Episode 86 (May 3, 2022): Frank “The Tank” Fleming, Barstool Sports

Frank “The Tank” Fleming, Barstool Sports (39:00 mark) 

BEERS: It’s back to Boston this week, as we both take a crack at some of the City of Champions’ most popular spots.  Jake stops at North Shore favorite Lord Hobo’s new location in Seaport, and comes home with an exclusive mixed four-pack that can only be purchased at their location. This time around, it’s “DROP,” a milkshake double-IPA.  It’s got punch, it’s got flavor, and it’s got substance…what will Jake’s rating be?  Will talks the Trillium Fort Point dilemma; while it’s full of good craft beer to please everyone’s appetites, it’s become a bit too much of a “pregame” spot for all the wrong reasons.  Really Big Bird, however, is a HUGE standout beer that is definitely contributing to the out-the-door lines.

BUSINESS: In our two years of podcasting, we feel like every single business segment has been leading to this. Elon Musk has officially reached a deal with Twitter, buying the social media company for a whopping $44 billion. How did the king of memes - the same guy who built two of the most promising companies in Tesla and SpaceX - become the owner of social media’s biggest platforms?  We discuss the Paypal Mafia, who could potentially be in Elon’s C-Suite, and make bets on when (or if) this purchase actually goes through.  In other news, Amazon has seen better days - they’re down 26% in the past month alone due to labor crises, supply chain issues, and a disappointing earnings call.  Is now the time to buy Amazon stock, or has the window come-and-gone?

BALLS (presented by Manscaped): It’s not every day you get the chance to talk with a character like Frank “The Tank” Fleming.  From soda & hot dog reviews, to tireless rants about the Mets & Nets, you’ve seen Frank’s musings on social media before.  We discuss how far the Mets can go, why “Steve Trash” should be fired in Brooklyn, and who the New Jersey Devils should be building around in the coming years.  Frank also needed to express his extreme dissatisfaction with NJ Transit.  In other news, the Yankees are the hottest team in baseball, and they’re right up there with their Big Apple counterparts in the Mets.  We debate if we actually want a Subway Series Fall Classic.  We also give our NFL Draft recap and declare our draft winners & losers.

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