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WE ARE BACK AFTER A HIATUS! I start the episode walking back the minimizing 3 kid parenting last year. Spoiler Alert: 3 kids are hard BRAH. I then share a camping anecdoate of bougie camping which turned into a terrifying situation! I discuss the manner in which friendships evolve in your late 30s/40s are much more complex and heavy than your youth…

In my introduction I talk about why as a 40 something year old dad, spring isnt so bad. (0:00-6:12) I welcome in long-time friend and successful entrepreneuer, Jeff Khadavi , who first shares some key parenting hacks for couples with young kids to keep sanity. We then discuss how Jeff had us groomsmen do a choreographed dance for his wedding in 201…

My buddy and fellow dad and Jets fan joins the podcast once again. We start discussing how Zach Wilson is unequivocally a bust and why despite the Jets finishing with an exceeding expectations year for most and on par with our pre-season optomism, the season collapase was massively disappointing. We speculate about the Jets next QB and our preferen…

NFL picks for the NFC and AFC Championsip games

I start talking about the superfluous skiing IG posts and my relationship with skiing I recap the Cowboys/Bucs MNF Wildcard matchup and what it means goign forward for both teams. Then Chris B, Eagles fan and NFL guru, joins me to talk about the NFL action from Wildcard weekend. Seahawks/Niners- The 49ers buzz saw + Russell Wilson's game falling of…

I start the episode discussing decades and narrowing down the single hardest thing about having 3 kids. I segue to what makes me intersted in Prince Harry/Megan Markle and how "black passing" creates lazy racial categorization and why it pisses me off. I discuss why HBO's White Lotus is worth the hype and the travel bug it creates. I discuss a disa…

We start talking about how agonizing the Jets loss was to the Patriots for Week 11. We are impressed with the coaching staff but we bemoan over the #2 overall pick Zach Wilson. We give a matching take on who needs to start Sunday against the Bears. We discuss how good the Jets defense is. We preview the Bears game and talk about how and why Justin …

My intro covers what Halloween looks like in our bougie area and the hardest part of having 3 kids. I talk about the dice rolling with some double dates and then preview the diverse topics across this episode.(0:00-9:19) I then get into the mid-term elections and talk about why you CANNOT vote red in the mid-terms. I distill this down to 3 simple d…

I discuss new show format spinoffs and then Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS NYJ vs. BAL PIT at CIN GB at MIN CLE PK at CAR NE at MIA CHI vs. SF Then buddy Jordan Rubenstein joinns. We do 30 minutes of non-football then discuss how the season wraps up near Valentine's Day. We then talk about the Jets- discuss negative narratives, Dolphins hype,…

I start discussing a very tiring and scary double ER trip for two out of three of my kids in a FIVE day span. I segue to the Roe V. Wade decision and express the outrage of men controlling women's bodies and the Republicans stacking the deck in the SCOTUS. BUT, I take an angle on the driver of Roe V. Wade that I dont hear discussed often and relate…

I start the show with perhaps my angriest rant yet. I talk about the tragic ELEMENTARY school shooting in Texas and some of the narratives by gun nuts.(0:00-9:10) My originally recorded intro- the episode was on remote location from Miami! I discuss how hard it is to be away from my kids even though I was enjoying a recharge. (9:10-14:16) The first…

I start the episode complaining about Northeast weather and peel back the curtain around a privileged conversation that I haven't heard many share publicly. Jordan then joins the show- We start talking about Covid, property taxes, houses, cars, and challenges of young kids.(0:00-29:55) We then segue to our Jets: We cover the 4th pick overall and wh…

I start sharing about our Ham family Covid experience and discuss some double and triple date excitement. I then segue to warn fellow Democrats about Covid approach in this election year plus rake anti-vaxers over the coals for a clear example of hypocrisy. Are safes really needed in hotels when you travel domestically? I apply a Malcolm Gladwell p…

I start my intro with some excitement over this time of the year and why I have a renewed apprecation for St. Patrick's Day but it was NOT always that way.(0:00-9:16) Jen joins the program and we start discussing laugh attacks and why they're good for the soul. Why and how Jen should get a stand-up comedy shot. Philosophically, what is success? (9:…

I start the episdoe briefly touching on the scary events in Ukraine and what simple character flaw caused Putin to invade. I segue to a major life event- first son and third kid welcomed in our Ham household and I discuss what life has been like parenting 3 kids. I then discuss the liberal hysteria at this stage of the pandemic and why it upsets me…

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Well after a 2+ month hiatus, the guys are BACK! They sit down with Comedian/Podcaster Adam Carolla to discuss podcasting, Loveline, The Man Show, and a bit about cancel culture. Listen till the very end for an update on Darrell's health scare/status! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, & TELL YOUR FRIENDS! And follow us on social media: @DarrellC…

