The Baller Lifestyle

“Jesus, Take the Yoke” - EP. 593

Episode 593: “Jesus, Take the Yoke” Welcome back to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Brian Beckner and Ed Daly. In this episode, the guys cover the week’s weirdest headlines, sports scandals, celebrity drama, and plenty of listener interaction. From small-plane tragedies to stone-skipping controversies, no topic is off-limits. Highlights from This Episode: 🎓 Brian reflects on his Costa Mesa High School class of 1993 and a rally chant that hasn’t aged well. 🎮 Trying to decode “terminally online” slang, groipers, incels, and why Congress is too old to understand any of it. ✈️ The tragic death of songwriter Brett James (“Jesus, Take the Wheel”) in a small-plane crash sparks a PSA: stop flying private planes. 🏈 The sudden death scare of coach Sean Clark, stability updates, and football’s never-ending search for the next man up. 🌊 The World Stone Skipping Championship scandal—yes, competitors were allegedly juicing their rocks. 💪 A 58-year-old college football player suits up—sparking debates on eligibility, athleticism, and whether Brian should declare for the NFL draft. 💃 The guys profess their undying admiration for Olympic breakdancer Ray Gun, with a very NSFW tangent. 💍 Cardi B’s surprise pregnancy announcement with NFL star Stefon Diggs collides with another messy paternity suit. 🥊 Adrian Broner kicked off a podcast for refusing to stop hitting on the co-host. ⚾ The Milwaukee Brewers invoke “the late Bob Uecker” in a pep talk, only for it to be… written by their manager. 📺 Listener emails cover everything from streaming-show flashback confusion, old sitcoms like The Hogan Family, and a legendary voicemail from Brian’s junior high girlfriend. 🧴 Brian and Ed revisit youthful masturbation mishaps involving Pert Plus, conditioner, and olive oil. 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s co-founder clashes with Unilever, sparking a debate about corporate greed and over-engineered ice cream flavors. 🪦 Meek Mill can’t find his father’s body in a Philadelphia cemetery—and may sue. 🛫 A skull is discovered at Tampa airport, which is exactly as Florida as it sounds. Listener Interaction: Voicemails about Drea de Matteo, Brian’s workout vest, and blocking listeners on Instagram. Emails calling out Brian’s self-esteem, Ed’s toe troubles, and political hot takes. Shoutouts to Super Lee, Darb in OC, GFish, and Parade for keeping the mailbag spicy. Support the Show: 👉 Subscribe to our bonus content on Patreon: patreon.com/theballerlifestylepodcast👉 Leave us a voicemail: 949-464-TBLS👉 Email: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tooth in the Eye, Jet Ski Rescues & Kiss My Grits – Episode 592

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 592 Title: Tooth in the Eye, Jet Ski Rescues & Kiss My Grits Episode Summary Brian and Ed return for a “tight 45” that stretches into a fast-moving, hilarious ride through sports, scandals, celebrity deaths, and wild news stories. From Patrick Mahomes’ questionable sportsmanship to Charlie Kirk’s ironic demise, Ricky Hatton’s shocking passing, and Flo from Alice leaving us, the guys cover it all. They also dive into Joey Chestnut’s Impossible Nugget stunt, Don Majkowski’s barroom antics, Greg Louganis selling his medals, Kawhi Leonard’s absurd demands, and listener emails that take them into bike mileage, shower suds strategies, and medical mysteries. Non-sports news brings even more absurdity: a blind man regains sight with a tooth in his eye, a cruise passenger tries to skip a $16k gambling debt by jumping ship, a nine-year-old neurosurgeon-in-training, and Oliver North marrying his document-shredding secretary decades later. As always, the banter is sharp, irreverent, and wildly funny. Highlights & Topics NFL Chaos: Patrick Mahomes’ shady sideline hit, Chiefs start 0–2, and the ethics of Friday night games. Bonus Bri: Hulk Hogan’s surprisingly low net worth, fitness chats with Fan Fan, and body scan updates. RIP Section: Charlie Kirk’s ironic death Ricky Hatton, boxing legend gone too soon Polly Holliday (“Flo” from Alice / Gremlins) Sports Oddities: Joey Chestnut downs 275 Impossible Nuggets at a Giants game Don Majkowski (the “Magic Man”) accused of choking a bartender Greg Louganis sells his gold medals, heads to Panama Kawhi Leonard’s uncle’s wild demands on the Raptors Listener Mailbag: Ed’s biking mileage & hatred of toes Strategic “dick suds reserves” in the shower Medical Q&A possibilities with Dr. Zonka Cruz Non-Sports Weirdness: Blind man sees again after tooth implanted in his eye Cruise passenger jumps ship over $16k gambling debt—rescued by jet ski Nine-year-old studying to be a neurosurgeon Oliver North marries his secretary, Fawn Hall, 40 years after Iran-Contra Links & Support Patreon: patreon.com/TheBallerLifestylePodcast — Bonus Bri episodes, exclusive content, and more. Email: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com After Show: Hosted by Ben906 on YouTube every Friday night. Outro Brian and Ed may have promised a quick one, but Episode 592 delivers a full-speed blast of laughs, sports, scandals, and insane human behavior—exactly what The Baller Lifestyle Podcast does best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Half Birthday Episode - EP. 591

