story of the destruction of a French skyscraper (36:23); and Diaz shares with us his favorite social media friend turned reality TV star turned Twitch streamer...and oh yeah, there was a sports career somewhere in there (56:02). Finally, in discussing the candidates, a two-person race quickly heats up, as long standing rivalries decide our inductee this week (1:27:55).

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1. A person with many talents or areas of knowledge.
2. The subject of this week's episode, as Hosts James and Diaz are joined by Very Special Guest Xavier to discuss his chosen choice of topic today, Multi-Sport Guys.

Xavier once again gets the ball rolling by teaching us about why North Dakota is the reason that Barry Bonds doesn't have a World Series ring (14:33); followed by Diaz with the Oakland Athletics first attempt at the world's best base-stealer (39:07); and finished off with James, who loosens their girdle and lets it fly with a South Texas State Fair Champion seamstress (1:04:40). This phenomenal trio of Guys can only mean one thing: one of our most contentions Hall of Guy deliberations to date! (1:21:22)

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Xavier introduces the topic and brings us a Guy who can only be call underhanded when he's at the line (12:20); before James follows it up with a grammar lesson (35:14) and a quick aside on a foul mouth photo (51:46); all leading to Diaz bringing us home with a discussion of Nick Porrazzo's only film credit (53:24). But which of these forgotten familial figures will find their into the Hall of Guy (1:17:08).

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Diaz begins this week's episodes by telling us about a Guy whose career couldn't have ended any Sooner-er (16:14); Xavier educates us on a lesser known story and its Maine character (37:52); and James talks about the highly drafted Portland center with terrible leg problems...I guess they'll have to be a little more specific with that (1:05:10). Then the question is which of the three will be able to survive the daunting gauntlet of the induction discussion process (1:26:59).

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James gets things going with a story about a Guy with a post-playing career that has a nice ring to it (14:52); Xavier journeys across two time periods AND the pond to paint his portion red (37:16); and finally, Diaz discusses everyone's favorite player from the 2007 NBA Draft (58:20). Then there's just time left for discussion - can James manage to win their third episode in a row? (1:20:21)

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James takes the leadoff spot today as they spitball about spoiling perfection (15:17); Diaz continues to reject advanced analytics in favor of Concrete facts (37:55); and Xavier takes Point while taking us on a trip to Barcelona that only briefly involves an AK-47 (58:59). But who will be the first in this brand new round of episodes to enter the Hall of Guy (1:23:49)?

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This time, Jake reveals his choice in the special category of Guys With Years of Lebron James Postseason Pains and makes his pitch for a rabid defender (19:52). With only two members of the Committee to deliberate (32:24), will this Guy get the necessary unanimous vote for induction into the Hall? (44:45)

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Hosts James and Diaz, along with Very Special Guest Xavier, promise that the last one there will make sense when they welcome Super Mega Guest Dante Lammendola to discuss perhaps the first sports celebrity (21:02). But, upon further examination, will his outlandish exploits be enough for the Hall of Guy's committee's considerations for induction (48:15)?

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After all four share some of the folks Making Memories for them now, Mr. Medicinal steps into the ring in the first ever For Your Consideration submission to the Hall of Guy (22:53). After cross chops, er, cross examination by our committee (34:14), the judges render their final verdict on a group that courted controversy with their in-ring redactions (44:21).

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Diaz has a red hot start just like his Guy known for blocking shots as well as taking some of their own (12:33); Xavier takes that red hot start and then really gets the rubber hitting the road (36:50); and though they may be last, James still manages to get things cooking with their gastronomic entry (1:03:58). Then we celebrate an inductee of our Hall of Guy, as well as a future inductee of some of other halls (1:29:51).

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After taking stock of today's memories, James starts by whisking us back to 2013, when they first found a seat for themself on that beautiful bandwagon (21:06). Diaz follows that up with a coach deeply woven into the fabric of the school formerly known as Philadelphia Textile (42:32); and then Xavier brings the crew home with a guy who Combined the history of Philly and some of their greatest rivals (1:07:11). Spoiler: today's induction discussion is brief as hell (1:33:44).

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Xavier gets our engines started with the hottest bat in college baseball history, and 2009 hottest player according to Cosmo (10:45); James continues by talking about a Big House that helped build a school (and arena, and Hall of Fame) (31:37); and Diaz brings us a calm and collected coach who nonetheless came out of his Shell (1:00:48). With three such deserving candidates, only time will tell how long deliberation will ta- oh, that was fast (1:19:53).

