Key Takeaways
- Dave Dameshek's 100-entry list of the Best Position Group by Franchise in History sparked notable debate.
- Week 13 NFL matchups were analyzed, with hosts providing predictions for five key games.
- Celebrity Chef Josh Capon discussed Thanksgiving leftover innovations and ranked various meats.
- The episode explored personal Thanksgiving traditions and identified signature foods for several NFL cities.
Deep Dive
- The discussion honored players associated with jersey number 29, including Eric Dickerson and his reasons for choosing the number.
- Guest Jeremy Taché added notable athletes such as baseball player Rod Carew and NHL players Nathan McKinnon and Leon Draisaitl.
- NBA player Paul Silas was also mentioned among the athletes who wore number 29.
- Dave Dameshek's 100-entry list, 'Best Position Group by Franchise in History,' was introduced, with a focus on the top 10 or 25 entries.
- The Green Bay Packers' quarterback position, featuring Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and Aaron Rodgers, was highlighted as the first NFL group.
- The Dallas Cowboys' wide receivers, including Michael Irvin, Drew Pearson, and Terrell Owens, were also discussed as an iconic group.
- Jeremy Tache vetted Dave Dameshek's list, considering the Dodgers' starting pitchers as a strong contender from Sandy Koufax to Clayton Kershaw.
- A debate arose over the Pittsburgh Penguins' centers ranking at number two, with Tache citing potential 'homer bias.'
- Dave Dameshek defended the Penguins' ranking by highlighting Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Ron Francis.
- The Lakers' centers were discussed as the best positional group in basketball history, citing a lineage of talent.
- Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Anthony Davis were specifically mentioned among the Lakers' dominant centers.
- The conversation also briefly touched upon the Cardinals' first basemen, including Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, and Paul Goldschmidt.
- The hosts discussed the top five most consequential NFL games of Week 13, analyzing betting trends for favorites and underdogs.
- Jeremy Tache predicted a Rams win over the Panthers, but questioned if they would cover the spread.
- Predictions included a 49ers win over the Browns by a score of 23-20, and a Seahawks victory against the Vikings.
- The Bills were predicted to win against the Steelers, and differing opinions were noted for the Texans versus Colts game.
- Chef Josh Capon joined the show to discuss Thanksgiving leftovers, specifically his preference for making sausage cornbread waffles.
- Capon suggested combining turkey and cranberry sauce with the waffles.
- Producer Mike Fuentes proposed carnitas as a preferred meat over turkey, which Capon countered by advocating for both meats.
- Chef Capon discussed his preference for duck and pork over venison, specifically highlighting the preparation of duck skin.
- His signature Duroc pork chop was mentioned, noting pork as a more economical choice than beef.
- Turkey was ranked fifth among various meats, leading to a culinary debate on the best cooking method for a whole turkey versus deconstructed parts.
- The discussion transitioned to identifying the best signature foods for NFL towns.
- New York pizza was proposed and agreed upon as a top contender, with deli sandwiches also considered for the Jets.
- Philadelphia cheesesteaks were deemed the city's signature food, but debate arose regarding the use of cheese whiz and bread quality.
- One speaker controversially called the cheesesteak a 'bullshit sandwich,' preferring provolone cheese.