I Got Drunk at My Baby’s 1st Birthday Party?! 🍼🍾 (Plus NFL Draft MAYHEM!)
What happens when you mix champagne, chaotic toys, and a one-year-old who decides to WALK for the first time? 🤯 Join us as I survive James’s epic 1st birthday bash—complete with screaming sports toys, tipsy adults, and parenting epiphanies (30 weekends of kid parties… yikes!). Then we dive head-first into NFL Draft insanity: from Shadour Sanders’ prank call fiasco to rookie quarterbacks getting ghosted, and even a surprise sideline cameo from Bill Belichick’s girlfriend! 🏈🔥 👉 In this video you’ll see: 0:00 – Welcome to The Sports Hangover 0:10 – James’s cake-eating & walking debut 0:45 – How many weekends of birthday parties are too many? 1:05 – Who got tipsy at 11AM? Name names! 1:50 – NFL Draft hot takes: why Shadour slid, prank calls & GM drama 3:30 – Are college football stars RUINING the NFL? 5:00 – Seahawks, Raiders & Lakers bets you NEED to know 🎲 6:20 – Bill Belichick’s girlfriend INTERRUPTS his CBS interview?! 😳 Smash that Like 👍 if you’ve ever survived a kid’s party, Subscribe 🔔 for more wild stories, and drop a comment below: What’s the craziest thing you’ve done at a baby shower? Stay tuned, because next week J-DAWG’s taking over from Europe! 🇪🇺✈️
29 Apr 38min
The Lakers Got Cooked… Should We Panic Yet?
The Sports Hangover podcast is back with Michael and J Dawg breaking down a WILD week in sports and culture. From betting on Nick Castellanos after the Pope died (yes, really), to wrestling with WrestleMania’s mid-card vibes, and previewing the NFL Draft—this episode covers everything from bagel shop closures to the Lakers' playoff woes. Plus, is Aaron Rodgers ever playing again? And what’s the deal with drunk uncles at the Sphere? We’ve got takes. We’ve got hangovers. And we’ve got Liquid IV.
21 Apr 29min
Rory McIlroy’s Masters Redemption + NBA Playoff Chaos & NFL Draft Drama
Welcome back to The Sports Hangover with Michael Benatar and J-Dog! This episode is PACKED with hot takes, breakdowns, and bold predictions: 🏌️ The Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy finally conquers Augusta in one of the most emotional, chaotic finishes in Masters history. We relive Rory's wild shots, Bryson DeChambeau’s meltdown, and the weird energy between the two. Is Rory now officially back? 🏀 NBA Playoffs Preview: The Lakers lock in the #3 seed under rookie head coach JJ Redick — can they pull off a title run? Anthony Edwards faces the Lakers... and apparently has four kids under two. Wild. 🏒 NHL Playoffs: Mike reacts to the Kings facing the Oilers again. Will this be the year they finally break through? 🏈 NFL Draft + Tyreek Hill Drama: We dive into draft conspiracy theories, Shaduer Sanders' stock plummeting, and if Tyreek Hill is already out in Miami. 🎰 Is Vegas Dying? Tourism is down, prices are up, and the magic might be fading. Is Las Vegas about to collapse? All that plus: The Masters ticket lottery, MLB streaming mess, survivor pool strategy, and more! 🎧 Subscribe for weekly sports breakdowns, NFL picks, and chaos: https://www.thesportshangover.com 📬 Subscribe to the Substack for new episodes in your inbox: https://thesportshangover.substack.com
14 Apr 29min
White Lotus Finale, March Madness, and Ovechkin’s Historic Record
Welcome back to The Sports Hangover! Michael Benatar and J DAWG are back at it again, sharing their thoughts on the latest pop culture moments and sports happenings. It’s a mix of light-hearted banter and serious discussion, and today’s episode is packed with exciting topics.
8 Apr 35min
Are These Bats Cheating or Genius? Yankees’ New Weapon Explained ⚾️
The boys are back and diving into the wildest week in sports! From the Yankees smashing 18 home runs with MIT-designed “Torpedo Bats” (yes, that’s a real thing), to the chaos of streaming sports in 2025, and even a deep dive on how comedy is disappearing from TV—this episode has it all. J DAWG is furious about steroid suspensions, the Braves’ collapse, and MLB’s outdated blackout rules. Mike’s off cable, watching Apple TV originals, and contemplating if baseball is actually getting fun again. Plus: Why Russ and Jameis both landed in New York, the future of Apple TV in sports, and how luxury seats at Yankee Stadium serve kosher sushi (really).
31 Mar 30min
March Madness Chaos, Golf Goals, and NFL Quarterback Controversies!
In this episode of The Sports Hangover, Michael Benatar and J DAWG dive headfirst into the sports madness of March! From Michael's unplugged "antenna-only" lifestyle during NCAA Tournament season to hot takes on the NIL effect in college sports, they cover it all. The guys also get into: 🔥 Tiger Woods’ surprising relationship reveal with Vanessa Trump🏈 The NFL quarterback carousel—can the Steelers land someone legit?🏌️♂️ Michael’s mission to fix his golf game before a bachelor party⚾ The MLB's global reach, with Japan stealing the show from the U.S. Tune in for bold opinions, hilarious banter, and sharp sports commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly madness!
25 Mar 27min
NFL Free Agency Chaos: Seahawks Trade Geno & DK, Land Sam Darnold?!
NFL Free Agency chaos hits the Seahawks hard! Michael and J-Dawg break down Seattle's shocking moves—trading DK Metcalf and replacing Geno Smith with Sam Darnold. Did Seattle upgrade or downgrade at QB? Plus, Steelers QB woes, Raiders' new hope with Geno, and why LeBron confronted Stephen A. Smith courtside. Buckle up, NFL offseason drama is just heating up! Subscribe to The Sports Hangover for weekly sports news and hot takes.
11 Mar 32min
Combine Rumors, Kelce’s Return, and Oscar Snubs
🏈🎙️ Michael Benatar and J DAWG bring the heat in this wild episode of Sports Hangover! 🔥 Travis Kelce’s comeback—a boost for the NFL or a legacy killer? The hosts debate his $19.8M return and why it’s a fantasy football nightmare. 🎬 Oscars fallout—hits, misses, and what’s wrong with Hollywood today. 🏈 NFL Combine & Free Agency madness—play Bullshit or Believe with rumors like Russell Wilson to the Raiders and a shady Shadour Sanders conspiracy with Jerry Jones! 💰 Bold predictions: Sam Darnold to Vegas, Aaron Rodgers to the Titans, and a massive Giants trade for Cam Ward. 😂 Laughs aplenty: Bronny James podcast dreams and a 3% chance an asteroid wipes us out by 2031! 🚀 Powered by Magic Mind—grab 20% off with code TSH at magicmind.com/TSH! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more sports rants and hot takes!
5 Mar 30min