On this episode I start talking about pending baby boy, and mid-January boiler breakdown. Then friend of the pod, Chris B joins to breakdown the NFL landscape going into the Championship games. I segue to an analysis on minority coaches and how they unfairly get screwed. Hammer rants- Gym Coffee is a no no; No headlights at dusk; cryptic about sala…

I start discussing the end of the 2021 holiday season and why it reminds me of closing out bars in my 20s. I preview some of the upcoming episode releases in 2022.(0:00-6:07) I share a couple stories about how racism comes out toward me as a privleged racially ambiguous mixed guy. I talk about my hypothesis of the root cause of what casuses microag…

Chris and I start off talking about the NFL season ending later due to one extra week. The Superbowl is the day before Valentines Day. Who realized that? We discuss how football watching has evolved with technology and what it's like watching in different timezones. We then cover the Thanksgiving games and pick ATS- CHI@DET; LV@DAL; BUF@NOWe then g…

My college friend joins the podcast to discuss her experience with "Long Covid". After a take on early holiday decorations, I start the episode talking about the best things about Thanksgving week. I then bring on my former college classmate and mom of 2 girls, Rachel Ferebee Puckett who explains that in spite of taking a very cautious and conserva…

The guys are back after a short hiatus & they sit down with Actor Alan Cumming! They discuss his new book "Baggage: Tales from a fully packed life," playing both an X Men & a Bond villain, and a lot of talk about the importance of mental health! Don't forget to share our social media posts & add us on social media! @DarrellcHammond, @ChrisMillhouse…

I start talking about why I love October almost as much as September. I discuss the brutal cold that struck the Ham family. I then segue to talking about fun Halloween plans and a party with kids, adults, and NFL football. I finish off my intro discussing the witnessing of an interaction between my older daughter and her classmate that left me feel…

I recap why I like analyzing NFL lines and spreads but do not actually gamble myself. I discuss how you have to narrow games down and not pick every game. I then make my ATS picks for week 8 and explain my rationale to narrowing down from the whole slate to the card of 5 which people use for supercontest style pools are top wagers.…

I start talking reflecting about my pending milestone 40th birthday and what is planned. I talk about parenting and how their challenges jump out when you are solo without your spouse. I discuss the specific challenges of my two kids and how we better get ready for THREE kids. (0:00-7:41) NFL- Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife Picks ATS for Week 3. (7:45-…

Taylor Schilling joins the guys this week to talk about her new Hulu series "Pam & Tommy," how she got her acting start, & of course Orange is the New Black! This is a fun one, complete with some interrupting thunder! Make sure you share the podcast & follow us all on social media!! @DarrellcHammond, @ChrisMillhouse, & @TayJSchilling…

I discuss my history with picking games and how in spite of enjoying the handicapping discourse, I haven't gambled in over a half a decade.I detail my track record picking games.I pick my top FIVE games ATS for week 1 of the 2021 NFL season

I play two very prophetic statements on January 5th by my guest, Chris B. I intro discussing an exciting announcement about the Ham Hot Sharp Butter Knife segment/bonus pod. My wife's cousin's husband and godfather to our 2nd daugther joins the episode to forecast the NFL 2021 season. We start talking about a bougie sporting event, a bloody pinky, …

For the 30th episode, the guys are joined by a legend this week with the great Jane Fonda! Jane talks about working with Lily Tomlin on everything from 9-5 to Grace & Frankie, her one and only attempt at stand up, & of course her legendary work out videos & SO MUCH MORE! Season 7 of "Grace & Frankie" is now streaming on Netflix, and make sure you c…

I introduce the episode sharing excitement around a new car, a new restaurant, and what makes my favorite month of September particularly special this year. My wife Jen Aloisi Ham joins the show for the first time in a bit: I start trying to understand why stray laundry stresses Jen out and dbate the merits of segregating "outdoor" and "indoor" clo…

The guys are joined this week by Congressman Eric Swalwell! Rep Swalwell talks about his journey in politics, the severity of being in the Capitol during January 6th, & his book "Endgame: Inside the Impeachments of Donald J Trump!" Make sure you follow everyone on social media! @DarrellCHammond, @ChrisMillhouse, & @RepSwalwell…

The guys sit down with Grammy Award winning musician Richard Marx! Richard talks about his new book "Stories to Tell," helping out fellow musician Bryan Adams, producing a hit song with N'Sync, & the story behind how "Hold on to the Night" became a mega hit for him! Check out Richard's new book & see him on his upcoming tour in 2022! And don't forg…

I kick off the episode with a major personal announcment. CAN YOU GUESS? Oh boy. I then welcome Dr. Monica Gandhi, medical doctor, infectious disease expert with a massive Covid Twitter following. Dr. Gandhi and I start disucssing how her HIV background helped shape some of her Covid philosophies. We then segue to when Covid came on her radar and t…

