Small State Big Takes

Episode 200: The 200th Episode!

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! Holy s***!!!!! Thank you for being there with us the last 4 years. This episode is dedicated to you! Some long time fans and listeners come...

Episode 199: The 2K Episode!

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's just the homies bullshitting like old times, one final episode before we 200 episodes! This is just an appetizer for the 200 CELEBRATION BABY! We...

Episode 198: Smoking Cush-man pt 2 (featuring Terry Cushman)

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SSBT legend Terry Cushman comes through to talk some Red Sox. Terry's just chillin this time around.

Episode 197: Powering Through!

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 4 Bros are back just talking their normal sh**. 

Episode 196: Plumbing & Bulls**t (featuring John Morel of Tainted Judgement)

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve's plumbing school brother John Morel joins the boys to just do some bullsh****in'. No Oliver or Josh, so Steve and Gilli riff on all the importa...

Episode 195: We Need To Game More

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros just bullshit once again. A lot of videogame talk. We're setting up a video game tourney of some sort to celebrate episode 200!

Episode 194: The Pre-Scooter Pod

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros REALLY thought pro baseball player Scooter Gennett was going to come through on the podcast, but they were mistaken. Instead--- neither he OR...

Episode 193: PLEASE CELTICS (featuring Will Tondo and Frankie Engel)

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros record RIGHT before the Celtics game and drop some crazy ass takes. Out of the clear blue, Will Tondo comes through to talk some Yankee/Red S...

Episode 192: Bland JoshiePod? (featuring Lance Legere and Big Hoppa!)

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode lined up to be pretty normal at first. The bros do their normal chit chatty bullshit.... but then divulge into some serious celtics talk ...

Episode 191: The Bleed-Green Pod

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your Number 1 RI based Celtics podcast bleeds green baby. The Celtics are in the finals! Check in from Steve at Polar Park, Josh from the car, and dis...

Episode 190: Seatbelt Awareness Month!

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some crazy shit went down this weekend for the one true host! Then the boys chat about the Sox, Celtics, Josh's wedding, ALL DAT SHIT

Episode 189: Smelling Colors! (featuring Lance Legere)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recurring Celtics expert Lancey "Pants" Legere comes through for a chat! The One True Host returns to HOST the podcast after a sorry showing from Oliv...

Episode 188: The Ranting Red Sox Pod

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Red Sox are not good at baseball. Who is to blame at the moment? What is the problem? Is there any hope? What does the future of Xander and Devers...

Episode 187: Strange Times

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The dudes talk about the sad state of the Red Sox, as well as some serious draft talk. This one was kinda long. Same old shit dude, you know the vibes...

Episode 186: Betting! (with Nick Granered of Capwize)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Granerod of sport-simulation/betting website Capwize joins the homies to talk some serious betting! Interview begins at 14:18.

Episode 185: The Thon Maker Episode! (featuring Lance Legere, Connor Ryan and Sammy Sosa)

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary listener Lance Legere comes through to discuss the Celtics in the inaugural basketball-rebranded podcast. The boys rehash game 1 against the...

Episode 184: Shirtless Pod!

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

3/4 of the bros record shirtless--- for no damn reason! Topics include overall tiredness, hair length, haircuts, baseball, golf.... BRO SHIT! Todays ...

Episode 183: The Opening Day Pod

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball is finally here...and we are happy. We go over some ups and downs from our fantasy draft last week, sleeper teams & players, and what we ...

Episode 182: Baseball is Coming (feat. Eric Cross)

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fantasy baseball master and lead writer at Fantrax ERIC CROSS joins the bros for his yearly fantasy baseball preview! 

Episode 181: The Story Time Pod

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Red Sox sign Trevor Story, the Falcons trade Matt Ryan. What a week for Joshie Pods! We discuss those events and go over our 2022 MLB Award Predic...

Episode 180: Cold as the Rockies (featuring Tyler Fransen)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The homies welcome Tyler Fransen to discuss the state of Colorado and their professional sports teams! You get some baseball, some football, and even ...

Episode 178: Putting the Fri in Fam

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros lambaste the twitter troll haters while also trash talking MLB commish Rob Manfred! Same old stuff, you know the deal. The world is ending ye...

Episode 177: POPPIN OFF W THE BROS

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve pops off on Kanye being a Pop Star and shit branches off from there. Then the bros talk about what's going on in the world in the past week.&nbs...

Episode 176: Mo Chanel Returns

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most hated man in podcast history returns to talk some shit. The boys recap the Super Bowl between the Rams and Bengals. It's the same old shit!

