We Won the Olympics | #182

In this episode, Derek shares his wedding and honeymoon experiences, while Steve discusses the Olympics and his visit to Wimbledon. The conversation covers various topics, including the wedding venue, honeymoon in Italy, the Olympics medal count, and the Wimbledon queue. They also touch on the addition of new sports to the Olympics and the allure of the Games in the age of social media. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences at Wimbledon and share their thoughts on the best sports to observe. They also predict the number of wins for Boston College football in the upcoming season and discuss their top bachelor party spots. The conversation ends with a shoutout from a fan. In this conversation, Derek and Steve discuss their recent experiences with books, TV shows, and personal challenges. Derek shares his review of the book 'Vicious' by V.E. Schwab, highlighting its unique dynamic between the two main characters. Steve reviews the book 'Demon Copperhead' by Barbara Kingsolver, praising its well-written main character and exploration of themes. They also discuss TV shows, including 'Shogun' and 'Tires', and share their thoughts on the latest season of 'The Bear'. In the final drive, Steve talks about his experience with the 75 Medium challenge, a modified version of the 75 Hard challenge, and Derek reviews the newly released EA College Football 25 video game.

Chapters

00:00 Weddings and Honeymoons

11:19 The Olympics Medal Count

19:31 New Sports at the Olympics

22:23 The Wimbledon Queue

26:43 The Wimbledon Experience and Sports Observations

30:37 Predicting Boston College Football's Season

43:17 Alternative Bachelor Party Spots

47:32 Engaged Fans: A Shoutout to Murph

48:52 Introduction and Book Corner

57:38 TV Show Reviews: Shogun, Tires, and The Bear

01:05:11 The 75 Medium Challenge

01:08:49 Video Game Review: EA College Football 25

01:11:20 Conclusion