Small State Big Takes

Episode 304: The Rebirth

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Ollie and Steve spilling their guts about life. It's a good one. The boys are back, more mature than ever. Well, not really. That'll ...

Episode 303: The Boys Are Back!

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After what can only be described as a dramatic hiatus—think more “sabbatical of epic proportions” and less “we just forgot”—we are BACK,...

Episode 302: SOTO +URI = ?

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys drop by for a surprise episode! Omg!

Episode 301: The Return of the Kings

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back in town after a couple month hiatus!

Episode 300: Thank You, Fans

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We really made it to 300 episodes. I'm in shock. This episode is dedicated to all the people that have ever come on the show or cared to listen. W...

Episode 299: Beacon Continues

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The beacon? Here to stay. Path to the playoffs? We got it mapped out. Crappy 1B talk? Here comes Steve. 2 minute drill? Still here.

Episode 298: Sox Beacon Of Optimism

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Someone in this space has to be the beacon of optimism. Why not US?

Episode 298: Joshie Pods Returns!

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

`James Murphy, relisten to the intro.

Episode 296: Poolside Pod!

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 2 OF THE WEEK. JUST OLLIE AND STEVE

Episode 295: Pre-Deadline Life

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1 of TWO THIS WEEK. WATCH OUT

Episode 294: Two Dudes Talking

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know what you signed up for when you listen to SSBT baby. Shoutout to James Murphy!

Episode 293: Hoglets---- ASSEMBLE!

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The legend Hogdale returns to talk about ANYTHING BUT BASEBALL! Our favorite kind of episode!

Episode 292: OPS IS NOT A REAL STAT

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The bros are back in town. You know the deal. #FreeSpencerTorkelson

Episode 291: TURN UP WITH TURNIP!!!!! (featuring Topher)

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The legend ANGRY TURNIP returns for one of the biggest bangers in recent memory. Tons of laughs. Celtics talk. Red Sox talk. This one was an absolute ...

Episode 290: Brainrot! (featuring Will Tondo)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

House Enterprise's own WILL TONDO joins the bros to talk some brain rot, Yankees, and just all the random other stuff that we talk about every wee...

Episode 289: Brews and Bros

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys discuss beer, baseball and brotherhood!

Episode 288: Put A Ring On It

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our boy Gilli is engaged! Omg! The boys just chill... but listen to the end for one of the greatest conspiracies EVER FORMED in SSBT HISTORY!!!!

Episode 286: High on the Hog (feat. Hogdale and Ed Hand)

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pod by the River hosts Ed Hand and Hogdale return TOGETHER to SSBT for the first time ever! It's only Steve tonight on the SSBT side of things... ...

Episode 286: Rap Music

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The One True Host and Oliver talk music for the entirety of this episode. Drake beef. Mount Rushmore's of rap. Kanye is the Ichiro of rap? Shout...

Episode 285: Round 2 Preview ft. Lancey "Pants" Legere

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the return of certified psychopath and Listener of the Year Lancey "Pants" Legere! Lance returns for Round 2 of the 2024 Celtics Pl...

Episode 284: I Truly Do Not Know What To Name This Episode

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The bros are back. Full power. Just chilling.

Episode 283: ECLIPSE

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys chill.

Episode 282: The A's Are Something

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Somehow we really got rambling on about the OAKLAND A's. Just a couple of dudes remember how the A's had something and deserve better. Is ther...

Episode 281: Johnny from Gate 14!

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny from the Gate 14 Toronto Blue Jays podcast comes on the pod to shoot the shit with the boys! Absolute banger for the last episode before OPENIN...

Episode 280: Ed Hand Returns (and loves the ONE TRUE HOST)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our favorite recurring guest Ed Hand comes through and chills with the homies. Ed loves the One True Host the most. Can't get enough ED HAND ON SS...

Episode 279: Chile, Apple, 99

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BASEBALL IS COMING. FMK 3 GOATS

Episode 278: Goodbye My Lover!