Super Bowl Special with THE BENGALS BOYS (ft. Alex Dolezal)

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One True Steve sits down with Alex Dolezal of The Bengals Boys to discuss this weeks Super Bowl! Alex is a Bengals super-fan and extremely talented mu...

Episode 175: Super Bowl Simulation!

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros get existential this week! It starts off with innocent talk about their dreams and divulges into the great mysteries of life itself.  So...

Episode 174: Taking the Points! (featuring JJ Gruden)

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bettor extraordinaire JJ Gruden comes through to discuss playoff odds, life, family... all that stuff. Yes, JJ is the son of Jay Gruden!

Episode 173: The Divisional Pod (featuring Ham Sardiman and Connor Ryan!)

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros are visited by drop ins from Sosa and Connor to discuss this wacky divisional weekend!

Episode 172: The Booster Pod

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The homies talk about their experiences with the booster, and then do a deep dive about the NFL PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!! 

Episode 171: The Desensitized Pod

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros break down the death of Bob Saget, then divulge into Harry Potter shit. The podcast rounds out with some football talk. You know the deal. Th...

Episode 170: RIP John Madden, Betty White and Ken Rosenthal('s career at MLB Network)

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The bros ring in the new year eulogizing their hero John Madden, while breaking down the Ken Rosenthal debacle at MLB network. RIP to Betty White too!...

Episode 169: The First Ever SSBT Awards!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to the loyal fans of SSBT! Special thank you's to guests Will Middlebrooks, Alex Barth, Fitzy GFY, Sarah Griffin, Cespedes F...

Episode 168: Albums of The Year, 2021! (featuring Bane the Brain)

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The homies break down the albums of the year! It's everyones favorite episode of the year baby!!!! Ben NeJame comes through to help the homies narrow ...

Episode 167: Candles and Marvel!

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What da fuck is this podcast becoming?!!! We barely talk about sports anymore! But who cares-- we talk about the shit the people actually care about. ...

Episode 166: Mac Daddy Pod!

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros are just bullshittin' like usual! You know the fuckin vibes!

Episode 165: The Ranting & Raging Pod!

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The homies have a heated discussion. Music takes, money, girls. Hot stove break downs. Mental breakdowns. Rants. This one is a good one.  A little so...

Episode 163: The Holiday Draft Pod (feat. Sarah Griffin)

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A now recurring SSBT legend Sarah Griffin makes her long awaited return for Draft Szn and it does not disappoint. We do a holiday draft with a twist: ...

Episode 162: The Pivot Foot Pot

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did Oliver travel in The Rematch? Quick answer is no, but Big Red has a different theory. We talk about that, the state of the Patriots and OBJ, and w...

Episode 160: Around the ASMR (featuring Sam from Around the Pod)

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam from Around the Diamond podcast joins us to talk some baseball!

Episode 159: The Rematch Pod (feat. Lance Legere)

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve's boy and Hoops Habit contributor Lance Legere comes through to talk #TheRematch, Celtics predictions and some post- Red Sox season takes. Lance...

Episode 158: The '47 Brand Dad Hat Chronicles Pod!

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Rivera from the Dad Hat Chronicles joins the bros to talk all about hats!  Of course, they divulge about current baseball things, New England ...

Episode 157: The ALCS (Again!) Pod feat. Ben Porter

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good friend Ben Porter hops on to talk ALL things MLB and especially Sox. The Boston Red Sox are headed to the ALCS to face the Houston Astros and we ...

Episode 156: The SSBN Episode!

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros have a lot to talk about this week. There's a lot of shit going on in the real world of sports, but more importantly....... THE BOYS HAVE SOM...

Episode 155: The Return of the Goat Pod (feat. FitzyGFY)

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The four bros are once again joined this week by Fitzy from WEEI / Patriots.com (@FitzyGFY). They touch on Brady's exit from New England as well as th...

SPECIAL EDITION: The Denise Deegan Interview (from the One True Host)

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve (the one true host of this podcast) sits down with Irish author and screenwriter Denise Deegan (pen name Aimee Alexander) to discuss her new boo...

Episode 154: The SORRY Pod! (featuring Lil Snagz and Connor!)

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros return to talk some shit about the state of baseball and football. It's another run of the mill podcast. Who gives a shit Near the end Lil Sn...

Episode 153: The Birds Aren't Real Pod

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The four brotatoes are back in the oven baking up another great episode. They touch on NFL week 1 reactions/takeaways, with some BIG TAKES and SHOCKIN...

Episode 151: The Cam Newton Farewell Pod (ft. Alex Barth)

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Barth from 98.5 The Sports Hub returns, joining Gilli and Oliver to talk in-depth about the news of Cam Newton's release as well as Mac Jones as ...