TBLS EP 591 Introduction and show info (0:00) The hosts, Brian Beckner and Ed Daily, introduce themselves and the show, noting that it's episode 591 and "seems like just yesterday we did 500." They confirm that the show is likely to end on December 31st of this year. They also provide contact information: "mailbag at the baller lifestyle.com" for emails, a phone number for voicemails, and a reminder to subscribe to their Patreon for bonus content. Michigan Football and Biff Pogge (1:05) The hosts discuss the suspension of Michigan's coach, which they assume is related to the "whole Connor Stallions thing." They are surprised to learn that Biff Pogge is the interim coach for the next two games, recalling him from a previous podcast episode and describing him as a "blast from our past." A discussion of past podcasts (3:08) The hosts lament never getting around to doing their NFL preview for the season. They reflect on the increasing shortness of their shows and joke about the pre-show routine involving Brian eating half a watermelon, which he says "is my pre-show snack ritual." People who died this week (4:23) The hosts list several people who have recently passed away: Cigar Kundu (4:23), a 22-year-old YouTuber from Bangladesh who died after slipping and falling into a waterfall. Ken Dryden (6:08), a "six-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender" for the Montreal Canadiens. Davey Johnson (6:52), "the 86 Mets manager." George Raveling (7:48), a Hall of Fame basketball coach who famously secured the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which is now on display in a museum. Graham Green (9:05), an actor known for his role in Dances with Wolves. Sports stories (11:25) The hosts discuss a series of bizarre sports events: A Missouri fan at the Kansas game "just kinda walks onto the field and kicks a field goal at the Kansas sideline" out of spite. A Phillies fan who loudly demanded a home run ball from a man and his son, which Brian describes as "a disgusting example of fandom." The controversy surrounding Laura Rutledge's "burner account" on X (formerly Twitter), which she allegedly used to "defend her husband." Miscellaneous topics (16:35) They talk about James Dolan, the New York Knicks owner, who allegedly "digitally edited his own face onto a munchkin in a Wizard of Oz show" for the Sphere. They also mention a story about the Clippers getting a "ridiculous tree-planting donation that's tied to their salary cap," which they joke is a "weird, weird scandal." Voicemails (20:30) They attempt to play listener voicemails but are hampered by technical difficulties. Brian notes, "The voicemails are not working, which they never do." Ed also gives an update on his injured toe, saying he had to "pop it back in" after it was dislocated. More voicemails and a Christmas mug (23:05) They successfully play voicemails from "Katie Shady" and "LSU." Brian shares a story about seeing a man "drinking from a Christmas mug in September." Conclusion (25:07) The hosts wrap up the episode. Ed brings up his "half birthday," which is coming up this week on September 11th. Brian thanks the listeners and signs off, stating, "My name is Brian Beckner. This has been episode number 591 of the Ball Lifestyle podcast. We will see you next week. Goodbye."