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Diaz gets back in the saddle first, with a rare story of a blonde Argentinian without any German background (16:40); Xavier follows it up with a story of how we all just want to be wanted (38:34); and finally, after a quick pit stop to clown on the Lakers (1:01:50), James brings up the rear with the next chapter in the epic saga of the Mexican Ski Federation (1:04:59). But who will emerge as the ultimate Guy without a country? (1:20:51)

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Xavier first asks the crowd if they believe in Magic in a young franchise's heart (2:52), before James goes through some on-air therapy about the 2011 AFC Championship Game (21:31). But are either of these fellows, famous for falling short, fit to find themselves in our Hall? (46:24)

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James gets us going with their favorite short baseball player's short lived career (17:08); Xavier can't help but offer some appe-guy-sers (43:35) before proceeding to his main course (53:30); and Diaz gives us yet another reason to never sign anything before reading it closely (1:07:42). Then all that's left is our deliberation and some parting shots at the Pro Bowl (1:24:29).

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Xavier breaks the ice with a child prodigy with an eye for technicalities (18:36); Diaz somehow, despite all odds, finds a way to still make his entrant related to the Philadelphia Eagles (35:35); and James lifts the scales from our eyes that were placed there by Big Inspirational Disney Sports Movie (51:30). Then, after Xavier interjects with just a few hidden gems we couldn't fit in otherwise (1:17:52), some spirited debate over the very nature of our institution occurs as we select this week's inductee into the Hall of Guy (1:21:49).

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James leads off this week, and makes sure not to throw away their Schott (14:08); Xavier brings in a pint-sized pugilist with a history of poultry based brutality (41:42); and Diaz posits that if you can dodge a machete, you can dodge a punch (1:04:47). But will any of these scoundrels make it into the Hall of Guy? Who knows where that answer could possibly be found (1:24:42).

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Diaz gets things started with the spiritual (and melanin deficient) reincarnation of Satchel Paige (16:55); followed by Xavier's deep dive on a truly Mannelly man (42:56); before James brings us home by talking about someone who changes homes again and again and again... and again then seven more times (1:00:10). Then, it's time for deliberation, before we welcome a new sport into the hallowed Hall of Guy (1:23:39).

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Xavier gets things Moving Forward with the only World Series Champion/Latin Grammy nominee double threat we can find (18:06); followed by Diaz's second favorite San Diego State University Aztec, and their post playing career (37:02); before we wrap up with James reminding us that corporate mascots are people too (57:04). Then, it's time for our first Hall of Guy induction of 2022 (1:20:44).

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Tune in next week as we return to our regularly scheduled programming with our first Hall of Guy nominees of 2020: First Blood Part II.

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It's a Boxing Day Miracle! We got special permission to broadcast a portion of that hallowed holiday tradition, the GOTYs. After an encore presentation of this year's ceremonial theme song, our emcees for the evening share some of their favorite categories awarded earlier in the evening (1:36); before turning their eyes to the main event: crowning the 2021 Guy of the Year (15:18).

Happy Holidays everybody!

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James leads off the order this time with a crash course in Short Track Speed Skating (11:39); Diaz talks about a Guy who really grabbed the bullpen by the horns (37:48); and Xavier tells the story of an ordinary man who saved the city of Los Angeles from some Earthquakes (1:00:50).

Maybe this is just how long these go now?

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Xavier leads off with a crystal soft drink that isn't Crystal Pepsi (9:46); James talks about an Ordinary Gentleman who wants to make sure you know who he is (31:00); and Diaz brings the Athlete Professionally Known As Prince to the table (52:47).

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James teaches us that if you lived by the interim-head-coach, you die by the interim head coach life (10:32); Xavier tells us about the world's best 72-year-old pugilist (32:44); and Diaz traces the origins of the Butt-Fumble to the 46 Defense (49:20).

Yeah, we went long this week, just go with it, call it Overtime.

Music taken from "Lightspeed" by Matt & Kim

Xavier kicks things off with his favorite member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame (09:29); Diaz gets in a belated celebration of National Tight Ends Day (22:56); and James talks about the other UCLA champion that plays for the Lakers and later changes their name after converting to Islam (58:14).

Music taken from "Lightspeed," by Matt & Kim.

James leads off with their favorite one-hit-wonder of a game (09:07); Xavier gets emotional about an A-10 divisional rival (33:31); and Diaz brings an athlete who never won a championship, but has ended up with a couple titles (49:46).

Music taken from "Lightspeed," by Matt & Kim; and "Harvey Haddix," by The Baseball Project.

Diaz leads the group off with his favorite author of the 21st Century (12:39); after a brief Lin-Termission , Xavier goes deep on a very dedicated security guard (29:07); and James lets us know what the fuck the William and Mousie Powell Award is (43:29).

Music taken from "Lightspeed," by Matt & Kim

Music taken from "Lightspeed" by Matt & Kim

Music taken from "Lightspeed," by Matt & Kim

Music is taken from "Lightspeed," by Matt & Kim