Episode 149: The Alex Barth Pod (ft. Alex Barth)

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Barth from 98.5 joins the bros to talk some Patriots. Steve returns. No Josh. WTF!

Episode 148: The Ranting Pod (feat. Eric Cross)

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No Steve so Eric TAKES THE FLOOR to discuss the Sox, Pats and Celtics-- as well as Chaim Bloom and Mac Jones

Episode 147: The Trade Deadline Pod

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holy shit, Steve is no longer single and he's gotta flex it to the bros. They also talk about dark chocolate almonds, baseball trade deadline, the Ori...

Episode 146: Couchguy 3 on 3 Olympic Tourney??

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The One True Host returns to talk some shit! Oliver has some crazy takes. Same old shit. Not much has changed!

Episode 145: The Xander Slander Pod

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don't know what happens in this pod but I did hear "Xander Slander" and thought it was catchy -Steve

Episode 144: The Great Oliver Standoff Pod

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver gets interrupted one too many times and STANDS OFF WITH THE BROS. The dudes talk about All-Star shit, some music takes, Netflix stuff. Same old...

Episode 143: #BasedJoshCurse

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are all here. They talk about the Suns series, obscure Orioles players, Olympic stuff and finish off with some Josh curses and blessings!

Episode 140: Most Hated Appetizers?! Pod

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros discuss the usage of sticky shit in baseball! And steroids.... and what the worst appetizers are!

Episode 139: The Mo Chanel Pod

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Infamous twitter NFL/MLB insider Mo Chanel joins SSBT to discuss the recent Julio Jones trade.  He also fields questions from the SSBT listeners worl...

Episode 138: The Fitzy Mo Pena MVP 05 DRAFT!

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fitzy Mo comes through and does an MVP baseball draft with the boys. Steve isn't there. Shit! FITZY MO HAS BEEN HYPED TO BE IN THIS POD FOR YEARS.

Episode 137: Video Gaming With The Bros

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros break down their favorite video games of all time once again, just for the sake of doing it! One of the hottest outros of all time on this ep...

Episode 136: Cancel Twitter Until We're Verified

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros are back in town. They talk about golf, video games, baseball, Julio Jones, Florida alligators, Rhode Island accents, phonies, Gamestops and ...

Episode 135: The We-Are-Aliens Pod

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bros find out they are all aliens! They discuss the 5th dimension, ghosts, life without masks. 

Episode 134: The A-Normal-Conversation-With-The-Bros Pod

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is legit just Oliver, Steve, and Gilli talking about some random shit. Not much to report here. If you like general conversation, this is...

Episode 133: The Wooooooooo Mac-10 Pod

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the bros discuss whether or not it's okay to attend a Woo Sox game. Some MLB The Show chit chat. Some post-draft discussion. Missing out on ...

Episode 132: The FitzyGFY Pod (feat. FitzyGFY)

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holy shit! SSBT LOCKS IN YA BOY @fitzyGFY for an all time episode!  The bros talk some shit, discuss potential draft targets for the Patriots, and ev...

Episode 130: The Ride or Die Pod

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is dedicated to DMX and to Julian Edelman!  Is this Steve's last week as the recorder?!?! I HOPE NOT

Episode 129: The HUUUOCK Pod!

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was a damn blast. We are all rooting for a bigggg win from our boy Gaelen to win the first ever SSBT TOURNEY SHIRT! Listen to some great ...

Episode 128: The Red Flag Pod

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is all here, discussing their dating red flags as well as their MLB Award predictions!

Episode 127: The Josh Bell Pod

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Ollie banter for a solid half hour before the other pod members come through. Listen to the end for a big ol' suprise!

Episode 126: The A-Lot-Is-Going-On Pod

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve's still hosting??!! Holy shit! This is awesome!!!!! The bros talk a lot about March Madness and then break down some NFL free agency, with a lit...

Episode 125: The Just Bullshittin' W The Bros Pod

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No Josh tonight. This episode is literally us just talking about whatever the hell pops in our heads! Tonights intro is brought to you by Lil Snagz, w...

Episode 121: The BBQ Pod (feat. Cespedes Family BBQ)

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The creators of Cespedes Family BBQ join the show this week! Jake and Jordan come on to talk anything and everything about baseball from how they got ...

Episode 120: The Laser-Show Pod (feat. Will Middlebrooks)

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Laser Show retired. Former teammate, World Series champion, and Red Sox player Will Middlebrooks joins to reminisce on Dustin Pedroia and his care...