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The One True Host bids adieu to something close to his heart... and the boys catch up before their draft takes place this Sunday!

Episode 277: BASEBALL COMIN SOON

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Same old shit bro!

Episode 276: Primetime Ollie & One True Host

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The One True Host returns for the second consecutive week to have a chat with Ollie about his recent Florida trip, the Oklahoma City Thunder sweatshir...

Episode 275: Old School Bro Time

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The One True Host and Joshie Pods return for a Super Bowl preview that goes off on many tangents. You know the deal when the boys link up. The convers...

Episode 274: The Degenerate Pod

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Degenerate joins the pod making his debut this week. Like sports betting? This is the one for you...mono y mono talking NFL playoffs, MLB futures,...

Episode 273: The Zac Robinson Movement

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot has transpired since our week away - but we are back! Disappointing Sox talk, new Patriots talk, and OBJ slander. Nothing new. ZAC ROBINSON TO N...

Episode 272: Joshie Pops Off

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is back with some heartfelt messages for Falcons nation and those who believe in Giolito. Harbaugh to NE? Don't let Steve get sight of that.

Episode 271: 2024 Is Here And We Are Old

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OLD!!

Episode 270: The Venting Pod

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Olly have some venting to do - about each other, oysters, the Red Sox, and rap music!

Episode 269 (nice): It Just Doesn't Hit The Same

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Impromptu draft...some things that just don't hit the same. We are old!

Episode 268: We Are On Time

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

That's right - a regularly scheduled podcast. We are still capable of such a thing, believe it or not! Red Sox, the immaculate Patriots tank job, ...

Episode 267: We Are Just Rambling

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some dudes are rambling and bambling on about nonsense...better late than never!

Episode 266: This League Stinks!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL still stinks! Even Tom Brady agrees! Best Thanksgiving desserts and the surprise MLB FA contract that will make Steve irate.

Episode 265: The Bad QB's Pod

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's worse: the state of videogames or the QB's in the NFL?

Episode 264: The Hogtied Pod (feat. Hogdale)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hogdale (yes, that’s a name) makes his SSBT debut and it’s one you wont want to miss. From Midwest rituals to the things we would do to get Juan S...

Episode 263: The Rhody Preview Pod (feat. @RhodyVault)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Mook, creator of Rhody Vault, joins us this week to preview the upcoming college basketball season for URI. What are the expectations after a d...

Episode 262: The Videogames are Stale Pod

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

State of video games, Gabe Kapler, and of course Desmond Ridder. DraftKings promo code....? SSBT!!!!

Episode 261: The Sox Fans R Delusional Pod

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Title says it all. You lunatics don't want JUAN F'N SOTO!?!? Promo Code SSBT on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Episode 259: The Shakey Wakey Pod

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Somber start to the episode but we had to talk about the passing of Tim Wakefield for a few minutes...fuck cancer FOREVER! After that we talk about ...

Episode 258: The Giddy for Riddy Pod

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is SO Giddy for Desmond Riddy and he can't control it any longer!

Episode 257: Chaim is Gone

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chaim is gone. WTF?!??! Was it the right move !@?????????@@@@@!!!!!!

Episode 256: The Intrigued Pod

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Patriots good? Consider us intrigued...also touch on the future of Chaim Bloom, Desmond Ridder of course, and a little bit more.

The Live Draft Pod

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some bitching followed by a live fantasy draft reaction. Sorry for the delay, we are here.

Episode 253: The Bidet Pod

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sleeping tendencies, the state of video games, bidets. Pretty on brand August SSBT episode. One for the books.

Episode 252: JJ Gruden Returns

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All time guest JJ Gruden returns to do an NFL preview!

Episode 251: The Pod

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I honestly could not think of a name for this episode at all. The Pod is not a typo we just touched on so many things briefly nothing stuck out. Red S...

Episode 250: Threading the Needle!

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ONE TRUE HOST RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!! The boys talk Red Sox, the trade deadline, a little Utopia... all types of stuff. This was a classic.