I open talking about my oldest daughter Eloise's marathon 5th birthday celebration and how 5 and 6 are unique birthday parties for parents. I preview a very compelling guest and podcast logo change as we step into episode 70. I then segue to discuss why social media likes are less trivial than advertised and how smaller behavioral actions by friend…

SNL Legend Keenan Thompson joins the guys for this episode! Keenan talks about when he wants to leave SNL, his long tenure on the show (Darrell holds the 2nd longest tenure), & how he wants to dive into stand up! This one is JAM PACKED with great SNL banter between Keenan & Darrell, AND listen till the end for a Mighty Ducks update! Don't forget to…

The guys are back with another fun episode featuring rising Comedy star Mark Normand! They talk with Mark about becoming a household name on the comedy scene thanks to Amy Schumer, Darrell & Mark share their love for New Orleans, & Mark tells his nerve racking experience opening up for the legend Jerry Seinfeld! Check out Mark's stand up special "O…

I start disucssing my enjoyment of Father's Day and one of my favorite local pizza places and what makes the pizza so great and unique. I segue to discussing the population of people that don't seem to acknolwedge dads on Father's Day beyond their own. I then talk about Covid dwindling and the clinging to irrational mask belief systems. I share a f…

CNN's Jake Tapper joins the guys this week! Jake talks about his new book "The Devil May Dance," what it was like covering the Trump Presidency, and Jake even shares some of his impressions with Darrell! AND there's a really killer Clinton story, complete with an impression from Darrell! This one is JAM PACKED with something for everyone! Check out…

The guys sit down with Comedian & Actor Adam Ray! Adam talks about his role as Vince McMahon on the hit NBC show "The Young Rock," his love for sketch comedy & working on MAD TV, and he shows off some killer impressions for Darrell! Plus the boys share stories about doing stand up over seas, and Adam shares some behind the scenes stories about acti…

I open talking about entering a period of great weather and also spiked up the excitment socialization post vaccination and made a comparision to returning to college from summer break. I list my favorite cocktails to be sipped with nice dinners. I talk about the extreme Republican skeptism of Covid in 2020 but then quickly pivot to the frustration…

We are back! This week we are joined by legendary sportscaster Linda Cohn from ESPN's SportsCenter! Linda talks about her almost 30 year tenure at ESPN, sports gambling, & her experience breaking through in a male dominated industry. Plus Darrell & Linda swap stories about being respected by sports stars, & Linda vows to bring back the word "shella…

I start the show talking about shot 2 effects of the Pfizer vaccine for wifey and I as well as Jen's company launch and Times Square celebration.(0:00-10:39) Then one of my best and oldest friends "Baumer" comes on for the Ham Film Club Deep Dive of Varsity Blues. We are on the same college driven text thread "The Jackals" and we talk about most li…

It's good to be back and I share a story about a silly mistake that led to a parking ticket. I then segue to giving thoughts about the Chauvin verdict and why I expressed jubilation and broke down crying in a 5 minute window. I talk about how easy it is to swat away right wing talking points used by stupid Trump supporters around police brutality a…

After a month long hiatus, the boys are back! This episode they sit down with Original SNL Cast Member Laraine Newman! Laraine shares stories about Gilda Radner, what Lorne Michaels was like when SNL started, and she & Darrell share their love for accents & dialects! Check out Laraine's new audiobook "May You Live In Interesting Times" available no…

The legendary comedian Howie Mandel joins the guys for another killer episode! Howie talks about his early days at the Comedy Store in the 70's with Richard Pryor, why a stand up comic will never win America's Got Talent, how he came up with his infamous rubber glove bit in his act, and hilarious stories about playing pranks on his long time opener…

I start talking about my younger daughter as a pandemic baby and the celebration of her 1st birthday party. I also have a big personal announcement around my career. No major topics on this pod but a bunch of smaller ones! I have some criticsm of those with my political views- I start talking about Covid over-caution by the left and under-caution b…

For our 20th episode, Emmy Award Winning Actor Jon Cryer joins the guys this week! Jon talks about a crazy Broadway story, having success at such a young age w/ Pretty in Pink, and of course about working w/ Charlie Sheen (and Ashton) on Two and a Half Men! Don't forget to add us on social media and TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this podcast! Social Medi…

Fans of SNL & of Adam Sandler movies will love this episode! The guys sit down with the great Tim Herlihy (former SNL writer & writer of all of Adam Sandler movies)! Tim reminisces with Darrell about their SNL days (including some throwback impressions by Darrell) & what it was like for Tim being a writer (and eventually the head writer) on the sho…

Well Third Person listeners, after 2 weeks off we are back with an absolutely bonkers episode! Former MLB All Star & World Series Champ Lenny Dykstra joins the guys for an episode that is definitely NSFW! Topics include: paying private investigators to blackmail umpires, allegations of a former teammate faking cancer, using steroids, getting Charli…