Episode 118: The 2020-Albums Pod

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long request top 10 albums of 2020

Episode 117: The Nickelodeon-Draft Pod

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first episode of 2021. Tune in, we draft our favorite Nick shows from our childhood.

Episode 113: The Essential Pod

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We got videogames, Patriots, and another draft. What did we draft? Tune in to find out cuz this one is an interesting spin.

Episode 112: The Sneaker-Draft Pod

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have big takes, talk Pats and bring back draft SZN. We drafted a team of superstars to promote our own hypothetical Sneaker brand. Who has the best...

Episode 111: The Pretender Pod

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contenders and Pretenders: who is who in the NFL? We also react to the Celtics week of moves and touch on the Patriots, again. Drafts back next week!

Episode 110: The Boys-Are-Back-In-Town Pod

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No features. Just the boys talking CoD, Pats...and Celtics? Oh yeah. We got wild.

Episode 109: The RedZone Pod (feat. Steve Reddington)

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

3 weeks in a row with a guest! Steve Reddington of Big Red's Zone joins us this week for a great conversation about the Red Sox, Patriots, and of cour...

Episode 108: The Karaoke Pod (feat. Sarah Griffin)

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Griffin (@skg_18 on Twitter) joins the show this week! That's right, back to back guests. We talk Sox and Karaoke. Pretty entertaining episode i...

Episode 107: The Blocked-List Pod (feat. Brianna Pirre)

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Brianna Pirre (@bsp_13) joins the show this week. We have a packed agenda that includes opening takes, a lightning round of questions fo...

Episode 105: The Best-Bad-Movies Pod

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah, that's right. We drafted the best bad movies. Who do you think has the best list?

Episode 104: The Imposter Pod

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who the hell is the imposter among us?

Episode 101: The Super-Cam Pod

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Newton is the QB of the New England Patriots. We react. Predict. Keepin it going.

Episode 100: The Saugus-Rocket Pod (feat. Jared Carrabis & more)

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 100th Episode has finally arrived. It is jam packed, without a doubt our longest episode. Tons of guests tonight, both new and old. Jared Carrabis...

Episode 97: The Zodiac-Signs Pod

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk signs. We talk Sox. We talk MLB. How we ended up where we did is beyond me. Enjoy :D

Episode 96: The Certified-Psychopaths Pod

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of everything this week. Are you a certified psychopath? Be sure to listen to find out.

Episode 95: The Solo-Dolo Pod

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ridin' solo this week. For the first time in SSBT history, we have a solo recording. It happens. It's okay! The one true host was there to save the da...

Episode 94: The McPod

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A jam packed BANGER of an episode this week. We talk Sox, MLB, NFL, and even touch up on the McPuff chronicles. Tune in big takers.

Episode 93: The Reunited Pod

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back in town...and just in time for sports. Baseball is back. Fantasy baseball is back. Videogames are always here. Tune in this week for...

Episode 92: The Jake-Squared Pod (feat. Two Jakes)

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Morocco and our biggest fan of all time, Jake Routhier join us for some discussion.  No Oliver to host tonight, so the One True Host returns! Th...

Episode 91: The Connecticut-Slander Pod (feat. Pat Light & more)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest guest to date: former Boston Red Sox pitcher Pat Light joins the show this week. We talk about his time in Pawtucket, the bigs, and he giv...

Episode 90: The Superman-Cam Pod

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Newton is a Patriot. Ticket companies strike a nerve. Some impromptu trivia. Ending with some MLB 2020 bold predictions. This has a little bit of ...

Episode 87: The Chet Hanks Pod

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rusney Castillo smells fantastic.

Episode 86: The Josh Allen Pod (feat. Crossing State Lines)

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Look at this, we have a recording this week. Props to me (Oliver) the best host in SSBT history for recording properly. This week's episode is centere...

Episode 85: The Ocho-Cinco Pod

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 85. We are almost to 100. That's pretty nuts. We open with takes, ramble on about TV Shows, discuss the NFL Draft (SPORTS!) and what is to com...

Episode 83: The Quarantine-House-Draft Pod

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah. We drafted houses. Starting 5. Tune in to hear what we got

Episode 82: The Underrated Pod

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Top 5 underrated videogames. What you got? Here what we have to say. Also if you want to hear about a new idea coming to light this week, be sure to ...

Episode 81: The Overrated Pod (feat. Jacob Marrocco)

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The long awaited crossover with Crossing State Lines has finally arrived. This week, we get right to the point and talk about our top 5 most overrated...

Episode 80: The Better-Late-Than-Never Pod

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joshie Pods was late this week but you know what they say...better late than never! Listen to us ramble on about the NFL, Top 5 Sitcom characters, and...