Episode 249: The Trade Deadline and Banter Pod

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk Sox...Ohtani...Cillian Murphy...Star Wars...X What more could you want?

Episode 248: The Brochacho's Pod

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Couple of brochacho's talkin Red Sox baseball...how we doing at the ASB? Not too shabby, don't let the haters fool you. Dive in with us for mo...

Episode 247: The Sad Trades Pod

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the recent Marcus Smart trade, we thought it would be fun to keep the draft season alive by draft the trades in Boston sports history that...

Episode 246: The Other Video Game Draft Pod (feat. Topher)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have we drafted video games before? Maybe, but not with the knowledge of 2x SSBT Award Winner Topher aka Angry Turnip! Some great pulls in this draft ...

Episode 245: The Ketchup Pizza Pod

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah...someone on this podcast needs to be arrested.

Episode 244: The LIV Free or Die Pod

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Explaining what the merge between LIV and PGA tour means, aimlessly saying "ooo yeah that show was great", if you could be a Pokemon? Classi...

Episode 243: The Sulking Pod

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

C's are done - what's next? Who knows...it's now Red Sox season. Did I also hear some Patriots talk? Holy crap 3 different sports in 1 epi...

Episode 242: The Lack of Effort Pod

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would it kill ya to show a LITTLE effort?

Episode 241: The Invincible Mice Pod

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

76ers? Smell ya later. Time to take on Himmy Butler and the Heat. Red Sox? Bad week. Invincible mice...? They just don't die

Episode 240: The Random Rambling Pod

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back to your (almost) regularly scheduled programming...Gilli, Josh, Olly are here to talk about nonsense for a bit. Banger of an episode - we got you...

Episode 239: The Boys Are (Almost) Back in Town!

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've got THREE this week...almost all the way back. Sox, C's, movies, and more as we ramble on about nonsense. Code SSBT!

Episode 237: The Sox Appreciation Pod

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Olly and Josh break down a good week of Red Sox baseball. Josh is back in action this week and has some thoughts, complaints, and wants. Worried about...

Episode 237: THE RETURN OF ED HAND AND THE ONE TRUE HOST!!!!!!!

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SAY IT AINT SO! THE ONE TRUE HOST RETURNS with legendary guest Ed Hand to discuss some Red Sox stuff! It's an old school throwback episode tailor ...

Episode 236: The Playoffs (again) Pod (ft. Lance)

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lance is BACK again. He's climbing the recurring guest list rapidly. NBA playoffs are here and we had to bring on our NBA/Celtics guy to talk shop...

Episode 235: The Josh is a Father Pod

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is a father! He's also back with the squad this week...we got a banger of an episode in his return. We talk NFL, NBA, NHL, CBB, MLB, PGA. Who...

Episode 234: The Baseball Is Back Again Pod

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beisbol is very very good to me.

Episode 233: The Thank You Ed Cooley Pod

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bracket talk, Cooley talk, WBC talk. Just 2 dudes talkin cuz they like to talk.

Episode 232: The WBC Pod

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WBC is awesome. March Madness is HERE! Join the bracket challenge on ESPN "Small State Big Takes" for FREE to prove who knows the most and a chance to...

Episode 231: The Drowzee Pod

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is back but drowsy, like the Pokemon. We go over some Spring Training experiences along with some fun March Madness predictions. Lot to unpack in...

Episode 330: The Biggest Announcement in SSBT History Pod

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 229: The Masters of Plumbing Pod

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry you certified psychos - Steve has to take a little SSBT hiatus while he focuses his attention to finish his last round of plumbing classes to ge...

Episode 228: Laughing Until I Cry

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To be honest, I don't really remember what we talked about. We had some good laughs though. 

Episode 227: Back With A Vengeance

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bros return just in the nick of time for Super Bowl predictions, baby! We've got Kyrie talk, baseball predictions, Grammy breakdowns. Even a littl...

Episode 226: The Sammy James Episode!🔺

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Twitter legend Sammy James joins the bros FINALLY to discuss some Red Sox hypothetical trades, Red Sox Winter Weekend, favorite players, and a bunch o...

