Metcalf up the Middle

My Mouth

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:01:00 -0500

Episode 16: Johnny and Guy enjoyed the week after both the Browns and the Buckeyes won. They talk about NFL parity, the Cavs, the history of "Manny being Manny," and buying a fire truck. Colin Powell endorses Obama and our hosts talk a little politics again, leading to some Al bashing. The List: The newlywed game.

Super Liga Rundown Weeks 4-5

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:42:00 -0500

Manager profile: MUTM's own Johnny

But Then I was Done

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:28:00 -0500

Episode 15: Johnny, Guy and Rosebud recap sports news after taking a week off. They also review the presidential and VP debates. A popular magazine rips off the show. The List: Top 3 magazines you like better than EW.

Super Liga Rundown Week 3

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:14:00 -0500

Manager profile: Coach

Flee First, Flee Early, Flee Often

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:27:00 -0500

Episode 14: Coach rejoins the show along with Al. Browns continue to disappoint, Manny might be a dick, and the chase is on. Guy cathes up in the football picks and the 4, along with Rosebud, take a Three's Company quiz. The List: Top 3 video arcade games

Super Liga Rundown Week 2

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:42:00 -0500

Don't forget to check out Episode 13. For the duration of the NFL season, we will have 2 episodes every week--a normal episode and a Super Liga supplement. This week's manager profile: Bad Attitude Bob of Jive Turkeys

But They Cheat, They Fly

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:07:00 -0500

Episode 13: Congratulations to Bad Attitude Bob for winning the haiku contest--here is the photoshopped picture he requested. And one more time, here is the winning entry: Gryphons are better than centaurs or unicorns. But they cheat, they fly. Thanks to all who participated! In this episode, Johnny, Guy, and Bad Attitude mourn the Buckeyes and Browns weekend. Guy talks about becoming a Sensei. Bob hearts hurricane season. The List: Top 5 video games of all time

Super Liga Rundown Week 1

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:59:00 -0500

Don't forget to check out Episode 12. For the duration of the NFL season, we will have 2 episodes every week--a normal episode and a Super Liga supplement. This week's manager profile: Guy of Rosie's Cheeks

Major Tool Upgrade

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:44:00 -0500

Episode 12: Sorry about the delay in posting. The first MUTM listener contest winner is announced! Apologies to Lo-Dawg, his not-so-haiku entry was read on air, but lost in technical difficulties. It can still be read on the episode 11 comments page. Guy officially announces his intentions to move to Japan. Johnny and Guy address Bad Attitude Bob's political manifesto, among other things. The List: Top 5 television series for the upcoming season

Better Luck Next Time

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:41:00 -0500

Episode 11: Johnny and Guy announce MUTM's first listener contest (the word "haiku" seems to have been inadvertently censored). Send your haiku to metcalfupthemiddle@gmail.com. Cliff Lee wins 20 games, Wells hurts his foot, Favre is voted as a team captain, and the Browns kickoff against the Cowboys this Sunday. Rosebud joins for the first Super Liga Manager Profile. Our hosts get political. The List: Top 3 NFL players at each offensive position

What if They're Little Fags

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0500

Episode 10: Bad Attitude Bob makes his MUTM on air debut to celebrate double digits! Fans of the show start a rival podcast. NFL preseason is coming to a close and Super Liga is underway. The three make their football picks for this weeks top football games. The List: Top 3 fictional characters you'd least like to standing at the foot of your bed in the middle of the night

Czech the Born-On Date

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:03:00 -0500

Episode 9: Johnny and Guy welcome back Al as he participates in a non-Super Liga fantasy football draft. Topics include the Olympics, the Browns, Bigfoot, and virtual law. They also play a horrible game of Mad Libs. Franimal and Bad Attitude Bob write in to give their two cents. Keith jumps in to discuss farkling with JK. The List: Top 3 Fictional Bands

It's a Big Hoax, or a Bigfoot

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:13:00 -0500

Episode 8: MUTM reverts to it's guestless roots--at least for this episode. Our hosts' sports update includes Favre and the Jets, Phelps and Olympic fever, Braylon and the Browns, and Mo and the Cavs. Other topics include bigfoot, biking MILFs, and candidate tunes. Also, Al and T-bag call in and women listeners are praised. The List: Top 3 Dictators (in honor of Red China)

Man on Man and Horse Action

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:38:00 -0500

Episode 7: Special guest, Hodog, joins Johnny and Guy in their discussions. More Neighborhood Defense League news, the Favre saga continues, the Tribe blows, LeBron entertains Europe, Browns first preseason game this week, pop culture contestants falter, Guy's sister sings The Cure, Hodog sticks things in places and eats bugs. Apologies to Keith and Doc for not reading their comments on the air (Guy takes the blame). The List: Top 3 events you would like to see in the Olympics, AND fantasy sitcom family.

Yikesville, Population: Everybody

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:29:00 -0500

Episode 6: Johnny, Guy, and Coach welcome Al to the show for his first appearance. They invite the Neighborhood Defense League onto the show for an interview. The "Bad Attitude" iTunes review mystery is discussed and the four play Rapid Fire. Topics include: MLB trades, the Favre saga, raptors, and Sporn. The List: Top 3 t.v. theme songs.

Tackle a Jaywalker

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:12:00 -0500

Episode 5: Johnny and Guy welcome the Commish for a fantasy football pre-draft analysis. Coach also contributes by phone. Bad Attitude Bob emails the show his ideas for The List and also writes an iTunes review. The 3 also discuss the Brett Favre saga, Carson Palmer's anti-Buckeye sentiments, The Dark Knight, and Cleveland's Neighborhood Defense League. The List: Top 3 Fictional Villians (includes B-Ford's projected answers)

Travis Hafner Gets All the Cox

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:03:00 -0500

Episode 4: Johnny and Guy watch the MLB All-Star game and shoot the stuff. They read MUTM's first fan comments and reviews. Topics include Marvin Gaye, Supre Liga pre-draft, mustaches, The Dark Knight, and campaigning for Obama. Then they play Fast Money! Tonight's list: Top 3 game shows.

It Tasted Like it Was Recording

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:56:00 -0500

Episode 3.2: Johnny and Guy welcome back Coach to the show. The three make a late night journey to Jimmy John's and podcast along the way. Topics include the Sabathia trade, the Cleveland Gladiators, fantasy sports, a notorious senior prank, MUTM's growing popularity, and of course, Super Liga. Tonight's List: Top 3 Roadtrips

Onion Flavered Strips of Nothing

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:45:00 -0500

Episode 2: Johnny and Guy welcome Coach and Uncle Mitch as MUTM's first ever guests. The four of them drink beers and discuss soccer things, Tiger Woods' amazing performance at the US Open, charity poker, a recent bachelor party extravaganza, the Cavs, and tearing down goalposts--all while sharing a crave case. Tonight's List: Top 3 Sports Movies

Kelsey Grammer is a Handsome Man, for a Bald Man

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:47:00 -0500

Episode 1: Johnny and Guy discuss random crap in their inaugural episode, including their lists of which three songs they would want played at their funerals. They promise the next one will be shorter.