Labor Day Chaos, Sopranos Sightings & Orgy Dome Disasters - EP. 590

The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 590 Title: Labor Day Chaos, Sopranos Sightings & Orgy Dome Disasters Episode Summary Brian Beckner and Ed Daly clock in on Labor Day to bring you another hilarious and unpredictable ride through sports, pop culture, and the strangest headlines you’ll hear all week. From security guards on power trips to Korn concert weirdos, celebrity run-ins, and Burning Man madness, this one’s got everything. Topics Covered in This Episode 🛡️ Concert Mayhem: A seizure scare at a System of a Down/Korn show reveals just how useless security guards can be. 📺 Sopranos Star IRL: Brian runs into Adriana La Cerva herself, Drea de Matteo, who looks even better than she did on HBO. ⚰️ In Memoriam: Remembering NBA exec Caroline Klein, gone far too soon at 40. 🎾 Tennis World Drama: A Polish CEO steals a kid’s hat at the US Open and proudly doubles down. Stefanos Tsitsipas melts down over underhand serves. Casper Ruud complains about New York smelling like weed. 🏈 Football Returns: College kickoffs, a fake Devin Hester Jr., and Le’Veon Bell skipping games to go bowling. ⚾ Sports Rants: Dodgers roster moves, Max Muncy love, and the art of knowing when to let players go. 🤯 WTF News Stories: Guy caught masturbating at a Korn show gets ear-punched. Jeffrey Dean Morgan has to deny a bizarre “20 times a week” rumor. Burning Man’s infamous Orgy Dome destroyed by dust storms. Will Smith accused of filling concert crowds with AI. Grandpa busted for drugging grandkids’ Dairy Queen Blizzards with MDMA and cocaine. 🍦 Blizzard Debates: The guys settle which Dairy Queen Blizzard mix-in reigns supreme (spoiler: Heath Bar). Support the Show 👉 Get bonus episodes and ad-free content: patreon.com/TheBallerLifestylePodcast Stay Connected 🌐 theballerlifestyle.com 📧 Email: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com 📲 Twitter/X: @BrianBeckner | @EdDaly

Episode 589: Team Confusion

Episode 589: Team Confusion We’re back with another wild ride from The Baller Lifestyle Podcast! Brian and Ed return to cover everything from logo outrage to NFL fights, celebrity scandals, bizarre deaths, and, yes—flying dildos. This Week We Discuss: 🥞 Team Confusion — Why are people mad about the Cracker Barrel logo? 💪 Jeffrey Dean Morgan — Internet sleuths say he’s… a little too active. 🪦 RIP Roundup — From Sopranos’ Jerry Adler to Secretariat’s jockey, plus a not-so-sad goodbye to Focus on the Family founder James Dobson. 🏈 Sports Corner — Deion’s son blows his NFL shot, the Bengals keep it cheap, dildo tosses return to stadiums, and Shiloh Sanders’ short-lived moment. 🥖 “Get Your Baps Out” — A rugby player pays dearly for one unfortunate comment. 🎬 Pop Culture Chaos — Norman Reedus’ son Mingus in trouble, the Burbank Butt Sniffer strikes again, Connie Chung once hooked up with Warren Beatty, and Lil Nas X goes full Naked Cowboy on Sunset. 🎶 Music Mayhem — Maroon 5 bassist accused of sexting teens, Gloria Estefan rumors about a secret tunnel with Diddy, and Maury Povich clowning his own marriage. 💀 Hulk Hogan’s Death — Was it malpractice? Plus: Listener emails & voicemails (Star Wars and more) NFL allegiances, Bengals gear, and Brian’s search for a new team Why “jizzle” is not the best name for a college athlete 📬 Mailbag: mailbag@theballerlifestyle.com 📞 Voicemail: 949-464-TBLS (8257) 🎥 Patreon Bonus Content & Video: patreon.com/TheBallerLifestylePodcast Follow, rate & review to support the show.