Episode 225: The Matt Barnes Pod

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its January and we are talking Matt Barnes. No Stevie today so you're stuck with a lame intro/outro...but don't worry. This isn't the last you've hear...

Episode 224: Wild Card Bros!

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bros recap the wildcard weekend.

Episode 222: Back to the Future!

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bros forgot an episode and had to go BACK in time! This was a good one. 

Episode 223: EMERGENCY DEVERS POD (feat. Around the Pod, Terry Cushman, Mo Chanel and others)

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Devers signed an 11 year deal with the Sox. None of us could believe it. Had to do an emergency podcast. Enjoy. 

Episode 221: New Year SAME SSBT

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We back baby. You know what the deal is. 

Episode 219: THE SCOOTER GENNETT INTERVIEW

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It happened! Merry Christmas to our loyal listeners. We love yall. Imagine telling us in 2018 that we'd actually get this dude on the pod? Unreal. We'...

Episode 218: Penultimate! Featuring the SSBT Top 40 of 2022

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros decide to switch it up this year. Instead of doing a top 10 album list, the homies pick their 10 favorite songs to combine them for a top 40 ...

Episode 217: Ed Hand > John Henry > Kenny Lofton?

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

@EdHand89 from Baseball Isn't Boring/SoxProspects.com |@PeskyReport @BubblyBaseball joins the bros to talk the State of the Red Sox. You know it's goi...

Episode 216: Mojito in my World Cup

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 The bros return to discuss mojitos, World Cup, soccer, and all that other stuff. You know what to expect at this point. #Stevetox outro is fire....

Episode 215: A True Breakdown of Thanksgiving

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros return! The One True Host makes good on his promise from the last episode! ITS A GOOD ONE! WE BACK BABY. 

Episode 213 (part one): Video Gaming w/ the Bros

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros bullshit for 20 minutes waiting for Josh to join.... and once he did, we lost the second part of the episode. It's just a lot of video game t...

Episode 212: RIP John Stamos

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Stamos is alive, don't worry. You'll have to listen to find out why this is the title. I literally could not think of a good title so I just pick...

Episode 211: Beefing with LL Cool J

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LL Cool J is the worst rapper of all time and we finally let the world know! The one true host returns. The vibes are good. The bros are back in town....

Episode 210: Feelin Zappe?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NFL recap - how fun is Geno Smith? Tired of Tom Brady? MLB predictions?

Episode 209: Zappe is my Papi!

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know the deal. It's another one of those episodes that bounces all over the place. The best kind. Everyone is chilling. Overall a wonderful episod...

Episode 208: Thankful for the Homies

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All 4 homies return. It's the same old stuff. You know the deal. 

Episode 207: The NFL-Is-So-Back Pod

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does the NFL live up to the week 1 performance? With a wild week 2. Also someone has Red Sox fever and still (somehow) believes in them. Guess who...

Episode 206: RIP PNB (and Queen Elizabeth I guess?) Pod

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best episode in a long ass time. The bros talk about literally EVERYTHING!!!! We've got hot takes, sad takes about the passings of icons du...

Episode 205: Boys R Back

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The homies return to continue their reign as the ultimate bullsh*ttin' podcast. This is legitimately just a conversation among bros about their recent...

Episode 204: The Sorcerer's UFO Pod (NFL Preview)

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gilli has some real-world breaking news. Josh sees UFOs. Steve and Ollie love Josh Allen. This is a wacky one!

Episode 203: Free Flowing (One True Host Returns)

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros dive in to some serious pop culture stuff in this pod. A lot of bouncing around. I kind of forgot what happened. We addressed The Game's new ...

Episode 202: Red Sox Vent Sesh

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jarren Duran, Eck leaving, current struggles. We cover it all. 

Episode 201: Trade Deadline Pod (feat. Peter Appel)

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Appel, founder of Just Baseball joins the show to react to the MLB trade deadline. Who won? Who lost? Is this the biggest trade deadline ever? J...